Joseph Smith

Joseph Smith

Joined: Feb 3, 2024

Joseph Smith is the Site Expert at HailWV, covering all news regarding the West Virginia Mountaineers. Joseph has written for a variety of publications, including West Virginia MetroNews, The Dominion Post, and The Times West Virginian. He also currently serves as a trending sports writer at Athlon and also works as a sports reporter with Reddit’s r/CFB Press.

The WVU football offensive line protects Mountaineers' quarterback Nicco Marchiol against Arizona during the 2024 season.

WVU Football Steals Yet Another Class of 2026 Recruit After Official Visit

WVU football running back Jahiem White stiff arms a would-be tackler against Arizona during the 2024 football season.

WVU Football's Jahiem White Appears In Shape and Focused On 2025 Season

West Virginia Head Football Coach Rich Rodriguez.

WVU Football Hopes To Flip 4-Star Class of 2026 Prospect From Big 12 Rival

Indiana University men's basketball Head Coach Darian DeVries speaks at the introductory press conference at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Darian DeVries Opens Up About Departing West Virginia to Take Indiana Opening

Joy Naukot, who took home a bronze medal at the NCAA Track and Field Championships on Thursday night, huddles with a teammate at a cross country meet.

WVU Mountaineers News: Joy Naukot at NCAA Championships, Big 12 Basketball Schedule Released, More

West Virginia Football Extends Offer to 2025 Randy Moss Award Winner After 7-on-7 Tournament

Pat McAfee’s New Show Idea and How It Could Greatly Benefit West Virginia Football

Feb 7, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Pat McAfee on the Pat McAfee Show set on Radio Row at the Super Bowl LIX media center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Pat McAfee Was Upset Over ESPN College GameDay Segment Last Season

Oklahoma defensive coordinator Zac Alley walks on the field before a University of Oklahoma (OU) Sooners spring football game at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Zac Alley discusses why leaving Oklahoma to accept job at West Virginia made sense

Tye Edwards scores a touchdown at West Virginia's 2025 Gold-Blue Spring Showcase.

West Virginia running back among the highest-graded players at position in Big 12

West Virginia Head Coach Steve Sabins visits the mound as The LSU Tigers take on the West Virginia Mountaineers in Game 1 of the 2025 NCAA Division 1 Super Regional Baseball Championship at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, LA. Saturday, June 7, 2025.

West Virginia baseball loses two members of starting lineup to transfer portal

West Virginia commit Class of 2026 Cameron Mallory goes for a tackle during his sophomore season.

West Virginia football has an enormous day for its 2026 recruiting class

West Virginia star "doesn't have words" for not getting an at-bat during his final game

West Virginia AD Wren Baker, Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark react to NCAA House settlement

Jun 6, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard JJ Quinerly (11) dribbles past Los Angeles Sparks guard Odyssey Sims (0) during the second half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

JJ Quinerly puts the WNBA on notice with an epic performance for Dallas Wings

Sep 9, 2023; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia University Athletic Director Wren Baker talks to a West Virginia State Trooper during the third quarter against the Duquesne Dukes at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

NCAA House Settlement Approved: How It Effects The West Virginia Mountaineers