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.

Jan 13, 2024; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Josh Eilert celebrates with West Virginia Mountaineers Athletic Director Wren Baker after defeating the Texas Longhorns at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

WVU Athletics Inks Sponsorship Deal That Includes Custom NASCAR Paint Job

Aug 31, 2024; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Neal Brown talks to a referee during the second quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

The Neal Brown Era Placed WVU Football On Embarrassing List Entering 2025 Season

Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Pat McAfee watches during workouts at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Pat McAfee Throws Shade At Neal Brown While Playing Rich Rodriguez Clip From WVU Camp

Rich Rodriguez Hopes To Have "Some Semblance" Of Depth Chart For WVU Football Soon

Nov 17, 2023; Charleston, SC, USA; North Texas Mean Green head coach Ross Hodge on the side line in the first half against the LSU Tigers at TD Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Yeazell-Imagn Images

WVU Men's Basketball Learns First-Round Opponent for 2025 Charleston Classic

Jul 9, 2025; Frisco, TX, USA; West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez speaks with the media during 2025 Big 12 Football Media Days at The Star. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Rich Rodriguez: First Scrimmage of WVU Preseason Camp Leaves "More Decisions" On Depth Chart

Pat McAfee Gives Insight On What Happened In Viral Rich Rodriguez Clip From WVU Camp

Rich Rodriguez Has High Praise For WVU Football Senior Defensive Lineman

Sep 21, 2024; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers wide receiver Rodney Gallagher III (24) catches a pass for a touchdown late during the fourth quarter against the Kansas Jayhawks at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

WVU Football QB-WR Duo Link Up For Highlight Reel Play During Intra-Squad Scrimmage

Nov 16, 2024; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers running back Jahiem White (1) runs the ball during the first quarter against the Baylor Bears at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

WATCH: Jahiem White Goes Through Drills During WVU Football Preseason Camp

Current WVU Football OL's Father Burned All His Rich Rodriguez Gear in 2007

Feb 19, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head football coach Rich Rodriguez speaks to the crowd during a timeout during the first half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

WVU Football Makes Late JUCO Addition to Defense During Preseason Camp

WVU quarterback Garrett Greene runs with the ball during the 2024 Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl.

WATCH: Former WVU QB Garrett Greene Impresses At WR for Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Diore Hubbard runs for a touchdown during the 2025 West Virginia Gold-Blue Spring Showcase.

Rich Rodriguez Provides Important Updates On WVU Football Running Back Room

Jan 2, 2006: Atlanta, GA, USA: West Virginia Mountaineers running back (10) Steve Slaton is congratulated by head coach Rich Rodriguez after running 50 yards for a touchdown in the first half of the Nokia Sugar Bowl against the Georgia Bulldogs at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Christopher Gooley-Imagn Images Copyright (c) 2006 Christopher Gooley

Rich Rodriguez Still Struggling With Player "Softness" As Preseason Camp Continues

Sep 7, 2024; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Nicco Marchiol (8) runs the ball for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Albany Great Danes at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

WVU Football QB Nicco Marchiol Has Lofty Goals Playing In A Rich Rodriguez Offense