Sam Fariss

Sam Fariss

Joined: Jan 30, 2024

Sam Fariss is a staff writer for our NCAA team. She attended the University of Oregon (Go Ducks) where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. Sam has covered college football and other collegiate sports for six years now. Her favorite teams are the Ducks (of course) and the Texas Longhorns because she was raised in Austin!

Rich Rodriguez, Toyota Gator Bowl: West Virginia v Georgia Tech

Rich Rodriguez lands CB for West Virginia via the transfer portal

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.

Rich Rod gives hilarious take on deserving a statue right next to the GOAT

Nov 30, 2024; Lubbock, Texas, USA; The West Virginia Mountaineers mascot celebrates after a touchdown against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the second half at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field.

New West Virginia DB gives awesome reason for why he committed

Oct 1, 2016; Morgantown, WV, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers cornerback Rasul Douglas (13) reacts after making a tackle during the first quarter against the Kansas State Wildcats.

Dolphins targeting former West Virginia star now that the draft is wrapped up

North Dakota Fighting Hawks guard Treysen Eaglestaff (52) moves the ball on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, S.D.

West Virginia wins major recruiting battle to land star guard in the portal

Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jason Hewlett (19) against the Washington Huskies during the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game.

West Virginia wastes no time setting up visit with Michigan LB transfer

Jan 21, 2023; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Bob Huggins reacts to a call during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at WVU Coliseum.

West Virginia has obvious first call to make with Darian DeVries leaving for Indiana

Baylor v West Virginia

WVU fans share heartache over Mountaineer basketball legend Jerry West’s passing

Oct 23, 2021; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers offensive lineman Zach Frazier.

5 teams that would be remiss to pass on center Zach Frazier in the NFL Draft

Nov 25, 2023; Waco, Texas, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Neal Brown on the sidelines.

The 4 worst head coaching hires in WVU football history

Dec 27, 2023; Charlotte, NC, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers defensive lineman Davoan Hawkins (55).

The WVU Mountaineers have never played against these FBS teams

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Kevin White (West Virginia) is selected as the number seven overall pick.

The 4 biggest NFL Draft busts from WVU since 2000

Sep 2, 2023; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers.

The WVU Mountaineers have played and never beaten these 18 FBS teams

West Virginia Mountaineers guard RaeQuan Battle (21) blocks Cincinnati Bearcats forward John Newman (15)

Fans react to WVU almost getting a win over Cincinnati in the Big 12 Tournament

Sep 17, 2022; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers center Zach Frazier (54).

West Virginia NFL mock draft: Where will the Mountaineers fall in the 2024 Draft?

Jan 27, 2024; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Noah Farrakhan (1) speaks to head coach Josh Eilert.

Big 12 Men’s Tournament dates, location, TV & history