The Times West Virginian

WVU opponents announced
The Big East Conference has announced the league opponents for each of its men’s basketball teams for the 2009-10 regular season.
In 2009-10, the Big East begins its third season featuring an 18-game league schedule.
Former WVU pitcher Gross signs with Orioles
Former West Virginia University baseball player Billy Gross has signed a free agent deal with the Baltimore Orioles.
Gross was scheduled to depart Wednesday evening and eventually participate with the Orioles’ rookie league squad out of the Gulf Coast League in Sarasota, Fla.
WVU recruiting class reports
One of West Virginia University’s most highly anticipated recruiting classes reported to school this week as the second semester of summer school started with only three absentees.
Among those not yet on hand, but expected soon, were two highly touted prospects — defensive lineman Tevita Finau and wide receiver Deon Long.
WVU among field for Preseason WNIT
West Virginia University is among the 16-team field for the 2009 Preseason Women’s National Invitation Tournament that was announced Tuesday.
The Mountaineers, 18-15 a year ago, will host Towson (17-13) in a 7 p.m. first-round game on Friday, Nov. 13.
HERTZEL COLUMN - Sands working hard at WVU
You hear it all the time, this talk about how important experience is whether it is on the professional level or in college.
It is a point that is so obvious that often it just rolls through the conversation without anyone realizing exactly what it means, for experience comes in many forms, especially when you are a true freshman moving forward.
HERTZEL COLUMN - Wiley applies WVU football lessons to acting
Grant Wiley made a stop at Amos Zereoue’s restaurant in Manhattan recently and came across a group of West Virginia University fans. The former consensus All-American at linebacker made his way over to their table to introduce himself.
HERTZEL COLUMN - Parents big part of the college recruiting game
Inside the Puskar Center, a smorgasbord of football prospects gathered, some so big they blocked the sunlight from pouring in through the door they stood before, some so fast they could run 40 yards before you could pronounce their full name.
HERTZEL COLUMN: WVU’s Famous Amos cooks up a new career
Amos Zereoue knows something about first impressions.
You might remember the one he made on all of West Virginia, although it’s going to hurt when you are reminded that it occurred back in 1996.
Butler to play in World University Games
Ever feel like it was you against the world?
West Virginia University basketball forward Da’Sean Butler feels that way today and believes it’s a good feeling.
Butler was named Thursday to the 12-member team that will represent the United States in the 2009 World University Games on July 2-11 in Belgrade, Serbia.

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