http://www.timeswv.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:35:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/wvu_sports/local_story_186043645.html http://www.timeswv.com/wvu_sports/local_story_186043645.html It well could be that the Big East basketball championship will go through West Virginia this year and, if Bob Huggins’ Mountaineers can protect their home court as they usually do, it just might lead to West Virginia’s first regular-season conference title. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:01:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/wvu_sports/local_story_184020218.html http://www.timeswv.com/wvu_sports/local_story_184020218.html 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. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:44:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/wvu_sports/local_story_183014528.html http://www.timeswv.com/wvu_sports/local_story_183014528.html 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. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:42:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/wvu_sports/local_story_182014414.html http://www.timeswv.com/wvu_sports/local_story_182014414.html 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. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:41:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/wvu_sports/local_story_182014227.html http://www.timeswv.com/wvu_sports/local_story_182014227.html 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. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:28:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/wvu_sports/local_story_175002944.html http://www.timeswv.com/wvu_sports/local_story_175002944.html 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. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:39:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/wvu_sports/local_story_173003858.html http://www.timeswv.com/wvu_sports/local_story_173003858.html 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. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:33:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/wvu_sports/local_story_173003354.html http://www.timeswv.com/wvu_sports/local_story_173003354.html 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. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 02:23:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/wvu_sports/local_story_171022418.html http://www.timeswv.com/wvu_sports/local_story_171022418.html 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. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:28:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/wvu_sports/local_story_170032854.html http://www.timeswv.com/wvu_sports/local_story_170032854.html 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. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:27:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/wvu_sports/local_story_170032806.html http://www.timeswv.com/wvu_sports/local_story_170032806.html Sometimes even the most objective of us get blinded by the light, and so it has been at West Virginia University with its basketball team. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:26:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/wvu_sports/local_story_170032647.html http://www.timeswv.com/wvu_sports/local_story_170032647.html And now the journey begins for West Virginia University baseball players Tobias Streich and Vince Belnome.Both drafted last week in Major League Baseball’s First-Year Player Draft, they signed their professional contracts and are off to begin their careers in the minor leagues. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:12:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/wvu_sports/local_story_168010620.html http://www.timeswv.com/wvu_sports/local_story_168010620.html West Virginia women’s basketball team has added a second transfer in as many days.Tonia Williams, a 6-foot, 1-inch guard from Warner Robins, Ga., has signed a grant-in-aid and will transfer from South Carolina. She will sit out this year in compliance with NCAA rules and be eligible to play in the 2010-11 season. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:14:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/wvu_sports/local_story_167001422.html http://www.timeswv.com/wvu_sports/local_story_167001422.html West Virginia University’s women’s basketball team picked up what Coach Mike Carey calls “truly one of the premier post players in the country” on Monday when it was announced that Ayana Dunning is transferring from LSU to WVU. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 01:04:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/wvu_sports/local_story_166010502.html http://www.timeswv.com/wvu_sports/local_story_166010502.html This is the year the torch is passed in West Virginia football.It is also the year the football will be passed.A lot.The mode of transportation has gone from land to air, and the focus moves from Patrick White and his majestic athletic gifts to the strong right arm of Jarrett Brown and a stable of fleet, though unproven, receivers.