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The Mountaineer ReportBig 12 Media Days Recap, Nick Saban, Jake Retzlaff RumorsOn the latest episode of Mountaineer Report, Mike Asti and Luke Blain recap WVU football Big 12 Media Days and discuss some rumors circulating. What was the most interesting thing Rich Rodriguez said in Texas? Is there any chance Nick Saban coaches again? Is WVU interested in Jake Retzlaff? They entrain the Retzlaff rumors and talk the pros and cons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-07-151h 00
The Mountaineer ReportMike Asti Previews 2025 WVU Football Season on KMA RadioFor bonus content only a couple weeks away from the start of fall camp, WV Sports Now's Mike was asked to preview the upcoming WVU football season on KMA Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-07-1424 min
The Mountaineer ReportA Return to the Gloss, WVU Basketball Schedule StrategyIn the return of Mountaineer Report, Mike Asti welcomes his new co-host Luke Blain on his debut show. They talk WVU football's Return of the Gloss, the low national expectations and debate the impact a different schedule strategy may have on Ross Hodge in his first season leading West Virginia basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-07-0254 min
The Mountaineer ReportRich Rodriguez Eligible for HOF, WVU Baseball's NCAA ChancesFor Cody Nespor's final appearance on Mountaineer Report as he wraps up his second tenure with WV Sports Now, Mike Asti and Nespor debate Rich Rodriguez's newfound Hall of Fame eligibility and preview the WVU baseball team's chances in the NCAA Regional play. Nespor even dropped a couple hot takes to conclude his time on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-05-291h 18
The Mountaineer ReportTop Recruit Rejects WVU Basketball, Rich Rod Doubted, Baseball VibesOn the latest episode of Mountaineer Report, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor discuss a top in-state prospect commits to a blue blood over WVU, more national media doubt Rich Rodriguez and bad vibes loom over WVU baseball ahead of the Big 12 Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-05-211h 42
The Mountaineer ReportLow Expectations for WVU Football, Pressure on Baseball TeamIs Rich Rodriguez and the WVU football program being disrespected nationally? On the latest episode of Mountaineer Report, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor discuss the early low expectations for the Mountaineers in 2025? Will Rich Rod's bold claims end up haunting him?
They also talk the pressure that's now on Steve Sabins and the baseball team to still make sure they win the Big 12 regular season title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-05-141h 31
The Mountaineer ReportWVU Throwback Uniform, Baseball Concern, Football & Basketball RostersAs the WVU news refuses to slow down, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor are back with another edition of Mountaineer Report. They gave their thoughts on the new 1965 throwback football uniform, if there's reason for any baseball concern after another midweek game loss and another update on the work Ross Hodge and Rich Rodriguez have been doing recruiting wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-05-081h 11
The Mountaineer ReportWVU Players in NFL, Roster Progress, Best Baseball Team Ever?On the heels of the NFL Draft, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor discuss the pro potential for Wyatt Milum and the other Mountaineers who signed with NFL teams on this new episode of Mountaineer Report.
Mike and Cody also talk about where the WVU football roster stands now after some recent big transfer additions and then debates where the 2025 WVU baseball teams ranks compared to the historic 2023 and 2024 teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-04-281h 36
The Mountaineer ReportShould WVU Play Marshall? Clearing Up Roster MovesTony Gibson's recent comments have sparked a new "should WVU play Marshall in football?" debate, prompting Mike Asti and Cody Nespor to go back and forth on the topic themselves. They cover every angle of the debate and then also clear up some confusion about the current state of West Virginia'sroster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-04-281h 56
The Mountaineer ReportPat McAfee's Big Night Aht, WVU Basketball Recruiting, Football Roster MovesFrom Pat McAfee's "Big Night Aht" to Ross Hodge's early recruiting and the recent WVU football cuts, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor have a lot to discuss on this new episode of Mountaineer Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-04-101h 07
The Mountaineer ReportWhy WVU Basketball HC Ross Hodge Won His Press ConferenceOn the heels of the Ross Hodge introductory press conference, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor fired up a new episode of Mountaineer Nation to evaluate how the new WVU basketball head coach performed and discussed the highs and lows of his first opportunity to speak to Mountaineer Nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-04-041h 32
The Mountaineer ReportRich Rod on Neal Brown, WVU Football Spring Showcase, Ross HodgeWhy did Rich Rodriguez bring up Neal Brown? Are there any better solutions to the spring game debate than to just have a showcase event full of drills? Why does it feel like the chatter about WVU hiring Ross Hodge has calmed down? Mike Asti and Cody Nespor tackle all of these questions and much more on the latest edition of Mountaineer Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-04-021h 16
The Mountaineer ReportRoss Hodge as WVU Basketball Head Coach Creates Mixed ReactionWVU hiring Ross Hodge sparked a big reaction across Mountaineer Nation, and that reaction then prompted Mike Asti and Cody Nespor to deliver their own rants about the move on a live edition of Mountaineer Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-03-271h 32
The Mountaineer ReportWVU Search Update, Thoughts on Wren Baker's CommentsAfter talking to Wren Baker at his press conference to kickoff another WVU basketball coaching search, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor get together for another episode of Mountaineer Report. They give an update on where the search stands, discuss what they think of what Baker had to say and even drop some hot takes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-03-201h 33
The Mountaineer ReportWhat Does Darian DeVries Leaving for Indiana Mean for WVU?Darian DeVries leaving West Virginia for Indiana, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor did another emergency podcast edition of Mountaineer Report to react to the big news. They talked Wren Baker having to do another search, the value of the WVU basketball program and which coaches make sense to replace DeVries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-03-191h 40
The Mountaineer ReportReaction to WVU Basketball Not Making NCAA TournamentJoining everyone else, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor unleashed their thoughts about WVU basketball not making the NCAA Tournament. If you feel WVU was snubbed and want to hear another rant session about it, this edition Mountaineer Report is for you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-03-171h 27
The Mountaineer ReportMountaineer Report: WVU Suffers Early Big 12 Tournament Exit, Blaine Stewart to NFLIn a live edition of Mountaineer Report, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor recap what happened to WVU to cause one of their worst performances of the season and if West Virginia now has to worry about making the NCAA Tournament. They also then discuss Blaine Stewart leaving WVU football for the NFL and why it's not actually that surprising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-03-131h 17
The Mountaineer ReportThoughts on RB Coach, Rich Rodriguez Trying to be Funny, MBB in NCAATMike Asti and Cody Nespor recap a busy week around WVU sports on a new episode of Mountaineer Report, most notably talking about the new running backs coach, some interesting comments from Rich Rodriguez and the men's basketball team locked into the NCAA Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-03-071h 01
The Mountaineer ReportSecurity for WVU MBB, Rich Rodriguez's Interesting CommentsThe morning after a convincing win for WVU basketball, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor recap the performance against TCU on a new episode of Mountaineer Report. They also discuss Rich Rodriguez's comments following the first spring practice. How will West Virginia fill running backs coach position? Is Zac Alley under as much pressure as Rodriguez? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-02-2644 min
The Mountaineer ReportChad Scott's Exit, WVU Football Spring Ball, MBB NCAA Lock?To recap a pretty active week news wise for WVU sports, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor put out a new Mountaineer Report. They talked about Chad Scott's departure, the start of WVU football spring practice and if West Virginia is now an NCAA Tournament lock? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-02-211h 11
The Mountaineer ReportImpact of Adding Pat White to WVU StaffBig news like Pat White returning to WVU to join Rich Rodriguez's staff called for an impromptu reaction show. Mike Asti and Cody Nespor talked White back in West Virginia and what they expect from his role. They then even got into the debate about if the should push the program to retire his number.The end of this show even includes a discussion about the latest news concerning Title IX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-02-131h 06
The Mountaineer ReportWay-Too-Early Look at WVU Football's 2025 ScheduleNow that fans can start planning their life around WVU football, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor gave their way-too-early thoughts about West Virginia's full 2025 schedule while playing a game on the latest episode of Mountaineer Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-02-101h 15
The Mountaineer ReportWhy Does TCU Loss Sting More Than Others?Mike Asti and Cody Nespor gave a recap of a loss at TCU that could argue as WVU basketball's worst of the season.How did West Virginia blow the game? What does this latest defeat mean for their NCAA Tournament hopes? Where do they go from here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-02-0644 min
The Mountaineer ReportWVU Basketball Panic, Wyatt Milum Trying GuardOn this new episode of Mountaineer Report, is it time to press the panic button or can WVU basketball get back on track? Mike Asti and Cody Nespor discuss West Virginia's latest loss and what's caused this losing streak before also discussing Wyatt Milum being asked to show he can play guard at the Senior Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-01-3048 min
The Mountaineer ReportTaking the Pulse of WVU Basketball After ASU LossFor some déjà vu, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor are forced to discuss WVU basketball dropping a game after being ranked once again. On this edition of Mountaineer Report, they analyze what happened in the loss to Arizona State, how it impacts the team's satiation the rest of the season and then talks Tucker DeVries' status.They finish the show bringup the WVU women getting their mojo back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-01-2256 min
The Mountaineer ReportSteve Slaton Talks Making HOF, What Fans Don't Know About WVU Career, James FranklinIn an effort to fully celebrate the Mountaineer legend, Mike Asti welcomed College Football Hall of Famer Steve Slaton on this special edition of Mountaineer Report.Slaton shared a funny story about how he found out about being elected to the Hall of Fame and explained what fans don't know about his career at West Virginia and his exit after his junior year. He even offered his thoughts on transfer portal, NIL and what he would say to James Franklin if he got the chance to finally talk to the coach who pulled his Mar...2025-01-1756 min
The Mountaineer ReportQB Battle, National Perception of WVU Football Portal ClassNow that the WVU football news has calmed down, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor got together for another episode of Mountaineer Report to discuss the quarterback battle, the national perception of West Virginia’s transfer portal class and the size of the coaching staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-01-161h 01
The Mountaineer ReportReality for WVU Basketball, Darian DeVries Extension DebateWhile some fans might be disappointed WVU basketball lost right after being nationally ranked, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor discuss the reality of the situation on Mountaineer Report and also dive into the debate about if to extend Darian DeVries this early in his tenure? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-01-0958 min
The Mountaineer ReportHudson Clement Reaction, WVU Football Roster, Staff UpdateTurning the calendar to 2025 has triggered even more changes for the WVU football program. And with players and coaches going in and out of West Virginia, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor got back together for another episode of Mountaineer Report to discuss it all.They talked the reaction to Hudson Clement's departure and gave their thoughts on the state of the roster and coaching staff right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-01-041h 06
The Mountaineer ReportThe Impact of Zac Alley as DC for WVU FootballA report of major news triggered another live chat edition of Mountaineer Report on Saturday night. With Zac Alley headed to WVU to serve as Rich Rodriguez's defensive coordinator, Mike Asti discussed why it's a big deal, what it means for the defense and the roster overall. Mike also answered questions from fans and explained what's people need to now look for in the coming days, weeks and even months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-12-291h 17
The Mountaineer ReportCan WVU Basketball Compete in Big 12 Without Tucker DeVries?Since the transition from 2024 to 2025 will bring a tough slate to open up conference play, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor discussed the realistic prospects for WVU basketball and if they can make a run without Tucker DeVries on the latest edition of Mountaineer Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-12-2232 min
The Mountaineer ReportWhich WVU Players Fit Rich Rodriguez?With the 2024 WVU football season now officially over after the Frisco Bowl, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor discuss their takeaways from the game and what roster news may start coming out as Rich Rodriguez puts together his team on an all new edition of Mountaineer Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-12-1850 min
The Mountaineer ReportDiscussing Both Sides to Rich Rodriguez Back at WVUThe return of Rich Rodriguez called for another live edition of Mountaineer Report.Mike Asti and Cody Nespor discussed both sides to the polarizing decision and the expectations for Rodriguez's second tenure at WVU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-12-121h 42
The Mountaineer ReportTaking the Pulse of the WVU Football Coach SearchNow almost a week into the WVU football head coach search, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor talked with fans on another live chat edition of Mountaineer Report to update the pulse of the search and debate where we think things stand right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-12-061h 36
The Mountaineer ReportWVSN Reacts to Neal Brown Firing, Breaks Down Possible CandidatesHours after WVU fired Neal Brown, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor talked with fans on a live show. They discussed Brown's tenure, how the decision to fire him went down and then broke down possible candidates to be the next head coach of the Mountaineers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-12-021h 38
The Mountaineer ReportWhat Points to WVU Keeping Neal Brown, Bowl Projections, MBB in BahamasAfter giving thanks to the glory of Thanksgiving, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor discuss the state of the WVU football program and if the smoke around Neal Brown's future has actually cooled off despite what you see on social media. They then play a game picking which bowl projection is the most intriguing and what Darian DeVries' basketball team needs to do in the Bahamas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-11-2751 min
The Mountaineer ReportWhy WVU Failed in 2024, Debunking Neal Brown RumorsOn this all new episode of Mountaineer Report, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor start out talking about the failures of the 2024 season for WVU and then end up ranting about fake reports and misleading headlines concerning the future of Neal Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-11-2132 min
The Mountaineer ReportWas Brawl Beat Down Sign of More Bad Games to Come for WVU?Was the Backyard Brawl beat down a sign of more bad games to come for WVU basketball? On this episode of Mountaineer Report, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor try to make some sense of that miserable performance and discuss what options Darian DeVries has to make sure something like that doesn't happen again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-11-1930 min
The Mountaineer ReportUpdating the Vibe Around WVU, Talking Asinine WV HS Football NewsAre the vibes starting to turn back around for WVU? On this episode of Mountaineer Report, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor discuss a noticeable change in Neal Brown's mood, what they expect from the upcoming matchup against Baylor and if there's a quarterback controversy.They also can't resist bringing up the asinine situation surrounding high school football in West Virginia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-11-1435 min
The Mountaineer ReportImpact of Backyard Brawl on Both WVU Basketball TeamsWith one Backyard Brawl in the books and another one on deck, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor discuss the early season outlook for both the WVU men's and women's basketball teams on this episode of Mountaineer Report.Is it fair to characterize Friday night's game against Pitt as a big test for Darian DeVries' team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-11-1315 min
The Mountaineer ReportWill WVU or Cincinnati Expose the Other More?On the eve of WVU and Cincinnati set to kickoff another installment in their battle as Big 12 foes, Mike Asti talked with Neil Meyer, who covers the Bearcats for Front Office News, on a live edition of Mountaineer Report about how Cincinnati has been better than most expected and what this matchup may look like on the field.2024-11-0839 min
The Mountaineer ReportEvaluating WVU Basketball Win, Football Schedule Talk
Mike Asti and Cody Nespor discuss the start of the Darian DeVries WVU basketball era, a critical stretch to end the season for Neal Brown's team and some future schedule possibilities on this new edition of Mountaineer Report.
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The Mountaineer ReportUnpacking Everything About WVU Firing Jordan Lesley
WVU breaking news prompted a live edition of Mountaineer Report. Mike Asti and his new co-host Cody Nespor unpacked everything they know about Jordan Lesley being fired while chatting with fans. They also talked about what it means for the Mountaineers moving forward.
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The Mountaineer ReportPreseason Love Creating High Expectations for WVU WBB
To take a brief break from football for a minute, Mike Asti and Ethan Bock discussed the WVU women's basketball team earning a preseason AP ranking and what fans should realistically expect from Mark Kellogg's team in his second year on the job on this episode of Mountaineer Report.They also talked the polar opposite situation for West Virginia men's basketball team in terms of the national perception and what Darian DeVries needs to show to give fans hope in this new era for the program.
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The Mountaineer ReportSomething Has to Give in WVU-Arizona Matchup
In a battle of two teams in the midst of disappointing seasons, WVU and Arizona will meet for the first time ever on Saturday.Since the matchup is so difficult to predict between two teams dealing with so many issues, Mike Asti invited Justin Spears, who covers the Wildcats for the Tucson Star and serves as a host with ESPN Tucson, on this preview show edition of Mountaineer Report to discuss the keys and storylines for this pivotal game for both programs.
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The Mountaineer ReportWhy WVU-Kansas State Will Significantly Impact Big 12 Race
Neal Brown's comments are making it so no one is talking about the actual game WVU will play this week. So since a game will be played on Saturday no matter what was said, Mike Asti welcomed Katie Maher of WIBW-TV back on Mountaineer Report to preview the matchup with Kansas State.Maher explained why DJ Giddens is underrated and they talked why this game is actually just as much a must-win for the Wildcats as it is the Mountaineers.
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The Mountaineer ReportHaving Fun Discussing the Neal Brown Backlash
Since it all started with Mike Asti's question, it's only fitting Asti and Ethan Bock discuss the aftermath of what Neal Brown said as a message to the fans. This episode of Mountaineer Report covers every angle of the Brown drama and talks where the Mountaineers go from here.
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The Mountaineer ReportTalking West Virginia vs. Iowa State with Cycloneer Lea Nelson
Adding to the big game feel of the upcoming West Virginia vs. Iowa State matchup, Mike Asti was joined by a popular guest to fans of both programs in former Iowa State softball star Lea Nelson for a preview show edition of Mountaineer Report.Lea offered some insight on the vibes around the Cyclones this season, gave her keys to the game and even expressed her thoughts about WVU's Coal Rush uniform.
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The Mountaineer ReportWhat Would Beating Iowa State Mean for WVU, Neal Brown?
Mike Asti and Ethan Bock tackle the magnitude of the Iowa State game for WVU and what a win would mean for Neal Brown on this episode of Mountaineer Report.
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The Mountaineer ReportAn Honest Conversation About NIL, Transfer Portal
The Matthew Sluka situation at UNLV triggers an honest conversation about NIL and the transfer portal between Mike Asti and Ethan Bock on this episode of Mountaineer Report. The continuous stream of players deciding to redshirt themselves keeps this discussion relevant.
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The Mountaineer ReportIs WVU Better Equipped to Stop Ollie Gordon, Oklahoma State This Year?
While WVU needs a win, Oklahoma State is actually even more desperate heading into the Big 12 matchup between the two historic programs this weekend. On this preview show edition of Mountaineer Report, Mike Asti and Ethan discuss what they expect from the Mountaineers vs. the Cowboys and if West Virginia is better equipped to stop Ollie Gordon this year.
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The Mountaineer ReportHow Will Gonzaga Joining Pac-12 Impact Big 12, College Sports?
The official news of Gonzaga joining the Pac-12 triggered an all new episode of Mountaineer Report. Mike Asti and Ethan Bock discuss what this means for the landscape of college basketball and if this should cause Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark to react in some way.
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The Mountaineer ReportOutlook for WVU Football in Big 12, MBB Expectations
With WVU on a bye week, Mike Asti and Ethan Bock discuss what's coming up for Neal Brown and his team on this new episode of Mountaineer Report.They also get into some basketball talk with practice now underway for the upcoming season. What should fans reasonably expect from Darian DeVries in his first season leading the Mountaineers?
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The Mountaineer ReportWhy WVU vs. Kansas Is Must-Win Situation for Both Teams
When WVU hosts Kansas on Saturday, both programs will be in a must-win situation. To preview a game very important for both sides, Mike Asti welcomed Katie Maher of WIBW on Mountaineer Report. Maher explained what's gone wrong for the Jayhawks and gave some insight on what might be causing Jalon Daniels' struggles. They then talked the matchup and why this is a game bettors should smash the over.
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The Mountaineer ReportWhy Should Anyone Trust Neal Brown, WVU?
To fully put the 2024 Backyard Brawl to rest, Mike Asti and Ethan Bock rant on Mountaineer Report about what happened that led to WVU blowing a 10-point lead in the final minters against Pitt and then speculate on the futures of Neal Brown and Jordan Lesley.
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The Mountaineer ReportFormer Pitt LB Johnny Petrishen Helps Preview Backyard Brawl
The 107th edition of the Backyard Brawl calls for a big time preview show. Mike Asti and Ethan welcome former Pitt linebacker and current member of the Pittsburgh media scene Johnny Petrishen on Mountaineer Report to talk all things WVU and Pitt.Why is this historic rivalry being overlooked nationally? What makes this Pitt team different from the team West Virginia beat 17-6 last year? What are some keys to the game?
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The Mountaineer ReportLearning About Albany Before WVU's Matchup with Great Danes
It's a preview show edition of Mountaineer Report. Mike Asti goes solo and is joined by Adam Shinder of the Daily Gazette to preview West Virginia's upcoming matchup with the University of Albany.Shinder shares the mindset of the FCS underdog, compares this year's Albany team to the one that won 11 games in 2023 and talks what the Great Danes have to do to stay competitive against the Mountaineers.
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The Mountaineer ReportShould WVU Fans Still Trust the Climb?
Mike Asti and Ethan Bock completely bury the Penn State game and look ahead to what's on deck for WVU in the coming weeks on this edition of Mountaineer Report.What the hell happened to West Virginia on Saturday? What do Mike and Ethan make of Neal Brown requesting fans still trust the climb? What's now on the line before conference play begins?
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The Mountaineer ReportTalking Storylines, Keys to Game for WVU-Penn State
On this episode of Mountaineer Report, Mike Asti and Ethan Bock preview WVU-Penn State to open the season with Nittany Sports Now's Joe Smeltzer. They talk the major storylines, key players, what's been going on with the spread and then give their picks.
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The Mountaineer ReportHow Many 'Swing' Games Will WVU Play in 2024?
As they continue previewing the WVU football season on Mountaineer Report, Mike Asti and Ethan Bock borrowed a game Mike played on a recent radio appearance. They labeled each game on West Virginia's schedule as either one the Mountaineers are the favorite, the underdog or it's a "swing" game.
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The Mountaineer ReportPlaying Over/Under for WVU Defense, Basketball News
Mike Asti and Ethan Bock continue their game of WVU football over/under on this edition of Mountaineer Report. They project what type of season the key players on defense will have and discuss some big WVU basketball news.
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The Mountaineer ReportPredicting WVU Player's Seasons with Game of Over/Under
Mike Asti and Ethan Bock play a game of over/under on the latest episode of Mountaineer Report. They discuss if WVU stars like Garrett Greene, Jahiem White and several others with the over or under for some major statistical categories.
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The Mountaineer ReportA Business-Like Attitude for WVU After Recent Scrimmage
According to WVU head coach Neal Brown, this is an important "prove it" week for the Mountaineers. So on this new episode of Mountaineer Report, Mike Asti and Ethan Bock discuss if the inconsistency from the recent scrimmage is cause for concern and what they make of the WVU's new business-like attitude.
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The Mountaineer ReportDana Holgorsen Talking About WVU, Key Newcomers
This episode of the Mountaineer Report focuses on the past, present and future of the WVU football program. Mike Asti and Ethan Bock discuss what former West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen had to say about his WVU exit before bring up some key freshman and transfer who could make an impact this season.
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The Mountaineer ReportWVU Football Slighted, Basketball Winning Overseas
On this episode of Mountaineer Report, Mike Asti and Ethan Bock discuss WVU football on the outside looking in of a major top 25 poll, the pros and cons of Aubrey Burks in a new role and both basketball programs enjoying some winning overseas.
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The Mountaineer ReportWVU Football Vibe Check, Realistic Expectations for Garrett Greene
What's it like around the WVU football program during fall camp? On the second episode of Mountaineer Report, Mike Asti and Ethan Bock discuss what Neal Brow, Garrett Greene and others said this week, where West Virginia stands in the Big 12 and if too much is being made about Greene's completing percentage. They even close the show with some hoops talk as both WVU basketball programs are on foreign trips.
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The Mountaineer ReportWhat to Watch for Early in WVU Football Camp
In the debut episode of WV Sports Now's new podcast "Mountaineer Report," Mike Asti and Ethan Bock discuss what they will be watching for early on in WVU football fall camp.After a quiet offseason, the Mountaineers are back to work with a new season just weeks away. Programming note: Expect several episodes of "Mountaineer Report" to be released every week. "Mountaineer Report" will serve as WVSN's main podcast and offer a short conversation about the West Virginia sports related news of the day.
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