Although the Mountaineers lost against #4 Oklahoma on Sept. 20, we still had a winning tailgate. … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2014
Tailgaters got game, but Mountaineers, not enough against #4 Oklahoma
Although the feel of an upset was in the air last Saturday, the Mountaineers just couldn’t overcome the Sooners’ powerful rushing attack in the second half. I thought I could summon plenty of mojo by wearing my gold 2008 Fiesta Bowl Championship shirt and belting “leave no doubt,” but even that … [Read more...]
Looking back at the 2008 Fiesta Bowl
I was excited to hear we were going to stripe the stadium for our Big 12 season opener against Oklahoma on Sept. 20. Since our seats are in the gold section, I have the perfect t-shirt. I bought it in Phoenix the day after we smacked the Sooners 48-28 in the 2008 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. I’m sure … [Read more...]
Mountaineers overcome miscues to bring home victory over Maryland
Although Clint Trickett had a career-high 511 yards and 4 touchdowns, various blunders almost cost the Mountaineers the game yesterday. A blocked field goal, fumbled punt return and dropped interceptions, to name a few, had the Mountaineers clawing their way to a 40-37 victory over Maryland. In … [Read more...]
First tailgate of the season scores high marks
Neither the threat of thunderstorms nor the sweat-oiled, hot day kept WVU tailgaters from engaging in their favorite game-day activities last Saturday. In fact, the intermittent, ear-ripping claps of thunder and bright flashes of lightning just underscored the electrifying atmosphere surrounding the … [Read more...]
Photo gallery: First tailgate of the season
That first tailgate of the season is like the beginning of a new adventure. The enthusiasm is palpable. We got to experience the electrifying atmosphere on Sept. 6 with old friends and a few new ones. Here's a slideshow of our daylong tailgate. Click here to view these pictures larger … [Read more...]
6 ways to survive tailgating season without gaining weight
While our Mountaineers will be duking it out on the gridiron this fall, spectators and tailgaters will be engaged in a different sort of battle in parking lots, bars and homes across the country. According to a Harris Interactive survey, 1 in 4 football fans will have gained an average of 10 … [Read more...]