Locked On West Virginia - Daily Podcast on West Virginia Mountaineers Football & Basketball

Kansas State faces turmoil as the administration looks to avoid paying Jerome Tang’s $18.7 million buyout, sparking debate among Big 12 insiders about program integrity and leadership. Are contract loopholes undermining the conference’s coaching culture, and where does Kansas State now rank in the Big 12 basketball hierarchy? The Big 12 Squad tackles whether poor performance should justify firing...

#WVU #Mountaineers #Bracketology ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi has officially moved West Virginia onto the bubble — but are the Mountaineers IN or still on the outside looking in? After a massive road win over UCF, WVU now sits in the “Next Four Out” in Lunardi’s latest projection. With the regular season winding down, the margin for error is razor thin — and one bad loss could wipe everything o...

#WVU #WestVirginia #WVUFootball West Virginia football continues to face skepticism — from portal additions being labeled “unproven” to upside players being dismissed outright because of raw stat lines. On today’s show, I respond directly to the WVU football doubters and break down why that narrative doesn’t hold up. We talk context over box scores, snap counts vs development, and why evaluating p...

#WVU #Mountaineers #TransferPortal Virginia Tech thought they had him. They didn’t. One of the TOP EDGE defenders still available in the transfer portal — a former Virginia Tech decommit — is back on the market, and West Virginia is now VERY much in play. I spoke directly with the player, and the story here isn’t talent, effort, or football fit. This came down to timing and admissions, not ability...

#WVU #Mountaineers #WVUHoops West Virginia flipped the script after halftime, storming back with urgency, energy, and execution to take down UCF. What looked shaky early turned into a statement finish, as the Mountaineers locked in defensively, found rhythm offensively, and controlled the tempo when it mattered most. A true second-half response that showed toughness, adjustments, and belief. #WVU...

#WVU #Mountaineers #TransferPortal Virginia Tech thought they had him. They didn’t. One of the TOP EDGE defenders still available in the transfer portal — a former Virginia Tech decommit — is back on the market, and West Virginia is now VERY much in play. I spoke directly with the player, and the story here isn’t talent, effort, or football fit. This came down to timing and admissions, not ability...

#WVU #Mountaineers #TaRonFrancis There’s been a lot of talk about TaRon “Manchild” Francis and a possible injury — and this time, it isn’t coming out of thin air. TaRon himself posted a photo on Instagram using a knee bike, which is typically associated with lower-body injuries. That image is what sparked the recent wave of discussion and concern among WVU fans. In this video, I break down: The In...

#WVU #WestVirginia #Mountaineers Here you go — clean, safe, hype but defensible, and matched to that thumbnail: West Virginia fans know how rare it is when a QB–RB pairing truly changes the ceiling of a program. On today’s show, I’m joined by a guest who believes Mike Hawkins Jr. and Cam Cook could develop into that kind of duo — the type that stresses defenses every snap and completely reshapes a...

#WVU #BobHuggins #CollegeBasketball The Bob Huggins documentary announcement is taking off — nearly 1 million views, national attention, and public support from celebrities and figures across sports and media. And yet… locally? Silence. No response from the University. No acknowledgment from major local WVU media outlets. Not a word. In this episode, we’re not piling on — we’re asking the obvious...

Locked On West Virginia A West Virginia insider just dropped some VERY interesting hints about how this roster is shaping up — and it could completely change how we view several key position battles heading into the season. We break down the most important competitions to watch, starting with the quarterback room and the growing buzz around Michael Hawkins Jr. vs. Fox Jr. Is this closer than peopl...

Big 12 basketball faces a national spotlight battle as top contenders like Houston, Texas Tech, BYU, and Oklahoma State chase March Madness glory. Is ESPN shortchanging the conference’s exposure in favor of SEC and ACC teams? The Big 12 Squad breaks down the league’s elite depth, impact freshmen, and which teams have the firepower to cut down the nets. From Power Poll shake-ups to rankings drama,...

#WVU #WestVirginiaFootball #Mountaineers Earlier today, an image from WVU’s weight room made its way onto social media — and once you see it, you can’t unsee it. This isn’t hype. This isn’t projection. This is the actual weight room board. Kevin Brown — a true freshman and WVU’s highest-rated recruit — is sitting at the very top. Squats. Bench. Cleans. Reps. He didn’t just show up… he took over. I...

#BeyondTheBench #BobHuggins #WVU LIVE: Beyond The Bench — What Really Built Bob Huggins’ Final Four Teams Tonight we go LIVE inside Beyond The Bench — the documentary that explores the culture, accountability, and legacy of Bob Huggins through the voices of the people who * lived it* at the highest level. I’m joined by: the director of Beyond The Bench — the creative force who helped shape this st...

#WVU #WestVirginia #Mountaineers West Virginia’s transfer portal class has been praised across the board — and for good reason. The production is real. The film is strong. And several of these offensive linemen were terrific at their previous stops. But when the updated measurements came out, one thing jumped off the page. 6’1”. 6’2”. Barely over 300 pounds. At the Power-4 level — especially in th...

#WVU #WestVirginia #Mountaineers West Virginia just went heavy into the JUCO ranks — and these aren’t flyers. The Mountaineers signed four impact JUCO prospects who bring real production, real speed, and real edge to the roster: Keon “Headball” Hutchins, Kedrick Triplett, Noah Tishendorf, and Martavious Boswell. In this episode, we break down exact measurables, verified stats, and trait-by-trait e...

West Virginia just went heavy into the JUCO ranks — and these aren’t flyers. The Mountaineers signed four impact JUCO prospects who bring real production, real speed, and real edge to the roster: Keon “Headball” Hutchins, Kedrick Triplett, Noah Tishendorf, and Martavious Boswell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of p...

#wvu #mountaineers #big12 WVU loses a 2nd straight home game vs a healthy Texas Tech squad on Sunday afternoon at the WVU Coliseum in a game the Mountaineers were never fully in. Can WVU still rebound and make the tournament as the number of chances to do so continue to dwindle? Paul breaks it down on this episode of Locked On West Virginia #wvu #mountaineers #big12 #texastech #collegebasketball #...

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Mountaineer Paul previews the 2026 baseball season ahead, as the Mountaineers have a chance to be on of the Nations best teams being picked 3rd in the Coaches Poll. Is that too low? MP explains why he thinks so, and breads down several of the player's on this years team! #wvu #baseball #collegebaseball #big12 #mountaineers #wvu Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com...

#WVU #WestVirginia #Mountaineers CBS Sports just released its 2026 Big 12 power rankings — and somehow landed on West Virginia DEAD LAST. Now, technically, Iowa State Cyclones is ranked last… but after losing essentially an entire roster, they don’t even count right now. (That’s a rebuild from scratch.) So for all practical purposes? CBS Sports is calling West Virginia Mountaineers the worst team...

Arizona Wildcats surge past Big 12 rivals, prompting bold claims—are they college basketball's greatest team since the 1970s? With Drake Toll and top Locked On experts, the Big 12 squad dissects Arizona’s unmatched roster strength, balanced offense, and dominance on both ends of the floor. Insights include matchup nightmares posed by star freshmen, how positional size advantages shake up results,...

#WVU #WestVirginiaFootball #Mountaineers Fox Sports, AP, and national outlets are pushing a loud narrative: West Virginia lost too much in the transfer portal and can’t recover. Over 50 players gone. Massive roster turnover. A returning coach — yet chaos everywhere. But does that narrative actually hold up? In this episode, we take the exact arguments being made against West Virginia Mountaineers,...

#WVU #Mountaineers #WVUFootball West Virginia’s season will NOT be decided only by the stars. Every successful WVU team has a group of under-rated players, wild cards, and difference makers who flip games, stabilize units, and turn “good” into dangerous. These aren’t the names casual fans circle — these are the guys who quietly decide whether WVU is fighting for bowl eligibility… or punching above...

#WVU #WestVirginia #Mountaineers The 2026 Transfer Portal Top 100 conversation is heating up — and West Virginia has names that belong on the list 🟡🔵 In this episode of Locked On West Virginia, we break down which Mountaineers could emerge as Top 100 portal players, why national attention is starting to shift toward WVU, and whether Tob Hastrup is one of the most underrated portal additions in t...

#WVU #WVUFootball #Mountaineers West Virginia may be circling a MAJOR portal opportunity. Timothy Roberson — a JUCO National Champion defensive back with 4.4 speed, 6 interceptions, and true slot defender tape — is currently committed to Liberty… but all signs point to a potential WVU visit. This isn’t just another JUCO flyer. This is a championship-tested, turnover-producing DB who fits exactly w...