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3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 views Streamed live 4 hours ago #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 in the Big 12. That’s not cautious. That’s lazy. In this episode, we go FULL MESTEMAKER and tear this ranking apart with actual roster context. We explain why WVU being ranked behind teams like Kansas Jayhawks, Cincinnati Bearcats, Colorado Buffaloes, Baylor Bears, and UCF Knights makes absolutely no sense when you actually compare: • Quarterback ceilings • Portal additions vs portal losses • Offensive and defensive line investment • Coaching trajectory entering Year 2 • Roster upside vs brand-name bias This isn’t blind optimism. It’s basic logic. If West Virginia finishes DEAD LAST, we’ll own it. But ranking them there before spring football — while excusing chaos everywhere else — tells you this list was built on assumptions, not analysis. Disrespect ages poorly. Receipts don’t. 🏷️ Primary #WVU #WestVirginia #Mountaineers #Big12 #Big12Football Rankings / Debate #PowerRankings #CollegeFootball #CFB #CFBDebate #CFBDisrespect Portal / Roster #TransferPortal #PortalEra #CollegeFootballNews #RosterBreakdown Reaction / Media #CBSSports #CollegeFootballTalk #CFBMedia #FootballAnalysi Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

#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 in the Big 12. That’s not cautious. That’s lazy. In this episode, we go FULL MESTEMAKER and tear this ranking apart with actual roster context. We explain why WVU being ranked behind teams like Kansas Jayhawks, Cincinnati Bearcats, Colorado Buffaloes, Baylor Bears, and UCF Knights makes absolutely no sense when you actually compare: • Quarterback ceilings • Portal additions vs portal losses • Offensive and defensive line investment • Coaching trajectory entering Year 2 • Roster upside vs brand-name bias This isn’t blind optimism. It’s basic logic. If West Virginia finishes DEAD LAST, we’ll own it. But ranking them there before spring football — while excusing chaos everywhere else — tells you this list was built on assumptions, not analysis. Disrespect ages poorly. Receipts don’t. 🏷️ Primary #WVU #WestVirginia #Mountaineers #Big12 #Big12Football Rankings / Debate #PowerRankings #CollegeFootball #CFB #CFBDebate #CFBDisrespect Portal / Roster #TransferPortal #PortalEra #CollegeFootballNews #RosterBreakdown Reaction / Media #CBSSports #CollegeFootballTalk #CFBMedia #FootballAnalysi Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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, and why Arizona’s conference run could rival Houston’s previous unbeaten streak. The transfer portal’s impact on college football and basketball takes center stage, as West Virginia, Houston, and Oklahoma State face pivotal roster changes. Can retention and key additions fuel sustained success for teams like Arizona? The crew debates underrated tournament contenders, such as UCF, while analyzing scheduling advantages, resume-building wins, and evolving postseason prospects for every Big 12 program. Is this the year overlooked schools make national noise—or will ESPN and analysts keep them out? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

#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, compare WVU directly to other Big 12 programs dealing with similar (or worse) attrition, and then dig into what really matters — who the Mountaineers kept. We break down: Why raw portal numbers are misleading How WVU compares to Baylor, UCF, Colorado, and others The importance of retaining the offensive line core Scotty Fox Jr. returning at QB and the Michael Hawkins Jr. competition Defensive front-seven continuity that’s being ignored nationally And why this roster may actually be positioned for moderate success in Year 2 under Rich Rodriguez This isn’t blind optimism. This is context, honesty, and reality — something the national coverage isn’t giving you. 🔗 HASHTAGS #WVU #WestVirginiaFootball #Mountaineers #Big12 #CollegeFootball #TransferPortal #RichRod #NIL #PortalEra #WVUFootball #CFB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

#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 its weight in the Big 12. In this episode, we go FULL MESTEMAKER on 10 under-the-radar Mountaineers who could completely change WVU’s season if they hit. Real snaps. Real upside. Real swing factors. These are the players nobody is talking about — but the coaching staff absolutely is. DIFFERENCE MAKERS? Let’s find out. #WVU #Mountaineers #WVUFootball #Big12Football #CollegeFootball #Underrated #DifferenceMakers #HardEdge #MilanPuskar #CFB #PortalEra #MountaineerPaul #big12 #WestVirginia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

#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 the country. We cover: What the ESPN Top 100 looks for in portal evaluations Why Tob Hastrup fits the profile of a national riser How WVU’s scheme + opportunity accelerates portal value Which other Mountaineers could break into the Top 100 discussion Why the Big 12 is becoming a launchpad for elite portal talent This isn’t hype — it’s trajectory. And WVU players are climbing fast. 🎧 Locked On West Virginia — your daily Mountaineer authority. Hashtags #WVU #WestVirginia #Mountaineers #Big12 #TransferPortal #PortalSeason #CollegeFootball #CFB #ESPNTop100 #PortalRankings #TobHastrup #LockedOnWestVirginia #CFBPortal #CollegeFootballTalk Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

#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 what modern Big 12 defenses are hunting: speed, instincts, and nickel versatility. In this episode, we break down: Why Roberson’s JUCO tape translates How WVU could leverage the portal for a late flip What makes him one of the best slot defenders in JUCO football And why Liberty may have a real fight on its hands The portal doesn’t wait — and WVU is clearly watching closely. 🏷️ HASHTAGS #WVU #WVUFootball #Mountaineers #CollegeFootball #TransferPortal #JUCO #PortalWatch #PortalFlip #Big12 #NationalChampion #DefensiveBack #CFBRecruiting #NickelDB #HardEdge #MountaineerPaul Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

#WVU #WestVirginia #Mountaineers Well, Well, Well! Today, I posted on X that Cam Cook could outproduce a player ESPN ranked ahead of him, and then, a West Virginia coach reached out and told me I was righter than I realized! So i asked what he meant, of course! This episode breaks down why WVU is so confident in its skill position group heading into the season, and not based on rankings, but on role, usage, and trust inside the program. I dive deep into: • Why Cam Cook’s role is being underestimated • How Amari Latimer fits into WVU’s offensive plans • Why Martavious Boswell’s elite speed changes how defenses have to play WVU ESPN rankings look backward. This conversation looks forward. Time will tell boys/girls! But there’s a reason the belief inside the program is strong. 🔥 HASHTAGS #WVU #WestVirginia #Mountaineers #WVUFootball #CollegeFootball #CFB #Big12 #Big12Football #ESPN #TransferPortal #PortalEra #CFBNews #CamCook #AmariLatimer #MartaviousBoswell #RunningBack #CFBTwitter #WVUSports #MountaineerNation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

#WVU #Mountaineers #WVUFootball For years, WVU fans have lived in chaos — coaching changes, roster resets, and constant uncertainty in both football and men’s basketball. But when you zoom out… something feels different. In this episode, we take a HOLISTIC look at West Virginia’s two biggest programs and ask the question nobody wants to ask out loud: 👉 Is WVU finally stable again? Basketball has cycled through four head coaches in four years, but with Ross Hodge likely entering a second season, there’s finally a sense of continuity — paired with elite recruiting momentum led by 5★ guard Miles Sadler, 4★ Aliou Dioum, and the possibility of even more high-end talent joining the fold. On the football side, Rich Rodriguez attacked one of the biggest failures from 2025 head-on — rebuilding the offensive line, investing in depth, and retaining a core group of players capable of establishing the Hard Edge standard for newcomers. Add in a top-25 recruiting class, and for the first time in a while, the foundation looks real. This isn’t a hype episode. This isn’t a victory lap. It’s an honest conversation about where WVU is, why 2026–27 matters, and whether sustainable progress is finally possible after years of resets. Nothing is guaranteed — but this might be the clearest picture WVU has had in a long time. 🔑 HASHTAGS #WVU #Mountaineers #WVUFootball #WVUHoops #Big12 #CollegeFootball #CollegeBasketball #NIL #TransferPortal #MountaineerPaul #LockedOnWVU #WVUSports #HardEdge #PortalEra Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

#WVU #Mountaineers #WVUFootball West Virginia didn’t just add offensive linemen — they made a statement. In this episode, we’re REVEALING what WVU’s aggressive O-line spending actually means, why the Mountaineers were willing to pay real NIL money in the portal, and whether critics are right to ask if WVU paid too much for trench help. From a reported $400K investment in a certain player, to JUCO reinforcements, to landing a high-upside high school tackle like Kevin Brown, this wasn’t random portal shopping! it was intentional! So, the real question becomes: 👉 Did West Virginia Mountaineers overpay… 👉 Or did WVU finally do what serious programs do and invest where games are actually won? We break down the money, the logic, the risk, and the upside, and why this offensive line class could define WVU football moving forward. 🔵 HASHTAGGERY #WVU #Mountaineers #WVUFootball #CollegeFootball #Big12 #TransferPortal #NIL #OffensiveLine #PortalEra #TrenchPlay #MountaineerPaul Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

#Big12 #TransferPortal #CollegeFootball The 2026 Big 12 transfer portal cycle is complete — and the rankings might surprise you. Using On3’s Transfer Portal Index alongside 247Sports’ sortable team rankings, this breakdown shows why the final portal order doesn’t always match fan expectations, message-board hype, or offseason narratives. Some Big 12 teams ranked higher than expected. Others didn’t land where fans assumed they would. In this video, we explain: Why portal rankings don’t always reflect star power How On3 and 247 evaluate portal hauls differently Why WVU, Texas Tech, and Oklahoma State show up where they do What these rankings actually say about roster improvement in the Big 12 This isn’t about winning headlines — it’s about understanding why the portal rankings look the way they do. Drop your take in the comments: Which Big 12 portal ranking surprised you most? 🔗 Hashtags #Big12 #TransferPortal #CollegeFootball #WVUFootball #Big12Football #CFBPortal #PortalRankings #CollegeFootball2026 #NIL #CFB #wvu #westvirginia #Mountaineers #Big12Football #TransferPortal Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

#wvu #baylor #mountaineers On this episode of Locked On West Virginia, we jump on and talk basketball as the Mountaineers and Bears collide in Morgantown Saturday as the Bears are on game 2 of their out east road trip, trying to rebound of a loss to Cincinatti. Can the Mountaineers continue to build Momentum for the Tourney? Lets go live! #wvu #baylor #mountaineers #collegebasketball #big12basketball #big12 #collegefootball #Bears #mountaineers Ask Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

#WVU #WestVirginia #Mountaineers ESPN has already made its choice. According to ESPN’s early projections, Hawkins is being treated as the Day One starter — the guy the national media has decided to build around before the season even kicks off. Spotlight on. Narrative locked. Crown placed. But here’s the real question 👀 What does that say about everyone else in the conversation — including Fox Jr. and WVU? In this episode, we break down: Why ESPN is clearly anointing Hawkins early How “Day One starter” narratives get built before games are played What Fox Jr. and WVU are (once again) being asked to prove And whether this is hype, projection… or bias This isn’t about who should start — It’s about who the media has already decided will. Let’s talk about it. 🔑 Hashtags #WVU #WestVirginia #Mountaineers #CollegeFootball #Big12 #ESPN #CFBMedia #Hawkins #FoxJr #QuarterbackBattle #DayOneStarter #CollegeFootballTalk #CFB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Big 12 basketball faces unexpected backlash as ESPN’s Joe Lunardi slashes conference bracketology rankings, raising questions about media bias and the future of NCAA selection. Is the Big 12’s dominance being overlooked in favor of SEC propaganda? The local experts debate Lunardi’s projections, the impact on teams like Kansas, Houston, BYU, and Arizona, and how perception shapes both tournament seeding and recruiting battles. Transfer portal tampering takes center stage as the fallout from Ole Miss targeting Clemson’s Luke Forelli and the Duke-to-Miami Darian Mensah saga spark heated discussions on NIL contracts, buyouts, and conference accountability. From multi-year deals and player retention strategies to coaches pushing boundaries, the hosts break down what’s at stake for roster stability and competitive balance. Is hope the only strategy left for programs outside college football’s elite? Don’t miss this bold critique of college sports politics and Big 12 resilience. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.