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LB coach Andrew Warwick’s decision to join WVU was no-brainer

MORGANTOWN — Andrew Warwick was one of the quieter staff changes for West Virginia football this offseason. The biggest moves were hiring Rick Trickett as the new offensive line coach, Jay Boulware to coach Cam Cook and the rest of the running backs and finally landing on Deke Adams to coach the pass rushers. But the Mountaineers made an in-house change and promoted Warwick from senior defensive assistant and assistant linebackers coach to full-time linebacker coach. In his first year as the linebackers coach, Warwick has his work cut out for him. Reid Carrico and Chase Wilson are ...

Koivun added to American team for Presidents Cup 3 months after leaving college

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jackson Koivun was added to the U.S. team for the Presidents Cup on Tuesday just three months after leaving Auburn, one of two newcomers captain Brandt Snedeker picked for an American team that hasn't lost in 28 years. Koivun, who won the 3M Open in his third start as a professional and qualified for the PGA Tour postseason in just five tournaments, is the first player since Jordan Spieth in 2013 to start a year without a tour card and play in the Presidents Cup. "I'm just happy he took a chance on me. I'm going to give it my all," Koivun ...

Red Riders travel to take on JM

GLEN DALE — MOUNDVILLE — The John Marshall Monarchs and Weir Red Riders enter Friday, the 48th meeting in the two school’s history, coming off of very different week one outings. The Monarchs are 1-0, having pulled off a comeback 37-28 victory on the road vs. Marietta, while Weir is 0-1 after falling to rival Oak Glen 35-0 in their own season opener. For John Marshall, who are hosting the Red Riders, a win to open the year meant much to the Monarchs for multiple reasons. “We showed a lot of grit because we played from behind most of the game,” John Marshall head coach ...

Edison ready for homer opener tonight

RICHMOND — The Edison football team is looking to get on track this week against undefeated Monroe Central. Edison and Monroe Central will meet at 7 p.m. tomight night out at the Edison Unified Sports Complex. Edison enters this week’s game fresh off a 23-6 loss to Carrollton last week on the road out at Warrior Stadium. It has been said football teams show the most improvement from Week 1 to Week 2, and the Wildcats improved in some ways against the Warriors. “Absolutely,” Edison (0-2) head coach Mike Collopy said. “We emphasized things in practice, and we corrected ...

Blue Dons set for first home game

WEIRTON — The wait is almost over for Madonna fans to watch their team play in their home town.  After starting their comeback season on the road last week, the Blue Dons play their first home game since restarting the program Friday night when Van comes to Jimmy Carey Stadium.  “It’s exciting,” Madonna head coach Shawn McKinnon said. “The community is excited. They’re ready to go. The parents are excited. The kids are excited. We’re ready to go.” The matchup is a battle of teams looking for their first win of the season as both teams suffered losses in the ...

Crusaders continue road trip at Rosecrans

ZANESVILLE — For the first time this week, things feel like they’re in a routine for Catholic Central.  Opening week is always chaotic, especially with a new head coach, then last week school started and the Crusaders were on a short week.  This week, they have a full week between games and have had time to get in a rhythm, something head coach Greg Bahen hopes will help the Crusaders put together their first win of the season.  “We’ll have more of a routine down this week,” Central head coach Greg Bahen said. “The bus is leaving at a similar time Friday; we’ll ...