Mountaineer Moment - WVU Football and Basketball

Expectations in Morgantown are surging for Ross Hodge & WVU Basketball. WVU features a new-look, balanced roster made up of star power in Miles Sadler & Veteran leadership via the transfer portal.

They will be tested early through the non-conference schedule... how optimistic should we be heading into the 2026-27 Season?

Dawson Montesa Joins The Show to talk about:

- The MLB Draft Combine Experience

- Omaha

- His unforgettable performance in the Morgantown Regional

- Teammate Superlatives

Thanks for joining Mountaineer Moment, Dawson!

LSU Transfer TaRon "Manchild" Francis will look to have a big impact at Wide Receiver for the Mountaineers this year. Is Francis THE Breakout Candidate in the WR Room this season?

Pat McAfee has HIGH HOPES for Rich Rod & West Virginia in 2026

What are realistic expectations for the season ahead?

A glance at the 2026 Schedule

Has Rich Rod really been able to get "his guys" for this 2026 roster?

Ross Hodge & the WVU Coaching Staff have done a great job recruiting via HS & the Transfer Portal.

A highly-talented Roster led by Miles Sadler has Mountaineer fans feeling cautiously optimistic heading in the 2026-27 Season.

What is the floor & What is the ceiling for this team?

If you don't know the name already, Miles Sadler is the one to know. The highest-rated recruit in the history of West Virginia basketball is set to lead the Mountaineers in the 26-27 Season.

Does he have the potential to be one of the top freshmen in the country?

Could a star-level season land him in the 2027 NBA Draft?

As expected, the NCAA has passed the 5-for-5 ruling, allowing college athletes 5 years to play 5 seasons.

Who & How does this impact the current WVU Basketball Roster?

Lawsuits Incoming? Certainly...

Let's be honest, we'd all love to see B-Lo on the court for Ross Hodge & WVU Hoops in 2026-27.

One of the greatest Mountaineers of all time (in any sport) will have his jersey retired... officially during the West Virginia season opener vs Coastal Carolina

In this episode we take a trip down memory lane through Pat White's legendary career.

Congrats, 5

A WHITE OUT Season Opener is a MUST!!!

Rick Trickett is back on Rich Rod's Staff in Morgantown and the hope is the O-Line will fair much better in 2026 after a season to forget in 2025... how much better will they be? Can Rick Trickett really fix it?

Reese Bassinger joins to talk about his Faith in Christ, baptizing teammates, and all things Omaha....

Oh, and of course, some teammate superlatives!