Mountaineer Moment - WVU Football and Basketball

The official start of Year 2 for Ross Hodge & WVU Basketball is nearly upon us. In this episode we give the latest update on the status of Brenen Lorient & Javan Buchanan and take a look at the KenPom Preseason ranking for the Mountaineers.

For the 3rd Consecutive Week, Rich Rodriguez says, "I Will Fix It."

With a 3-game losing streak and an unhappy fanbase, empty promises aren't working in Rich Rod's favor.

With the current state of the program, is there any reason to believe at this point?

West Virginia's defense continued to struggle immensely on Saturday in Morgantown as the Wildcats scored 52. The chatter regarding Zac Alley's job security continues to get louder.

What are the facts? What are the charges against him? Is there anything that can be used to his defense?

The Latest on X --- All that WVU Fans had to say about the loss to Arizona.

Back at home & trying to get back on track, the Mountaineers fall to the Arizona Wildcats 52-31. West Virginia's Defense showed zero resistance in the 2nd Half while costly turnover hurt WVU early in the game.

Preview of a longer conversation on the future of Zac Alley.

The Mountaineers ran the ball 76 times...despite never trailing by less than 2 possessions when they had the ball in the 2nd Half.

Arizona's quick-strike offense led by Noah Fifita proved to be way too much.

It's a Coal Rush in Morgantown on Saturday afternoon and your West Virginia Mountaineers are looking to get back on track after dropping 2 straight to begin Big 12 Play.

Though they have a banged up WR Room, Noah Fifita still leads the way for a confident Arizona team coming off a dominant win over Cincinnati in Tucson.

How can the Mountaineers show a pulse defensively & can Mike Hawkins Jr. & Co. find success through the air offensively?

1. West Virginia's defense led by DC Zac Alley will be playing with something to prove on Saturday against Arizona... and according to Alley, that starts with stopping the run.

2. Mike Hawkins Jr. has been sensational running the football but is completing less than 50% of his passes through 2 Big 12 Games. What will it take on Saturday?

3. CAN SOMEBODY PLEASE STEP UP!!

10.08.26 | Mountaineer Moment Episode 342

Arizona comes into Morgantown with a depleted WR Room... so much so that former Mountaineer, Rodney Gallagher III is set to start against his former team.

Zac Alley has taken accountability for just how bad this WVU Defense has been, now it's time for better results.

We've been told that Mike Hawkins Jr. can make all the throws, now its time to see it.

There's no denying the West Virginia struggles the last 2 weeks... but it's not all bad is it?

Mike Hawkins Jr. & Cam Cook are 2 of the Top 10 rushers in the Nation.

Can the Mountaineers somehow, someway find a groove over this 2-game homestand?

The Mountaineers have the worst defense in college football according to Defensive Coordinator, Zac Alley.

We fact check Zac's comments and discuss the priorities of the defense moving forward as notable changes are coming.

Shane from @WildcatCountry joins us as we go Behind Enemy Lines to gear up for the matchup with Arizona on Saturday Afternoon.

We talk about Noah Fifita's tremendous career.

Key Names to Know for the Wildcats.

How Arizona's Defense matches up with the Mike Hawkins Jr. & Cam Cook Duo.

Rich Rodriguez connection & why Shane thinks Mountaineer fans should keep the faith!