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- – West Virginia concluded spring football drills on Saturday with its annual Gold-Blue Spring Game, dubbed the Gold-Blue Spring Festival th...

- ACC proposing 21 spring practices spread across months—flexible drills in June, OTA-style July sessions.

- Jaden Bray was expected to become West Virginia's leading receiver and drew strong reviews throughout spring before suffering an injury, creating an important availability question for the offense. - Another incoming player who had started late last season for Kansas State was also limited by an injury during spring, adding uncertainty to a portal-heavy roster. - The offensive line remains the central development project after being described as the worst recent unit in Morgantown; the new staff and incoming transfers must produce a substantial step forward.

- West Virginia's Coastal Carolina matchup carries an availability angle because quarterback injuries repeatedly disrupted Tim Beck's first three seasons. - Coastal ultimately needed a bowl-game quarterback who had not taken a regular-season snap after its two experienced options transferred, underscoring the opponent's need for two game-ready quarterbacks.

- West Virginia's offense has a positive depth problem if Devin Voss gets fully healthy; the snippet says he was probably close to starting before the injury. - The offensive line is treated as a strength around one standout player, with the discussion also pointing to enough supporting pieces to raise the unit's floor. - Nick Cray is flagged as a potential surprise this season, while Kevin Brown is mentioned as a high-upside young piece. - The broader tone is that WVU has multiple candidates who could emerge, rather than one obvious answer already locked in.

- Top Betting/Intel Takeaways - West Virginia's 13 summer arrivals were framed as a targeted talent wave, not filler: speed, length, explosiveness, and Rich Rodriguez scheme fit were the repeated themes. - QB Wyatt Walker Brown is the highest-upside quarterback note. Hosts said he is now around 6-3/6-4 and over 200 pounds, with a left-handed dual-threat profile that fits Rich Rod's offense. - Walker Brown's production profile was highlighted: roughly 2,000 passing yards, 1,000 rushing yards, and 37 TDs. Hosts said he could climb the depth chart before the offseason is over. - RB Sir Paul Cheeks is reportedly healthy after a late high-school knee injury. His 10.62 100-meter speed and open-field ability were described as potentially the best home-run traits on the roster.

- Spring special teams limited live reps; Notaro injured; Hansen/Cassidy/Flower compete for roles.

- Chams sticks out for length/lankiness but looked rough in spring game; Epps exploited him on TD.

- Ranked RB room 4th; like Latimer and Talley (true freshmen), Cook is stud, but QB injury survivability better than RB.

- Mike Hawkins Jr.'s preparation is a positive signal for West Virginia's QB room: the snippets say he is constantly in the film room and only takes one or two days off per week. - The offensive transition sounds less steep for Hawkins than prior stops, with the episode noting this is the easiest offense he has had to learn. - Scotty Fox is also mentioned as spending a lot of time in the film room, giving WVU another QB-depth signal behind the main Hawkins discussion.

- West Virginia's dark-horse case is tied to three conditions: improved line play, defensive consistency, and staying healthy. - Quarterback play is presented as the swing factor, with the snippets saying WVU needs good to great QB play for the upside case to work. - The defense is given a concrete benchmark: a top-50 finish is described as necessary for the Mountaineers to become a real 2026 Big 12 contender. - Schedule durability is also a concern, with the team expected to be beat up entering the TCU game after a long stretch without a bye.

- West Virginia's upside is explicitly tied to quarterback play, with the snippet saying the ceiling depends on whether the QB position hits. - Hawkins Jr. is discussed as one of West Virginia's best players and is connected to Heisman-odds conversation. - The room is not presented as settled; the quarterback competition still includes several candidates, with Missouri State transfer Bailey mentioned.

- West Virginia is a high-variance projection because the hosts expect an almost entirely new offensive identity built around a running quarterback and option elements, leaving less year-to-year certainty than usual. - The special-teams/field-position angle remains part of the handicap: the discussion notes West Virginia had been poor in kickoff efficiency in recent seasons, with Parker Grothaus brought in for kickoffs last year. - A better defense could indirectly help kickoff/field-position efficiency if opponents are not constantly starting drives near the 35, but the episode frames that as something to monitor rather than a settled upgrade.

- Top Actionable Intel - WVU insider Schuyler Callihan reportedly said Mike Hawkins Jr. is the most talented West Virginia QB since Will Grier and would start if the season began now. - Host reaction: Hawkins appears to be ahead, but the host does not think Scotty Fox is completely out of the race yet. - Biggest roster concerns discussed were cornerback/secondary uncertainty, young linebacker depth, and whether WVU can identify reliable RB2/RB3 options behind Cam Cook. - No official wager, spread pick, total, or released play was given.

- QB position demands 100% reps unlike RB; Hawkins/Scotty will get all meaningful snaps if healthy.

- Naming starting QB immediately while benching other is stupid coaching move.

- Some prioritize completion percentage over yards and touchdowns in QB evaluation.

- Vegas set WVU at 5.5 wins due to indifference, not market action; improved OL/DL/QB/RB under discipline should yield 8 wins; 6-win over easy money.

- QB: If you don’t know who Powdrell is you probably shouldn’t respond to this post.

- Phil Steele listing Torberg as a starting WILL linebacker was treated as a meaningful depth-chart signal, matching Zach Alley's public mention of him among the linebackers. - The host is also high on Cam Torber and Kevin Brown, with Brown starting at left tackle framed as a big deal because freshman offensive linemen are not usually handed jobs easily. - West Virginia's offensive outlook is described as materially better in 2026 because the quarterback room is improved. - The depth-chart competition is expected to create movement, with some players changing spots or losing jobs as the staff sorts the roster.

- Jaylen Thomas and Taylor Brown likely to see significant playing time despite 3rd-string IDL depth chart placement.

- Reddic played aggressively despite Montana State struggles; Bradford looked strong in spring game, likely starter soon.

- Mid-major portal spot available; need Buchanan waiver clarification.

- Secondary confident; defensive front lacks proven P4-level production despite high potential.

- Rich delays naming starter longer than Neal Brown to develop player potential.

- West Virginia University football coach Rich Rodriguez announced that Demetrius "Deke" Adams has been hired as the defensive en...

- Offense needs portal changes to unlock roster potential; same scheme won't matter.

- ZA runs 80% zone coverage (Cover 2/3/4) with blitz support; corner-safety mismatch appears intentional, preferable to man-heavy scheme.

- Defensive scheme likely basic odd/even fronts without heavy accessories. - Didn't see snaps in spring.

- Trickett can't fix slow linemen. - Coaching scheme alone won't overcome lack of athleticism—buck stops with Rich Rod.

- Rich Rodriguez now focuses on NIL revenue over coaching; program needs him installing scheme, developing talent most.

- RB: 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐥-𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝟏𝟐 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 @CamCook_4 , RB @KaydenLuke2 , FB

- West Virginia's running back room is framed as a clear offensive strength, with a cited preseason evaluation putting the Mountaineers at the top of the Big 12 tier, tied with Texas Tech. - Amari is specifically named as a major reason for confidence in the backs, giving the group more than generic depth-chart optimism. - The discussion turns to the offensive line as the next piece of the outlook, so the rushing-game ceiling should be read through both the backfield praise and how the front grades out.

- He projects the starting five to be Phil Steele also noted the addition of veteran coach Rick Trickett to be a benefit for the room as a whole, which more than likely was a significant factor in his ranking. - Comment: No Landon Livingston.

- – West Virginia University wide receiver Cyrus Traugh , a redshirt junior from Parkersburg, West Virginia, is the winner of the 2026 Tommy ...

- West Virginia transfer portal upgrade angle — not a direct wager call, but Duck described the roster as improved enough that a bowl-game run / feisty Big 12 season is in play. - Several portal classes could matter early in September before the market fully adjusts: West Virginia and Cal both got named as under-the-radar upgrades that could create betting value before public ratings catch up. - West Virginia: Duck likes the portal haul, especially FCS defensive pieces and several offense-fit additions. He specifically mentioned Michael Hawkins at QB, Cam Cook at RB, improved edge/linebacker talent, and a better chance at bowl eligibility.

- Old Grad Podcast good for football; one host former OL under Rhett Rhule.

- Sean Brown at JSU showed TE can be receiver weapon in 4-wide sets; won CUSA TE of year, Mackey watch list twice.

- Offering to talented TEs with upside makes sense; Brown, Sieg, Latimer were targeting successes.

- Dillard projects strong but limited impact this year; prefer Landen and King flipped; Vass over Aisosa.

- DL: Our dline hasn't been miserable though, just the rest of the defense.

- WVU corner biggest weakness; linebacker second-worst unit but should average B12 standard.

- WVU portal adds Joson scorer, Traore defense/length, Palmer rim finisher, Seini shot-blocker/rebounder over Obioha clone.

- DL: that stretch on 75 is not even close to the prettiest area of the state.

- DL: He is still playing… for the Paris Musketeers of the European League of Football

- Transfer portal analytics valuable—knowing if prospect is plus playmaker or struggles drawing contact distinguishes "dogs" from bench players.

- Coach Brown should have positioned Mesidor at edge earlier; elite edge defender, not positional stubbornness issue.

- Intel: Starting her 40th season with the Mountaineers Thank you, Lori Rice, for your dedication to West Virginia Football

- Intel: The 2026 West Virginia Football Guide is now available http:// bit.ly/4wmpcU2

- Summer School is in session! - Last month, EerSports joined the Cover 3 Podcast to help preview West Virginia University Football.

- – West Virginia University football players Nick Krahe , Ryan Ward and Geimere Latimer II have been named the recipients of the 2026 Iron M...

- – West Virginia University Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker says he's pleased with the progress being made on the estima...

- The West Virginia University Athletics Department will conduct its sixth Mountaineer gear sale on Saturday, April 18, as part of the Gold...

- – Years of coaching experience have led Rich Rodriguez to the conclusion that sometimes less can be more.

- West Virginia University Football will hold the 2026 Gold-Blue Spring Festival, presented by Trident Freight Solutions, on Saturday, Apri...

- No tournament bid feels like field goal after unforced penalties.

- Pick/market: You’re referring to games that were played before NIL and the transfer portal.

- Yost deserves statue—legendary WVU coach/grad with massive cache across college sports.

- WVU lacks clarity on long reliever rotation replacements if Bassinger/Estridge swap occurs.

- Bray healthy after long college tenure; excited transfer since arrival two years ago

- Intel: Buchanan doesn’t have a portal rating yet so safe to say it’s not over yet lol

- Stopped watching—roster turnover and constant transfer mentions killed enjoyment despite supporting NIL.

- Unlikely anyone gets grandfathered in under new rules; unlikely applies to football.

- P5 bowl access already excessive; 26 of 35 excluded P5 teams sub-.500; only 4 teams over .500 left out.

- 5-for-5 rule early step toward reining in portal/NIL eligibility chaos.

- Three Big-12, three ACC schools in all-time top-25 wins; what's highest-ranked Big-12?

- Intel: "...I like the fact that if a guy does really well here, we're going to keep him.

- WVU 60-65 in Big 12 conference play last 15 years; throwing into P2 with half budget won't help regardless of coaching.

- P2 likely targets 64-team super-conference structure; media partners prioritize volume of live games for ad revenue; WVU's inclusion depends on unknown selection criteria.

- Oliver's schedule playing extra P5 games cost wins annually, kept team out of bowls.

- MAC Coliseum ticket office gives new high-level donors priority on seating lists regardless of prior ranking to attract $25-50K annual commitments.

- Practice: As of right now, it ruins the first Thursday/Friday...especially for old guys like me who can watch all day.

- WVU potentially 4-1 through five games; bowl eligibility possible if 5+ wins achieved.

- Pick/market: ok couple quick questions.

- How do universities maintain 501c status with revenue share eliminating reinvestment and eliminating amateurism distinction?

- AI tools (MetaAI, ChatGPT, Gemini) have different strengths; imperfect but outstanding with notes; humans still safe.