WVU's Pat White named Big East Offensive Player of the Year
West Virginia quarterback Pat White earned the Big East Offensive Player of the Year honors after becoming the first conference player with 1000 rushing and 1000 passing yards in the same season. He rushed 1074 yards with 17 touchdowns and passed for 1524 yards and 11 TDs. Mountaineers also placed Jeremy Sheffey Dan Mozes Steve Slaton Keilen Dykes and Eric Wicks on the first team.
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Virginia Group AA State Championship Game Tickets On Sale
Tickets for the Richlands versus Rockbridge County Virginia Group AA Division 3 state final are $10 with a 1,000 ticket limit. A pep bus departs Lynchburg at 7 a.m. Saturday costing $45 per person and includes a game ticket.
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Thursday high school basketball slate with multiple tournaments
Virginia Hurley takes on Pocahontas in boys action while West Virginia Wyoming East meets Mount View in girls play. Also features Big Creek in Gilbert Tournament with Jaeger and Gilbert, PikeView at Westside, Giles visiting Narrows, Hoysi at Coeburn, and Honaker in Virginia High Tournament.
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Heisman finalists announced for 2006 race
Ohio State quarterback Troy Smith and Notre Dame signal caller Brady Quinn were named Heisman finalists along with Arkansas running back Darren McFadden. Smith is the odds favorite to win in New York as he leads the Buckeyes toward the national title game against Florida in Glendale on January 8.
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Giles Spartans Aim for Second Straight State Title
The Giles Spartans seek a second consecutive state championship by facing Goochland in the Virginia Group A Division 2 final. The game is Saturday at James Madison University in Harrisonburg with a 12 30 p.m. kickoff.
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Giants Linebacker Arrington Linked to Agent Suspension
LaVar Arrington denounces NFLPA actions after they suspend his former agent Carl Poston for alleged improprieties in a contract he signed with the Washington Redskins late in the 2003 season.
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Kosar expresses interest in Miami Hurricanes coaching job
Former University of Miami and NFL quarterback Bernie Kosar wants the Hurricanes coaching job. WFOR reported Kosar’s interest Tuesday night and The Miami Herald quoted him saying I’m interested. Kosar did not immediately respond to AP messages Wednesday.
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Mountaineers top NC State in Charleston home game
West Virginia defeats North Carolina State 71 to 60 at the Charleston Civic Center in front of 9,333 as Joe Alexander scores 15 points including a late 12-2 run with a steal and dunk. Alexander says Charleston could become a future home court for the Mountaineers. Frank Young adds that the win helps erase a bad memory at the venue.
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Silent Tatum fuels Richlands to state title bid
Richlands nose guard Brett Tatum, a senior who missed three falls of football, has posted 49 tackles and 17 assists with 11.5 sacks, anchoring the Tornado. He reflects on late starts, but his play and leadership helped push Richlands to a 13-0 season and a Group AA Division 3 title game at Liberty University against Rockbridge County.
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Hokies Crown Monarchs After Strong Final Run
Virginia Tech Hokies defeated Old Dominion 72-55 in Lacksburg after a 15-5 surge in the final seven minutes. The win followed a 63-62 loss to George Washington in Washington DC where both teams pressed for energy on both ends, per coach Seth Greenberg.
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Workman anchors Spartans offensive line in Earisb urg win quest
Giles High School senior Jeremy Workman, an offensive tackle, says reaching another state title would be like a second pinnacle after Giles’ 35 34 victory over Manassas Park in the Group A Division 2 final. He aims to repeat the feat as a senior.
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