Winston wins Heisman Trophy for Florida State freshman
Florida State freshman quarterback Jameis Winston was named Heisman winner on Saturday night. He is the second freshman to win the award and the third Florida State signal caller to claim college football’s top honor. Winston and FSU meet Auburn for the national title.
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Thomas Wins 2013 Kennedy Award for WV High School Football
Morgantown High School star Kennedy Chazzy Thomas named the 2013 Kennedy Award winner chosen by West Virginia Sports Writers Association. He rushed for 2,108 yards and 30 touchdowns on 174 carries, averaging 12.1 yards per attempt.
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Texas' Brown resigns from Texas Longhorns football
Texas says coach Mack Brown has stepped down and will finish with the Alamo Bowl against Oregon on December 30. Brown, 62, leaves after 16 seasons and a turbulent week of reports, finishing with a 158-47 Texas record and a 101-16 stretch from 2001 to 2009.
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Border basketball action yields wins for Mercer Christian Summers County and Pike View
Inside Sports reports Mercer Christian Summers County and Pike View secured victories in Saturday play across the border. Richlands and Honaker competed in the Virginia Tip Off Classic with standings and results to follow on B-4.
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Navy Stuns Army at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia
In the 114th Army Navy meeting, Navy ended Army’s hopes of breaking the winning streak as snow covered Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Saturday afternoon. Navy secured the victory over Army.
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College basketball and NFL games on today’s slate
Bluefield versus Washington Adventist at 5 p.m. in college men basketball. USC Upstate hosts Virginia Tech at 2 p.m. in college women. Men’s college basketball features Syracuse at St. John’s noon and La Salle at Villanova 2:30 p.m. DePaul hosts Chicago St. at 4:30 p.m. Troy visits Kansas State at 6 p.m. NFL action includes 1 p.m. regional CBS and Fox doubleheaders at 4 p.m. and 4:25 p.m. with Cincinnati at Pittsburgh kicking off the night on NBC at 8 p.m.
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Staten leads WVU past Marshall in Capital Classic
Juwan Staten scored 19 points and fueled the Mountaineers in a 74 to 64 win over Marshall at the Charleston Civic Center. Brandon Watkins added 12 points and 11 rebounds, earning Edgar O. Barrett Most Outstanding Player honors for his second half contributions.
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Spartans win Virginia Group 2A title in overtime
Giles Spartan edge Brunswick 20-19 in overtime at Salem Stadium to claim the 2A state championship and finish the season 15-0. Coach Jeff Williams praised the fans and noted the hard fought upset on a cold wet Saturday afternoon.
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WVU Women Dominate Marshall In Charleston Classic Win
West Virginia's women, led by depth and experience, overwhelmed Marshall 82 to 51 at the Charleston Civic Center to open the Capital Classic. Coach Mike Carey praised the team's chemistry and progress as WVU improved to 8-1.
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Mount View honors first coach with court naming
Mount View High School dedicated the gym floor as Ergie Smith Court in honor of the Golden Knights’ first basketball coach Ergie R. Smith Jr. The ceremony featured eleven speakers including WVSSAC officials and former players who lauded Smith’s impact, followed by a season opener against Greater Beckley Christian Academy.
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