Readers respond to Daily Telegraph sports survey
Readers comment on coverage gaps in auto racing football and high school sports. The Telegraph plans more wire auto racing coverage, more prep standings, and invites detailed coach reports for wrestling and college baseball. Readers urge broader WVU region coverage and local team support.
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Bob Foley
Bluefield State College
Concord
Bluefield State
Bluefield
W. Va
Princeton
Graham
Narrows
Northfork
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Wyoming County
Bluefield College
Virginia Tech
Bland
Charleston
Grundy
Big Creek
Jaeger
Concord College
Nehlen defends Mountaineers for Peach Bowl respect
West Virginia coach Don Nehlen lamented lack of respect for his team before the Peach Bowl with Florida. He noted the Mountaineers’ 8-3 record and tougher schedule and predicted more running than expected, while Florida’s Charley Pell warned of a tough game and weather concerns in Atlanta.
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Wayne Peace
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King Harvey
Luck
Clemson
WVU Bowl History in Peach Bowl Guide
WVU will make its ninth post season appearance in the Peach Bowl against Florida, with a 2-1 Peach Bowl record and a 5-3 bowl mark overall. The recap covers 1922 to 1969 bowls, noting notable games including 1969 Peach Bowl with Eddie Williams 208 yards and the 1953 Sugar Bowl loss to Georgia Tech.
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N.J
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Jim Braxton
Bob Gresham
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