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Newspaper
Register Herald
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1998
Page
17
Capsule style item noting late results across baseball teams including Brewers Rockies Expos Tigers Dodgers Mets Giants Rangers. Brief sports roundup with match-ups and timing cues from the day’s schedule.
WVU officials alert fans to avoid counterfeit tickets for the September 5 football matchup between No. 11 West Virginia and No. 1 Ohio State. A fictitious 400 section at Mountaineer Field is in circulation, with some reports of alleged sales in Ohio. The stadium has no 400 section and tickets from unverified sources risk being fake. The game is sold out and will be televised nationwide on CBS.
Justin Gregg, springing from 165 to 200 pounds, becomes southern West Virginia's top placekicker for Mullens with a 40 yard range and a growing leg. Son of coach Kevin Gregg, he anchors a new offensive line while savoring a wedge busting role and potential quarterback future.
Morgantown notes barring injuries, Barrett Green is a disruptor on the field with 71 tackles 4 interceptions 3 sacks and six passes defensed last season. He shifted from safety to linebacker to compensate for depth, aided by coaches who value his speed and intensity. WVU coach Don Nehlen praises his dynamite play and pursuit.
Coach Green notes Cogdell has moved to the Sam linebacker role after returning to the team. Green acknowledges it may not be his natural position but emphasizes adapting to maximize the unit. He describes a distinct off season training plan aimed at aiding the transition. See Green on Page 4B.
West Virginia lineman Kevin Landolt expects to start at defensive end against top-ranked Ohio State with 6-5, 295-pound frame and speed to match tight ends. He notes competition at tackle, backups Brady and Forbes, and says penalties kept WVU from likely nine or ten wins last season.
Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer lauded the freshmen class led by West Virginia native Grant Noel, who impressed in the first scrimmage with a 39 yard touchdown connection to Terrell Parham. Redshirt freshman Jarrett Ferguson and Cullen Hawkins contend for fullback roles as Parker and Oxendine move in NFL and Falcons rosters.
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