Welcome to The Shotgun/Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup (that we didn’t already talk about in another article) with some sophomoric humor and daily distractions thrown in for good measure. And if there’s something we missed, be sure to talk about it in the comments.

FOOTBALL

WVU’s Nysewander Sees Similarities in Rodriguez and Saban | West Virginia University Athletics
“(Saban) and coach Rodriguez are very similar, in my opinion,” Nysewander said. “I think it’s the blue-collar, West Virginia-type feel.”

Nysewander was destined to coach with Rodriguez | Blue Gold News
If Rich Rodriguez ever wants to market his hard-edge philosophy of football, Nysewander would be the face of it.

The end of spring football means the start of the next phases of WVU’s offseason | EerSports
The spring ends with Saturday’s spring showcase, but Rich Rodriguez will keep the team busy the next few months.

BASKETBALL

What a year!!! Thought this was probably my most rewarding year as a coach. We got a lot out of this group and they gave us EVERYTHING they had!!! A group that was fun to be around and coach—from the Italy trip to that last buzzer in Kansas City! I had no doubt we built a resume that deserved to be in the field!!

Want to say thank you to our players, the staff, administration, fans, and everyone who played a part in the season!! How fun was the Bahamas trip… winning in the Phog… at home vs Iowa State…

Want to send special thanks to our seniors—appreciate the way you represented this season! It wasn’t easy, but we sure found a way!! Future is bright for all of you!!

To the Mountaineer fans—you guys are the best!!! Thanks for your undying loyalty and love for WVU!! You guys made my family feel welcomed and we will always be appreciative!! Wish we could’ve finished what we started, but I’m sure you guys will be great!!!

WITH LOVE, FRAZ

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Mountaineer Memories: WVU’s all-time top 10 women’s basketball players | Blue Gold News
There’s little question that JJ Quinerly, who stayed through three coaching changes and left every ounce of energy on the WVU Coliseum floor, will long be remembered as one of the best women’s basketball players to ever play for the Mountaineers. But just where do Quinerly’s four seasons rank among the all-time great Mountaineer careers?

BASEBALL

WVU wins weekend of inches; heads for two midweek non-conference games | Blue Gold News
WVU is prepared for single non-conference games against Ohio State on the road on Tuesday and against Pitt at home on Wednesday. Both are winnable games in which the Mountaineers will be favored, but anyone with baseball knowledge understands that one game can break any which way.

Mountaineers Set for Split Midweek at Ohio State, Home Against Pitt | West Virginia University Athletics
The West Virginia University baseball team is set for two midweek games, first on the road at Ohio State on Tuesday, before coming home to face Pitt in the first edition of the Backyard Brawl this season on Wednesday.

WVU ATHLETICS

Naukot Named Student-Athlete of the Week | West Virginia University Athletics
After shattering West Virginia’s 10,000-meter record, Joy Naukot of the West Virginia University track and field team has been named Student-Athlete of the Week

Rowing Opens Season with Split Squad Races | West Virginia University Athletics
The West Virginia University rowing team opened its 2025 spring season this past weekend as a split squad, with four boats competing in the Sarasota 2k in Sarasota, Florida, and two boats participating in a race against Robert Morris in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Jets Looking at Linebacker Kyzir White With $2.3M One-Year Deal | FOX Sports Radio New Jersey
In an unexpected move, the New York Jets might land linebacker Kyzir White at a bargain price of $2.3 million for one year. This deal would be a steal, coming in well below his usual market value of $5.8 million per year

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