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West Virginia’s Ty French Signs with San Francisco 49ers as an Undrafted Free Agent

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11 months ago

April 28, 2025

West Virginia’s Ty French Signs with San Francisco 49ers as an Undrafted Free Agent

Last off-season, West Virginia head coach Neal Brown and defensive coordinator Jordan Lesley landed what seemed to be a big-time commitment out of the transfer portal from Gardner-Webb edge rusher Ty French.

The former Bulldog developed into one of the best pass rushers at the FCS level, tallying 239 tackles, 61 tackles for loss, 34.5 sacks, seven forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and one interception across four seasons.

Unfortunately, French did not have the production that the defensive coaching staff was hoping for in his one and only season in Morgantown. He totaled 22 tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss, and did not register a single sack.

Even after a disappointing season on the biggest stage of college football, French signed an undrafted free agent deal with the San Francisco 49ers over the weekend.

Clearly, they believe French was either in a bad situation or felt like he just did not fit the Mountaineer defense. Regardless, anytime a player puts up the types of numbers he had at Gardner-Webb, it’s going to garner some attention.

In order for French to make the 53 man roster, he’s going to have to become a special teams ace and prove that this past season was an abnormality for him defensively.

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Upshur County Sports Calendar

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March 30, 2026

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Plan your week with the Upshur County Sports Calendar, featuring baseball, softball, tennis, lacrosse, and track matchups from March 30–April 5. Find game times and opponents for Buckhannon-Upshur, West Virginia Wesleyan, and more—plus a Happy Easter on Sunday.

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West Virginia Mountain Bike Association holds Race to Lil Moe’s in Philippi

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12 hours ago

March 29, 2026

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West Virginia Mountain Bike Association holds Race to Lil Moe’s in Philippi

PHILIPPI, W.Va (WDTV) – The West Virginia Mountain Bike Association kicked off its cross country series Sunday with the Race to Lil Moe’s in Philippi.

The event had options for all skill levels. Bikers had the choice to race 6 miles, 14 miles, or 19 miles.

Each race had a mix of straight track biking, and twisting and climbing through the woods. Bikers of all ages could participate, and each age group had its own race and results.

“I really do think that trails build community, and if you can get outdoor activity where people can come out and hike and bike,” said George Finly, a mountain biker and trail volunteer. “This is as much as a hiking trail as it is a biking trail. It’s right along the river, which is beautiful. Eagles were flying back and forth yesterday, and today is great because we’ve got a lot of kids out here.”

The next WVMBA cross country mountain bike race will be April 19 in Buckhannon.

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Second-annual Rhododendron Roll brings thousands to West Virginia State Capitol

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March 29, 2026

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Second-annual Rhododendron Roll brings thousands to West Virginia State Capitol

Thousands of people attended the second annual Rhododendron Roll event at the West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston, West Virginia on March 28, 2026, featuring an Easter egg hunt, entertainment activities, and a speech by Gov. Patrick Morrisey.

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