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Who Starts at QB for West Virginia vs. Pitt? Rodriguez Isn’t Saying Yet

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10 months ago

September 9, 2025

Who Starts at QB for West Virginia vs. Pitt? Rodriguez Isn’t Saying Yet

No one played well on the offensive side of the football for West Virginia in the loss to Ohio last week, including quarterback Nicco Marchiol. Yes, the offensive line didn’t help, but there were completions left out there that he’d like to have back, and with the lack of movement the offense had, it’s created some uncertainty about who will man that position moving forward.

During his press conference on Tuesday, head coach Rich Rodriguez flat-out said he’s not sure of who will trot out to begin the game.

“No, I’m not naming anything because we’ve got a long week of doing practice and evaluating our guys. I thought Jaylen (Henderson), we were looking for a little spark, and the best play he had, we got called back because of a penalty. He got a couple of series there, but he’s still in the mix, as is some of those other guys. We’ll see.”

When asked about what he saw from Nicco Marchiol after going back and watching the tape, he responded, “He’s still learning. Nicco’s a great competitor. It’s important to him. Like everybody else, he’s a freshman in the system, so it’s still going to be a little bit of a process, and I’ve got to remember that. I appreciate the way he’s bought in; he’s competing.

“He’s doing everything he can. Nicco wants to be great, and I know we got to help him in certain spots as well. The quarterback position is very unique here. I’ve never had this many guys that were kind of in the mix and have different skill sets. I don’t want to say we’re still figuring it out because we had some time to figure it out, but you get a lot of answers in games. I’m not a typical, you’re just going to play one quarterback. We like to give everybody opportunities and see what happens.”

Last night on his coach’s show, Rodriguez admitted that they nearly put in a third quarterback, which I assume would have been Charlotte transfer Max Brown. I do believe Marchiol will get the start, but we’ll probably see Henderson or Brown inserted earlier this week.

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Iconic country music band Alabama takes stage for West Virginia’s America 250 celebration

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July 4, 2026

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Iconic country music band Alabama takes stage for West Virginia’s America 250 celebration

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Thousands descended upon the West Virginia Capitol on Friday night to hear one of the most iconic country music bands of all time.

Alabama took to the Boulevard Stage shortly before 8 p.m. and gave fans a show lasting approximately 90 minutes, despite the grueling heat that has been factor throughout America250 celebrations and the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta.

Performing songs such as “Song of the South,” “Can’t Keep a Good Man Down” and the classic “Dixieland Delight,” the two-time Grammy Award-winning band even gave West Virginians a treat by playing John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” which the band said was at the request of Gov. Patrick Morrisey.

The band opened up a weekend full of performances at the Capitol. The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra will take the stage on Saturday, while the Marshall Tucker Band will perform on Sunday.

The performances are just a piece of what is going on at the Capitol, as vendors and family-friendly activities are offered all weekend. In the evenings, fireworks, light shows and drone shows will light up the night in celebration of America’s 250th.

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Additionally, a 230-foot Ferris wheel is free for visitors to ride throughout the weekend.

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America250 fireworks, events happening this weekend in North Central West Virginia

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July 3, 2026

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America250 fireworks, events happening this weekend in North Central West Virginia

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) – Independence Day weekend is here, and communities across North Central West Virginia are celebrating with parades, festivals, and fireworks.

The events we’ve been made aware of are listed below for Friday and Saturday. If you know of an event that’s not listed, feel free to email us at news@wdtv.com.

Friday — July 3

Elkins’ Red, White & Summer Nights First Friday — Elkins — 4-9 p.m.
Fireworks on the Hill (sponsored by WDTV and the Bridgeport CVB) — Bridgeport — 9:45 p.m.
Terra Alta Volunteer Fire Department — Terra Alta — 100th annual fireworks celebration at 10 p.m.
Burnsville Freedom Festival —Burnsville — parade starts at 6 p.m.

Saturday — July 4

Mountaineer Days — Thomas — Noon to dark (fireworks included)
100th Old Fashion Day in the Park — Terra Alta — 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Morgantown Municipal Band performance — Morgantown — 11 a.m., Parade 4 p.m. and fireworks at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park after dark
Elkins Fourth of July Parade — Elkins — 5 p.m. with fireworks at 9 p.m.
Stonewall Resort — Roanoke — Fireworks at dark
Barbour County Fairgrounds — Philippi — fireworks at dark
Downtown Weston Street Fair — Weston — fair begins at 5 p.m. and fireworks at 10:15 p.m.
Downtown Thomas — Thomas — festival begins at 8 a.m. and fireworks at dark
Jawbone Park — Buckhannon — celebration at 5 p.m. and fireworks at dark
Palatine Park — Fairmont — fireworks at 10 p.m.
Monongah Town Hall — Monongah — fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Sagebrush Round-Up — Fairmont — country music and fireworks from 4-10 p.m.
Fairview Volunteer Fire Department — Fairview — parade starts at 10 a.m., and fireworks start at 10 p.m.
Burnsville Freedom Festival — Burnsville — event runs from 3-9 p.m. with fireworks at 10 p.m.