The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast

FINALLY! The Big 12 reveals its 2023 football schedule

The long-awaited schedule for the Big 12's 2023 football season is officially out.
WVU's 2023 slate has generated a lot of intrigue for the better part of a decade as fans awaited the Mountaineers' matchups with Penn State and Pitt. Now, we know that this year's docket includes a quartet of new foes, including some matchups that have their own unique level of excitement attached to them.
On the latest edition of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Pritt & Spano, hosts Nick Farrell and Sam Coniglio break WVU's 2023 schedule down and look ahead to a new era of Mountaineer sports rivalries.
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WVU football making ”win now” changes for 2023

From coaching staff revisions to recruiting, head coach Neal Brown is approaching every facet of his job with the mindset that WVU must improve in 2023. During an offseason press conference, Brown, who is entering his fifth season at the helm, explained the logic behind coaching staff changes on offense, the reason why he hasn't made changes on defense and shared his thoughts on incoming transfers who have already joined the team. 
On this edition of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Pritt & Spano, hosts Nick Farrell and Ryan Decker react to the head coach's comments. 

#TakeMeHome23: WVU inks 18 signees on National Signing Day

The next batch of Mountaineers is officially signed and sealed.
WVU coach Neal Brown landed 18 recruits during Wednesday and Thursday's early signing period, hitting nearly all of his goals for the 2023 class. Headlining the list is wide receiver Rodney Gallagher III, a product of nearby Uniontown, Pennsylvania that has generated plenty of buzz in the area.
In the latest episode of the GBN Podcast, Ryan Decker and Sam Coniglio highlight some of WVU's top signees and look ahead to the program's next steps as the Mountaineers continue to build out their 2023 roster.
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Gold and Blue Nation is the local leader for Mountaineer sports news, producing comprehensive coverage on TV and online. Download the free Gold and Blue Nation app via your preferred app store so you’re never more than a touch away from our award-winning WVU sports reporting, highlights and archived shows.

Why Wren Baker is a ”star” as a director of athletics

WVU president E. Gordon Gee has tasked new AD Wren Baker with guiding Mountaineer athletics through an "ever-changing landscape" in the world of college sports. What makes him equipped to do that? In this edition of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Pritt & Spano, former congressman Tom McMillen answers that question.
McMillen, a former NBA big man and NCAA All-American, is the CEO of Lead1 Association, which represents athletic directors at 131 FBS schools. He explains why Baker is a rising "star" in the industry, and also shares his thoughts on NIL, the transfer portal and more. 

Wren Baker arrives at WVU

Wren Baker, the 13th director of athletics in WVU history, was formally introduced Monday morning at WVU. During his introductory press conference, he discussed his vision for WVU Athletics, his background in the industry, his thoughts on NIL and more. 

WVU wins in Stillwater to end 2022 on a high note

West Virginia football ended its roller-coaster season with another memorable win for the Mountaineers as they held off Oklahoma State for their first victory over the Cowboys since 2014.
Not only did they earn the win, but they did it through a downpour of rain and a chorus of outside noise that they prevented from distracting them. WVU called on a lot of new faces, including running back Jaylen Anderson, to step up, and they gave WVU fans a reason to hope for the future after a rough season.
On the newest edition of the Gold and Blue Nation Podcast presented by Pritt and Spano, Ryan Decker and Sam Coniglio break down Saturday’s victory for WVU and tie a bow on the 2022 campaign.
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Gold and Blue Nation is the local leader for Mountaineer sports news, producing comprehensive coverage on TV and online. Download the free Gold and Blue Nation app via your preferred app store so you’re never more than a touch away from our award-winning WVU sports reporting, highlights and archived shows.

Reaction to West Virginia’s loss to K-State

The Mountaineers were soundly defeated by No. 15 Kansas State on Senior Day. They're now guaranteed to finish with a losing record for the third time in the last four years. On this edition of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Pritt & Spano, hosts Nick Farrell and Ryan Decker react to what they saw, and share their thoughts on some breaking news that unfolded before the game. 

Shane Lyons is out as WVU’s AD. What happens next?

WVU president E. Gordon Gee announced Monday morning that the university had parted ways with director of athletics Shane Lyons, and that a national search has begun to find his replacement. The expectation is that the search will move quickly. On this edition of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, hosts Nick Farrell and Ryan Decker reacted to the news of the day and look at the path ahead for WVU Athletics. 

WVU beats Oklahoma (that’s right, Oklahoma)

For the first time as a member of the Big 12 Conference, the Mountaineers finally defeated the Oklahoma Sooners. An unlikely hero guided the West Virginia offense to a 23-20 victory Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium. Hosts Nick Farrell and Ryan Decker react to what they saw and try to decipher what it may mean for the future of the WVU football program. 

Cyclones smother Mountaineers in Ames

West Virginia's roller-coaster season remains on the downslope after the Mountaineers lost their third straight game to Iowa State on Saturday.
While the WVU defense played well for much of the contest, the offense struggled to find any footing as the Cyclones rallied to stuff the Mountaineers and earn their first Big 12 win of the season. WVU is now one loss away from losing bowl eligibility, and its schedule doesn't get any easier.
On the newest edition of the Gold and Blue Nation Podcast presented by Pritt and Spano, Ryan Decker and Sam Coniglio break down Saturday's clash and look ahead to WVU's final three games of the season.
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Gold and Blue Nation is the local leader for Mountaineer sports news, producing comprehensive coverage on TV and online. Download the free Gold and Blue Nation app via your preferred app store so you’re never more than a touch away from our award-winning WVU sports reporting, highlights and archived shows.