Campus Insiders’ Pete Fiutak reveals his Conference USA football 2016 predictions including which team is on the rise, which team is on the decline, and which team will win the conference title.
Social Hour: Key to Big 12 expansion might be forming a network
By Graham Watson May 12, 2016 8:21 PM Dr. Saturday
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OU President David Boren says the key to expansion in the Big 12 hinges on a Big 12 Network.
Is Texas impacting other Big 12 schools’ possible expansion votes?
Nick Bromberg,Dr. Saturday
In-conference politicking going on in the Big 12?
We’re shocked.
According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, Texas is “believed to be influencingTexas Tech’s and Texas Christian’s decisions to also be reluctant to expansion.”
Per the report, UT is using its pull because of the Big 12’s rules regarding expanding the conference. If the conference was to expand, there would need to be greater than 75 percent support for the idea. With 10 teams in the Big 12, that means eight yes votes would be needed and seven teams could vote yes on expansion without the three Texas schools.
Texas Tech has long fallen in line with Texas. Both are public universities that have been in the same league together since 1956, when they were in the Southwest Conference. Texas and Texas Tech were founding members of the Big 12 in 1996.
TCU is believed to be following Texas’ lead because the conference’s power broker reportedly helped the Horned Frogs get into the Big 12 four years ago.
The Enquirer has been following the possibility of Big 12 expansion for a while because the University of Cincinnati has been considered a major candidate for the Big 12 if the conference adds two more teams. The Bearcats would help bridge the geographical gap between the rest of the conference and West Virginia and would bring additional television markets that other Texas schools would not.
Famous Superstars to Compete at Worlds and The Summit in Florida
For Jazlyn McGrew, a senior at George Washington High School, to have the opportunity to go to Worlds and The Summit is a dream come true. Both competitive events represent the pinnacle of all-star cheerleading. The past 14 years of hard work and dedication have culminated to this moment. McGrew expressed, “This opportunity means a great deal to me because we have earned the right to go. This is my last year to compete in all-star cheerleading at the highest level.” On signing day at George Washington High School, she committed to attend Fairmont State University on an Acrobatics and Tumbling scholarship this fall.
Jazlyn is one of many athletes who are making the trek this weekend, April 23-25, to compete in The Cheerleading Worlds at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando. The following weekend, April 30-May 1, she and fellow athletes will compete at The D2 Summit in Tampa. Brian Gravely and Amara Green, owners of Famous Superstars, are laser focused on representing West Virginia at the highest level. Only two gyms in West Virginia have ever made it to Worlds: Ohio Valley and Famous Superstars. Gravely said, “It truly is a blessing to represent West Virginia at such a prestigious event.” Located on the West Side of Charleston, Famous is one of a few outlets that provides the opportunity to learn lifeskills. They do it through cheerleading. Gravely adds, “We are truly grateful for all the support of the local community.”
I asked Gravely what this opportunity means as a coach and what will be going through his mind as his athletes take the stage. He responded, “I know how they feel. I’ve been in their shoes. It’s the biggest event in cheerleading. It’s not so much about winning the competition but to hit perfectly everything they have worked so hard to achieve throughout this season. More than anything, I want them to feel that their commitment and hard work is worth it and to feel proud that they achieved something bigger than themselves. I want them to just ‘hit’ and do their best.”
The Cheerleading Worlds is scheduled to air on ESPNU on the following dates and times:
May 28, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Eastern
June 5, 10:00 AM to 11:00AM Eastern
Please check your local listings
The D2 Summit is available live online on April 30 – May 1. Visit http://www.varsityallstar.com/D2-summit for schedule and pricing.
YOU’RE THERE!
Full photo gallery by RSN’s Barry Alderman as he brings you close up action from WVU’s spring exhibition at The Greenbrier.
Three West Virginia icons together in one day… WVU Football, The Greenbrier and RSN Sports. Trifecta!
Players roll onto the turf at The Greenbrier’s multimillion dollar NFL practice facility and get ready for action…
The scene at the Greenbrier Facility…
Skill players arrive…
Always time for the fans…
Leaving an impression…
WVU #Strong….
Up front advice…
All photos by RSN’s Barry Alderman.
The Big Guys look on…
Sidelines…
Is there anything better than hanging with friends???
When you bust it on every play you’re gonna get exhausted…
Almost like September!!!
Photo by
of Spring Mills High.
Caption:
This is NOT the “lawnmower”. It’s the “tiller” Musselman defeats Hedgesville 7-4.
We first came across Big Camera Guy last fall with awesome pics submitted from EPan football action. That transferred into basketball season and now onto spring sports. He is moving toward a RSN “Gold Star” photographer status.
Photo submitted by McCauley144
Looking back to March 2016 as a red hot Magnolia High boys basketball team and their avid fans invaded the Charleston Civic Center Coliseum for the 2016 WVSSAC Boys State Tournament. The Blue Eagles fell to eventual state champion Huntington St. Joe in the Friday semifinals.
Thanks to our fans for submitting your great photos to us via @RSNsports1 on Twitter and tagging us on Facebook. We’ll continue to feature as many as possible.
Jaysean Paige & Jonathan Holton are coming to Sports Fanz in Teays Valley
WV for a special autograph appearance. Paige & Holton were part of the
Press Virginia WVU Men’s Basketball team. The event will take place at
Sports Fanz, Liberty Square in Teays Valley, Saturday April 16th from 2-4 PM.
The event is sponsored in part by David Smith Frame & Body, 100.9 The Mix,
and Dave Allen Communications.
Paige played in a total of 69 games during his career at WVU. For the 2015/16
basketball season Paige was name All-Big XII Second Team and the Big XII 6th
man of the Year.
Holton played in a total of 66 games during his career at WVU. Holton defense was
a key reason WVU was known nationally as “Press Virginia” and as a team was highly
ranked in several team defensive categories.
Fans can get autographs and pictures from these two Mountaineer Stars. Information
about the event is available by calling Sports Fanz at 681-235-3124 or visiting
Sports Fanz WV on Facebook. Items to be signed are available in the store or fans
can bring their own items. If you cannot attend call Sports Fanz and we can get items
signed for you.
Sports Fanz, is Teays Valley, WV based fan shop, is bringing these two former Mountaineers
for this special encounter. Items can be purchased early by going to the website www.shop.sportsfanzwv.com or calling (681)235-3124.
Organized events with sports legends are scheduled several times each year by Sports Fanz. Many fans travel from neighboring states for the opportunity to meet their icons and introduce sports culture to their young ones.
For more information or to find out about upcoming events fans can call Sports Fanz or visit the
Sports Fanz social media sites on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and Twitter.
Sports Fanz Phone: (681)235-3124 Web: http://shop.sportsfanzwv.com @sportsfanzwv
Cover Photo: photo per Stacey Sockwell @StaceySockwell as Winfield defeated Huntington 6-4 on April 5th.
RSN and ScoreStream are offering a one stop baseball/softball scoreboard hub and game recaps.
Just download the ScoreStream app to your cell phone or ipad and be your team’s statewide and national game reporter!
Then you can view scores, recaps and photos from across the state all in one place at RSNsports.com
SPRING SPORTS PHOTO GALLERY
Riverside fans pack the bleachers April 5th. Photo by @beckky_D
RSN’s Rich Stevens (blue) poses with John Marshall High public relations students April 11.
photo by @JMHS_pr
