Locked On West Virginia - Daily Podcast on West Virginia Mountaineers Football & Basketball

Honor Huff could be coming BACK—and WVU basketball fans have every reason to pay attention! The Mountaineers’ record-breaking shooter has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA seeking a fifth season of eligibility, opening the possibility of a massive reunion in Morgantown. After averaging 16.5 points and knocking down a school-record 120 three-pointers last season, what would Huff’s return mean for Ross Hodge and this WVU team? We break down the breaking news, the season he was forced to sit out at Chattanooga, and why the recent eligibility rulings involving Brenen Lorient and Javan Buchanan matter. Huff has not been cleared to play, and a return to WVU is not official—but the possibility just made this season a whole lot more interesting! Would Honor Huff’s return change YOUR expectations for WVU basketball? Drop your thoughts in the comments, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more Mountaineer coverage! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael Hawkins Jr. and Cam Cook are giving WVU an offense capable of WINNING—and the defense keeps throwing those opportunities away. West Virginia scored 42 points against Iowa State, took the lead twice in the fourth quarter, and STILL left Ames with another loss. On today’s Locked On West Virginia, Mountaineer Paul breaks down the PFF grades, snap counts, and defensive failures behind this nightmare. How much comes down to personnel, and how much comes down to tackling, assignments, positioning, and coaching? Zac Alley is under the microscope, and Rich Rodriguez must find answers before more of this season slips away. Hawkins and Cook cannot be expected to rescue this team every possession. What must change—and how long can WVU afford to wait? Subscribe to Locked On West Virginia and leave your take below: What should Rich Rodriguez do about this defense? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac Alley’s days at WVU could be numbered—and Mountaineer Paul has sources on the growing questions surrounding his future. After West Virginia’s 45–42 loss to Iowa State, Rich Rodriguez called the defense “atrocious,” adding fuel to an already heated conversation about what comes next. On this episode of Locked On West Virginia, Paul breaks down what he’s hearing, Mike Casazza’s revealing comments, and why WVU’s defensive struggles could force a major decision. The Mountaineers have surrendered 1,186 yards in consecutive losses while Michael Hawkins Jr. and Cam Cook keep giving this offense a fighting chance. Could a defensive shakeup be coming? We examine the mounting pressure on Alley, what remains unconfirmed, and what Rich Rodriguez must address to keep this season from slipping away. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sickening. West Virginia falls 45–42 to Iowa State, and Mountaineer Paul isn’t holding back. On this episode of Locked On West Virginia, we react to another painful loss and discuss the mounting concerns surrounding Rich Rodriguez and the Mountaineers. WVU scored 42 points—and still walked away with a loss. We discuss the defensive concerns, coaching accountability, and what has to change before this season slips further away. Where does West Virginia go from here? Drop your reaction in the comments and subscribe to Locked On West Virginia for daily Mountaineers coverage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WVU’s defense needs a boost—and Jacorey Thomas and Jason Chambers could provide it! Mountaineer Paul welcomes a special guest to Locked On West Virginia to discuss whether these eligible defensive additions can become the DIFFERENCE MAKERS the Mountaineers need against Iowa State. How could Thomas and Chambers strengthen WVU’s secondary? How much immediate impact can we realistically expect? We break down their potential roles, the biggest defensive concerns, and what West Virginia must do to bounce back and leave Ames with a Big 12 victory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.