Wild and Wonderful Tailgating

Just like family: Tailgating creates lifelong bonds

Andy Joliet — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 12:01:00 +0000

Tailgating builds bonds that last a lifetime, and that truth was on full display leading up to the homecoming game against the Longhorns. On the pleasant, sunny autumn afternoon, our tailgate felt like a big and glorious family reunion. In addition to friends from college, we had our extended family of current and recently graduated […]

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Game day magic draws fans from near and far

Andy Joliet — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 20:02:52 +0000

It’s hard to put into words just how magical this past game weekend was. They’re always special, but some raise the bar to star-reaching heights. I think the energy emanating from our lively band of tailgaters should be tapped as a natural resource. If we could figure out a way to bottle this Mountaineer Magic, […]

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First home game of the season is golden

Andy Joliet — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 21:01:57 +0000

You could not have asked for a more perfect weekend to kick off the WVU football season. The warm, bright weather matched the fiery spirit of Mountaineer Nation. In a town and state where everything revolves around college football and the Mountaineers, you could feel the buzz of excitement with the start of a new […]

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Last home tailgate of the season scores big

Andy Joliet — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 22:11:04 +0000

Win or lose on the gridiron, when you put family, friends, Mario’s Fishbowl and the Cowbilly Bowl together, you have all the makings of a memorable, curtain-rising game weekend. Despite the gloomy forecast and noon game time, the last home game of the year lured fans out bright and early for pregame celebrations. Dave and […]

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Mountaineer Nation enjoys perfect game day

Andy Joliet — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 21:20:47 +0000

With the high of 63, you couldn’t have asked for a better November game day. Although the sun hid behind a cloak of gray skies for part of the day, the crisp autumn air energized us throughout our pregame festivities. And the best part of the day – having my daughter, Aly, and friends Hank […]

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Take me home for some Mountaineer Magic

Andy Joliet — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 22:55:27 +0000

As anyone who’s been to Morgantown will tell you, Mountaineer Nation’s penchant for passionately celebrating our beloved football team is heads and shoulders above most college fan bases. It’s been recognized by a variety of national publications, most recently in Sports Illustrated’s guide to college football tailgating at the Top 25 Schools and Tailgater Magazine’s […]

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She shoots, she scores at Ladies on Target

Andy Joliet — Sun, 08 Oct 2017 13:35:59 +0000

Ever since Jamie Hall announced the Ladies on Target fundraising event this past summer, I couldn’t wait to spend an evening with fellow female Mountaineer fans and the 19-time NCAA National Rifle Champs. The event, hosted by the WVU Mountaineer Athletic Club (MAC), was just the catharsis I needed. I was also looking forward to […]

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Spotlight Shines on WVU Tailgating

Andy Joliet — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 20:47:14 +0000

An alluring bonhomie radiated from the gold lot last Saturday. From the grand fellowship of good friends and family to the sweet aroma of smoked meat and craft beer, the day was filled with ardent excitement of another game day. For me, the fervor started the Thursday leading up to game day. Evan Peraza from […]

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First home game of season produces pure magic

Andy Joliet — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 23:59:58 +0000

For the first time since we’ve had season tickets, Dave and I didn’t have to travel from Stow, Ohio, and check into a hotel for game weekend. This past summer, I accepted a great job opportunity at Mon Health system and we moved to Morgantown. (Living in Touchdown City definitely has its perks.) Even with […]

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WVU fans come together at FedEx Field for Appalachian showdown against Virginia Tech

Andy Joliet — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 22:55:49 +0000

It’s often said that the friends you make in college will be your friends for life. I can’t think of any place where that rings more true than at West Virginia University. The ties that bind West Virginia fans and WVU alumni run deeper than the most cavernous coal mine in the state, which happens […]

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