Trust the Beard: WVU Sports+

Trust the Beard: WVU Sports+

As a true passion project, I dive into the numbers and find the story that may change the perception surrounding moments and eras in WVU sports. I also recap games and highlights and offer some predictions for upcoming seasons.

Episodes

July 11, 2025 35 mins

The prodigal play-caller is back.


After a 17 years away, Rich Rodriguez returns to WVU Football — not to reminisce, but to rewrite. With a 9–4 season at Jacksonville State and a headset full of vengeance, he's bringing the Hard Edge back to the Mountain State.


We break down second-stint coaching trends, legacy comparisons, and what RichRod's revenge tour means for the Big 12. From sideline swagger to spread-option resurrectio...

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Join the Mountaineer Roundtable, a group of content creators and podcasters, as we dive into the firing of Neal Brown and discuss potential replacements for the WVU head football coach position. We'll cover all the buzz surrounding this pivotal moment for WVU football.

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In this Episode 46 of the Trust The Beard Podcast, I talk about the firing of Neal Brown, where WVU football goes from here and who I like as the new head football coach. #HailWV #WVU #TrustTheBeard #cfp

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In this Episode 45 of the Trust The Beard Podcast, The Beard previews West Virginia Mountaineer football's game vs. UCF Golden Knights. I also give commentary on WVU Broadcaster Tony Caridi's controversial take, update fan poll interactions and news on the WVSSAC HS Football Playoffs. #HailWV #WVU #TrustTheBeard #cfp

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In this Episode 44 of the Trust The Beard Podcast, The Beard previews West Virginia Mountaineer football's game vs. Baylor Bears and also dives into the controversy with the WVSSAC and High School Football Playoffs. #HailWV #WVU #TrustTheBeard #cfp

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In this Episode 43 of the Trust The Beard Podcast, The Beard previews West Virginia Mountaineer football's visit to new Big 12 and old Big East foe Cincinnati Bearcats. #HailWV #WVU #TrustTheBeard #cfp

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In this Episode 42 of the Trust The Beard Podcast, The Beard previews West Virginia Mountaineer football's cross-country visit to Big 12 foe Arizona Wildcats. The Beard also reviews the latest College Football and Power 4 Conference ratings for Week 9.

#HailWV #WVU #TrustTheBeard #cfp

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In this Episode 41 of the Trust The Beard Podcast, The Beard recaps West Virginia Mountaineer football's crushing loss vs. No. 17 Kansas State Wildcats, 45-18 and scrutinizes the future of Head Coach Neal Brown. #HailWV #WVU #TrustTheBeard #cfp

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In this Episode 40 of the Trust The Beard Podcast, The Beard reviews West Virginia Mountaineer football's upcoming game vs. No. 17 Kansas State Wildcats. The Beard also reveals his College Football Rankings for Week 8 and projects his College Football Playoff matchups!

#HailWV #WVU #TrustTheBeard #cfp

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October 14, 2024 32 mins

In this Episode 39 of the Trust The Beard Podcast, The Beard reviews West Virginia Mountaineer football's 28-16 loss vs. No. 11 Iowa State Cyclones. What does this loss mean for Head Coach Neal Brown moving forward? Can WVU rebound and stay in contention for a Big 12 title spot?

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I preview Iowa State and WVU and reveal my first College Football ranking and CFP prediction.

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October 7, 2024 44 mins

In this Episode 37 of the Trust The Beard Podcast, The Beard reviews WVU football's dominating 38-14 win at Oklahoma State and shows where the Mountaineers increased in their statistical rankings. The Beard also delivers a heart-felt message to WVU Football's Head Coach Neal Brown.

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I review WVU football’s dramatic win over Kansas, 32-28, and show how the Mountaineers increased their statistical rankings!


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I preview Kansas at WVU with a final score prediction. See why the numbers tell a grim story for WVU even with a victory on Saturday.

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September 16, 2024 34 mins

I give my heart-felt thoughts on WVU’s devastating 38-34 loss to Pitt in the 107th edition of the Backyard Brawl.

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September 11, 2024 44 mins

I review the 2024 Backyard Brawl as #WVU travels north to face long-time rival, the Pitt Panthers - complete with a stat breakdown and final score prediction.

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September 9, 2024 23 mins

I review WVU's 49-14 victory over Albany and assess the team moving forward to Pitt and within the Big12.

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August 29, 2024 32 mins

I preview Penn State @ WVU and give my final score prediction for this electric matchup, Saturday at Noon on Fox.

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August 26, 2024 52 mins

I dive into the stats and analyze what made Head Coach Neal Brown successful at Troy, compare them to WVU in 2023 and look to see where the EERS need to improve to compete for a Big 12 title in 2024.

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I grade HCNB’s latest season complete with the offensive and defensive statistics. I also give thoughts on the 2024 WVU Spring Game
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