Sunday, November 28, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
Born to Be a Mountaineer
Jim Fagan voice of NFL Films and WVU grad, tells us what it is to be "Born to Be a Mountaineer"!
Sunday, November 21, 2010
West Virginia Faithful flock to Puerto Rico
Below is an article that appeared in the Spanish daily in San Juan talking about the passionate following of WVU fans ans how they have flooded parts of San Juan during the preseason basketball tournament this week. It's translated thanks to Google Translate so the English isn't perfect, that isn't any reflection on the quality of the newspaper, just some imperfections in the way Google Translate works. Mountaineer Nation impresses again.
Yellow Force
The Mountaineers have been counting on strong support from his followers
Faithful. More than 550 followers of the quintet at the University of West Virginia traveled to the island to encourage his team in the fourth edition of this tournament at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico. (the new day / Ramon 'tonito' zayas)
/ crosa@elnuevodia.com
By Carlos Rosa Rosa
Yellow force should be felt today with more power at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico.
The West Virginia Mountaineers play in the final of the Honda Puerto Rico Tip-Off against Minnesota and, for sure, his fans will support them as in the first two days of the event.
Certainly, the presence of Mountaineers fans has drawn attention to this event.
More than 550 fans come to the facility with their yellow shirts and some with their faces painted with the best spirit of encouraging its canasteros.
From the stands, give them lots of energy and enthusiasm to the show to just sit in the seats.
They are students and alumni of the institution who traveled from various cities of the United States to accompany the quintet. Show an enormous passion for the program.
"Two years ago I graduated from college and since then I always follow the team. I try to go everywhere to be with the team. It's very exciting, "said former student Tyle Trzaskalski in the day Friday.
Very close to him, Jeremiah Hubbard also celebrated the victory of the Mountaineers to Vanderbilt.
Hubbard did not travel to the United States to attend the game. He did so from Mayagüez, where he is a PhD.
"To me, it has been tremendous. It was a wonderful experience to have the team's visit and my friends here in Puerto Rico, "said Hubbard.
"I'm very happy with this opportunity not happen every day," Hubbard continued.
Nationally, West Virginia is the institution that moves fans to baseball games and visiting football, said Dan Shoemaker, a senior executive at the ESPN College.
"It's a program that supports its equipment at an incredible rate. Is the program that travels to more fans nationwide, "said Shoemaker to El Nuevo Dia
ESPN said the manager, provides a travel agency to the universities for this type of tournament.
He added that the package includes boleo airfare, lodging and tickets for games. Each person's investment could range between $ 600 and $ 800.
"The trip is attractive to people. Not so long and the quality of hotel and meals are good. Sure, there are people who will return to the island, "he said.
After West Virginia, Shoemaker said that North Carolina was the other more public program that brought the tournament, between 400 and 500 followers.
Undoubtedly, this fourth edition of the Tip-Off has been the busiest, said Shoemaker.
"It was a very positive thing," said Shoemaker.
Yellow Force
The Mountaineers have been counting on strong support from his followers
Faithful. More than 550 followers of the quintet at the University of West Virginia traveled to the island to encourage his team in the fourth edition of this tournament at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico. (the new day / Ramon 'tonito' zayas)
/ crosa@elnuevodia.com
By Carlos Rosa Rosa
Yellow force should be felt today with more power at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico.
The West Virginia Mountaineers play in the final of the Honda Puerto Rico Tip-Off against Minnesota and, for sure, his fans will support them as in the first two days of the event.
Certainly, the presence of Mountaineers fans has drawn attention to this event.
More than 550 fans come to the facility with their yellow shirts and some with their faces painted with the best spirit of encouraging its canasteros.
From the stands, give them lots of energy and enthusiasm to the show to just sit in the seats.
They are students and alumni of the institution who traveled from various cities of the United States to accompany the quintet. Show an enormous passion for the program.
"Two years ago I graduated from college and since then I always follow the team. I try to go everywhere to be with the team. It's very exciting, "said former student Tyle Trzaskalski in the day Friday.
Very close to him, Jeremiah Hubbard also celebrated the victory of the Mountaineers to Vanderbilt.
Hubbard did not travel to the United States to attend the game. He did so from Mayagüez, where he is a PhD.
"To me, it has been tremendous. It was a wonderful experience to have the team's visit and my friends here in Puerto Rico, "said Hubbard.
"I'm very happy with this opportunity not happen every day," Hubbard continued.
Nationally, West Virginia is the institution that moves fans to baseball games and visiting football, said Dan Shoemaker, a senior executive at the ESPN College.
"It's a program that supports its equipment at an incredible rate. Is the program that travels to more fans nationwide, "said Shoemaker to El Nuevo Dia
ESPN said the manager, provides a travel agency to the universities for this type of tournament.
He added that the package includes boleo airfare, lodging and tickets for games. Each person's investment could range between $ 600 and $ 800.
"The trip is attractive to people. Not so long and the quality of hotel and meals are good. Sure, there are people who will return to the island, "he said.
After West Virginia, Shoemaker said that North Carolina was the other more public program that brought the tournament, between 400 and 500 followers.
Undoubtedly, this fourth edition of the Tip-Off has been the busiest, said Shoemaker.
"It was a very positive thing," said Shoemaker.
Puerto Rico
Back to the original purpose of my blog..some pictures of my quick trip to Puerto Rico with my cousin, Grant! It was a great time with good food and fantastic company. I'm ready to go back and spend some serious time exploring the island.
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