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Hillary Clinton: The only way to keep moving forward The next president will be elected in a tumultous time, as Americans’ ideology is more split than ever before. In this election, it is crucial to elect a candidate that is willing to look forward for solutions and embrace our strengths, rather than point out our flaws and incite fear in the public. That is why The DA is standing with Her. We cannot afford Trump’s lack of college affordability After Bernie Sander’s call for free public college, the other two candidates took almost radio silence on the subject. Hillary has focused primarily on a college affordability plan that includes an income-based assessment for free tuition at four-year public colleges, free tuition at community colleges, lower interest rates on federal student loans and debt relief for borrowers. Trump has focused primarily on K-12 education, including the elimination of common-core education which would localize and therefore improve secondary education. But he has also introduced gutting the Department of Education, which would be detrimental to absolutely any education-based institution. It would also severely affect our citizens, as less resources for education means a less educated populace—something no democracy anywhere could ever benefit from. As young adults about to enter the work force, a plan that at least introduces and provides answers of some sort to the financial burdens we have weigh-
ing us down is better than nothing—which is basically what Trump has given us in comparison to Clinton. Better technology, infrastructure, governance and power comes from good, accessible education, and Hillary Clinton is how we are going to get there. There is no way to make the coal industry great again In a victory speech following the Indiana primary, Trump promised constituents that miners in Appalachia “will be proud to be miners again.” This is a very hard (impossible, even) promise to keep. While coal was the backbone of the Mountain State for years, that is no longer the reality, and we cannot better our state if we do not try and move forward instead of reveling in the nostalgia of coal’s past. We cannot turn back to coal, and while many West Virginians criticized Clinton’s remarks in Charleston in May about unemploying coal miners, they ignored the latter part of the statement that stressed the importance of helping and supporting those left behind by the ever-shrinking coal industry. Unlike Trump’s empty, idealistic claim, Hillary’s was rooted in the realities of the current system and supported by a detailed plan of action to revitalize coal communities, rehabilitate coal miners and transition them back into the work force while ensuring they and their families are medically and financially supported. West Virginia will only benefit from a president who is realistic about the challenges fac-
ing the state, and acknowledges the steps that need to be taken— long term—to make things better here, and Hillary Clinton is the only viable person for the job. Another problem laying in the coal fight is environmentalism and climate change. According to Donald Trump, climate change and global warming in “an expensive hoax.” In other tweets, he’s claimed it was “invented by the Chinese” to kill market competition. This is dangerous, as tackling climate change issues needed to be done 10 years ago, not starting now. It’s 2016 and dozens and dozens of experts have weighed in on climate change—it’s undeniably very, very real. We need a candidate capable of interpreting and acting on modern science, and we owe it to our children and our children’s children to elect someone realistic about our planet and who is willing to implement strategies—both economically and environmentally—that will ensure they have clean air to breath and water to drink during their lifetime. Hillary Clinton is that someone. We need a forward-thinking (and equality-driven) judiciary The appointment of Supreme Court justices is often the most long-lived legacy of any president. Who they appoint will serve a life-long term, and the attitude for appointments almost always fall in line with the president’s beliefs. The 2016 president-elect could be responsible
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Hillary Clinton waves to the crowd during a campaign rally on Nov. 6 in Manchester, New Hampshire. for appointing up to four supreme court justices, creating a majority that could color national tone and politics for up to 30 years.So far, Clinton has made promises to look at an amendment to overturn the Citizens United v. FEC decision, which created super PACS that now dominate the American political scene and take power from the voice of the public. Trump, so far, has offered to look at overturning such landmark cases like Roe v. Wade (the 1973 abortion rights decision that protects a woman’s right to end a pregnancy) and Obergefell v. Hodges (the 2015 marriage equality court decision that gave every American, no matter sexual orientation, the right to marry), two cases that are fundamental in the current civil rights movement. By advocating positions (and
ones that fall very cleanly into her daily rhetoric) instead of individuals, Clinton is able to paint a picture for us of what a majority under her appointment would look like. Clinton’s positions are ones that are necessary to advancing America and the smaller communities within while empowering the public. Trump, however, would subject citizens to the social norms of the 60’s and advocate for decisions that could undermine the social rights accomplishments of the last few decades, something we as a nation that should always be looking forward, cannot accept. And, fundamentally, it comes down to the beliefs these candidates hold for civil rights. Clinton has proved time and time again, sometimes to the point that it feels forced, she will
stand for the underrepresented minorities within the U.S. She has proven herself to stand for women and protect their interests and believes that any citizen—no matter race, gender, religion or background—should have the power to make America theirs through equal opportunities. Trump has advocated for fear mongering that has bred a dangerous culture for our Muslim and middle-eastern citizens, he has admitted to sexually assaulting women because of his status. If we elect a president who holds these beliefs, and allow him to appoint supreme court justices who will more likely than not hold similar stances, we are opening up our generation and the ones that follow to an inherently dangerous culture.
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MONDAY NOV. 7, 2016
Mon County to vote on “Brunch Sunday hunting to be featured on the ballot Bill” similar to Morgantown’s BY CASSIE MCPHAIL CORRESPONDENT
BY KAYLA ASBURY CITY EDITOR While the city of Morgantown has allowed alcohol sales before 1 p.m. on Sundays since the proposition was passed Oct. 4, those casting their ballots in Mon County will vote on whether or not to make the decision county-wide. Morgantown City Council approved the changes with to bylaws that allow for on-premises consumption of alcohol beginning at 10 a.m. on Sundays. The proposition passed with a 7-0 vote. Previous law mandated that alcohol was not to be served before 1 p.m.
on Sundays. In May 2016, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin signed the bill which mandated the matter be voted on by individual counties within West Virginia. This bill is not limited to restaurants. Wineries, distilleries and private clubs are also able to serve alcohol earlier on Sundays. The main goal of the bill is to stimulate economic activity on the state and local levels in the face of deficits and shortfalls on the state level. Senator Chris Walters(R -Putnam), vice chair of Senate Finance and lead sponsor of the “brunch
bill,” said it was created to help West Virginia’s financial shortfalls. Snowshoe, a WV Ski Resort, added $500,000 in economic development per year by allowing alcohol to be served earlier on Sundays, according to Walters. This bill goes handin-hand with the Sunday Hunting bill, which will allow for Sunday hunting on private property with written permission from the property owner. Sunday hunting is currently illegal. For more news coverage, visit http://TheDAOnline.com
Twenty-two of West Virginia’s 55 counties currently allow hunting on private land on Sundays. Monongalia County is not one of them. But on Election Day, voters will be able to choose whether Sunday hunting should be allowed on private land with written permission from the landowner. If the bill were to pass, Sunday hunting would still be illegal on public land. Morgantown County Commissioner To m Bloom said Sunday hunting on private land should be legal, especially if it’s
happening in your own backyard. “This law was put in place back when Sunday was a day of rest, today that is not necessarily the case as everyone has different schedules,” Bloom said. Bloom also stated that he wished hunting season began on a weekend so students didn’t miss school, and so bus drivers and other public servants didn’t miss a workday to hunt. Legalizing Sunday hunting wouldn’t just benefit those that hunt recreationally; it could benefit the state economically. According a report by the Charleston Gazette Mail, “Making hunting
legal on Sundays across West Virginia could create about 2,600 jobs and spur up to $155 million in additional economic activity each year.” Disagreement on Sunday hunting can stem from hunters themselves. According to Outdoor Life Magazine, some vote no to fight “weekend warriors” from hunting, and some vote no to preserve Sundays. On Nov. 8, voters will decide whether or not Sunday hunting will be legalized. For more information on Sunday hunting in West Virginia, visit http:// wvdnr.gov/hunting/sundayhunt.shtm/.
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The Mountain Line Transit Authority may be discontinuing its service to Evansdale Drive due to WVU administration requesting service elimination, according to a Mountain Line press release. The bus routes affected by this change will be the Blue & Gold line, the Purple line and the Beechurst Express line. There will be a public hearing at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at Westover Administrative Offices, 420 DuPont Rd. Another hearing will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at the same location. Check http://thedaonline.com for a story after the first hearing.
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OPINION
The importance of student newspaper endorsements BY ALEX WEIDMAN CORRESPONDENT Today The DA, produced by students not much different from you, decided to endorse a candidate (Hillary Clinton) for the national election. Despite whether you agree or disagree with the endorsement, this is important for all of us. According to the Daily Caller, when Yale’s student newspaper endorsed a candidate this year, a student argued that decision saying, “No one on campus should be, and I would go as far to say will, make their decision on Election Day based on who the (Yale Daily News)’s Editorial Board is supporting.” But really, why not? Student newspapers offer important perspectives. At WVU, students who pick up The DA get exclusive news and opinions about the University, the city and even the nation through the lens of a Mountaineer. Our reporters tackle news important to students because we are students, too. This was evident in our coverage of the state’s gubernatorial debates, or breakdown of the electoral college system and its imbalance of power, or even coverage of the shooting this year on High Street—news we broke. I don’t imagine many students were scrambling
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FBI Director James Comey testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington before the House Oversight Committee to explain his agency’s recommendation to not prosecute Hillary Clinton on July 7.
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Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton look on as Fox News anchor Chris Wallace addresses the crowd during the thir and final presidential debate on Oct. 19 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. to watch the gubernatorial debates between Jim Justice and Bill Cole the way they were the national side of things. But for us, as students of this University and members of this community, it mattered. Not only did we cover these, The DA looked and presented information with regards to the University and young people’s concerns. The DA summarized the second gubernatorial debate this way: “To put this debate into perspective, we were posed multiple questions about whether Jim Justice would continue coaching a high school sports team if he were to win office, a team whose season extends three weeks into the governor’s term, and without a single significant address of Promise Scholarships, legalized marijuana, broadband access, brain drain, higher
education costs or our state’s shocking opioid problems.” There’s no other place you can get this focus on the concerns of WVU students and young people especially. Students can trust that this same level of analysis went into our endorsement for the presidential election. This endorsement from The DA puts the University, and by extension all of you, in a much larger conversation. Morgantown and our University has lately been a liberal island in a red state. Our endorsement is actually a dissent for much of the state; we’re not just another voice in an echo chamber. You may disagree with the candidate, you may even disagree with the decision, but that doesn’t change the fact it came from a place and group
who share the same concerns, ideas, worries and hopes as you. We’re worried about c o l l e g e a f f o rd a b i l i t y . We’re worried about the job market and economy after we graduate. We’re worried about the future of our planet, of our state. We’re worried about who counts as an American. We’re worried about the conflicts in the world. This isn’t to paint over the differences we all have either, the beauty of a student newspaper is how connected we are with opinions of all Mountaineers. Young people can (and should) always make a difference in elections. Our opinions do matter. When students are trying to research which candidate they want to support, who better to look to first than the newspaper produced by their peers?
Re-opened investigation into Clinton emails closes, no new conclusions found BY BRANDON RIDGELY OPINION EDITOR Last week FBI Director James Comey re-opened the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s emails just 11 days before the presidential election. Sunday, Comey officially closed the investigation with no change to the FBI’s previous conclusion that Clinton shouldn’t be charged. This news couldn’t come sooner for Clinton supporters. Over the course of the last week, Clinton’s lead eroded while Donald Trump’s surged. The ABC News/ Washington Post tracking poll showed Trump gained 11 points in one week bringing him within one point of Clinton. With just a few days left before ballots are cast, the results of the investigation could very well alter the
outcome of the election. But it may be too late. For the millions who cite mistrust as their biggest issue with Clinton, Comey’s unprecedented actions continued to provide fodder. For those “With Her” the investigation’s closure may have cleared up doubts. This also puts the ball back into Trump’s court. Clinton’s email issue offered a nice distraction after the release of the 2005 “locker room” tapes which reflected his attitude toward women. Now with the investigation over, Trump is left without one of his biggest haymakers rounding the corner to Election Day. Let’s see if his jab is strong enough.
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MONDAY NOV. 7, 2016
Keim Crowned 2016 Mountaineer Idol BY EMILY ZEKONIS STAFF WRITER After nearly two months of singing their heart out onstage in the WVU Ballrooms, Mountaineer Idol finally came to an end Sunday and a winner was announced. After weeks of hard work trying to master genres outside of their comfort zones it was junior Izzie Keim of Wheeling who took the grand prize of one thousand dollars and an EP recording contract with Mon Hills Records. “I feel amazing,” Keim said, “I can’t wait to see what Mon Hills has to offer, I haven’t allowed myself to think far ahead toward the EP before today, but I can’t wait to see what we can make together”. Contestant Sabrina Miley, a sophomore from Morgantown, took second place winning $750, with Brooke Cottrill, a senior from
Bridgeport in third winning $250. All contestants agreed that it was not the money that they were proud of however, it was the experience and opportunity to perform onstage and in such a talented year of competition. “It was such a high-talent year, making this even more an honor,” Keim beamed, “overall I am most grateful for the friends I have made and the time I have spent onstage.” Of the 50 University students who auditioned in August, the top 15 were judged in front of a live audience for six rounds over almost two months. Contestants faced elimination and a new genre each week, leading down to a final three, Miley, Cottrill and Keim. Each contestant sang three songs in the final round: one song chosen by the judges, one song they have never sang before and a song
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Izzie Keim sings her victory encore after she was named the champion of Mountaineer Idol in the Mountainlair Ballrooms Nov. 6, 2016. Keim sang Elvis Presley’s “I Can’t Help Falling in Love With You.” they have previously performed in the competition. Guest performances from previous Mountaineer Idol winners and former contestants from the 2016 season filled in the gaps between each set of songs. The finale began with a medley of “Home” by Phillip Phillips and
“Country Roads” by John Denver sung by former contestant and fifth year participant of the competition, graduate Scott Link of Patton, PA. Cottrill took the stage as the first contestant with a powerful performance of Kiss From a Rose, despite having recently fallen ill. Keim and
Miley followed with their judges picks, both Adele songs, for two emotion-filled performances. For the next round—songs the contestants had never sang in the competition—contestants were able to sing a song from their favorite genre and have some fun. “This used to be a song that never left my bedroom because I was too afraid to sing it in front of anyone,” Keim admitted before performing her pick, “Something’s Got a Hold on Me” by Christina Aguilera. “Everyone please clap along I want this to be a fun one,” she requested from the crowd. Keim strutted around stage confidently and danced along with the music, giving it her all in one of her final performances for the judges. The third set of songs—pieces contestants had already sang earlier in the competition—allowed con-
testants to revisit their favorite performances and reflect on their time on the stage throughout the season. “My favorite part of the competition was meeting everyone,” Miley said before her performance of “Rise Up” by Andrew Day. “It’s amazing to even make it to this point, my original goal was just to make it to country week since that’s my favorite.” While votes were tallied a surprise fourth award was given to a former contestant of the 2016 season, Scott Link. Link was presented with the “Mr. Congeniality” award for his five years of involvement in Mountaineer Idol as a contestant, guest performer and host. Following the presentation of his certificate, Link performed “Stars” by Grace Potter as contestants took the stage to learn their fate.
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Where to spend election night
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Polls close at 7:30 p.m. in West Virginia on Tuesday but not until after 11 p.m. in five West Coast states, including solidly Democratic California. So it could be a very long night before we know who is moving into the White House. Here are our suggestions on how to spend it:
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By: Brittany Angus, Listicle Editor
. First, GO VOTE! The Mountainline will be providing free bus rides for local routes from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day, except on the Grey Line. With no classes and a free ride, you will have no right to complain about your elected leaders for the next four years if you don’t do your civic duty.
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. Hunker down in front of your TV or radio: Get results unfiltered from National Public Radio or the Fox News Decision Desk, advises WVU Political Science Prof. Patrick Hickey. He says to monitor exit polls and turnout to forecast the winner. “People should be watching for electorate turnout and whether or not the Democrats are going to come out and vote like they did for Obama,” Hickey said. “Clinton is up 14 percent with women and Trump is up 11 percent with men so it depends on the demographics of the voter turnout.”
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. Break out a brew from a battleground state. Politico says there are 11 swing states where the nominees are neck-and-neck. It seems appropriate to crack open a “Russian Pirate” Ale from Colorado’s Odell Brewing Company when that state’s returns are in, or down a “Smoke Signal” Ale from Florida’s Swamp Head Brewery when you are trying to figure out which way the results are blowing in from the Sunshine State. Ask the expert at your local beer mart for home grown brews from these other swing states: Iowa, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Virginia. Polls don’t close until 9 p.m. in Iowa, so we recommend a “Mornin’ Delight” beer from that state’s Toppling Goliath Brewing Company.
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. Have your own watch party. Drag out those Fourth of July decorations and whip up some candidate-specific snacks, after all, this is nacho average election! Put together some “Pantsuit Pasta” (functional yet comfortable) or some “The Donald Deviled Eggs” (with a shredded carrot comb overs?) Make it lively with pin-the-tail on the party’s mascot game or hand out a map of the 50 states and red and blue crayons so your guests of all ages (and artistic abilities) can keep track of the night.
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. Don’t try this alone. TVs in the Mountainlair will be tuned into the election results if you want to share your delight or sorrow with other Mountaineers. If you really want to party with your party’s nominee, you will have to head to New York. Donald Trump will host his supporters at the grand New York Hilton in Midtown. Not far away, Hillary Clinton has rented out the cavernous Jacob Javits Convention Center, which, appropriately enough, has a glass ceiling.
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ACROSS 1 Encircled by 5 Note from the boss 9 Strolls through the shallows 14 Calf-length skirt 15 Words while anteing 16 Make a speech 17 High school infatuation 19 Wash lightly 20 Slowpoke in a shell 21 Worker’s allowance for illness 23 Tide table term 26 U.K. flying squad 27 Detriment to air quality 30 Afew hours for doing whatever 36 Prune, as a branch 37 Colombian metropolis 38 Capital of Morocco 39 Not a close game, a headline for which may include the end of 17-, 30-, 46- or 63-Across 43 Runway gait 44 Taunting remark 45 Bobby of hockey 46 Rich coffee lightener 49 “The __ the limit!” 50 One hovering around the flowers 51 Future atty.’s exam 53 Ground beef dish 58 Coffeehouse flavor 62 Quarterback’s “Snap the ball at the second ‘hut’” 63 One of two Senate “enforcers” 66 Tall story? 67 Ohio border lake 68 Roof overhang 69 Place for road trip luggage 70 Amount owed 71 Scott who sued for his freedom
DOWN 1 Lbs. and oz., e.g. 2 Personal bearing 3 Bit of brainwork 4 “Fine” eating experience 5 Former Russian space station 6 Grounded Aussie bird 7 “Swing and a __, strike one” 8 Available for the job 9 Company employees, as a group 10 Like the Mojave
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TODAY IN WV HISTORY 11 “The X-Files” agent Scully 12 Crafts website 13 Experiences with one’s eyes 18 MLB’s Indians, on scoreboards 22 Litter box user 24 Slightly 25 Paperwork accumulation 27 Walk through puddles 28 __ Carlo 29 Met performance 31 Gnatlike insect 32 Kit__: candy bar 33 Former Apple laptop 34 Comedy’s Cable Guy 35 Galactic distances: Abbr. 37 Urban distance unit 40 Toyota RAV4, e.g. 41 Lab vessel
42 PCs, originally 47 Top corp. officer 48 Gathered from the field 49 Stuck in a hold 52 Acker of “Person of Interest” 53 Castle protector 54 __’acte 55 Westernmost Aleutian island 56 Jacob or Esau 57 Taxi meter figure 59 Scorch 60 50-Across home 61 Made fun of 64 Make fun of 65 Vietnamese New Year For answers visit http://TheDAOnline.com
On Nov. 7, 1985, President Ronald Reagan declared eight West Virginia counties a disaster area as a result of devastating flooding in the region. The flooding affected part of the Eastern Panhandle. Damages were estimated to cost roughly $700 million, making it the costliest flood in the history of the Mountain State.
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SPORTS
Howard brings spark in bounce back performance BY CHRIS JACKSON SPORTS EDITOR
FOOTBALL After last week’s loss to Oklahoma State —one that saw Skyler Howard commit three turnovers—he and the West Virginia offense needed a bounce back effort against Kansas. That’s exactly what they got. Howard found success in the run game, was provided more time in the pocket during passing situations and improved from last week with ball security —minus the one fumble. Howard accounted for 324 total yards of offense—64 rushing—adding three passing touchdowns and two scores on the ground while completing 72
percent of his passes. “I thought he sparked us whether it was late first or early second,” said WVU head coach Dana Holgorsen. “I thought he sparked us in the run game. Had a couple of good touchdown runs.” Howard, whose five touchdowns tied for the highest mark during his career, was doing everything he could to rebound and lead his team to victory. One could see it in his eyes after last week’s loss in Stillwater, marking the team’s first defeat of the season after starting out 6-0 and reaching a No. 10 national ranking. And the senior quarterback responded—playing tough, unafraid to take hits and doing everything he could to lead his
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Skyler Howard glides into the endzone for his first touchdown of the game. Howard would go on to score three touchdowns in the 48-21 victory over the Kansas Jayhawks. team to victory and get in the end zone. One play in the second quarter told the tale, describing the competitor that
rests inside the Texas native. As running back Kennedy McKoy was drilled in the backfield by a Kansas defender,
Howard took the quarterback keeper down the ride sideline. As he approached the goal line for a 15-yard gain, he attempted to hurdle Jayhawks safety Mike Lee, but was hit by Lee in the air before falling flat on his back just short of the goal line. To Howard, it felt like an eternity in the air. To others, it was just ‘Skyler being Skyler,’ putting it all out on the line while clapping and smiling as he got back up instantly after he hit the ground. “If you see it, I grabbed his face and said ‘I never, ever, ever, ever want to see you do that again,” said WVU receiver Shelton Gibson. “He was so high in the air. It was so crazy.” For Howard, it was just the competitive nature instilled
in him dating back to his early playing days. Unafraid to take big hits, Howard carries the team through his grit and energy throughout games. That’s just who the 6’0” is, one that was passed on by many division one schools before finding a home in Morgantown. Now, he’s guided his team to a 7-1 record behind a talented offense and stingy defense, with his teammates feeding off his performances every week. “That kid competes at everything he’s doing,” said WVU running backs coach JaJuan Seider. “No matter what the situation is, he’s going to give you his all. If you’ve got to run through somebody, you’ve got to go over the top of somebody. That’s the way he plays. Our kids feed off of it.”
No. 1 WVU mounts comeback, wins Big 12 title BY NEEL MADHAVAN SPORTS WRITER
WOMEN’S SOCCER It was fitting that WVU’s two senior Olympians proved to be the difference in the match. Coming back from a 2-0 deficit, the No. 1 ranked WVU women’s soccer team overcame tremendous adversity to defeat TCU 3-2 in overtime to capture the Big 12 Conference Tournament Championship. All season long, defender Kadeisha Buchanan and midfielder Ashley Lawrence helped carry this Mountaineer team to historic heights. “It was incredible,” head
coach Nikki Izzo-Brown said, in her post-match interview with Fox Sports 1. “The senior leadership that we have with Ashley and Kadeisha was amazing.” The Horned Frogs did what no other Big 12 team could do this season: score a goal on the WVU defense. TCU struck first in the fifth minute thanks to Michelle Prokof. The forward dribbled the ball through the WVU midfield and released a high, lofting shot into the top left corner of the goal from just outside the penalty box before a WVU defender could close down on her. The Mountaineers looked slightly fatigued throughout the first half as a result of having
played three games in five days. They gave the ball away easily and were unable to string passes together thanks to TCU’s pressing and marking The Horned Frogs then added to that lead in the 40th minute. McKenzie Oliver passed the ball off to Allison Ganter off a long ball through the air and Ganter sped past the WVU backline, sliding the ball past WVU goalkeeper Michelle Newhouse to make it 2-0. After conceding the first goal, WVU was forced to get numbers forward to try to find an equalizer. The problem with that is it makes them much more vulnerable to counterattacks, and that’s exactly how TCU managed
to add to its early lead. Izzo-Brown made several tactical changes at halftime to try and help the Mountaineers claw their way back into it, including changing up the formation, and moving Buchanon up top. WVU began its comeback attempt in the 59th minute. Sophomore forward Sh’Nia Gordon bolted down the left wing and sent a low pass across the face of goal that was tapped home by junior forward Michaela Abam. The Mountaineers continued to press forward the entire second half to get an equalizer. Shot-after-shot came and went as WVU tried to break down TCU’s tightly structured defense. With just 96 seconds remain-
ing in regulation, WVU got its equalizer. Lawrence dribbled down the right wing and delivered a pass into the penalty box. Abam flicked that ball off her foot to Buchanan, who finished a powerful strike into the top right corner from close range to force overtime. Going into the overtime period, the Mountaineers had all the momentum and it showed. WVU completed its comeback in the 97th minute. Sophomore forward Hannah Abraham dashed past a TCU defender down the left wing and delivered a cross that found the foot of Lawrence, who tapped the ball past the TCU goalkeeper to give
the Mountaineers the win. “I’m so proud that the team did all the work to make it happen,” Izzo-Brown said. WVU finished with a 29-7 edge in shots, 12-4 in shots on goal and 8-0 in corner kicks. With the title, WVU earns the Big 12’s automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament. Being the No. 1 ranked team, the Mountaineers are also the favorites for the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA’s, which would grant them home field advantage all the way through to the College Cup in San Jose, CA. The Mountaineers will learn of their fate during Monday’s NCAA Tournament Selection Show.
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West Virginia vs. Kansas
Benton leads ‘group of 48 savages’ at linebacker
HOWARD TAKES OFF
BY ALEC GEARTY SPORTS WRITER
love this team. I love these guys. These “ Iguys are my brothers and we put in a
FOOTBALL During quarterback Skyler Howard’s post-game interview on Saturday, WVU linebacker and journalism student Al-Rasheed Benton pulled out his phone and proceed to partake in the session. “Who’s the better No. 3?” Benton asked. “It depends who’s on the field,” Howard responded. Benton laughed it off and said the two will talk about it later. On offense, Howard wears #3, while Benton represents it on defense; so it’s no surprise why Howard kept his response so keen. However, while Howard is known for being vocal on offense, it is Benton who has become the voice of the defense, specifically of his own linebacker unit—and he knows it. “I would say so,” Benton said on if he considers himself one of the most vocal players. “Not saying anyone else is but I’m not afraid to get in some of these guys faces and I’m not afraid for them to get back in mine.”
lot of work to get to where we are at and we need to continue that.
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- Al-Rasheed Benton, WVU linebacker Being one of the few experienced linebackers on the team, Benton knew that someone needed to step up for this season. That is when the redshirt-junior decided to take it upon him to become vocal but it’s a mutual agreement on the leadership path. “Guys trust me,” Benton said. “I want them to hold me accountable, they same way I hold them accountable. That’s one of the things that allow me to be more vocal and they know they just got to trust it. That’s one of the qualities of a leader, I feel like.” On Saturday, Benton was the first Mountaineer to run over to the WVU student section to greet the fans. After the first verse of “Country Roads” ended, Benton took the opportunity to recognize the fans that endured the cold weather in the blowout win over Kansas. Benton’s emergence has been noticeable since a chunk of his unit graduated.
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“I think Al is doing a really good job of being a leader on the defensive side,” said WVU defensive coordinator Tony Gibson. Prior to each game, Benton is typically found surrounded by his linebackers. In that circle, Benton is the one called upon to get his unit ready for the upcoming battle. He says that every time he is in that circle, it is “another opportunity to be great.” “I just let them know every time that there is no other group of savages I’d put a helmet on and go to war with,” Benton said. “I love this team. I love these guys. These guys are my brothers and we put in a lot of work to get to where we are at and we need to continue that.” Benton is second on WVU in tackles. He has broken out of the shell the Mountaineers needed someone to do and is essentially leading by example. While WVU is sitting with a 7-1 record entering the last month of the regular season, Benton knows that his team is still striving to accomplish its goal. “Those guys know that every game—every play—is an opportunity to be great and get us closer to our goal,” Benton said. “And that’s to be the best team that we can be on Dec. 3 when we line up against Baylor.”
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Up 10-0, WVU QB Skyler Howard took the quarterback keeper 15 yards down the sideline, leaping into the air and getting hit by Kansas safety Mike Lee, before landing on his back.
WHAT’S NEXT?
21 BIG NUMBER
341
West Virginia rushed for 341 yards as a team against Kansas on Saturday; resulting in three touchdowns for the Mountaineers. This was the most yards West Virginia has rushed for as a team on the season.
NAIL IN THE COFFIN
The Mountaineers will With 3:04 left in the 2nd quarter, Skyler Howard threw a 7 travel to face Texas at 12 yard touchdown pass to Daikiel Shorts to put the Mountainnoon on Saturday at Darrell eers up 24-0. K. Royal Memorial Stadium.
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT
RANKINGS
Kennedy McKoy posted career highs in carries and yards by rushing the ball 18 times for a total of 127 yards against Kansas.
WVU is now ranked 11th in the AP Poll and 10th in the coaches poll.
KEY OFFENSIVE STATISTICS
CHATTER
Passing: Howard 16-27 260 yards 3 TD Rushing: Crawford 13 car., 129 yards 1 TD; McKoy 18 car., 127 yards; Shell 7 car., 38 yards; Howard 11 car. 64 yards Receiving: Shorts: 7 rec. 104 yards 1 TD; Gibson: 4 rec. 102 yards 2 TD; White 3 rec. 43 yards; Durante: 2 rec. 11 yards
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