Black History Month at WVU: How Mountaineers going first shaped the future
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 8, 2017
Inside: A glimpse into the life of a WVU great (p. 3), historic photos of Mountaineer alumni (p. 4) and a letter from SGA Senator Jihad D. Dixon (p. 5)
COME AND BE BLACK FOR ME
I’m glad February is almost over. It’s during this month that everyone is looking for me--or anyone who can come and be black for them. I’m the only African-American professor in my university department of 50 faculty members. I reside in a world that is predominantly white and male: a land-grant state university with about 20,000 students, 5 percent of whom are African-Americans. During February, my mailbox is overflowing. Most of the mail wants me to represent ‘’my people’’ for some worthwhile organization during the month of February and February only. Sometimes the tone is pleasant. I generally accept those. Most often the tone is not pleasant. I group the mail into categories of ‘’accept for sure,’ ‘’decline for sure,’ ‘’maybe’’ and ‘’I’ll get back to you.’ I’ve had letters that point out (if not in so many words) that their tax dollars pay my salary and they rightfully deserve a piece of me. The least I can do, these letters imply, is come and be black for them. I dump those requests in my recycling bin. Book-club meeting I also get numerous calls. A pleasant woman from the arts council needed someone to attend her luncheon book-club meeting at her house. Her group is thinking of including a black writer on its reading list next year. I accept her pleasant invitation. It doesn’t conflict with my calendar. I can be black that Wednesday. Someone knocks on my door. A graduate student, white male, wants me to be a member of his thesis committee. A portion of his writing will be on the impact of contemporary African-American women authors on American literature. He’s a good student. I accept and thank him for thinking of me. I want to know when I can expect some of his work. Another student drops by. She is African-American and can’t decide if she’s angry with me or not. Last semester I thought she was being self-righteous (as I think many students are)
when she screamed at me in class for selecting a novel whose protagonist, a black man, was married to a white woman. The student said that the protagonist wasn’t really black because he was married to a white woman. I blew up at her in class and asked her who made her God of Blackness? I don’t think I apologized to her. She wants to talk about what to do with the rest of her life. I suggest improving her grades. She leaves before I can thank her for coming. I get back to sorting the mail. Five more organizations have submitted requests for me to come and be black. Another knock on my door. It’s two white students, male and female, from last semester’s African-American literature class. They (well, he, since the male speaks for the female) liked my class and learned a lot, but thought they would offer me some advice. He tells me that the black kids, all four of them, wanted to speak too much in class when I asked for comments or specific questions about the text. I remind them that everyone was given ample opportunity to speak. The student tells me that it was also annoying that ‘’they’’ always sat together. I point out that all the white students sat together as well. My two visitors leave. Someone else knocks on my door. It’s my colleague whose office is down the hall. He calls himself a folklorist. He, too, wants me to come and be black for his group. Another colleague drops by. A white male who’s fascinated by Africa wants me to know that if I have any interest in going to see my homeland, he is the man to help me get there. I tell him that Alabama is my homeland. My boss comes by next. He wants me to be a part of a new task force on diversity. I accept and thank him for thinking of me. I have to get home. It’s nearing the end of comeand-be-black-for-me month and I need my rest. It’s during this month that everyone is looking for me -- or anyone who can come and be black for them.
An essay by Ethel Morgan Smith, WVU Associate Professor, Feb. 1997
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On the cover: Since it was first published, Ethel Morgan Smith’s essay “Come and Be Black for Me” has ran in more than 50 newspapers. Smith wrote the essay while teaching at WVU and is currently an associate professor in WVU’s Department of English. She teaches courses in African American Literature, Southern Literature and Women in Literature.
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Katherine Johnson: a “Hidden Figure” at WVU and NASA BY ADRIANNE UPHOLD ASSOCIATE CITY EDITOR
When Hidden Figures, the movie, arrived in theaters over Christmas, it told the untold story of the three African-American women who were the brains behind astronaut John Glenn’s launch into orbit. Played by Taraji P. Henson, one of those women is Katherine Johnson, a West Virginia native who was the first African-American woman to desegregate the WVU graduate program studying mathematics, in 1939. From an early age, Johnson developed a talent of mathematics that propelled her to a career mostly dominated by white males. She became one of
three African-American students—and the only female—selected to integrate the graduate school. While Johnson desegregated WVU, she was unable to find a job in her field as a woman. She worked as a substitute math teacher in a public school for Newport News, VA, until 1952, when she applied as a mathematician at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA became NASA in 1958). Johnson was offered a job in 1953, and became part of the NASA team in its early years of the space program. In 1961, she became the first African-American woman on the team to calculate the trajectory for the first American in space.
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Katherine Johnson sits at her desk at NASA in 1966. Working as an aerospace technologist, some of Johnson’s greatest achievements included:
— Calculating the trajectory for the first American in space, in 1961 — Verifying computer
Panel discusses Appalachian photography BY KARAN “KERMIT” SAH CORRESPONDENT
Ever since Lyndon B. Johnson declared a war on poverty in 1964, there has been photography depicting Appalachia as a region of high poverty and low living standards. The“Looking at Appalachia” photography project shows the nature of Appalachia by displaying photographs from many amateur and professional photographers in the region. On Feb. 7, a panel comprised of professionals in the area of poverty displayed pho-
tographs from the project and described how the project was functioning and the impact photos had on Appalachia. Roger May, the curator of the project describes the media perspective of Appalachia as a narrow perspective with little context. “This project could counteract that narrative and not raise a fist but take nuance approach,” May said. May said the current status of Appalachia as one that has to change. Panelist included Emily Corio and Mary Kay McFarland of the Reed College of Me-
dia; Dr. Ken Fones-Wolf from the History Department; Dr. Rosemary Hathaway of English; and Dr. Michael McCawley, Public Health. The event was moderated by Dr. Brandi Slider Weekly of the Education department. One of the main areas of interest that panelist had was the ability of photography to show the true nature of Appalachia. “The pictures are a contrast of light and dark, and that is how I see the state of West Virginia,” McCawley said. One photograph displayed was of a worker from a company that leaked MCHM into
the Elk River in 2014, walking past aging storage tanks into a small area of green vegetation. McCawley said the small shades of green in his pictures displayed the hope that West Virginians have in all struggles. “The color that people are struck by, when they come to West Virginia, is the color green,” McCawley said. All of the project photos can be found on the website http:// lookingatappalachia.org/. “It is about making sure that (through) journalism we give voice to all the people in the region, not just the pornography of poverty,” McFarland said.
numbers to calculate John Glenn’s orbit around Earth — Calculating trajectory for the 1969 Apollo 11 and 13’s flight to the Moon Though NASA had desegregated in 1958, Johnson faced racism at work each day. There was not a bathroom for “colored people” in the building and her colleagues were unwelcoming. Johnson became known as the “human computer” in her division. Before his trip around the earth, John Glenn specifically asked for Johnson to “check the numbers,” or rather double-check the computer’s calculations that would determine his fate when he launched into space. Later in Johnson’s career, she operated on plans for a mission trip
to Mars, the Space Shuttle program, and the Earth Resources Satellite. On Nov. 24, 2015, President Barack Obama presented Johnson with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 2016, WVU presented Johnson with the Presidential Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters; individuals who receive this honor have achieved the highest standards of excellence and illuminate, advance ease, and inspire the human condition. Jonson is played by Taraji P. Henson in the film, which has been nominated for several awards including three Oscars, two Golden Globes. It won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
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WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 8, 2017
#BecauseOfThemWeCan: How Mountaineers shaped the future On Wednesday, the WVU chapter of the NAACP will host a community meeting themed #BecauseOfThemWeCan, focusing on the meaning of black history and how it translates to our successes of today. In the same theme, here is a look at some of the movers and shakers who shaped WVU culture throughout the years. PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE WEST VIRGINIA & REGIONAL HISTORY CENTER AT WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
Jack Richard“Dick”Leftridge was the first black football player for WVU. He started his college career in 1964 and went on to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Ron Williams (21) was one of the first four black basketball players to play at WVU. Williams began in 1965, and was drafted by the San Franciso Warriors in 1968.
Victorine Louistall was the first-known black faculty member at the University in 1966.
Jack Hodges (right) was the first black undergraduate student at WVU. He earned a degree PHOTO COURTESY OF HTTP://SPORTSINTEGRATION.WVU.EDU in journalism in 1954 before enjoying a successful career at The News American. Hodges In 1975, Bruce Clinton became the first black baseball player at WVU. He was also taught journalism at Howard University. Georgeann Wells was the first college women’s basketball player to dunk during a 1984 the starting center fielder during his career at WVU. matchup against the University of Charleston.
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Black history didn’t start with slavery and doesn’t end with the Obamas GUEST EDITORIAL BY JIHAD DIXON SGA SENATOR Created in 1926 by WV native Carter G. Woodson, Black History Month has been an annual celebration of the rich history of black culture through accomplishment, triumph, defeat and injustice. Back then called “Negro History” week, then month, this remembrance of important people and events unified our community. Black History Month is something our nation recognizes. Black history is something the black community recognizes every day. Our nation has had a different perspective of change in our daily lives. Recently, President Trump signed a proclamation honoring February 2017 as National African American History Month. This proclamation was a slim disregard for the culture and
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Jihad D. Dixon addresses the crowd at the Student Government Association debate in 2016. history that was behind Black History Month. To me, the month of February will always be regarded as Black History Month. The word black in our community holds significance. When our characteristic was changed from negro, to colored, to black, we embraced the latter. Being called black serves as a daily reminder of the struggles that our ancestors endured and survived. Being black re-
minds us of the inventions our people created to better build and serve this country. Being black reminds us of the accomplishments of the Civil Rights Movement. Being black is magical. Being black is joy, even when we don’t have joy around us. Being black is excellent, because our history is weaved into the foundations of America. Being black is permanent, because contrary to popular
belief, if I was to go back where I came from that geographic location would be Charleston, WV. You see, black history is American history. My black ancestors had no choice when forced onto ships from the west coast of Africa to come here. Stories say we were kings and queens, doctors, medicine people of rich culture. Coming to the Americas was a long, 400 year struggle into our future. Our blood, sweat, tears, bodies and children fertilize the soil that help build America. Black history is American history that is embedded in our history as a people, and as a country. Don’t be selfish to the facts. Don’t be selfish when black history is given a full month—the shortest month of the year—to recognize our overcoming, our excellence, our achievement, our struggle. If you’re having a difficult time recognizing the 28 days of remembrance, I encourage you to join the discussion. Be pro-
active. Educate yourself. Go to the many events that our black student organizations host throughout the month. I am not asking for a gold medal for our struggle. I am asking for recognition to the fact that our ancestors helped build and nurture the country, even when this country regarded them as threefifths of a person. On the main campus of WVU we have various organizations purposefully founded for black students. But of course, these organizations and offices welcome all students to participate. Get involved! Find the Center for Black Culture and Research, WVU NAACP, Black Student Union, National Society of Black Engineers, National Association of Black Journalists, Black Graduate Student Association, Black Law Student Association and our five Historically Black Greek Lettered fraternities and sororities. We have resources that support you, like the My Brother’s Keeper support initiative for men of color
called M.A.L.E. Join our community, learn about our community. Learn about the firsts of the Black community at WVU like Katherine Johnson, a mathematician, Shirley Robinson, the first and only black woman to play tennis at WVU, and Jack Hodge, the first to earn an undergraduate degree from WVU. The list goes on and the history runs deep. Never forget that black history is American history. It didn’t start with us picking cotton and growing tobacco and it didn’t end on January 20th, when our first Black president, Barack Obama, left office. Recognize the significance, respect the process and educate yourself. Celebrate all year! Ashé! Jihad D. Dixon is the former president of the WVU NAACP, and currently serves as an SGA senator. He was selected as one of The DA’s Most Influential People in 2016 for his advocacy efforts on campus.
“Contraception Connection” and the role of Planned Parenthood in educating students GUEST EDITORIAL BY JORDAN NISTENDIRK FRESHMAN, POLITICAL SCIENCE Before the 2016 presidential election, I didn’t fully consider the resounding effects a new presidency would have for people who rely on affordable health care, especially reproductive care. As students, we are fortunate to have a myriad of re-
sources and tools at our fingertips whether it be access to the student health center or the many informational events held on campus. Although the state’s closest and only Planned Parenthood health care center is two hours away in Vienna, the staff hosts events across West Virginia to inform and educate young people, like college students, about the importance of reproductive health.
In an effort to learn more about female birth control and contraceptive use, I attended “Contraception Connection,” an informational discussion and Q&A with Dr. Kacie Kidd, hosted by Planned Parenthood South Atlantic. As someone who identifies as male, my prior knowledge of women’s birth control was severely limited. I left this informative session with a wealth of new
knowledge, including that non-hormonal IUDs can be used for up to 10 years. I learned the importance of asking questions about preventive care, as well as the range of birth control options for people of all genders. Another lesson I learned is the importance of remembering that access to health care, including reproductive care, is a basic right. We college students have
been thrust into a new world of independence. This includes the option to be able to choose how and when we have healthy sexual relationships, and knowing about the health care options available for our own unique circumstance when making these choices. Through valuable information sessions and discussions, Planned Parenthood and its staff continue to demonstrate that it is a
place you can rely on to offer services like birth control and STI testing and prevention, as well as access to reproductive resources. I believe those of us who attend events like these and walk away with information about our reproductive rights should not be silent. It is our civic duty to share this knowledge with our friends and colleagues, as well as protect and support access to birth control.
6 | DA EATS
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WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 8, 2017
Restaurant review: Ta-Khrai Morgantown’s expansive list of ethnic restaurants just got a little bigger. Ta-Khrai, located on University Avenue above Zenclay, is the city’s newest Thai restaurant. After hearing rave reviews from other members of the DA staff about the food, The DA Eats team traveled to Ta-Khrai Tuesday evening to try the dishes and give our impressions of the restaurant.
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Atmosphere As we walked in, the heavy smell of Thai food greeted us. Every wall was covered with Asian-inspired décor, including colorful wall hangings and elephant statues. The space was small, but nearly every table was filled with people enjoying their meals.
Ordering Due to the restaurant’s popularity that evening, we were forced to wait a while
for our food. However, we didn’t let that sour our opinion of the restaurant after trying our dishes. We were first served water with slices of lemon, apple and lime floating inside, which was pleasantly refreshing. As we sipped our drinks, we could hear the people seated around us asking to try each other’s dishes and remarking on the flavors. After deliberating a while on the expansive menu, I decided to order mango chicken curry. Brady settled on Panang curry, and Rob tried a dish called Pra Ram Long Song, which boasted a hearty
serving of chicken and vegetables covered in a peanut sauce. “I got an obscure dish because I wanted to try something completely new instead of something like Pad Thai, where everyone knows roughly what to expect. I wanted to trust the restaurant and experience its true colors,” Rob said.
crunchy, which was a good accent to the rest of the ingredients,” he said. As for the mango chicken curry, the bits of pineapple and mango floating in the rich sauce sold the entire meal. The flavors of coconut milk, mango and red curry paste make this dish worth ordering again and again. ROB SIMMONS / THE DAILY ATHENAEUM
Food Brady, who was a virgin to Thai food, wasn’t sure what to expect. “I don’t know if it’ll be spicy or not,” he said beforehand. However, he thoroughly enjoyed the Panang curry. “It was sweet but had a spicy kick, which made it not as overwhelming as I thought it would be.” Rob’s mystery dish had surprisingly tasty chicken, and he finished his entire plate. “The vegetables were
Final Impressions With most meal prices ranging from $8 to $12, it’s easy to imagine Ta-Khrai becoming Morgantown’s next exotic date night or birthday dinner destination. The cozy atmosphere, combined with affordable prices and numerous delicious meal options, will surely make this restaurant become a staple in many students’ and residents’ diets.
Panag Curry, a delicious dish, is served at Ta-Khrai.
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Pra Ram Long Song is served with a side of white rice and orange slices.
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#BecauseOfThemWeCan WVU NAACP invites students to a community meeting this week to discuss black history and its meaning. The chapter will host #BecauseOfThemWeCan at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Bluestone Room of the Mountainlair. “So many pieces of black history are over-
CULTURE looked daily and many leaders in the past made it possible to so we can be at WVU pursuing education now,” said Yasmeen Stubblefield, president of WVU NAACP. “Knowledge is key, the more you know the better.” Stubblefield said the discussion will be lead by questions and will focus on crucial people in black history. “We want to provide students with diverse knowledge they may or may not have heard before,” Stubblefield said. - DA Staff
Black History Month
Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama was born on January 17, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois. She attended Princeton University, graduating cum laude in 1985, and went on to earn a degree from Harvard Law School in 1988. Following her graduation from Harvard, she worked at a Chicago law firm, where she met her husband, future U.S. president Barack Obama. The couple married on October 3, 1992. As first lady, she has focused her attention on current social issues, such as poverty, healthy living and education.
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Delta Sigma Theta gives back to the community with Women’s Worth Drive BY JEFFREY SCOTT STAFF WRITER
The Delta Sigma Theta sorority is running a Women’s Worth Drive through Wednesday. They are collecting hygienic products, non-perishable foods and other goods for women in need. So far, the chapter said the drive has been a big success thanks to numerous individuals. “They’re doing a real good job,” said Kappa Alpha Fraternity member Casey Wokocha. “I see them out here every single day, doing good work and getting donations.” The chapter, Omicron Upsilon, was founded in Jan. 1913 by a group of 22 women. “My whole life I’ve been surrounded by Deltas and I love what they did because they were community oriented,” said Taja White, the chapter president. “I
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Members of Delta Sigma Theta sorority have been collecting items for their Women’s Worth Drive, which began on Feb. 6, 2017. wanted to be like that, to be a leader in the community.” Since the Fall 2016 semester, the chapter has held a Support our Troops Drive for servicemen overseas, hosted a Ronald McDonald House Spaghetti Dinner, and volunteered at the Women Love your Heart
Expo in support of cardiovascular healthy diets. There will be a booth collecting donations 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Wednesday in the Mountainlair. Those who want to donate but cannot make it to the booth can contact Taja White at tjwhite@ mix.wvu.edu.
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No. 13 WVU looks to correct mistakes against unranked Oklahoma BY CHRIS JACKSON SPORTS EDITOR
MEN’S BASKETBALL Saturday’s loss to Oklahoma State highlighted West Virginia’s main issues all season long. Despite being the No. 13 team nationally and beating a pair of top-two teams, all five of the Mountaineers’ losses came at the hands of unranked opponents. They missed golden opportunities to get back within the Big 12 title race, lacking effort and not taking advantage of what was given to them. Now, the next chapter of unranked opponents comes at Oklahoma (8-14, 2-8) on Wednesday night, and although the team has lost five straight and currently sits in last place, it defeated WVU earlier this season. “You’ve got to come ready to play,” said WVU junior forward Elijah Macon. “You can’t overlook any team in the Big 12. I feel like we get caught up in doing that too
much.” Head coach Bob Huggins adjusted practices following the loss to Oklahoma State— not too much, but saw the team watch more film on Sunday and spending extra time on five-on-five practice. It wasn’t necessarily in an attempt to ramp up the effort or intensity that’s been missing against lesser competition. They pinpointed mistakes and what’s cost them in the defeats. Those changes—especially a much-needed higher focus level—will be essential to contain Oklahoma star point guard Jordan Woodard. The senior produced 20 points in the win at WVU, highlighted by the game-winning layup as he drove coast-to-coast past the Mountaineers defense in five seconds. “We didn’t guard him,” Huggins said. “We were constantly in retreat mode, which that’s not our persona.” While Woodard shined in Morgantown, his strug-
KEYS TO THE GAME Contain Jordan Woodard— As previously mentioned, the Mountaineers saw Woodard’s talents on display in Morgantown. Holding the Sooners senior similar to how opponents have the past few games will be critical. Make smarter decisions— Over 50 percent of WVU’s shot attempts were from long range Saturday, taking 33 threes while converting just 12 of those. Players and coaches said they forced too many shots instead of attacking the rim. Crash the Boards— One of the central identities of the Mountaineers was missing against Oklahoma State, being outrebounded 30-16. They often feed off offensive rebounds and getting second chance opportunities, but were on the losing end in both of those categories. ANDREW SPELLMAN / THE DAILY ATHENAEUM
WVU’s Esa Ahmad battles with Oklahoma’s Jordan Woodard for a loose ball during the Mountaineer’s 89-87 loss on Jan. 18, 2017 gles have been a key statistic during the Sooners’ recent skid. In the last four games, he’s produced scoring totals of eight, zero, seven and 11—converting seven of his 37 shot attempts during that stretch. Although Woodard’s recent slide has been a key component in the offense’s demise, the younger players on the roster are providing a
glimpse into the future. Freshman guard Kameron McGusty—who hails from the same high school as former OU star Buddy Hield—is a growing component in the game plan. Over the last 10 games, McGusty reached double-figures in each of those contests, including three separate occasions of scoring 20-plus points. And in the
Esa Ahmad— The sophomore forward is a critical aspect for WVU. When he’s aggressive, so are the Mountaineers. When he’s not, neither are the Mountaineers. He was held scoreless Saturday for the first time this season and just the third time in his career, taking only three shots and playing a mere 14 minutes. last meeting against WVU, he scored 17 points while playing a game-high 39 minutes. “Kameron (McGusty) has continued to be aggressive and make a lot of good plays,” said Oklahoma head coach Lon Kruger. A victory would keep
WVU within two games of first place with a challenging schedule looming, featuring trips to No. 3 Kansas and No. 6 Baylor later this month, the former next Monday night. “Certainly winning out would move us up,” Huggins said.
WVU drops third straight, falls at NC State BY PATRICK KOTNIK SPORTS WRITER
WRESTLING The WVU wrestling team saw its losing streak extended to three matches after the Mountaineers (2-11, 0-2) fell at eighth-ranked North Carolina State 30-9. WVU had three wres-
tlers earn victories in Sunday’s dual match in redshirt freshman Devin Brown at 125 pounds, sophomore Joe Wheeling at 141 pounds and fifth-ranked redshirt junior Jacob A. Smith at 197 pounds. “We had some good performances today,” said WVU coach Sammie Henson, in an interview with WVUSports.
com. “It was good to see Jake, Joe and Devin get some wins. But we still have a lot of work to do, especially with some Big 12 duals coming up.” Brown got things started with an 8-4 win against North Carolina State’s Tommy Cox, giving the Mountaineers an early advantage. The Wolfpack saw an 8-4 decision point in their favor when No.
14 Jamal Morris defeated WVU senior Cory Stainbrook at 133 pounds, tying the score at three. The Mountaineers jumped back on top 6-3 when Wheeling defeated the Wolfpack’s Robbie Rizzolino by a 4-2 decision. Things then started to go south for the Mountaineers, as sophomore Christian
Monserrat came up just short against No. 11 Sam Speno in a hard-fought effort that saw Speno win by a 4-2 decision, tying the match again at 6-6. North Carolina State took the next four matches using a pair of pins and major decisions to take a commanding 26-6 lead. Smith got the Mountaineers back on the board with
an 8-5 decision victory over North Carolina State’s Malik McDonald, but the Wolfpack closed out the dual match with Mike Kosoy defeating WVU freshman Brandon Nhati on a 10-2 major decision at the heavyweight level. WVU will look to get back on the winning track when it hosts South Dakota State at 7 p.m. Thursday.
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FOOTBALL As West Virginia football head coach Dana Holgorsen reflected on his haul of incoming players last week, he offered his observation on a trend in college football: his vision of a coming end to the traditional madness and pageantry of Signing Day. “There’s been a lot of talk about early signing periods, and I think this day is honestly going to kind of go away a little bit,” Holgorsen said. “We’re kind of turning in that direction as we speak.” For most high school football stars, their college careers begin on Signing Day in early February, the earliest date when they are allowed to sign National Letters of Intent with college programs. However, the ensuing two-month signing period is no longer the only time a player can sign—early enrollees, often junior college transfers, have the option of signing with a school in a one-month period starting in mid-December. Holgorsen has made greater and greater use of this option over the years, and last week, 10 of the 21 players announced as WVU’s 2017 signing class inked their Letters of Intent during the midyear period. The midyear period allows teams to take care some of their needs early by bringing incoming players into
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WVU Head Coach Dana Holgersen addressing the media during national signing day on Feb. 1, 2017 the program in time to participate in spring practice. Holgorsen however, isn’t satisfied with the current arrangement, and has vocalized a want to extend that period to high school athletes who would usually sign in February. “We were at the AFCA (American Football Coaches Association) Convention and it was unanimous, 100 percent, every head coach in the room raised their hand and said, ‘Please, please, please, let there be a December signing period because it saves the school money,’” Holgorsen said. “That month-long babysitting stage doesn’t exist, kids don’t get bored and want to go take some more trips just because they can.”
Expanding signing periods could end up being a huge boon to college programs, West Virginia specifically—although it would likely do away with some of the madcap drama that characterizes the rush for recruits around Signing Day. Look no further than the tale of Mike Harley, the fourstar wide receiver who once was West Virginia’s topranked recruit of the 2017 class. Harley continued to flirt with Miami through December and January, at one point famously affirming he would choose the winner of the Russell Athletic Bowl between WVU and the Hurricanes, only for Harley to split with WVU after his official visit to Morgantown and
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