After some quick WVU football thoughts, Mike Casazza (@mikecasazza on Twitter/X) from EersSports.com makes his annual appearance on the podcast to preview the 2024-25 WVU Basketball Season. Will the presence of HOF Coach Bob Huggins in the Coliseum hit different this season? What will Jonathan Powell's role be for the Mountaineers this season? Does…

In a battle of two teams in the midst of disappointing seasons, WVU and Arizona will meet for the first time ever on Saturday. Since the matchup is so difficult to predict between two teams dealing with so many issues, Mike Asti invited Justin Spears, who covers the Wildcats for the Tucson Star and serves as a host with ESPN Tucson, on this preview…

Did you expect sloppy offense and see smooth offense? How many glue guys are on the roster? How secret can a secret scrimmage get? Let's answer these questions and more after WVU's 94-61 win (that doesn't count) over The University of Charleston (WV). Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read …

Neal Brown's comments are making it so no one is talking about the actual game WVU will play this week. So since a game will be played on Saturday no matter what was said, Mike Asti welcomed Katie Maher of WIBW-TV back on Mountaineer Report to preview the matchup with Kansas State. Maher explained why DJ Giddens is underrated and they talked why th…

Since it all started with Mike Asti's question, it's only fitting Asti and Ethan Bock discuss the aftermath of what Neal Brown said as a message to the fans. This episode of Mountaineer Report covers every angle of the Brown drama and talks where the Mountaineers go from here.저자 Mike Asti & Ethan Bock

Keenan Cummings (@rivalskeenan on Twitter/X) of WVSports.com (@wvsportsdotcom) returns to the podcast to give his thoughts on the excitement levels for the upcoming season, initial impression of Coach DeVries, and reasonable expectations for Coach DeVries' inagural season with the Mountaineers. I also breakdown the initial computer and human presea…

Adding to the big game feel of the upcoming West Virginia vs. Iowa State matchup, Mike Asti was joined by a popular guest to fans of both programs in former Iowa State softball star Lea Nelson for a preview show edition of Mountaineer Report. Lea offered some insight on the vibes around the Cyclones this season, gave her keys to the game and even e…

Mike Asti and Ethan Bock tackle the magnitude of the Iowa State game for WVU and what a win would mean for Neal Brown on this episode of Mountaineer Report.저자 Mike Asti & Ethan Bock

The Matthew Sluka situation at UNLV triggers an honest conversation about NIL and the transfer portal between Mike Asti and Ethan Bock on this episode of Mountaineer Report. The continuous stream of players deciding to redshirt themselves keeps this discussion relevant.저자 Mike Asti & Ethan Bock

While WVU needs a win, Oklahoma State is actually even more desperate heading into the Big 12 matchup between the two historic programs this weekend. On this preview show edition of Mountaineer Report, Mike Asti and Ethan discuss what they expect from the Mountaineers vs. the Cowboys and if West Virginia is better equipped to stop Ollie Gordon this…

The official news of Gonzaga joining the Pac-12 triggered an all new episode of Mountaineer Report. Mike Asti and Ethan Bock discuss what this means for the landscape of college basketball and if this should cause Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark to react in some way.저자 Mike Asti & Ethan Bock

The Preseason is here! The Big 12 schedule is here (It's A Longer Gauntlet)! Let's talk about the scheduling hand dealt to WVU. Let's also look at the shooting stats for Drake under DeVries. Have DeVries' guys made shots? Did I mention that the Preseason is here? Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjos…

With WVU on a bye week, Mike Asti and Ethan Bock discuss what's coming up for Neal Brown and his team on this new episode of Mountaineer Report. They also get into some basketball talk with practice now underway for the upcoming season. What should fans reasonably expect from Darian DeVries in his first season leading the Mountaineers?…

When WVU hosts Kansas on Saturday, both programs will be in a must-win situation. To preview a game very important for both sides, Mike Asti welcomed Katie Maher of WIBW on Mountaineer Report. Maher explained what's gone wrong for the Jayhawks and gave some insight on what might be causing Jalon Daniels' struggles. They then talked the matchup and …

To fully put the 2024 Backyard Brawl to rest, Mike Asti and Ethan Bock rant on Mountaineer Report about what happened that led to WVU blowing a 10-point lead in the final minters against Pitt and then speculate on the futures of Neal Brown and Jordan Lesley.저자 Mike Asti & Ethan Bock

The 107th edition of the Backyard Brawl calls for a big time preview show. Mike Asti and Ethan welcome former Pitt linebacker and current member of the Pittsburgh media scene Johnny Petrishen on Mountaineer Report to talk all things WVU and Pitt. Why is this historic rivalry being overlooked nationally? What makes this Pitt team different from the …

13 scholarships available. 13 scholarships accounted for. Who are the new two guys and why should one be wearing a headband? Also, the wrap on this team will be that they are undersized. Is that something new for Coach DeVries? Spoiler Alert: It's not. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read…

It's a preview show edition of Mountaineer Report. Mike Asti goes solo and is joined by Adam Shinder of the Daily Gazette to preview West Virginia's upcoming matchup with the University of Albany. Shinder shares the mindset of the FCS underdog, compares this year's Albany team to the one that won 11 games in 2023 and talks what the Great Danes have…

Mike Asti and Ethan Bock completely bury the Penn State game and look ahead to what's on deck for WVU in the coming weeks on this edition of Mountaineer Report. What the hell happened to West Virginia on Saturday? What do Mike and Ethan make of Neal Brown requesting fans still trust the climb? What's now on the line before conference play begins?…

On this episode of Mountaineer Report, Mike Asti and Ethan Bock preview WVU-Penn State to open the season with Nittany Sports Now's Joe Smeltzer. They talk the major storylines, key players, what's been going on with the spread and then give their picks.저자 Mike Asti & Ethan Bock

As they continue previewing the WVU football season on Mountaineer Report, Mike Asti and Ethan Bock borrowed a game Mike played on a recent radio appearance. They labeled each game on West Virginia's schedule as either one the Mountaineers are the favorite, the underdog or it's a "swing" game.저자 Mike Asti & Ethan Bock

Mike Asti and Ethan Bock continue their game of WVU football over/under on this edition of Mountaineer Report. They project what type of season the key players on defense will have and discuss some big WVU basketball news.저자 Mike Asti & Ethan Bock

Mike Asti and Ethan Bock play a game of over/under on the latest episode of Mountaineer Report. They discuss if WVU stars like Garrett Greene, Jahiem White and several others with the over or under for some major statistical categories.저자 Mike Asti & Ethan Bock

According to WVU head coach Neal Brown, this is an important "prove it" week for the Mountaineers. So on this new episode of Mountaineer Report, Mike Asti and Ethan Bock discuss if the inconsistency from the recent scrimmage is cause for concern and what they make of the WVU's new business-like attitude.…

What's been happening with WVU Men's Basketball in the last three months? Let's get caught up on everything. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com and join the free Discord (https://discord.com/invite/2KBEVkpppa). If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreason…

This episode of the Mountaineer Report focuses on the past, present and future of the WVU football program. Mike Asti and Ethan Bock discuss what former West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen had to say about his WVU exit before bring up some key freshman and transfer who could make an impact this season.…

On this episode of Mountaineer Report, Mike Asti and Ethan Bock discuss WVU football on the outside looking in of a major top 25 poll, the pros and cons of Aubrey Burks in a new role and both basketball programs enjoying some winning overseas.저자 Mike Asti & Ethan Bock

What's it like around the WVU football program during fall camp? On the second episode of Mountaineer Report, Mike Asti and Ethan Bock discuss what Neal Brow, Garrett Greene and others said this week, where West Virginia stands in the Big 12 and if too much is being made about Greene's completing percentage. They even close the show with some hoops…

In the debut episode of WV Sports Now's new podcast "Mountaineer Report," Mike Asti and Ethan Bock discuss what they will be watching for early on in WVU football fall camp. After a quiet offseason, the Mountaineers are back to work with a new season just weeks away. Programming note: Expect several episodes of "Mountaineer Report" to be released e…

If Lil' Wayne is right when he said that "Real G's move in silence like lasagna", does that make Darian DeVries a Real G? Has Nelson Hernandez wrote the online blueprint for all future WVU coaches that don't have a past WV connection? Should any bad NBA head coach be a reason no one should ever bring a child into this world? Follow us on Twitter ak…

Ethan Bock (@ethanbock_) from WV Sports Now and The Portal Report returns to the podcast to discuss the craziness that is the 2024 D1 Basketball Transfer Portal, what he's learned about new WVU Head Coach Darian DeVries in his three weeks on the job, and what the Mountaineers could have in store this offseason. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay ca…

Smoking Musket Contributor Andy Facemire (@StatsBoyAndi) returns to the podcast to give some final thoughts about the 2023-24 season, discuss the hire of Darian DeVries, and compare what's transpired in the last 11 months to the hypothetical timeline where the events of last May and June don't happen. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on…

Darian DeVries has been officially announced as the Non-Interm Head Coach for WVU Men's Basketball! What are the parallels between this hire and the hire for this job in 2002? How many times has Drake made the NCAA Tournament in 118 years? How is this hire being received by WVU fans and nationwide? Let's react in an Emergency (good kind for a chang…

How do you treat the schools coached by the potential next Mountaineer coach in your brackets? Will there be more WVU wins this season or attempted 2-point shots by Jack Gohlke? If you're not winning the tournament, do you at least want to play against the all-time leading scorer in college basketball history? Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay cau…

Wren Baker wished Coach Eilert and staff the best in their future endeavors as soon as they got to Morgantown early Wednesday morning. Now WVU is looking for their 5th non-interim head coach since 1978. Wren says he's got a giant spreadsheet. I've put together a spreadsheet as well, but way smaller, way dumber, and with shakier math. Who does my sp…

Should a Kobe snarl really change the momentum of a game that much? Can you thank everyone involved with the program after a 9-23 season? (Spoiler Alert: You absolutely can) Which season is definitively the worst WVU basketball season of the 21st Century? Let's answer these questions and more after WVU's season ending loss to Cincinnati in Kansas C…

With a season like this, is it impressive that the 1st time you noticed the team check out of a game was in the regular season finale? Who has finished last the most times in the Big 12 since WVU joined the conference? What do the individual stats say at the end of this season?Let's answer these questions and more after WVU's blowout loss to Cincin…

Are you tired of former Mountaineers coming back to the Coliseum and leaving victorious? If the only thing I told you was that a basketball team shot 62% from the field in a half and they were winning, how big of a lead would you think that team had? Did a post-game press conference interaction define the 2023-24 season? Let's answer these question…

Was the 1st half of this game the 1st half you expected in the Iowa State game? Would Raequan have been able to make his 2nd half dunk on an 11 foot rim? How does Trusting the Climb fit in with the search for the permanent head coach? Let's answer these questions and more after WVU's Overtime loss at Kansas State. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay…

Did you think this game was going to follow the script of WVU's last road trip? Do we know the 4 teams that will be playing in the 1st Round games in Kansas City? What if this was a podcast about WVU Women's Basketball? Lets answer these questions and more after WVU's loss at Iowa State. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. …

Does WVU have a better chance of beating Central Florida if Jesse Edwards is available and Raequan Battle doesn't get ejected and the game in is Morgantown instead of Orlando? Should Central Florida make any decision other than letting Johnny Dawkins be their head coach for the long term? Wren should WVU fans be worried about the AD opening in Miss…

After giving a status update on the season following a home loss to Baylor, ChatGPT (@ChatGPTapp on X) joins the podcast to give its thoughts on the worst WVU basketball season in my lifetime, how to overcome a lack of offensive rebounding and forcing turnovers, and its choice on who would win a basketball coaching competition based on their name a…

With seven games left, Coach Eilert needs to pull everything out of the file cabinet. Let's get weird. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com and join the free Discord (https://discord.com/invite/2KBEVkpppa). If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable D…

WVU lost to Texas by 36 points. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com and join the free Discord (https://discord.com/invite/2KBEVkpppa). If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at contact@thesmokingmusket.com. We apprec…

What are your chances of winning if one guy on the other team has a career night scoring and another guy on the other team has a career high in assists? Is it a good thing when there are multiple similarities to your program and DePaul? If you have one winning season at Mississippi Valley State, are you a top coaching candidate in the country? Let'…

What did you think was going to happen when the 7-13 team was down 10 with 6 minutes left? What were the 3 plays in a row late for WVU that broke their way? What does Jonathan Hargett do when WVU gets their 8th win in a season? Let's try to answer those questions and more after West Virginia's win over Cincinnati. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay…

Should your point guards have double the rebounds of the centers? What should the goals be for WVU with 11 games left? Can you take pride in being someone's "Bad Loss" on their NCAA Tournament Bid Resume? Let's try to answer those questions and more after West Virginia's loss to Oklahoma State. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's…

Are there levels to a basketball player having an "off-night"? Have you been able to pinpoint why the Big 12 Men's Basketball commercial bothers you? Will there be a better chance for a road win than the next game? Let's try to answer those questions and more after West Virginia's loss to Central Florida. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught u…

Can you start talking about this game before talking about what the WVU Women's Basketball team is doing (Spoiler Alert: I cannot)? How did we get to this version of Pat Suemnick in 18 games? What does the rest of WVU's schedule have to do with Chuck Woolery? Let's try to answer those questions and more after West Virginia's upset win over Kansas. …

How do teams go into the intimidating environment that is the Noble Center and win? When's the last time WVU Men's Basketball has went this late into the season without winning two games in a row? Can WVU win two games in a row this season? Let's try to answer those questions and more after West Virginia's loss to Oklahoma. Follow us on Twitter aka…