Epic WVU stories from 2006-2007

[Randal7]

I go to a chiropractor who studied exercise science/sports science as a WVU undergrad in the 2006-2007 timeframe. Because of the great affinity we built during the hillbilly-guido period we share some stories and reminisce about that period. He was around the team a lot so has some really interesting stories -- too good not to share.

1) Owen Schmitt went through 9 helmets his senior season. I think we all knew he was a beast, but apparently he was averaging about 1 broken helmet every 1.5 games. He also, routinely, would go to the beer distributorship and throw a keg over EACH SHOULDER! Imagine that. Dude would walk out of the beer distributorship squat-walking 2 kegs of beer

2) Pat McAfee (kicker, punter now in the NFL) gave zero $hits. He was a real party guy, always surrounded by girls and would routinely get wasted the night before games. He was a kicker who needed to do 1 thing and he knew that -- so he didn't care. The unfortunate thing though, is when he missed 2 shorties in that WVU-Pitt game in 2007 (brutal WVU loss) that kept them out of the national championship, McAfee had to take the rest of his classes remotely because of how pissed the fanbase was. Apparently, he had bricks thrown through his windows and someone, or some group, attempted to commit arson on his off-campus house (yeah, they tried to burn his house down).

3) Noelle Devine could squat about 500 pounds. Strongest guy on the team on a per-pound basis. However, strongest guy overall was Schmitt, who could squat more than 600 pounds. When he squatted and did dead lifts, the bar bent.

4) Jarrett Brown was apparently not a real cerebral dude. I'll leave it at that

5) When Rich Rod left and WVU was making succession plans the fanbase really wasn't too keen on Bill Stewart taking the reigns but Pat White basically said, "he should have the job" following that 48-28 win over Oklahoma in the Fiesta bowl, so everyone sorta shrugged and said, "OK"

 

[Scarlet_Scourge]

This is the ONLY school from the Big East days that I miss playing every year even if we always figured out how to lose the game.

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

Couch burning is offered as a major.
Coach's house burning a minor.

 

[Scarlet_Scourge]

Couch burning is offered as a major.
Coach's house burning a minor.

Roadkill is always on the menu...

 

[Plum Street]

Good stuff . Kyle flood was a poor man's Bill Stewart .

 

[LC-88]

Couch burning is offered as a major.
Coach's house burning a minor.

I've heard good things about their dental school.

 

[DJ Spanky]

Apparently they've had moderate success with a new public awareness program:

 

[drewbagel423]

4) Jarrett Brown was apparently not a real cerebral dude. I'll leave it at that

He still stiffarmed the hell out of George Johnson. :mad::mad::mad:

 

[hrdcorhays]

That story about the two kegs is probably the most ridiculous thing I've ever read. I have a really hard time believing its true if only because you would need some really long arms to do that. Good story though.

 

[Randal7]

That story about the two kegs is probably the most ridiculous thing I've ever read. I have a really hard time believing its true if only because you would need some really long arms to do that. Good story though.

I agree, it's almost like a fable. But, that's the story that was told to me. Im assuming they are half kegs, because that's the only thing thats plausable. Maybe we can get a WVU fan to weigh in

 

[RUskoolie]

Just confirms that school is filled with trash. I enjoy watching them be the Siberia of the B12.

 

[hrdcorhays]

I agree, it's almost like a fable. But, that's the story that was told to me. Im assuming they are half kegs, because that's the only thing thats plausable. Maybe we can get a WVU fan to weigh in

To clarify even further, what one typically thinks of as a keg is actually a half keg. I don't believe anyone has used full kegs in years and years - it would weigh well over 300lbs. So if he did it with two quarter kegs, or sixtels (1/6th kegs), that I can buy.

 

[TMCB]

One of my best road game experience. Booked hotel last minute for 2006 game off campus. Got there and WV players were in lobby. Huge game so it was cool. Seems Rutgers also stayed in sane hotel so we saw them also. Hotel bar was a mix of both. Our room was among the WV players wing, banging on walls all nite etc. the day of the game wife and I had our Rutgers shirts on and left room. WV players were in their rm doorways watching us as we passed but they were polite. The game and stadium was electric, great experience.

 

[hrdcorhays]

One of my best road game experience. Booked hotel last minute for 2006 game off campus. Got there and WV players were in lobby. Huge game so it was cool. Seems Rutgers also stayed in sane hotel so we saw them also. Hotel bar was a mix of both. Our room was among the WV players wing, banging on walls all nite etc. the day of the game wife and I had our Rutgers shirts on and left room. WV players were in their rm doorways watching us as we passed but they were polite. The game and stadium was electric, great experience.

Rutgers and WVU did not stay at the same hotel. Some staff from RU may have.

 

[Randal_Graves]

Heard Pat White was an avid skier. Loved that snow. Sniff.

 

[bac2therac]

never saw why our fans liked this school especially since they killed us in every sport

 

[TMCB]

Rutgers and WVU did not stay at the same hotel. Some staff from RU may have.

 

[RU#1fan]

Good stuff . Kyle flood was a poor man's Bill Stewart .

ummmm... maybe Stuart the minion

 

[TMCB]

I saw Schiano, all cheerleaders, trainers, kevin mcconnell, etc. i did not see the players as they may have been in meetings. There were also several Rutgers buses. So is it possible the entire RU group minus players were there, maybe but Im not so sure.

 

[RU5781]

ummmm... maybe Stuart the minion

Omg. Hahahahahaha.

 

[hrdcorhays]

I saw Schiano, all cheerleaders, trainers, kevin mcconnell, etc. i did not see the players as they may have been in meetings. There were also several Rutgers buses. So is it possible the entire RU group minus players were there, maybe but Im not so sure.

I worked for the team in 2006. We stayed at the Holiday Inn in Washington, PA. It was about half way between Pittsburgh (where we flew into) and Morgantown. Schiano was 100% at this hotel with the team and me. I suppose there is a slight, slight chance he went to the other hotel that night for booster purposes, but it would have been pretty late as we typically had meetings until about 930PM. Ant that would have been very un-Schiano like. Not sure about KMac and the cheerleaders, as some staff did stay closer to the stadium.

Needless to say WVU was not there.

 

[RU_DIO]

To clarify even further, what one typically thinks of as a keg is actually a half keg. I don't believe anyone has used full kegs in years and years - it would weigh well over 300lbs. So if he did it with two quarter kegs, or sixtels (1/6th kegs), that I can buy.

Your right. Half kegs and smaller are the only things used in bars. Can't see how someone Owen's size could hold two 1/2 kegs.

 

[ruready07]

never saw why our fans liked this school especially since they killed us in every sport

i like them zero..
but after we got good around 2005, the games with west va were really good. Great football between teams with contrasting styles and contrasting cultures.

Why the need for a few guys to always bring up how we didnt beat them? We all know that, but football is a competition and the competition between the two programs got good before they left the conference. A football bounces funny - we could have easily beat them a couple times.

 

[DJ Spanky]

West Virginia Date Night:

Why the need for a few guys to always bring up how we didnt beat them?

Completely agree - just totally unnecessary. There were a couple of other teams from the old Big East who we could never beat, but ya don't see people trotting those names out.

 

[RutgersRaRa]

I've heard good things about their dental school.

Two of my friends graduated from there, and they have one of the largest practices in the east. Very good dentists and an impressive practice. Also a very cool home on the Kanawha River. With a boat. And two waverunners. With which we go apeshit. I like dentistry for this reason.

 

[KaKaKen]

I was always happy WVU was in the Big East. There's no denying they took care of business outside the conference. Rich Rod was building a dynasty

 

[SanFranRutgers]

Guidos Versus Hillbillies was the best unofficial rivalry name for a non-rivalry in college football. We were two seasons and an upset win away from someone pulling together an unauthorized YouTube video, pitting the two stereotypes against each other. Even at 0-17, the Mounties respected the fight in the Knights by the end of the series.

 

[AreYouNUTS]

Guidos Versus Hillbillies was the best unofficial rivalry name for a non-rivalry in college football. We were two seasons and an upset win away from someone pulling together an unauthorized YouTube video, pitting the two stereotypes against each other. Even at 0-17, the Mounties respected the fight in the Knights by the end of the series.

The # of WVU students from NJ, and alumni living in NJ, helped make it this - and in a good way as all have said - IMHO.

 

[LC-88]

Two of my friends graduated from there, and they have one of the largest practices in the east. Very good dentists and an impressive practice. Also a very cool home on the Kanawha River. With a boat. And two waverunners. With which we go apeshit. I like dentistry for this reason.

Cool. My daughter wants to be a dentist. I hope she gets there. I'll be her best customer.

 

[Mike from MD]

I go to a chiropractor who studied exercise science/sports science as a WVU undergrad in the 2006-2007 timeframe. Because of the great affinity we built during the hillbilly-guido period we share some stories and reminisce about that period. He was around the team a lot so has some really interesting stories -- too good not to share.

2) Pat McAfee (kicker, punter now in the NFL) gave zero $hits. He was a real party guy, always surrounded by girls and would routinely get wasted the night before games. He was a kicker who needed to do 1 thing and he knew that -- so he didn't care. The unfortunate thing though, is when he missed 2 shorties in that WVU-Pitt game in 2007 (brutal WVU loss) that kept them out of the national championship, McAfee had to take the rest of his classes remotely because of how pissed the fanbase was. Apparently, he had bricks thrown through his windows and someone, or some group, attempted to commit arson on his off-campus house (yeah, they tried to burn his house down).

McAfee created quite a stir during his rookie season with the Colts in 2010 when he got sh$t faced and went for a late night swim in a canal in Indianapolis. Sounds like he's a good natured party animal. http://www.stampedeblue.com/2012/10...cafee-uses-twitter-to-recount-story-involving

 

[RUchip]

That story about the two kegs is probably the most ridiculous thing I've ever read. I have a really hard time believing its true if only because you would need some really long arms to do that. Good story though.

Ey, and William Wallace is 7 feet tall. Shoots lightning bolts out his arse

 

[AreYouNUTS]

That story about the two kegs is probably the most ridiculous thing I've ever read. I have a really hard time believing its true if only because you would need some really long arms to do that. Good story though.

Disagree. You can grab a handle of each keg, in each hand, then throw over your shoulder and hold backward with keg resting on shoulders.

••• I worked at a liquor store for 3 summers and could do that, with 1 keg (both hands), despite coming nowhere close to Schmidt's size or strength.

 

[JMORC2003]

Pat McAfee has every right to party... Dude hit the life lottery.
On the flip side, Noelle Divine was supposed to be the second coming of Barry Sanders. Rough upbringing, that kid.

Enjoyed the stories. Not epic, but fun nonetheless.

 

[TMCB]

I worked for the team in 2006. We stayed at the Holiday Inn in Washington, PA. It was about half way between Pittsburgh (where we flew into) and Morgantown. Schiano was 100% at this hotel with the team and me. I suppose there is a slight, slight chance he went to the other hotel that night for booster purposes, but it would have been pretty late as we typically had meetings until about 930PM. Ant that would have been very un-Schiano like. Not sure about KMac and the cheerleaders, as some staff did stay closer to the stadium.

Needless to say WVU was not there.

That is plain silly, wv was there, slaton and all. Meet them etc, lakeside golf i think. Spoke to kevin etc...,,, unreal what people say. Maybe team was elsewhere but was told they were there, the rest is absolute fact

 

[hrdcorhays]

That is plain silly, wv was there, slaton and all. Meet them etc, lakeside golf i think. Spoke to kevin etc...,,, unreal what people say. Maybe team was elsewhere but was told they were there, the rest is absolute fact

I have my facts, you have yours. All I can say is the two teams were not staying in the same hotel. That statement was so odd to me since I was staying with the team that I felt it needed questioned. We stayed in that Holiday Inn in 06 and 08, I believe it is now a Doubletree. It was right next to a casino or racetrack or something like that. Typically the equipment managers, some of the trainers and other staff that weren't involved in player meetings at the hotel stayed in WV, the rest of the travel party stayed in Washington, PA. We got stuck in a huge traffic jam that evening as we approached the stadium and were late arriving.

 

[hrdcorhays]

Disagree. You can grab a handle of each keg, in each hand, then throw over your shoulder and hold backward with keg resting on shoulders.

••• I worked at a liquor store for 3 summers and could do that, with 1 keg (both hands), despite coming nowhere close to Schmidt's size or strength.

These were full of beer or empty?

 

[REDRICH65]

Yeah, even tho they held a big edge in wins, we had mutual respect and a lot of good natured ribbing. Really would like playing them again. Bowl someday maybe ?

 

[AreYouNUTS]

These were full of beer or empty?

Ha! Listen I was never mistaken for being a big guy, yet even I could carry 2 empty kegs, as such, when I spent 3 summers working in a liquor store. Definitely NOT an easy thing to do - carry 2 of them full - but doable.

 

[mildone]

To clarify even further, what one typically thinks of as a keg is actually a half keg. I don't believe anyone has used full kegs in years and years - it would weigh well over 300lbs. So if he did it with two quarter kegs, or sixtels (1/6th kegs), that I can buy.

I had a summer job delivering beer in college. A half barrel (what most people think of as a full keg both then and now) weighed 165 pounds. We used to go up and down stairs w/two at a time. On a hand-truck, with one laid sideways across the other.

I tend to agree that nobody was walking around with two on their shoulders. In part because the beer inside moves around which is a lot of shifting weight while walking. In part because, as you stated, it's over 330 LBS in total.

 

[cicero grimes]

That Halloween blizzard, tailgate and game (1st half anyway) is one of my favorite RU experiences right up there with the Insight Bowl.