The fall sports season at West Virginia University is underway. With men’s and women’s soccer already in action, volleyball wrapping up preseason preparations, and football in the thick of fall camp, each day in Morgantown is stacked to the brim with excitement. That excitement bleeds over into WV Sports Nation and the John Fredericks Media Network, as we are pleased to announce the next two exclusive head coach interviews. Read more: Nikki Izzo-Brown, Rich Rodriguez to sit down with WV Sports Nation.Â
Just over a week into the season, WVU Women’s Soccer Head Coach Nikki Izzo-Brown has her Mountaineers sitting in the top 25. They also have a ranked win under their belt, taking down No. 23 Penn State on Thursday, 2-1. Beyond the pitch, Izzo-Brown and company are celebrating the 30th season of the program. She has been there since the beginning, serving as a genesis to what has been established as a national powerhouse.
Meanwhile, WVU Football Head Coach Rich Rodriguez is putting on the final touches before the season kicks off at 12 p.m. on September 5. With lofty expectations, deeper personnel, and a legacy behind him, Rodriguez is preparing to lead the way and get the Mountaineers back to their former glory.
What to expect
Publisher John Fredericks and staff writer Quinn Robie are set to check in with both coaches in respective interviews. Both segments will provide you and every other member of the Mountaineer faithful with an inside look into your favorite team.
With both programs surrounded by buzz, Fredericks and Robie will break down the hot topics and what you can expect as the fall calendar keeps turning.
Here is when you can check out each interview:
- Nikki Izzo-Brown: Monday, August 24 at 5 p.m.
- Rich Rodriguez: Tuesday, August 25 at 1 p.m.
Until then, be sure to check out the latest segment available now. It is a preseason chat with WVU Volleyball Head Coach Jen Greeny.
Related: WVU Volleyball Head Coach Jen Greeny exclusive; building culture, attendance growth
Greeny is about to begin her third season with the Mountaineers. As the regular season draws near, her expectations for the budding program are simple. They revolve around improving on the court and making a bigger impact away from it.
Tune in
Stream these interviews live on the JFMN.tv app, or listen along on 100.9 FM The Torch or any of its affiliate stations.
- WZST – FM 100.9 & 95.3 Morgantown
- WZST – AM 920 & 95.7 Morgantown
- WRLF – FM 94.3 Fairmont
- WRLF – AM 1490 & 98.3 Fairmont
- WHTI – 105.7 Clarksburg
Of course, an accompanying article will be available on WV Sports Nation after each interview airs.
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