Spencer Ripchik
@RipchikSpencer
Covering West Virginia football and athletics for @DominionPostWV. Contact me: [email protected]. @AP Freelancer and Voter
I’m excited to announce today I started my new job covering West Virginia football and athletics for @DominionPostWV. Thank you to everyone who helped me over the years and read my work to get me to this point. I can’t wait to get started now that I’m in Morgantown.
Most have heard of WVU's newest recruit RB SirPaul Cheeks. Whether that was on @PatMcAfeeShow or from his nickname "Jesus in Cleats." What can fans expect from the back? Kirk Herbstreit: "If Rich Rod recruited him, he’s a great player." dominionpost.com/2025/07/24/wvu…
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President Trump has signed an executive order directed at college sports. whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/20…
Breaking: WVU and AD Wren Baker have agreed on a contract extension, per @WVMetroNews.
The WVU Mountaineer placed second, alongside Tennessee’s Davy Crockett, in the human division of the new @ESPNMcGee’s Mascot Power Rankings on ESPN. He was behind Notre Dame’s Leprechaun. espn.com/college-footba…
Something interesting. @DKSportsbook has QB Jaylen Henderson as WVU’s representative for the Big 12 passing leaders future bet. He’s set at +10,000.
Who remembers this iconic Geno Smith 8 TOUCHDOWN day in West Virginia's Big 12 Debut vs. Baylor back in 2012🔥🔥 #Big12FB | @WVUfootball | @GenoSmith3
BREAKING: BEST VIRGINIA WINS THE WEST VIRGINIA REGIONAL FINAL! The @WVUhoops Alumni have advanced to TBT’s Quarterfinals and will HOST Shell Shock (Maryland Alumni) on Monday, July 28th at 6PM!!!! TICKETS ON SALE IN 10 MINUTES: ticketmaster.com/event/160062F5…
Fired up to have Don joining our team. Don is a loyal Mountaineer and long time supporter who has great experience that will help us build and grow GBE. Let’s Go!!
A special welcome to Don Robinson, the first Chief Executive Officer of Gold & Blue Enterprises! 🔗 tinyurl.com/24h9uftv
WVU AD Wren Baker on hiring Don Robinson as CEO of Gold & Blue Enterprise.
WVU athletics announced today Don Robinson has been named the CEO of Gold & Blue Enterprises, according to a release. Robinson has been the president of MVB Financial Corp. since 2022.
A deserved extension.
BREAKING: #WVU baseball manager Steve Sabins has a new contract with significant raises through the 2031 season. 247sports.com/college/west-v…
Big 12 “not interested” in adding Memphis despite school offering $250 million in sponsorship to the league, sources told @On3sports. Memphis was trying to buy way into Big 12. Yahoo 1st reported Memphis trying to get Big 12 invite
For those who thought WVU was a possibility.
Sources: Former BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff has verbally committed to transfer to Tulane. The school has spent more than a week doing a vetting process, including the university’s Title IX office examining the case that resulted in Retzlaff withdrawing from BYU.
This summer, West Virginia players' goal is achieving "tempo shape" to prepare for Rich Rodriguez's offense. It hasn't been easy, but the WVU players are on pace. Landen Livingston: "I’ve gotten in better condition, but definitely some more still to go." dominionpost.com/2025/07/18/wvu…
Welcome to the new American - built on innovation, service and grit. We’re reimagined, redefined, and #BuiltToRise.
Had a wonderful visit with @Dbacks owner & namesake of our @WVUBaseball Kendrick Family Ballpark while in Phoenix. Very grateful for Ken (#WVU Class of 1965) and his continued support!