1 Firsthand respect for the time commitment it takes to be a student athlete.
Big 12, Big Thirst WVU introduced beer sales at the stadium in the fall of 2011, in time for us to get early sales tallies into our first issue. It was a celebrated move, one that it seemed at the time fans had responded to with great enthusiasm. And then WVU joined the Big 12. How thirst has grown!
2 I get more nervous at his games than his mother.
3 A personal understanding of the highs and lows a student athlete goes through.
10 Things: Shane Lyons In our first issue of Morgantown magazine, 10 years ago, then– WVU Athletic Director Oliver Luck shared what it’s like to be the parent of a college football player. Luck and his replacement, Shane Lyons, have this in common: Lyons’ son, Cameron, is a long snapper for UNC Charlotte, having recently transferred from the University of Akron. Here's what Lyons has to say about his experience on the sidelines when he isn’t wearing his AD hat.
4 His little sister is as proud of him as his mother and I. 5 It’s a year-round commitment. 6 Hugging 7 Nutrition is key to maintaining a healthy body and mind. 8 That you really do entrust your son to a coaching staff. him after games is priceless.
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9 How to divide and conquer: his mother and I have become excellent travel planners having to make our kids’ games as well as Mountaineer events.
10 It’s pretty neat and
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gratifying to see your kid succeed academically and athletically.
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