MORGANTOWN — The West Virginia University athletic spirit has always been that of the underdog trying to scratch and claw its way to the top.

Didn’t ever really matter how good they had gotten. Whether they had Jerry West or Sam Huff out there on the field; whether it was Major Harris or Pat White at quarterback; whether Da’Sean Butler was sinking last second shots or Geno Smith passing for eight touchdowns in a game or Steve Slaton rushing for five of them.,

They have won 1,186 games in the history of their football and basketball programs, but never a national championship.

They came close, but always that brass ring was just out of their grasp.

This year’s baseball team and that sport’s program in general has them again on road toward being able to host a championship parade down Hi

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