MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) — Football season at WVU starts Saturday, but the Mountaineer Marching Band officially cut the ribbon on Friday for its brand-new practice field following years of relocations and delays.

The ribbon cutting marks the completion of phase one, which includes a turf practice field that is identical to the one the band plays on at Milan Puskar Stadium on game days. This new practice field is a project the band has looked forward to for many years after practicing in a parking lot for more than three decades.

Caleb Rowan, a first-year drum major with the band, spoke with 12 News about the difference the new field is already making.

“I’m super excited about it, so grateful to all the donors and everyone that made it possible. It's just such a good addition and I can a

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