WVSN Notebook 7/25: WVU Football Gains Commit, MBB Recruiting Continues

The West Virginia Sports Now Daily Notebook is a daily recap of news concerning WVU Athletics.

Update (7:00 PM) – 

WVU alum linebacker Tony Fields II couldn’t help but sing a song to a camera while taking the field at The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.

The song was, of course, none other than Country Roads. This interaction was posted on Twitter by the Browns.

Watch: Browns LB Tony Fields II Sings ‘Country Roads’ at Training Camp in West Virginia

Update (12:52 PM) – 

Clay Ash, a 5-foot-9, 190-pound RB out of IMG Academy in Florida, commits to WVU football.

AGTG. After much prayer and talking with my coaches and family, I am extremely blessed and honored to announce my COMMITMENT to WVU!! Huge Thank you to @CoachChadScott @CoachBlaineStew Let’s Go Mountaineers!! 🟡🔵 @CoachChris_D @CoachKyleBrey #Takemehome pic.twitter.com/LX6YB3Xoqu

— Clay Ash (@ClayAsh1) July 25, 2023

Update (10:16 AM) –

WVU basketball assistant Jordan McCabe is in Memphis today to recruit. McCabe has traveled to Atlanta and Las Vegas this month for high school recruits.

Mountaineers last recruiting road-trip of the summer here in Memphis! #HAILWV ⛰️ pic.twitter.com/R0mkOKjdqG

— J5 (@JordanMcCabe5) July 25, 2023

Update (9:40 AM) – 

Oklahoma State hires WVU baseball assistant Mark Ginther.

COACHING NEWS: @OSUBaseball has hired former player and @WVUBaseball assistant Mark Ginther as its newest assistant. Ginther spent the last five seasons with the Mountaineers and replaces Justin Seely on the #Pokes coaching staff. https://t.co/bFKxdBQ0D3

— Kendall Rogers (@KendallRogers) July 25, 2023

Update (8:30 AM) – 

WVU recruit 3-star OL Gavin Crawford (6-foot-3, 310 pounds) will be visiting West Virginia on Thursday.

2025 3-Star OL to Visit WVU Football Program This Week

I will be in Morgantown this Thursday! pic.twitter.com/5E3YKV5jzY

— Gavin Crawford (@_GavinCrawford) July 24, 2023

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