WV Sports Now Daily Notebook – October 18

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

Update (10:00 PM) –

Former WVU basketball player Joe Mazzulla wins his NBA coaching debut.

Joe Mazzulla is the first @WVUhoops alum to win an NBA game as a coach since Rod Thorn did it with the Chicago Bulls in 1982!

Way to go Joe!

— John Antonik (@JohnAntonik) October 19, 2022

Update (6:30 PM) –

Former Mountaineer wide receiver Tavon Austin was granted a work out with the Baltimore Ravens.

Ravens worked out Tavon Austin in addition to DeSean Jackson, who was signed to practice squad

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) October 18, 2022

Update (3:30 PM) – 

West Virginia LB Wil Schoonover has been named a finalist for the Armed Forces Merit Award.

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 🏆

The award honors an individual with a military background that has an impact within the realm of college football.#HailWV pic.twitter.com/vkUItuUs7k

— West Virginia Football (@WVUfootball) October 18, 2022

Update (12:00 PM) –

Going from leading Fairmont State to the freaking Boston Celtics in 3 years is so improbable it only makes sense in a movie. It’s real life for WVU product Joe Mazzulla.

— Mike J. Asti (@MikeAsti11) October 18, 2022

Former Mountaineer player and Fairmont State head coach Joe Mazzulla debuts as the Boston Celtics head coach tonight.

Still crazy that Joe Mazzulla will be coaching the Boston Celtics tomorrow night in season-opener.

Three or so years ago he was the head coach at Fairmont State. pic.twitter.com/1cZLArJYeC

— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) October 17, 2022

Update (9:00 AM) –

Play was suspended at the Big 12 Match Play Championship.

Play Suspended at Big 12 Match Play Championshiphttps://t.co/aKXldtBZO0#HailWV

— WVU Golf (@WVUGolf) October 18, 2022

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