WVU Football

WVU Coaches, Players Request Favor of Fans Attending Penn State Game

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3 weeks ago

August 27, 2024

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Fully expecting WVU fans to be as rowdy as ever when the Mountaineers open the season against Penn State, coaches and players are asking one big favor of those in attendance at Milan Puskar Stadium.

The general message to fans from head coach Neal Brown and defensive coordinator Jordan Lesley to even offensive lineman Ja’Quay Hubbard is clear – be loud but be smart about it.

“When the defense is on the field, every fan should leave with their voice raspy. I want this to be the most challenging atmosphere in America. Mountaineer Nation, I know you will. I need you guys to get amped up,” said Hubbard. He then clarified that the fans need to temper themselves for the offense so they can hear the plays being called.

Brown echoed this sentiment while making sure the fans know he wants them to be a problem for Penn State, much like the crowd at Beaver Stadium was for the West Virginia last year.

“I want our fans to be as loud as possible when Penn State has the ball, and a little quieter when we have the ball. Until we score. Then they can be as loud as they want.”

Lesley went as far as to literally challenge the fans. “I challenge our fans. I think that could be a big factor in the game. Not only when things are going good. They are going to make some plays, they are a good team. Be as loud as you can be.”