A column by Bob Hertzel for The Times West Virginian MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The road has been a twisting one for Shane Lyons, although he always knew where it would end. Right from the time he came out of Parkersburg and enrolled at West Virginia University in 1983, he was[Read More…]
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The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Jan. 6
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WVU’s new Athletics Director is Shane Lyons
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