Mike Asti speaks the truth and drops the mic. Join Mike as he opines on a variety of Pittsburgh and national sports topics, covering the Steelers, Pirates, Penguins, Pitt, WVU, and more.
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WV Sports Now's Mike Asti and Cody Nespor offer the best in West Virginia Mountaineers talk with analysis and insider insight.
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Going strong for more than a decade now, The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show podcast features George "The Howitzer" Gerbo and Mike "The Buzz-saw" Asti analyzing the world of sports through the eyes of the quintessential sports fan: passionately, intelligently, and without reservation. On The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, George is the optimistic "face" to his co-host Mike's "heel," trying his best to contain the Buzz-saw while also offering pointed questions that engender lively debate and deliver ...
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Mike Vukovcan and Mike Asti talk all things Pittsburgh sports with a variety of guests in this weekly show.
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Mike'd Up with Mike Asti and Mike Vukovcan talk a variety of topics pertaining to Pittsburgh sports, including the Steelers, Pitt Panthers, Pirates, West Virginia Mountaineers, Penn State Nittany Lions, Penguins and more.
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Media personality Mike Asti and West Virginia football legend Rasheed Marshall team up to talk WVU football, and do so while talking all three phases of the game.
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Mike Asti's Reaction to the Steelers Trading George Pickens - I Was Right!
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47:16Mike Asti was right! After being right about the Steelers trading George Pickens, Asti offers his thoughts about the Pickens trade and what it means for Aaron Rodgers, the 2025 season and the future of the franchise on the latest edition of his "Mike Drop" show. Image credit: Ed ThompsonBy Mike Asti
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Rich Rodriguez Eligible for HOF, WVU Baseball's NCAA Chances
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1:12:54For Cody Nespor's final appearance on Mountaineer Report as he wraps up his second tenure with WV Sports Now, Mike Asti and Nespor debate Rich Rodriguez's newfound Hall of Fame eligibility and preview the WVU baseball team's chances in the NCAA Regional play. Nespor even dropped a couple hot takes to conclude his time on the show. Learn more about …
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Top Recruit Rejects WVU Basketball, Rich Rod Doubted, Baseball Vibes
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1:42:05On the latest episode of Mountaineer Report, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor discuss a top in-state prospect commits to a blue blood over WVU, more national media doubt Rich Rodriguez and bad vibes loom over WVU baseball ahead of the Big 12 Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Miserable Pirates, Pete Rose & "Shoeless" Joe Jackson Talk with Will Graves
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1:21:37To discuss two topics with one guest, Mike Asti welcomes Baseball Hall of Fame voter and Associated Press writer Will Graves on this episode of Mike Drop. They talk why this bad Pirates season is different from the previous ones and then why Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson are completely different cases when it comes to the Hall of Fame now th…
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Low Expectations for WVU Football, Pressure on Baseball Team
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1:31:04Is Rich Rodriguez and the WVU football program being disrespected nationally? On the latest episode of Mountaineer Report, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor discuss the early low expectations for the Mountaineers in 2025? Will Rich Rod's bold claims end up haunting him? They also talk the pressure that's now on Steve Sabins and the baseball team to still m…
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WVU Throwback Uniform, Baseball Concern, Football & Basketball Rosters
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1:11:08As the WVU news refuses to slow down, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor are back with another edition of Mountaineer Report. They gave their thoughts on the new 1965 throwback football uniform, if there's reason for any baseball concern after another midweek game loss and another update on the work Ross Hodge and Rich Rodriguez have been doing recruiting w…
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WVU Players in NFL, Roster Progress, Best Baseball Team Ever?
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1:36:55On the heels of the NFL Draft, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor discuss the pro potential for Wyatt Milum and the other Mountaineers who signed with NFL teams on this new episode of Mountaineer Report. Mike and Cody also talk about where the WVU football roster stands now after some recent big transfer additions and then debates where the 2025 WVU basebal…
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Should WVU Play Marshall? Clearing Up Roster Moves
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1:56:44Tony Gibson's recent comments have sparked a new "should WVU play Marshall in football?" debate, prompting Mike Asti and Cody Nespor to go back and forth on the topic themselves. They cover every angle of the debate and then also clear up some confusion about the current state of West Virginia's roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap…
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Shedeur Sanders' Fall, 2025 NFL Draft First Round Recap
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1:09:51With the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft in the books, Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo did some Friday morning quarterbacking to discuss the winners, losers and controversy surrounding opening night of the draft in Green Bay. Of course, they talk Shedeur Sanders' fall and why he's just not a first round type of player. Mi…
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Pirates Fans Are Fed Up...But What Can They Really Do to Spark Change?
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50:12Saying Pirates fans are fed up is an understatement. And on this episode of Mike Drop, Mike Asti talks with Gabe Mazefsky, a fan gaining some local for fame for being part of an initiative to try to force Bob Nutting to sell the team, about what led to the billboards, why Paul Skenes is the tipping point, the vibe of the fanbase and what's planned …
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Rodgers Watch, Shedeur of it All, Why Steelers Shouldn't Pay T.J. Watt
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45:51What are the Steelers doing? Well, Mike Asti tries to answer that question while also providing his (sometimes hot) takes about Pittsburgh waiting for Aaron Rodgers and showing interest in Shedeur Sanders. He even explains why the Steelers should NOT break the bank for T.J. Watt.By Mike Asti
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Pat McAfee's Big Night Aht, WVU Basketball Recruiting, Football Roster Moves
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1:07:07From Pat McAfee's "Big Night Aht" to Ross Hodge's early recruiting and the recent WVU football cuts, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor have a lot to discuss on this new episode of Mountaineer Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Mike Asti & Cody Nespor
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Why WVU Basketball HC Ross Hodge Won His Press Conference
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1:32:38On the heels of the Ross Hodge introductory press conference, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor fired up a new episode of Mountaineer Nation to evaluate how the new WVU basketball head coach performed and discussed the highs and lows of his first opportunity to speak to Mountaineer Nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Rich Rod on Neal Brown, WVU Football Spring Showcase, Ross Hodge
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1:16:13Why did Rich Rodriguez bring up Neal Brown? Are there any better solutions to the spring game debate than to just have a showcase event full of drills? Why does it feel like the chatter about WVU hiring Ross Hodge has calmed down? Mike Asti and Cody Nespor tackle all of these questions and much more on the latest edition of Mountaineer Report. Lear…
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March is Full of Multiple Forms of Madness
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2:17:22Since March has been full of madness, both on and off the court, Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo break down everything that's happened on the latest episode of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show. They first tackle why the lack of a true Cinderella sstory is not hurting the NCAA Tournament and which teams have the inside track t…
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Ross Hodge as WVU Basketball Head Coach Creates Mixed Reaction
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1:32:07WVU hiring Ross Hodge sparked a big reaction across Mountaineer Nation, and that reaction then prompted Mike Asti and Cody Nespor to deliver their own rants about the move on a live edition of Mountaineer Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Mike Asti & Cody Nespor
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WVU Search Update, Thoughts on Wren Baker's Comments
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1:33:35After talking to Wren Baker at his press conference to kickoff another WVU basketball coaching search, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor get together for another episode of Mountaineer Report. They give an update on where the search stands, discuss what they think of what Baker had to say and even drop some hot takes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…
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What Does Darian DeVries Leaving for Indiana Mean for WVU?
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1:40:18Darian DeVries leaving West Virginia for Indiana, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor did another emergency podcast edition of Mountaineer Report to react to the big news. They talked Wren Baker having to do another search, the value of the WVU basketball program and which coaches make sense to replace DeVries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho…
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Reaction to WVU Basketball Not Making NCAA Tournament
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1:27:20Joining everyone else, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor unleashed their thoughts about WVU basketball not making the NCAA Tournament. If you feel WVU was snubbed and want to hear another rant session about it, this edition Mountaineer Report is for you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Mountaineer Report: WVU Suffers Early Big 12 Tournament Exit, Blaine Stewart to NFL
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1:17:36In a live edition of Mountaineer Report, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor recap what happened to WVU to cause one of their worst performances of the season and if West Virginia now has to worry about making the NCAA Tournament. They also then discuss Blaine Stewart leaving WVU football for the NFL and why it's not actually that surprising. Learn more abou…
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What Does DK Metcalf Trade Mean for Rest of Steelers Offseason?
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43:27What does the DK Metcalf trade mean for the rest of the Steelers offseason? On this episode of Mike Drop, Mike Asti gives two clear responses to that question and reacts to the Steelers big swing for a big time wide receiver.By Mike Asti
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Thoughts on RB Coach, Rich Rodriguez Trying to be Funny, MBB in NCAAT
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1:01:09Mike Asti and Cody Nespor recap a busy week around WVU sports on a new episode of Mountaineer Report, most notably talking about the new running backs coach, some interesting comments from Rich Rodriguez and the men's basketball team locked into the NCAA Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Security for WVU MBB, Rich Rodriguez's Interesting Comments
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44:17The morning after a convincing win for WVU basketball, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor recap the performance against TCU on a new episode of Mountaineer Report. They also discuss Rich Rodriguez's comments following the first spring practice. How will West Virginia fill running backs coach position? Is Zac Alley under as much pressure as Rodriguez? Learn …
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Should the Steelers Trade for Matthew Stafford?
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32:47Should the Steeles trade for Matthew Stafford? That's the focus on this episode of Mike Drop. Mike Asti explains why he's torn about the idea of Stafford and even goes into why it's crazy for the Rams to move him.By Mike Asti
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Chad Scott's Exit, WVU Football Spring Ball, MBB NCAA Lock?
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1:11:02To recap a pretty active week news wise for WVU sports, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor put out a new Mountaineer Report. They talked about Chad Scott's departure, the start of WVU football spring practice and if West Virginia is now an NCAA Tournament lock? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Cutting Through the BS, Getting Honest About Steelers in 2025
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42:50Mid February always marks the period on the NFL calendar that requires fans to use their BS meter more than any other. And with rumors swirling, Mike Asti welcomed a familiar voice back to Mike Drop to cut through all of the BS and be honest about the Steelers in 2025.By Mike Asti
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The Sports World Turned Upside Down (Super Bowl LIX Recap, NBA Trades, 4 Nations Face-Off)
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2:05:26Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo showed some love to the latest sports on a special Valentine's Day edition of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show. First, they offered their recap of Super Bowl LIX, explained why the Eagles win shouldn't be viewed as an upset and talked which franchise is more lilely to be back in the Super Bowl …
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Impact of Adding Pat White to WVU Staff
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1:06:46Big news like Pat White returning to WVU to join Rich Rodriguez's staff called for an impromptu reaction show. Mike Asti and Cody Nespor talked White back in West Virginia and what they expect from his role. They then even got into the debate about if the should push the program to retire his number. The end of this show even includes a discussion …
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Way-Too-Early Look at WVU Football's 2025 Schedule
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1:15:22Now that fans can start planning their life around WVU football, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor gave their way-too-early thoughts about West Virginia's full 2025 schedule while playing a game on the latest episode of Mountaineer Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Mike Asti & Cody Nespor
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Why Does TCU Loss Sting More Than Others?
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44:20Mike Asti and Cody Nespor gave a recap of a loss at TCU that could argue as WVU basketball's worst of the season. How did West Virginia blow the game? What does this latest defeat mean for their NCAA Tournament hopes? Where do they go from here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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WVU Basketball Panic, Wyatt Milum Trying Guard
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48:44On this new episode of Mountaineer Report, is it time to press the panic button or can WVU basketball get back on track? Mike Asti and Cody Nespor discuss West Virginia's latest loss and what's caused this losing streak before also discussing Wyatt Milum being asked to show he can play guard at the Senior Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…
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When Something Changes History Forever
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2:07:56In their first episode of 2025, Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo went back and forth on the top sports headlines. They opened the show wrapping up the first season with the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff. The show then pivoted to the drama of the day, discussing the situation between the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butle…
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Taking the Pulse of WVU Basketball After ASU Loss
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56:12For some déjà vu, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor are forced to discuss WVU basketball dropping a game after being ranked once again. On this edition of Mountaineer Report, they analyze what happened in the loss to Arizona State, how it impacts the team's satiation the rest of the season and then talks Tucker DeVries' status. They finish the show bringup…
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Steve Slaton Talks Making HOF, What Fans Don’t Know About WVU Career, James Franklin
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49:10In an effort to fully celebrate the Mountaineer legend, Mike Asti welcomed College Football Hall of Famer Steve Slaton on this special edition of Mountaineer Report. Slaton shared a funny story about how he found out about being elected to the Hall of Fame and explained what fans don’t know about his career at West Virginia and his exit after his j…
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Steve Slaton Talks Making HOF, What Fans Don't Know About WVU Career, James Franklin
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56:10In an effort to fully celebrate the Mountaineer legend, Mike Asti welcomed College Football Hall of Famer Steve Slaton on this special edition of Mountaineer Report. Slaton shared a funny story about how he found out about being elected to the Hall of Fame and explained what fans don't know about his career at West Virginia and his exit after his j…
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QB Battle, National Perception of WVU Football Portal Class
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1:01:34Now that the WVU football news has calmed down, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor got together for another episode of Mountaineer Report to discuss the quarterback battle, the national perception of West Virginia’s transfer portal class and the size of the coaching staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Reality for WVU Basketball, Darian DeVries Extension Debate
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58:06While some fans might be disappointed WVU basketball lost right after being nationally ranked, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor discuss the reality of the situation on Mountaineer Report and also dive into the debate about if to extend Darian DeVries this early in his tenure? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Hudson Clement Reaction, WVU Football Roster, Staff Update
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1:06:31Turning the calendar to 2025 has triggered even more changes for the WVU football program. And with players and coaches going in and out of West Virginia, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor got back together for another episode of Mountaineer Report to discuss it all. They talked the reaction to Hudson Clement's departure and gave their thoughts on the stat…
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On the first episode of Mike Drop in 2025, Mike Asti welcomes Pittsburgh media colleague Tim Benz of the Tribune-Review to offer the Steelers a reality check at the start of the new year. Just when fans thought this season might be different, the Steelers end up losing to contending teams and dealing with drama. What's been going wrong? How much is…
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The Impact of Zac Alley as DC for WVU Football
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1:17:08A report of major news triggered another live chat edition of Mountaineer Report on Saturday night. With Zac Alley headed to WVU to serve as Rich Rodriguez's defensive coordinator, Mike Asti discussed why it's a big deal, what it means for the defense and the roster overall. Mike also answered questions from fans and explained what's people need to…
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An Overload of Chaos to Close the Year
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1:57:59The holiday season comes with an overload of sports news, making this a jam packed edition of the Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show. Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" discuss the chaos of the transfer portal before debating the College Football Playoff. They then close the show covering the NBA ratings being down and the NFL now offering …
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Can WVU Basketball Compete in Big 12 Without Tucker DeVries?
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32:47Since the transition from 2024 to 2025 will bring a tough slate to open up conference play, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor discussed the realistic prospects for WVU basketball and if they can make a run without Tucker DeVries on the latest edition of Mountaineer Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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With the 2024 WVU football season now officially over after the Frisco Bowl, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor discuss their takeaways from the game and what roster news may start coming out as Rich Rodriguez puts together his team on an all new edition of Mountaineer Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Discussing Both Sides to Rich Rodriguez Back at WVU
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1:42:37The return of Rich Rodriguez called for another live edition of Mountaineer Report. Mike Asti and Cody Nespor discussed both sides to the polarizing decision and the expectations for Rodriguez's second tenure at WVU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Mike Asti & Cody Nespor
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Taking the Pulse of the WVU Football Coach Search
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1:36:07Now almost a week into the WVU football head coach search, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor talked with fans on another live chat edition of Mountaineer Report to update the pulse of the search and debate where we think things stand right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Mike Asti & Cody Nespor
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WVSN Reacts to Neal Brown Firing, Breaks Down Possible Candidates
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1:38:29Hours after WVU fired Neal Brown, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor talked with fans on a live show. They discussed Brown's tenure, how the decision to fire him went down and then broke down possible candidates to be the next head coach of the Mountaineers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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David Todd Joins Mike Asti to Offer Truth on Steelers, Arthur Smith, Mike Tomlin
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46:29Enjoy the glory of Thanksgiving and listen to an all new episode of Mike Drop! Mike Asti welcomes former Pittsburgh sports radio host David Todd to the show to get to the bottom of what to make of the loss to the Browns, how Arthur Smith is performing as offensive coordinator, the present and future of the quarterback position and if the defense is…
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What Points to WVU Keeping Neal Brown, Bowl Projections, MBB in Bahamas
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51:10After giving thanks to the glory of Thanksgiving, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor discuss the state of the WVU football program and if the smoke around Neal Brown's future has actually cooled off despite what you see on social media. They then play a game picking which bowl projection is the most intriguing and what Darian DeVries' basketball team needs …
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Don't Let Drama Get in Way of Greatness (Embiid, Ovechkin, CFP Talk)
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2:02:20With the glory of Thanksgiving on the horizon, Mike "the Buzz-saw" Asti and George "the Howitzer" Gerbo discuss the latest in the sports world as fall gets ready to turn to winter. What's going on with Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers?! A team that entered the season with high expectations has been a dumpster fire of drama? Who's to blame and…
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Why WVU Failed in 2024, Debunking Neal Brown Rumors
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32:35On this all new episode of Mountaineer Report, Mike Asti and Cody Nespor start out talking about the failures of the 2024 season for WVU and then end up ranting about fake reports and misleading headlines concerning the future of Neal Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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