WVU safety Osman Kamara, a redshirt senior from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is the winner of the 2020 Tommy Nickolich Memorial Award, presented by the Blue and Gold News. Kamara is in his fifth year as a member of the football team and has made his mark as a valuable member of the special teams, as well as adding depth in the defensive secondary.
Athletics
WVU football players Dante Bonamico, Noah Guzman, James Gmiter and Bryce Wheaton were named the recipients of the 2020 Iron Mountaineer Award, presented to the most outstanding performers in WVU's offseason strength and conditioning program.
The 23rd edition of Lindy's National College Football Preview has hit local newsstands. West Virginia junior running back Leddie Brown is on this year's regional cover along with Virginia Tech cornerback Caleb Farley and North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell.
Tony Caridi has called Little League games, dirt track racing, gymnastics, wrestling and was once even a ring announcer for a boxing match. He's also done a little deejaying during his time and now he can add Madden NFL 20 to his announcing repertoire.
This Friday is the deadline to sign up for the 2020 Ladies Huddle, presented by Civil & Environmental Consultants. The event this year will be conducted virtually on Thursday, July 9 at 5:30 p.m. because of the COVID-19 virus pandemic.
West Virginia University football coach Neal Brown held a regularly scheduled video conference with media Wednesday afternoon.