At the Milam Puskar Center, despite recent struggles for the Mountaineer football team, interim coach Chad Scott continues his usual routine. He shared an uplifting message on X this morning, emphasizing the importance of accepting both compliments and criticism for growth. His past posts included thoughts on kindness and authenticity. Scott, who has been at the facility early every day, met with the media ahead of the Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl next Tuesday, where West Virginia will face Memphis. He discussed maintaining the team’s focus despite recent changes following coach Neal Brown’s departure, and the team’s progress with eight practices since learning about their bowl opponent.
Scott confirmed that all players who haven’t entered the transfer portal will participate in the bowl game, including top NFL prospect Wyatt Milum, who is determined to finish his career at WVU strong. Milum shared his message for future players, saying they can achieve their dreams in West Virginia without leaving. Interim defensive coordinator Jeff Koonz, reflecting on his 21 years in coaching, explained his experience with transitions and the importance of balancing family priorities as he looks toward the future.
Senior defensive tackle T.J. Jackson II, having only been at WVU for less than a year, expressed his desire for another season but plans to cherish the time he has spent at the university. Quarterback Garrett Greene, who is in his final season, talked about cleaning out his apartment and preparing for his last game. Greene chose to highlight his performance in the 2023 Dukes Mayo Bowl over the Oklahoma game as a career-defining moment and hopes to be remembered for playing with full effort.
The Mountaineers are motivated to improve on their disappointing loss to Texas Tech in their final regular-season game, with a goal to finish the season strong. The team is preparing for a tough Memphis squad, which has been performing well and wants to end its season ranked. Koonz noted that some players could achieve the rare feat of winning three bowl games during their careers, and all involved are focused on winning the Frisco Bowl, with future concerns left for later.
