https://countryroadstrust.comenSportsCopyright Country Roads Trusthttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5574e95c1ac4bdd85b98571eff31d450.jpghttps://countryroadstrust.comSun, 17 Aug 2025 10:36:24 +0000Country Roads TrustCountry Roads Trustinfo@countryroadstrust.comJoin hosts Amanda Mazey and Darius Stills for the Climbing the Mountain podcast, covering all things West Virginia Football. Each episode will feature West Virginia players and coaches talking football and so much more!cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blaine-stewart-cortez-braham-montre-miller-marcis-floyd-jahiem-white-climbing-the-mountain--53655296
We welcome tight ends coach Blaine Stewart (0:12), who discusses his return to Morgantown and following in his father’s footsteps. Blaine also looks back on the spring season and recaps the Gold-Blue Spring Game.

Wide receiver Cortez Braham and cornerback Montre Miller (6:23) join us for the second segment. The pair of high school teammates talk about reuniting at the collegiate level, and what the spring season did to enhance their individual skillsets leading into the 2023 season.

We then close out the episode with safety Marcis Floyd and running back Jahiem White (12:34). Marcis discusses his growth during his second season in Morgantown, while Jahiem talks about joining an already deep running back room.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53655296Wed, 26 Apr 2023 18:08:49 +0000Country Roads TrustWelcome to the sixth and final episode of spring 2023 edition of Climbing the Mountain, presented by Encova Insurance. We welcome tight ends coach Blaine Stewart (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4ayMZL0aY4&t=12s), who discusses his return to...
We welcome tight ends coach Blaine Stewart (0:12), who discusses his return to Morgantown and following in his father’s footsteps. Blaine also looks back on the spring season and recaps the Gold-Blue Spring Game.

Wide receiver Cortez Braham and cornerback Montre Miller (6:23) join us for the second segment. The pair of high school teammates talk about reuniting at the collegiate level, and what the spring season did to enhance their individual skillsets leading into the 2023 season.

We then close out the episode with safety Marcis Floyd and running back Jahiem White (12:34). Marcis discusses his growth during his second season in Morgantown, while Jahiem talks about joining an already deep running back room.]]>1141clean310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jordan-lesley-justin-johnson-sean-martin-jacolby-spells-brandon-yates-climbing-the-mountain--53582291
Running back Justin Johnson and defensive lineman Sean Martin (8:39) join us for the second segment. Justin talks about the running back room and his personal goals for 2023, while Sean discusses becoming the leading figure along the defensive line.

We then close out the fourth episode with defensive back Jacolby Spells and offensive lineman Brandon Yates (14:47). Jacolby discusses his growth from freshman to sophomore year, while Brandon talks about position changes as he has now been taking reps at guard and center.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53582291Wed, 19 Apr 2023 13:50:12 +0000Country Roads TrustWelcome to the fifth episode of spring 2023 edition of Climbing the Mountain, presented by Encova Insurance. We welcome defensive coordinator Jordan Lesley (0:12), who breaks down the growth throughout spring practice on the defensive side of the...
Running back Justin Johnson and defensive lineman Sean Martin (8:39) join us for the second segment. Justin talks about the running back room and his personal goals for 2023, while Sean discusses becoming the leading figure along the defensive line.

We then close out the fourth episode with defensive back Jacolby Spells and offensive lineman Brandon Yates (14:47). Jacolby discusses his growth from freshman to sophomore year, while Brandon talks about position changes as he has now been taking reps at guard and center.]]>1316clean39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chad-scott-cj-donaldson-kole-taylor-ja-quay-hubbard-tony-mathis-climbing-the-mountain--53513429
We welcome newly minted offensive coordinator Chad Scott (0:12), who discusses his offensive philosophy within his new role, while also figuring out who is the most athletic member of his family.

Running back CJ Donaldson and tight end Kole Taylor (6:53) join us for the second segment. CJ talks about his return from injury, while Kole discusses his transfer from LSU and a viral moment that he had during the 2020 season.

We then close out the fourth episode with offensive lineman Ja'Quay Hubbard and running back Tony Mathis (14:19). Ja'Quay discusses his position changes throughout the years and how he is currently settling in, while Tony talks about the depth of the running back room.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53513429Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:54:02 +0000Country Roads TrustWelcome to the fourth episode of spring 2023 edition of Climbing the Mountain, presented by Encova Insurance. We welcome newly minted offensive coordinator Chad Scott (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDhMgwQoccQ&t=12s), who discusses his...
We welcome newly minted offensive coordinator Chad Scott (0:12), who discusses his offensive philosophy within his new role, while also figuring out who is the most athletic member of his family.

Running back CJ Donaldson and tight end Kole Taylor (6:53) join us for the second segment. CJ talks about his return from injury, while Kole discusses his transfer from LSU and a viral moment that he had during the 2020 season.

We then close out the fourth episode with offensive lineman Ja'Quay Hubbard and running back Tony Mathis (14:19). Ja'Quay discusses his position changes throughout the years and how he is currently settling in, while Tony talks about the depth of the running back room.]]>1312clean36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/andrew-jackson-lee-kpogba-malachi-ruffin-jared-bartlett-aubrey-burks-climbing-the-mountain--53452808
We switch over to the defensive side of the ball this week and first chat with defensive line coach Andrew Jackson (00:12), who discusses replacing Dante Stills and the consistency his position room needs to have in 2023.

Linebacker Lee Kpogba and defensive back Malachi Ruffin (6:39) then joined the program to discuss Malachi's growth and Lee becoming a leader in his final season.

We then close out the third episode with linebacker Jared Bartlett and defensive back Aubrey Burks (14:33), who update us on the progression during the third week of spring practice.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53452808Wed, 05 Apr 2023 15:17:00 +0000Country Roads TrustWelcome to the third episode of spring 2023 edition of Climbing the Mountain, presented by Encova Insurance. We switch over to the defensive side of the ball this week and first chat with defensive line coach Andrew Jackson (00:12), who discusses...
We switch over to the defensive side of the ball this week and first chat with defensive line coach Andrew Jackson (00:12), who discusses replacing Dante Stills and the consistency his position room needs to have in 2023.

Linebacker Lee Kpogba and defensive back Malachi Ruffin (6:39) then joined the program to discuss Malachi's growth and Lee becoming a leader in his final season.

We then close out the third episode with linebacker Jared Bartlett and defensive back Aubrey Burks (14:33), who update us on the progression during the third week of spring practice.]]>1403clean36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matt-moore-zach-frazier-tomas-rimac-doug-nester-wyatt-milum-climbing-the-mountain--53378414
West Virginia returns its starting offensive line this season, and our first guest is offensive line coach Matt Moore (00:12), who discusses what his position group needs to improve on throughout the spring.

Offensive lineman Zach Frazier and Tomas Rimac (8:05) then joined the program to discuss Tomas' growth throughout the past season, as well as what Zach is using his Name, Image and Likeness earnings for.

We then close out the second episode with offensive tackles Doug Nester and Wyatt Milum (14:33). Doug discusses his upcoming wedding and moving to the tackle position, while Wyatt is working on refining techniques throughout the spring.

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West Virginia returns its starting offensive line this season, and our first guest is offensive line coach Matt Moore (00:12), who discusses what his position group needs to improve on throughout the spring.

Offensive lineman Zach Frazier and Tomas Rimac (8:05) then joined the program to discuss Tomas' growth throughout the past season, as well as what Zach is using his Name, Image and Likeness earnings for.

We then close out the second episode with offensive tackles Doug Nester and Wyatt Milum (14:33). Doug discusses his upcoming wedding and moving to the tackle position, while Wyatt is working on refining techniques throughout the spring.

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West Virginia football starts spring practice this week and our first guest is coach Neal Brown (00:12), who discusses what needs were addressed during the offseason, the quarterback battle, CJ Donaldson and Name, Image and Likeness.

Quarterbacks Garrett Greene and Nicco Marchiol (11:04) then joined the program to talk about the competitive, yet healthy position battle they are having against one another, as well as what they have been working on during the offseason to better themselves.

We then close out the first episode with wide receiver Devin Carter and running back CJ Donaldson (19:09). The duo discusses being leaders despite being relatively new to the program, while CJ talks about what it is going to take for him to be healthy going into 2023.

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West Virginia football starts spring practice this week and our first guest is coach Neal Brown (00:12), who discusses what needs were addressed during the offseason, the quarterback battle, CJ Donaldson and Name, Image and Likeness.

Quarterbacks Garrett Greene and Nicco Marchiol (11:04) then joined the program to talk about the competitive, yet healthy position battle they are having against one another, as well as what they have been working on during the offseason to better themselves.

We then close out the first episode with wide receiver Devin Carter and running back CJ Donaldson (19:09). The duo discusses being leaders despite being relatively new to the program, while CJ talks about what it is going to take for him to be healthy going into 2023.

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Kedrian Johnson, Mo Wague and special co-host Gabe Osabuohien talk...561clean3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/forward-jayla-hemingway-and-guard-jj-quinerly--52743096https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52743096Wed, 15 Feb 2023 15:10:51 +0000Country Roads TrustComing off Saturday's upset of Iowa State, the West Virginia women's basketball team hopes to carry that momentum into tonight's game against Kansas. Forward Jayla Hemingway and guard JJ Quinerly cover a plethora of topics, including what it will take...673clean31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spear-jasir-cox-wr-sam-james-and-qb-garrett-greene--51928051https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51928051Thu, 17 Nov 2022 15:51:57 +0000Country Roads TrustWest Virginia will host Kansas State on Saturday in home regular-season finale and Senior Day. Amanda Mazey is joined by Garrett Greene, and they interview spear Jasir Cox and wide receiver Sam James. This edition of Climbing the Mountain is presented...117112,big,conference,country,football,mountaineers,ncaa,roads,trust,virginia,westclean211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dl-coach-andrew-jackson-te-treylan-davis-ol-doug-nester-and-rb-cj-donaldson--51853018https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51853018Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:01:33 +0000Country Roads TrustWest Virginia will host Oklahoma on Saturday at noon for the annual True Blue game. Amanda Mazey speaks with defensive line coach Andrew Jackson about the success of the defensive line, specifically Dante Stills. Amanda is then joined by CJ Donaldson,...1396country,football,mountaineers,ncaa,roads,trust,virginia,westclean28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/te-coach-sean-reagan-qb-garrett-greene-p-oliver-straw-and-cb-charles-woods--51777047https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51777047Thu, 03 Nov 2022 15:58:02 +0000Country Roads TrustWest Virginia travels to a hostile environment at Iowa State this weekend looking to snap a two-game skid. Amanda Mazey speaks with tight ends coach Sean Reagan about the challenges facing the Mountaineers this weekend. Amanda is then joined by Ollie...157912,big,college,conference,country,football,mountaineers,ncaa,roads,trust,virginia,westclean25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s-coach-dontae-wright-dl-taijh-alston-and-k-casey-legg-tcu-preview--51706849https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51706849Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:07:31 +0000Country Roads TrustWest Virginia looks to rebound when No. 7 TCU comes to town on Saturday for the annual Homecoming game. Amanda Mazey and Wil Schoonover are joined by safeties coach Dontae Wright, defensive lineman Taijh Alston and kicker Casey Legg to preview the big...1845country,football,mountaineers,ncaa,roads,trust,virginia,westclean28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rb-coach-chad-scott-spear-jasir-cox-and-cb-marcis-floyd-baylor-recap-texas-tech-preview--51636356https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51636356Thu, 20 Oct 2022 17:07:20 +0000Country Roads TrustWest Virginia travels to Lubbock on Saturday to take on Texas Tech. Amanda Mazey and Darius Stills are joined by running backs coach Chad Scott, spear Jasir Cox and cornerback Marcis Floyd to discuss what made the Mountaineers successful against...1816college,country,football,mountaineers,roads,trust,virginia,westclean27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ilb-coach-jeff-koonz-and-ol-james-gmiter-baylor-preview--51538170https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51538170Tue, 11 Oct 2022 15:11:16 +0000Country Roads TrustWest Virginia is hosting Baylor for Thursday night football this week at Milan Puskar Stadium. Amanda Mazey and Darius Stills are joined by inside linebackers coach Jeff Koonz and offensive lineman James Gmiter to discuss how the Mountaineers...1708country,football,ncaa,roads,trust,virginia,westclean26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ol-coach-matt-moore-dl-jordan-jefferson-and-lb-lee-kpogba-texas-preview--51419665https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51419665Thu, 29 Sep 2022 18:10:26 +0000Country Roads TrustComing off a big win at Virginia Tech last Thursday, West Virginia has another tall task coming up at Texas on Saturday evening. Amanda Mazey and Darius Stills are joined by offensive line coach Matt Moore, defensive lineman Jordan Jefferson and...1973country,football,mountaineers,roads,trust,virginia,westclean25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cb-coach-shadon-brown-and-rb-cj-donaldson-virginia-tech-preview--51323444https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51323444Tue, 20 Sep 2022 18:11:10 +0000Country Roads TrustWest Virginia travels to Virginia Tech for the battle of the Black Diamond Trophy on Thursday evening in this big rivalry game. Amanda Mazey and Darius Stills get you ready for the matchup with interviews of cornerbacks coach ShaDon Brown and running...1870country,football,mountaineers,roads,trust,virginia,westclean24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wr-coach-tony-washington-and-wr-bryce-ford-wheaton-towson-preview--51272662https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51272662Thu, 15 Sep 2022 18:04:01 +0000Country Roads TrustIt's back to the drawing board for the West Virginia football as they face Towson this weekend looking for the first win of the season. Wide receivers coach Tony Washington joins the program first to discuss how his wide receivers have been performing...1805country,football,mountaineers,roads,trust,virginia,westclean23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dc-jordan-lesley-ol-zach-frazier-and-rb-tony-mathis-jr-pitt-recap-and-kansas-preview--51188091https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51188091Thu, 08 Sep 2022 16:40:14 +0000Country Roads TrustIt's the start of Big 12 play and West Virginia football is opening up at home against Kansas under the lights. Defensive coordinator Jordan Lesley joins Amanda Mazey and Darius Stills and talks why he's had this game circled on his calendar since...2125country,field,football,mountaineer,mountaineers,ncaa,roads,trust,virginia,westclean22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oc-graham-harrell-wr-sam-james-and-dl-dante-stills-pitt-preview--51082288https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51082288Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:22:26 +0000Country Roads TrustOffensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Graham Harrell joins the show in the first segment to discuss the quarterback battle that resulted in JT Daniels being named the starting quarterback (00:00:12-00:17:27). Wide receiver Sam James and...2315climbing,country,football,mountain,mountaineers,roads,the,trust,virginia,westclean21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-final-exam--51065737https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51065737Thu, 28 Apr 2022 14:28:00 +0000Country Roads TrustWelcome to the final episode of Climbing the Mountain! This week, hosts Amanda Mazey and Dale Wolfley wrap up the six-part series by reviewing West Virginia's spring football game. Head coach Neal Brown joins the podcast to give his thoughts on the...3817climbing,country,football,mountain,mountaineers,roads,the,trust,virginia,westclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/veterans-newcomers-productive-defensive-line--51065706https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51065706Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:26:00 +0000Country Roads TrustThis week, hosts Amanda Mazey and Dale Wolfley talk everything defensive line. Defensive line coach AJ Jackson talks about the mix of veterans and newcomers who will add depth to the position group this year. Defensive linemen Darius Stills, Taijh...3579climbing,country,football,mountain,mountaineers,roads,the,trust,virginia,westclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/by-ground-air-running-backs-wide-receivers-ready-to-deliver--51065690https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51065690Thu, 14 Apr 2022 14:23:00 +0000Country Roads TrustHosts Amanda Mazey and Dale Wolfley focus on the ground game and air attack. Running backs coach Chad Scott talks candidly about his expectations after a disappointing 2021 season, where WVU was last in rushing yards in the Big 12. Running backs Tony...3577climbing,country,football,mountain,mountaineers,roads,the,trust,virginia,westclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/defense-ready-to-be-a-force--51065647https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51065647Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:19:00 +0000Country Roads TrustHosts Amanda Mazey and Dale Wolfley flip the ball to the defense. Defensive coordinator Jordan Lesley joins us to talk about his expectations for the spring and fall with a WVU defense that has taken some unexpected losses lately. But in true coach...3833climbing,country,football,morgantown,mountain,mountaineers,roads,the,trust,virginia,westclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/offensive-line-quarterbacks--51065619https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51065619Thu, 31 Mar 2022 14:16:00 +0000Country Roads TrustHosts Amanda Mazey and Dale Wolfley talk offensive line and quarterbacks. Offensive line coach Matt Moore joins them inside the studio to talk about the experience he has returning at that position which includes All-American center Zach Frazier,...3534american,country,football,frazier,garrett,greene,mountaineers,roads,trust,virginia,west,zachclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/expectations-for-spring-ball-2022--51065573https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51065573Thu, 24 Mar 2022 14:13:00 +0000Country Roads TrustIn our debut episode of Climbing the Mountaineer, we talk offense! Head Coach Neal Brown talks about the quarterback battle and what he wants to see from the three players looking to secure that starting spot in the fall. What is new offensive...3996amanda,brown,college,country,football,graham,harrell,mazey,mountaineers,neal,roads,trust,virginia,westclean1full