Ross Hodge’s weekly radio show is back on the calendar, with the first edition set for Thursday, Oct. 29 at Kegler’s in Morgantown.
The show will run from 6-8 p.m. all season long, with Mountaineer play-by-play voice Tony Caridi and men’s basketball analyst Brad Howe joining Hodge on the broadcast.
The early portion of the schedule is already mapped out. After the Oct. 29 debut, the November shows are set for Thursday, Nov. 5 and Tuesday, Nov.
- December’s shows will air on Thursdays - Dec. 3, 10 and 17.
Once Big 12 play starts, the program returns to Thursday nights with one exception: Jan. 21.
The remaining dates are Jan. 7, Jan.
14, Jan. 28, Feb.
4, Feb. 11, Feb. 18 and Feb. 25, before the final show on March 4.
“We are excited about hosting and welcoming Coach Hodge throughout the season to Kegler's for his second basketball season at WVU,” owner Jerry Lorenze said. “We love having Mountaineer fans come out to Kegler's for the radio shows and enjoy the fun atmosphere it provides while learning about WVU men's basketball each week.”
The live broadcast setup with Kegler’s is part of a longer-term agreement between WVU and Learfield, the school’s multimedia rights partner, and runs through the 2028-29 year.
Kegler’s bills itself as a top sports spot in Morgantown, with more than 45 HD TVs, including three 80-inch LED TVs, along with coverage of Mountaineers and NCAA sports and the major pro leagues. The menu ranges from wings and appetizers to burgers, salads, wraps and Kegler’s specialties, plus eight beers on tap and 39 bottled beer selections.
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