MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The first rule in sports journalism is not to become a fan of the team or the players you are covering.
It’s either that or no more than three Bloody Marys before a noon kickoff, I can never remember which.
In any sense, they’re serious about the not being a fan thing.
In press boxes around the country, one of the first announcements before games is cheering will not be tolerated, and that even includes after hitting a $550 two-teamer bet on the home team and the over.
Today, I am breaking the rule with this proclamation: I am actively rooting for West Virginia men’s point guard Brandon Knapper.