COMMENTARY
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Resolved not to distract from Dana Holgorsen’s make-or-break season, West Virginia athletics director Shane Lyons reiterated he won’t be discussing the coach’s late-stage contract.
During a congenial 43-minute media session Friday, Lyons explained his role in finding a host city for the Big 12 football championship, clarified delays affecting the WVU Coliseum fixer-upper, and stated his preference for reigniting a “Backyard Brawl” basketball rivalry long before the football series resumes in 2022.
He praised Olympic marksmen Ginny Thrasher and Nicco Campriani, shot down the notion of West Virginia adding softball (again) and gave a gentle nod to the Big 12 remaining at 10 teams.