Governor ready to broker WVU-Marshall deal

West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin sees the West Virginia-Marshall football series as a matter of critical importance. That’s why he is prepared to drop his duties (as outlined in the state constitution) to become a mediator of sorts if talks to extend the annual matchup breakdown. The issue between the schools is a matter of whether or not the Mountaineers deserve to get the continued benefit of a weighted deal. The current seven-year contract includes five home games for WVU and just two for Marshall. The Thundering Herd are seeking a home-and-home arrangement going forward. This would not be Manchin’s first foray into the world of college football — as he played a role in the Rich Rodriguez saga. – Gazette-Mail