Huggins Has an Idea for Renaming the WVU Coliseum

WVU head coach Bob Huggins held his 10th annual Fish Fry this past Friday to help raise money for cancer research. For this year's event, the special guest was founder of Barstool Sports, Dave Portnoy.

Portnoy donated $500k to the charity and had a good time teaming up with Huggins in what turned into a roast of Kansas head coach, Bill Self.

Had fun last night with @KUHoops and @CoachHuggs

All facts. All night. pic.twitter.com/azkwC8ml1U
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) February 19, 2022

More highlights from last night. Talking NIL with Bill Self and @CoachHuggs pic.twitter.com/ttAjYRjYP7
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) February 19, 2022

Afterwards, Huggins wasn't done trying to get the millionaire to spend some more money. He thought it would be a good idea for Portnoy to buy the naming rights to the WVU Coliseum.

I can't thank @stoolpresidente enough for taking the time to fly to Morgantown for my Fish Fry to benefit my mothers charity that's so near and dear to my heart. Together we will conquer cancer and win the biggest game of them all! The amazing thing about Dave is that he ...
— Bob Huggins (@CoachHuggs) February 19, 2022

Represents what the American dream is all about. What he has built and the industry that he has unquestionably taken over and set the precedence for is incredible. To me, there is only one last thing to accomplish @stoolpresidente ....especially as an avid sports fan. Hear me out
— Bob Huggins (@CoachHuggs) February 19, 2022

The number 6 Kansas Jayhawks come to Morgantown to play the West Virginia Mountaineers in the historic WVU Barstool Sports Coliseum on the campus of West Virginia University... has a nice ring to it don't ya think? @stoolpresidente @WVUADLyons #coachwiththestoolie
— Bob Huggins (@CoachHuggs) February 19, 2022

I gave ya 500k last night. How much is this gonna cost? I’m running outta money. https://t.co/Qbv4edkrDM
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) February 19, 2022

Having said that. I’m in https://t.co/8lgztEfW4u
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) February 19, 2022

The WVU Barstool Sports Coliseum seems like a mouthful to me and although it would probably be a hit with the younger generation, I'm not sure it's the best option out there. Many would probably prefer a local business or a WV-owned company to own the naming rights if the university does go in the direction of renaming the historic venue.

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