Phil Poling

Phil Poling

Joined: Nov 10, 2016

Philip is a graduate of West Virginia University's Reed College of Media and is a regular contributor for Saturday Blitz. While his Big 12 fandom stands front and center, all popular topics surrounding college football garner his attention.

AMES, IA - DECEMBER 5: Head coach Neal Brown of the West Virginia Mountaineers argues a call in the first half of the play against the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium on December 5, 2020 in Ames, Iowa. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images)

West Virginia Football: Mountaineers shouldn’t be overlooked in 2021

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 16: Offensive coordinator Will Hall of the Tulane Green Wave looks on against the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field on November 16, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Will Southern Miss football soar under first-year head coach Will Hall?

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 31: Wide receiver Reese Smith #15 of the West Virginia Mountaineers runs the ball for a two-point conversion in the second half against the Army Black Knights at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on December 31, 2020 in Memphis, Tennessee. The Mountaineers defeated the Black Knights 24-21. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

West Virginia football: 5 breakout candidates for 2021 season

Oct 31, 2020; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Neal Brown celebrates after defeating the Kansas State Wildcats at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports

West Virginia Football: 5 most underrated Mountaineers in 2021

AMES, IA - NOVEMBER 07: Running back Breece Hall #28 of the Iowa State Cyclones rushes for yards as safety Christian Morgan #4 of the Baylor Bears defends in the first half of the play at Jack Trice Stadium on November 07, 2020 in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa State Cyclones won 38-31 over the Baylor Bears. (Photo by David K Purdy/Getty Images)

Big 12 Football: Top 4 Heisman Trophy favorites for 2021 season

Spencer Sanders, Oklahoma State football Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports

Big 12 Football: 5 dark horse candidates for 2021 Heisman

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 11: Mac Jones #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts to a touchdown during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff National Championship game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Hard Rock Stadium on January 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

2021 NFL Draft: Mac Jones lands in best possible spot with Patriots

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 11: Justin Fields #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks on after a fourth down turnover during the fourth quarter of the College Football Playoff National Championship game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Hard Rock Stadium on January 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

2021 NFL Draft: How far will Justin Fields fall?

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2021 NFL Draft: 49ers add quarterback of the future in Trey Lance

Neal Brown, West Virginia football (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

West Virginia Football: 3 most important newcomers for 2021 season

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 11: DeVonta Smith #6 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs for yardage during the CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T at Hard Rock Stadium on January 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

EA Sports College Football: 5 must-adds to dynasty mode

LAWRENCE, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 21: Head coach Neal Brown of the West Virginia Mountaineers directs his team against the Kansas Jayhawks in the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Big 12 Football Power Rankings, Week 8: West Virginia building resume

Spencer Rattler, Oklahoma football Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Big 12 Football Power Rankings, Week 6: League wide open after crazy weekend

MANHATTAN, KS - SEPTEMBER 12: Running back Deuce Vaughn #22 of the Kansas State Wildcats runs up field against the Arkansas State Red Wolves during the first half at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium on September 12, 2020 in Manhattan, Kansas. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images)

Big 12 Football Power Rankings, Week 5: Oklahoma loss creates chaos

Leddie Brown, West Virginia football (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

West Virginia football: 3 overreactions to Week 4 Oklahoma State loss

STILLWATER, OK - SEPTEMBER 19: Head coach Mike Gundy of the Oklahoma State Cowboys does an interview before a game against the Tulsa Golden Hurricanes on September 19, 2020 at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

Oklahoma State football: 3 takeaways from win over West Virginia