{"id":319652,"date":"2018-07-19T11:55:22","date_gmt":"2018-07-19T18:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=319652"},"modified":"2018-07-19T09:34:41","modified_gmt":"2018-07-19T16:34:41","slug":"west-virginia-university-swimming-diving-adds-nine-to-mens-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/west-virginia-university-swimming-diving-adds-nine-to-mens-team\/","title":{"rendered":"West Virginia University Swimming &#038; Diving Adds Nine to Men&#8217;s Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">MORGANTOWN, W.Va. \u2013<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"> Following the program\u2019s first undefeated dual-meet season <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_1640024911\"><span class=\"aQJ\">in 11 years<\/span><\/span>, West Virginia University swimming\u00a0&amp; diving coach <strong>Vic Riggs<\/strong> has announced the addition of nine student-athletes to the men\u2019s roster for the 2018-19 season.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Take a look at our 2018-19 men&#8217;s signees! We&#8217;re excited to welcome all nine of them to Morgantown! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Kbn8Vv5Lya\">https:\/\/t.co\/Kbn8Vv5Lya<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HailWV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#HailWV<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wM6m4UqHgd\">pic.twitter.com\/wM6m4UqHgd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 WVU Swim &amp; Dive (@WVUSwimDive) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WVUSwimDive\/status\/1019980393141895169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 19, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">The incoming class features <strong>Ben Brooks<\/strong> (Avon, Ohio\/Eastern Michigan), <strong>Hudson Carroll<\/strong> (New Paltz, New York\/Buffalo), <strong>Nick Cover<\/strong> (Chambersburg, Pennsylvania\/Chambersburg Area High), <strong>Josh Harlan<\/strong> (Albuquerque, New Mexico\/Cibola High), <strong>Tom Hubbard<\/strong> (Cary, North Carolina\/Cardinal Gibbons High), <strong>Fausto Huerta<\/strong> (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic\/SPIRE Institute), <strong>PJ Lenz<\/strong> (Prior Lake, Minnesota\/Prior Lake High), <strong>Josh Madzy<\/strong> (Apollo, Pennsylvania\/Kiski Area High) and <strong>Christopher O\u2019Shea<\/strong> (Miller Place, New York\/Eastern Michigan). <u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">The newcomers join the Mountaineers after the 2017-18 team finished a perfect 5-0 in dual meets and earned a second-place finish at the 2018 Big 12 Championship.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">\u201cThis men\u2019s class has a great mix of talent and experience,\u201d Riggs said. \u201cEach of them exemplifies what being a Mountaineer swimmer and diver is with their strong character, academics and athletic ability, and we are excited to welcome them to our program. As we move forward, each of these men will contribute immediately and help our program reach new heights.\u201d<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">\u201cI\u2019m thrilled to have these two divers coming in to fill the shoes of our recent graduating seniors,\u201d WVU diving coach Michael Grapner said. \u201cThey are going to be the new standard for the future of WVU diving.\u201d<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><b><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Ben Brooks<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Avon, Ohio | Eastern Michigan\/Avon HS\/Lake Shore Swim Club<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"><strong>Top Times<\/strong><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">100 Breast: 55.83<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">200 Breast: 1:59.20<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">200 IM: 1:48.63<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Brooks on WVU: \u201cI chose West Virginia because of the academics and the athletic opportunities that the school offers. I feel like the team and coaches can help me achieve my goals. I can\u2019t wait to get to work.\u201d<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Riggs on Brooks: \u201cBen will be a great addition to a very strong breaststroke and individual medley group. Coming to WVU from Eastern Michigan, he has the goals and commitment to his swimming that are in line with our men\u2019s program. We look forward to Ben\u2019s contribution.\u201d<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"><u><\/u>\u00a0<u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Hudson Carroll<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">New Paltz, New York | Buffalo\/New Paltz High\/Hawks Swim Club<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"><strong>Top Times<\/strong><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">100 Back: 48.12<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">200 Back: 1:46.76<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Carroll on WVU: \u201cI chose WVU because the academic program was the perfect fit for me. The big-time feel, the wilderness, the camaraderie, it all spoke to the greatness of the University. I&#8217;m so excited that I also get to finish out my swimming career here, and I hope to contribute to such a great place. Go Mountaineers!\u201d<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Riggs on Carroll: \u201cHudson will be a very strong addition to our backstroke group. With his experience from Buffalo and competing at the Division I level, I look for Hudson to not only contribute in the pool, but also bring his experience as captain at Buffalo to our team.\u201d<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Nick Cover<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Chambersburg, Pennsylvania | Chambersburg Area High\/Montgomery Dive Club<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"><strong>Top Scores<\/strong><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">1-meter (11 dives): 572.95<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">3-meter (11 dives): 493.05<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Cover on WVU: \u201cI chose WVU because when I walked around the campus for the first time, I instantly fell in love with Morgantown. Everyone around me was so kind and caring. It felt like I was a part of the family already. It felt like home, and it will become my home.\u201d<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Grapner on Cover: \u201cNick is an outstanding diver who comes from a very competitive program. He has experience on springboard and platform, with platform being his most competitive event. He will bring a great attitude and positive presence to the diving team. In addition, Nick is a very good student, who plans to pursue engineering here at WVU.\u201d <\/span><u><\/u><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Josh Harlan<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Albuquerque, New Mexico | Cibola High\/Vipers of Albuquerque Swim Team<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"><strong>Top Times<\/strong><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">100 Back: 50.83<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">200 Back: 1:46.53<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">100 Breast: 56.29<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">200 Breast: 2:02.77<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">100 Fly: 51.10<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">200 Fly: 1:51.68<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">200 IM: 1:47.05<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">400 IM: 3:50.23<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Harlan on WVU: \u201cI chose to be a Mountaineer because the moment I got to the school, I felt like part of the team, and the school pride was immense.\u201d<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Riggs on Harlan: \u201cFrom the first moment Coach Gordy contacted me about Josh, it became apparent he would be a great fit for our program. Josh is strong in all four strokes, but his backstroke and individual medley events really stand out. His versatility is such a strong aspect to his swimming. It will be fun to work with him as he makes the transition into a Division I athlete.\u201d<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Tom Hubbard<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Cary, North Carolina | Cardinal Gibbons High\/Raleigh Swimming Association<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"><strong>Top Times<\/strong><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">200 Free: 1:42.66<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">500 Free: 4:34.89<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">1,000 Free: 9:31.55<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">1,650 Free: 16:02.90<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Hubbard on WVU: \u201cI am excited for the academic and athletic opportunities that are offered as a Mountaineer. The location and traditions made being a Mountaineer the only choice for me. I am so thankful for the chance to spend the next four years representing WVU.&#8221;<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Riggs on Hubbard: \u201cTom\u2019s mid-distance and distance freestyle events will be a strong addition to our mid-distance groups. With a good backstroke and individual medley as well, we look forward to watching him develop in our program.\u201d<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Fausto Huerta<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | SPIRE Institute\/Colegio San Judas Tadeo\/Delfines del Naco<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"><strong>Top Times<\/strong><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">50 Breast: 28.92 (long course meters)<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">100 Breast: 1:03.50 (long course meters)<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">200 Breast: 2:21.59 (long course meters)<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Huerta on WVU: \u201cI really enjoyed the campus and the facilities that WVU gives to the athletes to develop their sports at a high level. I chose WVU because I think I can make a big impact academically and in the pool.\u201d<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Riggs on Huerta: \u201cWhen I spoke with former WVU swimmer Thad Shultz, who coaches Fausto, I became extremely excited about his interest in WVU. When meeting Fausto on his visit, it became apparent that Thad was right about WVU getting a person of strong character and desire to do well. Fausto\u2019s addition to a strong breaststroke group will make it fun to coach and watch.\u201d<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">PJ Lenz<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Prior Lake, Minnesota | Prior Lake High\/North Star Diving Club<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"><strong>Top Scores<\/strong><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">1-meter (6 dives): 286.75<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">1-meter (11 dives): 496.30<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">3-meter (11 dives): 483.30<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Lenz on WVU: \u201cThe people are like a family, and the great culture was one that I\u2019d like to be a part of. WVU gives me a great chance to further my academic and athletic goals and be a part of a team with such a bright future.\u201d<\/span><u><\/u><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Grapner on Lenz: \u201cPJ is that diamond in the rough diver I couldn\u2019t be more excited to coach. He has come a long way <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_1640024912\"><span class=\"aQJ\">in two years<\/span><\/span> and recently won the Minnesota state championship and qualified for U.S. Diving Nationals. The sky is the limit for PJ. He\u2019s also an excellent student who will represent WVU diving well in the classroom and on the boards.\u201d<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Josh Madzy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Apollo, Pennsylvania | Kiski Area High\/Cavalier Swim Club<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"><strong>Top Times<\/strong><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">100 Back: 51.66<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">200 Back: 1:53.51<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Madzy on WVU: \u201cWVU is a school that offers a tremendous amount of opportunities. I know there are no limits with this outstanding and determined group of coaches and athletes. Let\u2019s Go Mountaineers!\u201d<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Riggs on Madzy: \u201cJosh made it clear from the beginning he wanted to be a Mountaineer. From getting to know him over the past two years, he made a very strong impression. We are looking forward to his development in the backstroke and mid-distance free events.\u201d<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Christopher O\u2019Shea<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Miller Place, New York | Eastern Michigan\/Rocky Point High\/Three Village Swim Club<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"><strong>Top Times<\/strong><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">50 Free: 20.28<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">100 Back: 49.26<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">200 Back: 1:46.44<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">O\u2019Shea on WVU: \u201cI chose WVU because it gave me a feeling like home. It\u2019s a great, positive, motivated atmosphere. I can\u2019t wait to see where this road takes me.\u201d<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-5780889513137474559MsoNoSpacing\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Riggs on O\u2019Shea: \u201cFrom the minute Chris was on campus, I knew he would make a great Mountaineer. A very strong backstroker with his sprint freestyle developing, Chris will have an immediate impact in those events.\u201d<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p><i>The above press release was posted by Swimming World in conjunction with West Virginia University Athletics<\/i><i>. 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