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Former University of Cincinnati and current West Virginia head basketball coach Bob Huggins is under fire for making homophobic comments during an interview on a Cincinnati talk radio show. ....
Jan 7, 2021 Paul “Bud” Billiard, 79, of Wellsburg, WV passed away January 5, 2021. Bud was born on August 1, 1941 in Wheeling, WV to the late Helen R. Spataro. Bud graduated from Wellsburg High School in 1959 and West Liberty State College in 63. While at West Liberty he was a four-year letterman in football playing on both the offensive and defensive lines. Surviving is his wife Carol whom he married on November 22, 1962. Together they have 3 children Kimberly (Mark) Wales, Paul Billiard and T.J. (Erin) Billiard, 7 grandchildren Kyle (Courtney) Wales, Kody Wales, Cross Billiard, Bode Billiard, Giana, Angelo and Rocco Billiard and 1 great grandchild Liam. Bud began his coaching career at Wheeling Central where he spent four years as an assistant in football, two years as a volunteer assistant in wrestling and three years as head track coach. ....
For many years, when someone thought of Brooke County, they probably also thought of Paul “Bud” Billiard. During a 23-year coaching career, he guided the Brooke Bruins football team to 185 wins, with 15 playoff appearances, three Class AAA state championships and seven OVAC championships, earning attention from not just the Ohio Valley or even the state, but also other parts of the country. He also spent six years coaching wrestling at the school in addition to his role as a teacher. For his success on the field, he was honored with the H.V. Corcoran Sr. Award, named West Virginia Coach of the Year, Upper Ohio Valley Dapper Dan Man of the Year and was inducted into multiple halls of fame. ....
Jan 7, 2021 Paul “Bud” Billiard, 79, of Wellsburg, WV passed away January 5, 2021. Bud was born on August 1, 1941 in Wheeling, WV to the late Helen R. Spataro. Bud graduated from Wellsburg High School in 1959 and West Liberty State College in 63. While at West Liberty he was a four-year letterman in football playing on both the offensive and defensive lines. Surviving is his wife Carol whom he married on November 22, 1962. Together they have 3 children Kimberly (Mark) Wales, Paul Billiard and T.J. (Erin) Billiard, 7 grandchildren Kyle (Courtney) Wales, Kody Wales, Cross Billiard, Bode Billiard, Giana, Angelo and Rocco Billiard and 1 great grandchild Liam. Bud began his coaching career at Wheeling Central where he spent four years as an assistant in football, two years as a volunteer assistant in wrestling and three years as head track coach. ....