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1923: Earlier plans
Harry Stansbury advanced the original Mountaineer Field project.
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1976: Coaching transition
Frank Cignetti succeeded Bobby Bowden as head coach.
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1977: Facility debate
Officials considered renovating the old Mountaineer Field.
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1980: New home
West Virginia opened its new stadium in September 1980.
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1980: Opening victory
The Mountaineers defeated Cincinnati in the stadium opener.
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1983: Pitt breakthrough
WVU ended a seven-game losing streak against Pitt.
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1984: Penn State
The Mountaineers ended a long winless stretch against Penn State.
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