Al Pogue
@coachalpogue
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Dear young coaches, it’s ok to. Be yourself. Smile & have fun. Keep things simple. Not over coach. Talk 2 players about things other than football. Tell players it’s an honor to coach them, you appreciate & luv them. Be demanding without demeaning & not have all the answers.
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Recruit: Coach, I’m looking to go somewhere the environment is really positive, I’ll get coach’d up, I can have fun while getting better & we will win! . Me: Look no further. #HailWV.#PositiveVibes😁.#DoingWhatILoveToDo.#JuiceManJuiceManYeahThatsMe.#BringItEveryDay.
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God’s favor is awesome!!! .I’m so thankful for this opportunity to serve at such a great place, under great leadership with great people. 🤝.M-I-Z🐅
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Show them your “Man I love my job,.and I can’t wait to get out here and help WVU get better” face. #AlmostHeaven.#CountryRoads.#GreatPlaceGreatPeople.#PositiveVibes.#AllSmilesOverHerePlaya😁.#NoEnergyVampiresAllowed🙅🏾♂️
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Just when you thought the momentum of Big Time football recruits jumping in the boat at WVU slowed down. then a Big Time “Road Grader” from🤫 decided to join the “Climb”.
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Top Recruit: Coach, I’m looking to go somewhere football means something to the people there and it brings everyone together. Me: Look no further.
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What An Opportunity Of A Life Time. Took An Educational Trip to Leer Mining Complex in Grafton, WV With Our Team, & My Brothers! Thank you God for allowing me to be apart of something special that means so much to so many! . #HailWV⛰.#CoalMinersAreAwesome⛏.#ManTrip
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The WVU DBs after they found out about the latest Big Time pickup on the D-Lineman. #TheBestPassCoverageIssaPassRush.#NoCap🧢.#HailWVU.#QBsWorstNightmare.
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How @CoachLesley_WVU walked in the football office after our last commitment. Let’s Go!!!!!. #TheBestPassCoverageIsApassRush.#MountaineerFootballJustGotBetter.#YoungBull🐂.#OvaWit
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One of the best decisions Coach Brown made was hiring @WillJohnson_6 as Dir. of Player Development. He luvs WVU, he luvs our players, he’s an advocate, he holds them accountable, he keeps them involved in the community & he’s leads the best “Juice Squad” in the nation! #Salute✊🏾.
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When I got word that a major “Baller” joined our family and I when I tell you he can “spin it” please believe me that he can do just that. I’m talk’n dropping dimes🎯. #LetsGo!!!
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Just having fun doing what I love because one day I’ll have to go to work.
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Other schools & coaches after they got word that WVU football hosted some “major” D-1 prospects this weekend, and some those “elite” prospects want to be apart of the “Climb”. #LetsGo.#HailWV.#BallersUponBallers.#Climb.
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*Parent/Guardian/Mentor of top recruit: Coach, how is WVU preparing it’s players for life once it’s time for them to hang up their cleats? . *Me: 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾.
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🗣Momma, there go that man again. Working hard from the Flying WV! . #HailWV.#ATDstands4AttentionToDetailAtWVU.#ServeAndDevelop.#iLoveFUNdamentalTime.#CoachEachPlayerLikeHeIsMySon.#GettingBetterOneRepAtAtime.#StandUpLikeLudacrisWouldSay.#LetMeSeeUGetLowYingYangStyle.#INFLCR
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Here is a “PPP” for your mental bank account 💵💰🧐👂🏾✏️🗒.#PoguePositivePoint.#EachOneTeachOne.#MIZ.#STP
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When you lose a very close game to a top 25 ranked team but you still pick up a “BIG TIME” commitment from a Baller. Let’s Go!!!!. #HailWV.#Climb.#TakeMeHome20
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Man I love these guys! Nothing beats breaking bread together and being intentionally about spending time with each other. #HailWV⛰.#Climb.#OLBersAreUs.#HustleGangOverEverythang
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To all big time recruits, ballers, different makers, etc. how can you NOT want to play for a head coach who’s nickname was “Touchdown Neal Brown” in high school 🤷🏾♂️. #HailWV.#TouchDownNealBrown.#HisAttitudeHasNotChanged.
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🗣Juice Man, Juice Man yeah that’s me! . #HailWV.#GotToLuvWhatYouDo.#ExcitedToPracticeExcitedAboutLife.#PositiveVibesOnly.#AllSmilesOverHerePlaya😁.#NoVampiresAllowed🙅🏾♂️.
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A staff that has a “peculiar”.Xmas sweater party together will continue to “climb” together 🧗🏾♂️. #HailWV.#StaffUglySweaterParty2019.#TrustTheClimb.#iLoveMyTeam.
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So thankful to be charged with the task of leading & helping prepare these young men for the next step in their journey of life through this game🤝💯. #MIZ🐅.#STP.#DRD🏴☠️.#SECondaryToNone
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Others: There goes the WVU football program caring about their student athletes & preparing them for success after football again. I wonder when it will stop🤔. Me: Neveruary 31st 🤷🏾♂️.#TrustTheClimb.#FamilyFunFootballFuture.#DevelopTotalMountaineers.
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“Auburn is a special place, Auburn is different”. Listen to these Auburn men speak from their hearts about their experiences while on the Plains, the Auburn family, its fans, and their former coaches. How can you not want to be apart of that🤷🏾♂️. #AUFamily🐅🦅.#AUNFLCombine.
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First of all, I want to thank the good lord for waking me up this morning & allowing me to see a day I haven’t seen before. Also, thank you King Kendrick Lamar & “Mixed Tape” Weezy for helping a brother thru those 5 sets of squats & 20 minutes the stair master afterwards.
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Man I’m so proud of @EnnisRakestraw I’m truly thankful the Big Coach from above allowed me to be apart of his journey🙏🏾.Detriot got an absolute animal!!!!.“Just drop the lease & watch him attack”.#MIZ.#SECondaryToNone.#DetriotWhaddupDoe.
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Great day for the “Flying WV”🗣Let’s Go!!!! But 1st I must dance. #Baller.#HugePickUp.#GoKingBeef.#TheMartinShowCirca97
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Dear Recruits, .A lot of spring games were played today and I hope you visited a school where they have a mutual interest in you as well. In other words, I hope you visited a place where you were celebrated and not tolerated. You can thank me later. Sincerely, . Coach Al Pogue.
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Had to get me one with the new hardware before it heads out to its new home at: 5000 Veterans Stadium Dr., Troy, Al 36082.#ConferenceChamps💍.#NewOrleansBowlChamps2017🏆.#Dboyz.#YouSeeThatWisdomInMyBeard🎅🏿
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You used your influence in a positive manner, your infectious smile and kind spirit will truly be missed. I’m grateful/thankful the good Lord allowed our paths to cross. Rest easy John ✊🏾💯.
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I often say it because I mean it, one day I am going to have to go to work buuuuut until then my friend, I’m going to keep enjoying what I do😆. #BlessedToBeApartOfTheirJourney.#EnjoyingTheRide.#BringItEveryday.#JuiceManJuiceManYeahThatsMe.
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WVU Coaches after they picked up their “3rd” commitment on Daddy’s Day. #HailWV.#Climb20.#IssaPartyIssaPartyIssaParty.#FunFamilyFootballFuture.#AhappyHappyFathersDay
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When the NLI you’ve been waiting on finally arrives. #HailWV 🏔.#BigPhysicalWR.#DBsWorstNightmare.#Climb20🧗🏾♂️
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Congrats to @CoachDjSmith and his family…well deserved!!!. Hard worker, very detailed, knowledgeable, and a Leader of men. A formula for success!.🙌🏾👏🏾#HighHooks.
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I decided to join @GeradParker1 and @CoachTTrickett once I heard about that Big time pick up this morning. 🗣Let’s Go!!!!. #Climb21🧗🏾♂️.#DancingWithFriends
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At the end of the day we all play for WV but today offense you are going to take this “L” . #TheStreakIsStillAlive.#GetYaFeetToMoving.#WeightRoom🏋🏼♂️.
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Birthday came early, thank you @DariusStills56 🎉🎊. #TheStillsCurtainIsBack.#TheBestPassCoverageIsApassRush
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Food, fun and fellowship with the OLBers. Never a dull moment with this group🤣. #RelationshipBuilding.#HustleGang
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I am thankful our paths crossed & God assigned me with the task of helping equip you for the next step in your journey to greatness. Your warrior spirit is unparalleled & I am grateful for your willingness to bring it everyday/w a “Something To Prove” mentality. Thank you Deuce
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West Virginia had who on campus this weekend for an official visit, they did what & they said they want to “TTC”. Uh uh, I don’t like that 1 bit, I’m about to drop a dime on’em. #ItsGoingDownInMorganTown.#HailWV🏔.#BELLYcirca1998.#VintageCinema🎥🎞
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So this is what happens to you when you the lose the O-D competition before practice. #HailWV.#WinTogetherDoDownUpsTogether.#GetYourFeetChopping .#OnTheWhistle.#HitIt.#TheStreakIsOver.#TheEmpireWillStrikeBack.#YouSeeMySwagRag
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I’m both honored & humbled that @CoachEleyASU took the time to mention me in this great and informative series. #MyASU was very instrumental in my development as a profession, and I am forever grateful. Thx again Coach!.
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The 305 just hit the Jackpot 🎰 .All 777!!!! .#BestLBCoachInTheNationNoCap.#BloodHoundOnTheRecruitingTrail.#HopeYallBoyzReady.
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Hard work and dedication, man I love these guys!!!!. #HailWV.#Climb.#OutsideLinebackers.#HustleGangOvaEveryThang.
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It is such an honor for me to coach this group of hard working young men. They are coachable, academics are important to them, they compete with one another and they know how to have fun! . #FamilyFunFootballFuture.#Climb.#HailWV.#HustleGangOverEverythang.
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We on the grind in 🗣 Georgia.Nothing on my mind but 🗣 Georgia. #HailWV .#Mr.T2.0isComingForYou.#Who’sNextUpFromThePeachState.#WeAintPlaynWitcha.#LudaCrisFieldMobJamieFox.#ClassicHipHop
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I need to break it on down right now, especially after our latest commitment. Let’s Go!!!!! .#HugePickUp .#BallerDeluxe.#SomeSunshineForTheFlyingWV☀️.#JeromeInTheHouse.#VintageMartin
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Recruit: I'm looking for a school where graduation is going to be just as important as winning football games are. Me: In Troy, when we say graduation is just as important as winning is, we mean it's just as important!!. #GraduationAtTheBowlGame🎓🏈
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I am sadden by the tragic news about the loss of a fellow colleague, and friend. My condolences to his family, rest up brother. 😢💔.
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What’s better than “1” of your guys being selected to play in the Reese’s Senior Bowl🤔…“2” of your guys being selected😆 .“Work like Ants, Play Like GIANTS”.Let’s go @EnnisRakestraw 👏🏾. #SECondaryToNone.#DRD🏴☠️.#STP.#JustUs.
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🗣👂🏾”If you build it, they will come”. #HailWV.#Climb⛰.#UnDividedLoyalty.#FieldOfDreams.#Circa1989.#ClassicSportsCinema🎥🎞.
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🗣Waaaay Up I Feel Blessed!!!.The 3 Headed “MonSTAR” is back, Let’s Work!!! . #RiseToBuild⚔️.
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Freddie “Boom Boom” Smalls, my kind of guy! Happy Veterans Day.
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“Up-Down” point of view😎. #HailWV.#TheBigPayBack.#BackToMyWinningWays.#FamilyFunFootball.#ColdChillin.
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The Dynamic Duo strikes again😁.Good work @CoachLesley_WVU. #SaltAndPepperHere.#PushItRealGood.#PutSomeSeasoningOnIt.#PassRushSensation.#TheBestPassCoverageIsApassRush
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Look’n for more “Ballers” from W. PA in the daytime with a flashlight 🔦. #HailWV .#Mr.T2.0isComingForYou.#Who’sNextUp.#WVUandWesternPAConnection
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🗣Calling all Ballers, Grinders, 5⭐️’s, No⭐️’s, everyone that’s being “slept” on or anyone that feels like you have been overlooked. Here is an opportunity to show & prove under the lights in Morgantown!. #HailWV.#DontMeetMeThereBeatMeThere.#FridayNightLights.#ComeGetCoachedUp
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What happens at a Troy football practice when they play "Atomic Dog" on Founders Day and there are several men of Omega Psi Phi on staff!!!
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🗣Let me see your Nasty, Nasty Que Dawg smile🤨. #ΩΨΦ.#4-ΣΦ-99.#TheMighty7thD.#QueIsInMyBlood.#DontLetTheWhistleAroundMyFoolYou.#AtomicDawgCoach🐶.#20yearsInTheFold
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Coach Pogue how are you feeling after that “Big Time”, I mean “Huge” commitment Auburn just picked up. #Boom💥.#iNeedToDance.#WarEagle🐅🦅
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Coach Al Pogue in the WVU staff meeting room after he got word that an “elite” prospect decided he wanted to be an different maker and “Climb” with us. #LetsGo .#HailWv.#TheBestPassCoverageIsApassRush.
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The Dynamic Duo💯 .@EnnisRakestraw @KD1ERA .#DBzoU.#SECondaryToNone.#ZOUkeeper.#PRESSure.#BlanketsAreUs.#WeGotYouCovered.#TuckedInTightAllNight
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Coach Markham, thank you for believing in me! Thank you for giving me a chance to play the game I love & earn my degree from a great university. Thank you for being tough on me, thank you for holding me accountable & thank you for teaching me that failure is never an option. RIP
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Ran into NFL Draft pick @EnnisRakestraw from the ZOU on my back to the ZOU!!!!.#MIZ.#EnnisTheMenace .#SECondaryToNone.#2ndRoundPick.#DetriotLions.#WhaddupDoe
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Yessir @CoachDjSmith is Tenacious, Knowledgeable, a Great Teacher & Developer of Young Men. Congrats Que⚡️🤝💯.#LBzoU.
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