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2 unusual facts about Don Nehlen


Don Nehlen's Tales from the West Virginia Sideline

Don Nehlen's Tales from the West Virginia Sideline (ISBN 1-59670-022-X) is a late 2006 book written by Don Nehlen, former head coach for the West Virginia Mountaineers, and Shelly Poe, the Sports Information Director at West Virginia University.

The book's final chapter covers Nehlen's induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2005.


Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium

When Mountaineer Field was dedicated on September 6, 1980, which also marked the first game for head coach Don Nehlen, fans were surprised when singer John Denver made an appearance and led the fans in the singing of his hit song "Take Me Home, Country Roads".


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