For Jonathan Kimble, third time’s the charm. Kimble, who never gave up on proving his passion for West Virginia University, was named the 2012-13 Mountaineer mascot at Tuesday night’s men’s basketball game vs. DePaul.
The senior sports management student from Franklin, W.Va., will replace Brock Burwell, who served as the Mountaineer for the past two years.
“This is such an honor. It’s overwhelming. I still can’t believe it,” Kimble said upon hearing the news. “I’ve put so much time and energy into this, and it was all worth it. I have so much passion for this school. I’m ready for it, and the whole student body seems like they’re behind me so I’m excited.”
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