The Smoking Musket is entering a new chapter as its site manager says goodbye after 10 years leading the West Virginia Mountaineers blog. In a farewell post, the departing editor reflects on stepping away and bringing this era of the site to a close.
The post looks back even further, noting that the blog began 19 years ago when someone decided to create a space focused on West Virginia sports. Over time, that decision grew into a long-running online home for Mountaineers discussion, analysis and fan conversation.
Now, after a decade at the helm, the writer says this will be the last post under their leadership. The message carries a sense of gratitude and finality, framing the departure as the end of a meaningful run for both the editor and the site.
While the farewell centers on one person stepping aside, it also highlights the lasting legacy of The Smoking Musket within the West Virginia Mountaineers community. For longtime readers, the announcement marks the close of a significant period in the history of the fan blog.
