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In an effort to bring you in-depth insight on West Virginia's hire of Neal Brown, WVSports.com spoke with the radio play-by-play announcer for Troy, Barry McKnight, for more information on Brown. In part one, McKnight discusses Brown's background, personality and more.
What are your overall thoughts on Brown?
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Who does Brown consider his coaching mentor?
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What kind of traditions and/or player rewards did Brown bring to Troy?
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What's one story that sums up who Brown is as a coach and person?
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What's he like when it comes to discipline for the team?
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