The Charleston Gazette Wrote:Schmitt to be featured on cover of video game
May 7, 2008

Former West Virginia University fullback Owen Schmitt will be featured on the cover of EA Sports' "NCAA Football 09" for the PlayStation Portable.

Schmitt, who gained celebrity status with his mohawk and collection of busted facemasks, is the first WVU athlete to don the cover of a video game. EA is featuring different athletes on each version of this year's game.

Schmitt joins former Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan (PlayStation 3), Arkansas running back Darren McFadden (Xbox 360) and California receiver DeSean Jackson (PlayStation 2) as cover athletes. The Wii version of "NCAA 09" features the Michigan State mascot. "NCAA Football 09" ships to retailers July 15.

Former West Virginia University fullback Owen Schmitt will be featured on the cover of EA Sports' "NCAA Football 09" for the PlayStation Portable.

Schmitt, who gained celebrity status with his mohawk and collection of busted facemasks, is the first WVU athlete to don the cover of a video game. EA is featuring different athletes on each version of this year's game.

Schmitt joins former Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan (PlayStation 3), Arkansas running back Darren McFadden (Xbox 360) and California receiver DeSean Jackson (PlayStation 2) as cover athletes. The Wii version of "NCAA 09" features the Michigan State mascot. "NCAA Football 09" ships to retailers July 15.