The Mountaineers are patiently waiting for the Environmental Protection Agency to decide whether it's safe to play at the Coliseum, which has asbestos covering the arena roof. Catlett said he's willing to adjust to playing home games in three possible home sites Charleston Civic Center, Wheeling Civic Center and Fairmont State's Feaster Center if the Coliseum is not available. But when a coach has won 78 percent of his home games, he has to have some concerns as to whether that same success can carry over in other arenas. I think a lot of people would be happy if we didn't play in the Coliseum. This would disrupt a veteran team, let alone one that you're trying to put together.
People hate to come here.
They are afraid to come here. Catlett was quick to point out that just two years ago, West Virginia handed Big East power Connecticut its worst loss in five years when they beat the Huskies, 80-62, at home. WVU advanced to the Sweet 16 that season and a year later, UConn won the nati onal championship by upending Duke. But last season, West Virginia posted a 6-7 record at home, marking the first time WVU had a losing record at home under Catlett. The Mountaineers have been working out and will begin official practice Oct. 16 at Stansbury Hall.