Welcome to Friday’s Morning Mashup, where we’ll get you caught up on what’s going on in the sports world and beyond.

Bad fan behavior is nothing new, but at West Virginia basketball games, it’s becoming an embarrassment. A month after a university official wrote a letter to students asking them to limit their use of profanities, fans of the Mountaineers struck again. Literally. During Wednesday night’s “Backyard Brawl” victory over Pittsburgh, fans threw objects on the court, and Pitt assistant (and Bay State native) Tom Herrion was hit in the face by a coin. And this occurred despite WVU coach Bob Huggins taking the microphone and pleading fans to point out offenders.

Here’s the incident, which makes the Pitt TV analyst irate.

WVU president Jim Clements apologized to Pittsburgh Thursday and promised increased security at future games. “Boorish and unruly behavior by our fans will not be tolerated,” he said.

FOOTBALL: A half-dozen New England college products are headed to the NFL combine. LaDanian Tomlinson said he doesn’t think he’ll be back with the Chargers. The NFLPA head predicted a work stoppage is coming. New University of Florida defensive coordinator George Edwards is joining the Bills. The demolition of Giants Stadium has begun.

Boston College announced its 2010 schedule, featuring a renewal of its series vs. Syracuse.

BASKETBALL: Paul Flannery addresses the rumors involving Ray Allen and Kirk Hinrich. Jessica Camerato writes that Rafer Alston wanted to play for the Celtics.

The Cavaliers won their 10th straight game, beating the Heat. The Trail Blazers edged the Spurs. Mike Dunleavy quit as Clippers coach but will stay on as general manager.

No. 10 Duke routed No. 21 Georgia Tech. Harvard’s Jeremy Lin is a Cousy Award finalist. The NCAA is discussing expanding its tournament.

HOCKEY: The Bruins lost to the Canadiens. Graig Woodburn has the Hat Trick of Things We Learned.

The Devils acquired Ilya Kovalchuk from the Thrashers. The Capitals won their 12th straight, edging the Rangers. The Senators won their 11th straight, beating the Canucks. The Kings won their eighth straight, topping the Ducks.

BASEBALL: Alex Speier has a look at Victor Martinez’ value to the Red Sox. Nomar Garciaparra wants to keep playing. Second baseman Orlando Hudson signed with the Twins.

ON THIS DAY TRIVIA: On Feb. 5, 1978, John Havlicek played his last All-Star Game. Which rival player gave up his starting spot so Havlicek could open the game on the court?

QUOTE OF THE DAY: “That makes it incredibly difficult to then come to players and say, on average, each of you needs to take a $340,000 pay cut to save the National Football League. Tough sell. Tough sell.” — NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith, commenting on the likelihood of a work stoppage

STAT OF THE DAY: 7-0 — Record of Canadiens goalie Jaroslav Halak this season in games in which he’s made at least 40 saves, after last night’s victory over the Bruins

‘NET RESULTS: A Swedish hockey player jumps onto the ice for his shift to discover that he forgot to take off his skate guards.

Golden State Warriors guard Monta Ellis is the latest to join the over-the-backboard club.

LeBron James with an interesting dunk in practice.

I don’t know how to explain this, because I don’t know what it is. Some type of sport that involves climbing up a pole before it falls over. Everyone seems so surprised when things don’t go well.

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Here’s a replica football stadium made out of snack foods. Total calorie count: 110,000.

The Big Game Snack Food Stadium – Watch more free videos

Here’s a basketball court inside a bank.

TRIVIA ANSWER: Doug Collins of the 76ers

SOOTHING SOUNDS: Cory Wells of Three Dog Night is 68 today.

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