West Virginia started the season with a blowout loss to Penn St. and I think everyone kind of assumed they'd fire Neal Brown shortly and go from there. It was a surprise that they brought back Brown at all after last season but apparently WVU couldn't afford the contract buyout apparently and is having cash flow problems at the state level. Brown and the Mountaineers then ran off 4 straight wins and ended up in the Top 25 for a while before coming back to earth in conference while losing three of their next five including a last second fluke to Houston.
They 6-4 overall but 4-3 in conference. They are primarliy a running team. They have 3 backs with over 400 yards on the season led by CJ Donaldson at 750 yards and 10 TDs. One of those additional backs is the QB Garrett Green so we have a nother running QB to spy this week.
I have not seen WVU play this season but it looks like on paper they might be an offensive carbon copy of the Bearcats. The defense is a diiferent matter were the Mountaineers have given about over 200 ypg on defense in the run game. With both teams running a lot, time of possession will be key and we're going to have to be efficient when we have the ball on offense.
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The mismanagement of the QB, the lack of any imagination or aggressiveness in the play calling, yesterday’s 2
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I understand about realistic expectations. That is one thing, but the excrement which we actually watched on the field this year is another thing. A team can lose, but shouldn't lose heart and quit. I just didn't have that expectation. I am sure that the Louisville fans didn't have the expectations of a top 10 team, but they are not discouraged by having one.Originally posted by Lobot View PostLeave a comment:
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For me, the thing was all the pundits picking us preseason to go 4-8 on the season and do poorly in conference play. I think the expectations from the fan base were that those predictions were low. With the coaching change, transfers, decommits and a step up in conference, we should have been much more realistic with our expectations for this team. With one to go we're 3-8 and doing poorly in conference just like most of the pundits predicted. Keep in mind we didn't even play a ranked Texas or K-State this season (or Tech and TCU).
I feel bad for our seniors and other players who were in Arlington 3 years ago. This is not what they had in mind going out the door. I hope fans will show up early for the Kansas game on Saturday to see those guys off. In addition, it might also be the last we'll see of the Godfather as he is draft eligible after the season. If he comes back he's a hero but there's a lot of money on the table in the NFL.
I hope that the fans will give some credit to Justin Harris in particular. This is the guy who stood on the Peach Bowl field and watched UGA celebrate because he wanted to get to that level. He fought through a really bad neck injury to get back on the field this season under less than optimal roster circumstances. He did the best he could with what he had left. I think he deserves applause this Saturday for fighting through it all.Leave a comment:
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True to what you say, but there is truth in this old cliche "What have you done lately". Sitting through such a mess makes it seem the worse and it may very well be. Consider all the hopes of a couple of years ago - a top coach - College playoffs - going to a major conference and now this. Not much to brag on.Originally posted by Pharmfam View PostLeave a comment:
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While this year is definitely a disappointment and hard to watch, I remember teams from the 70’s and 80’s. Those teams by and large did not have as tough of a schedule and yet had seasons with only 1, 2, or 3 wins. I agree with Geaux Juan, this is a terrible season but far from the worst in my experience.Leave a comment:
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After a very good game at Houston this is one of the worst performances I've seen. What the heck happened to the defense???????????????????Leave a comment:
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Here's the box score. The rushing numbers are embarassing. Add in the 75 yard wheel route to the RB and Greene and White accumulated over 400 yards of rushing and receiving between just the two of them.
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UC was beaten in every aspect of this game, especially on defense. They had no answer for WV's RB and QB - ole defense. They were thoroughly manhandled by WV - boys vs. men. The penalties reappeared after the clean game against UH. You're 3-7, playing on the road, you have 4th and 1 to gain a 1st down two separate times - what do you have to lose? Keep the offense on the field and attempt to get the 1st down. It's not like you are jeopardizing a good season. I don't understand why they are not taking more risks after the season played out as it has. Truly legitimate questionable coaching by Satterfield and staff. I know that the caching staff doesn't have much to work with but at least give the players a chance to compete and try some plays that your opponents haven't seen.Leave a comment:
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Why does everybody forget the good ol' Tim Murphy days?Originally posted by bearcatbret View PostYear W L T Conference Pct Coach 1979 2 9 0 Independent 18.2% Staub 1980 2 9 0 Independent 18.2% Staub 1984 2 9 0 Independent 18.2% Currey 1988 3 8 0 Independent 27.3% Currey 1989 1 9 1 Independent 10.0% Murphy 1990 1 10 0 Independent 9.1% Murphy 1992 3 8 0 Independent 27.3% Murphy 1994 2 8 1 Independent 20.0% Minter 1998 2 9 0 CONFERENCE USA 18.2% Minter 1999 3 8 0 CONFERENCE USA 27.3% Minter 2010 4 8 0 BIG EAST 33.3% Jones 2016 4 8 0 AMERICAN 33.3% Tuberville 2017 4 8 0 AMERICAN 33.3% Fickell 2023 3 8 0 Big 12 27.3% Satterfield Leave a comment:
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I don't Emory Jones could screw up any worse if he was trying to. I've never seen a QB miss his passes and by so much of a margin it almost equates to lunacy. If he's not throwing it tens yards over everyone's head he's throwing at their feet. I don't see how he was ever ranked coming out of high school. If Jones and Lichenburg are our two best QB's out of the six on the roster then we are headed exactly nowhere in this new conference for at least three years.Leave a comment:
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3rd & 16 and Jones runs as the play for 2 yards. That after all the screens.Leave a comment:
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The thing about college football is that you can effect a turnaround in short order with the right coach and some help from transfers, e.g., Baylor under Rhule, Tennessee under Heupel and Arizona under Fisch are just a few examples of programs that were dumpster fires under their previous coaches...Leave a comment:
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Three thoughts about the game. West Virginia 42 Cincinnati 21 (Nov 18 2023) (heartlandcollegesports.com)
The fourth thought is that we just suck.Leave a comment:
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