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If you had any doubt that this West Virginia team is determined and passionate, than just watch the second half over their comeback victory over Tech. The first half of the game was the Mountaineers worst so far this season. Credit Tech for their incredible performance, but West Virginia certainly allowed Tech to run all over them offensively. Tech's defense also held WV in check and sacked Grier often. Let's just say that at half time the game looked grim at best! Then all of the sudden the lights started coming on and the game changed. Tech was able to get one more score, but after that it was WVU as they scored 29 unanswered points during the last 20 mins. They also held Tech to 4 straight 3 and outs, with an interception of Tech's last possession. The defense made the right adjustments and really showed up in the second half. The offense found their magic and Grier threw again for over 300 yards and 5 TDs! Our run game wasn't good, but the pass game was really efficient. David Sills is leading the nation with 12 TD catches, and had 3 yesterday. I mentioned in the pre-game predictions that Ka'raun White was going to have a big day and he did with 2 TDs, over 100 yards receiving, and his TDs coming in the fourth with one giving us the lead. We are super proud of our Mountaineers, as they showed why they are a good team!
Final thoughts: It is nice beating ranked teams and gaining much deserved respect!
It was unfortunate to say the least. Hopefully the Mountaineers can shake it off and show up for tomorrow's match-up against Tech!
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Originally Posted by CTMountaineer
I agree that there were a couple of really bad calls in that game, but I was actually there, and I'm not convinced they were intentional. The XII is awesome for WVU. There are bad calls in every game, and unless one team is dramatically better than the other, bad calls can sometimes determine the outcome.
Nah college football is rigged and fixed bros. It is every bit all about money as much as the pros are. The Big 12 views WVU as the spoiler and the red headed stepchild. They want at least 2 or 3 teams to have a shot at getting into the playoffs and/or elite bowl games, and the rest of the Big 12 teams to be dogs.
WVU is always the spoiler and has an ok team, but is never good enough to get into that discussion or into the top 10.
Mark my words if Oklahoma State is 6-1 when WVU plays them. The refs will try and help Ok State win. I'm calling it right now. I wouldn't put money on that game and take WVU in a million years. The fix will be in.
Now if Oklahoma State goes into Morgantown at 5-2 and WVU is also 5-2, they will let the game play out and not put in the fix for Oklahoma State.
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In last weeks episode of the Billy Grier Hillbillies, the "coonskin capers" were able to muster up an impressive second half rally to stun the Pink Raiders of University of Texas at Lubbock The amazing comeback was a high energy endeavor that got the Mountaineer faithful ignited! This week however, the Mighty Mounts now have to travel to Waco to face a winless Baylor Bears team. The Fighting Baptist will be celebrating their homecoming this weekend, and are looking for their first win of the year over a hot West Virginia squad. The Mountaineers have never won in Waco, so they are looking to end that streak.
This game just screams!!!
I am genuinely concerned for this game. I feel that the Mountaineers aren't going to take Baylor series and will not show up for this late night contest in Texas. Their crowd will show up, and their play makers will be looking at our defense like a alligator at a daycare! However, if West Virginia is the team I believe they are (and have proven thus far), they will come prepared and will come away with the win.
If West Virginia comes to play (as any team should), then West Virginia will pull away in the second half. They will start slow, but in the 3rd will make some big plays on a banged up Bear squad. Grier will be himself, but I think Sills in targeted by the Baylor secondary and he is unable to be Grier's main guy. That means Gary Jennings, Ka'raun White, and Marcus Sims will step up and make some plays for Grier and the offense. The defense will bend, but not break. I think the running game will be back to their usual caliber.
West Virginia about were on the receiving end of an embarrassing come from behind loss like Texas Tech received from the Mountaineers last week. However, the Mountaineers were able to escape Waco with a victory courtesy of a big defensive stop on Baylor's two point conversion try in the last few seconds. West Virginia was fortunate to gain their first ever victory in Waco, when our defense decided to take the rest of the night off in the 4th quarter. The Baptist Bears caught some fire late, and decided to make it a ball game coming back from being down 16. The defense looked like they had forgotten that this isn't flag football! Despite how terrible the 4th was, a win is a win on the road in conference play no matter who you are playing. That improves our record to 5-2 (3-1 in conference) and keeps us in the running for a Big 12 championship.
Up next, the Eers welcome #11 Oklahoma State.
West Virginia's defense will have their hands full!!!
Sorry for this last minute and condensed preview, but I forgot about it yesterday and I'm heading to the game here this morning.
Week 9:
#10 Oklahoma State @ #22 West Virginia / Noon kickoff (11:00 Am Central) / ABC
West Virginia will have to come out swinging on offense and play tough on defense if they wish to win this game. OSU has a prolific offense, and a solid defense that will give The EERs fits if we can't establish a run game.
Sorry for such a late week 9 recap. I have been super busy, plus the pathetic play by the Mountaineers didn't exactly motivate me for posting about it.
I will also feature the preview for this week to save a post.
sigh..... Well this game was a major disappointment. The EERs forced 5 turnovers, including a pick six and blocked punt for a TD and couldn't do anything on offense. The Grier/Sills Show came to a halt Saturday, as Oklahoma States defense bullied the offense around pretty much all game. OSU played good enough to win and played excellent on defense. Our run game over the last 3 weeks have been invisible. The loss puts WVU all but out of the Big 12 Championship game discussion.
Week 10 Preview:
#15 Iowa State @ West Virginia // 3:30 PM EST (2:30 Central) // ESPN2
West Virginia has to play better this week if they want to beat the red hot Cyclones. If West Virginia can't figure out how to run the ball, then ISU will be able to manage our pass offense. In all honesty West Virginia should win this game easily! However, that'e what Oklahoma and TCU said as well.
Predictions:
This will be a close game. WVU will struggle to do what they want, mainly because the run game will start slow. However, I believe they will figure out a way to win in the second half. Grier will have a much better game, and eventually the running backs will find holes. The defense will be fine, but Iowa State will keep it interesting the whole game.
West Virginia "upset" the #15 ranked Iowa State Cyclones this past weekend to improve to 6-3 and bowl eligibility. I use the word upset lightly because West Virginia is truly the better team, but ISU has had a remarkable year this year. The Mountaineers again didn't play a full game on offense, but did enough in the first half to be able to maintain the lead in the second. I thought the defense played much better, although Iowa State's offense isn't Oklahoma's or Texas Tech's. The EERs bounced back and are still technically in the conference championship race. All scenarios for the Mountaineers making to Arlington include them winning out, as well as ISU beating OSU. It's certainly possible, but if the Mountaineers can't produce a solid 4 quarters of football, then they will be lucky to win 1 more game this season.
Up next the EERs travel to Bill Snyderland to take on team AARP! All jokes aside, I will preview that game tomorrow!
Playing the Grand Old Man's Wildcats is always a trap game, especially in Manhattan.
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The amazing comeback was a high energy endeavor that got the Mountaineer faithful ignited! This week however, the Mighty Mounts now have to travel to Waco to face a winless Baylor Bears team. The Fighting Baptist will be celebrating their homecoming this weekend, and are looking for their first win of the year over a hot West Virginia squad. The Mountaineers have never won in Waco, so they are looking to end that streak. 
