Observations from an ancient sportswriter

[Cuyahoga Falls Eers]

From my Section 105 seat in Mountaineer Field, these observations before checking my DVR recording of the game:

Defensive coordinator Tony Gibson has done an excellent job of rebuilding a defense that mostly is gone from 2015, with 6 in the NFL. Deep coverage in the first half was inadequate, but improved substantionally in the second half, with defenders going for the ball more.

William Crest came in at QB long enough to fumble inside WVU’s 10. Chubs played much more, might be QB of the future, but both showed that WVU better hope that Skyler Howard stays healthy.

Missouri’s ones scored only TD against WVU’s twos late in the game.

It was pretty damn hot on the field and the heavier Missouri players wilted as the game went on.

Overall, a respectable opening game on a weekend when one-third of the top 25 either lost or were unimpressive. Those other Mountaineers, Appalachian State, did every but beat Tennessee and took the Vols to overtime.

Oklahoma’s loss to Houston harms the Big 12 image if the Sooners win the Big 12 title, virtually eliminating a Big 12 team in the playoffs. But the audition gave Houston a leg up on becoming a Big 12 member. Obviously, Houston can hang with Big 12 teams.

LSU and UCLA also went down.

So, WVU is 1-0 and ahead of one-third the top 25 teams. Maybe the Mountaineers will get some attention, but not a lot, in the top 25 voting.


M anhandled Missouri, 26-11

O bliterate Youngstown

U nnerve BYU

N euter Kansas State

T rample Texas Tech

A nnihilate TCU

I mpale Oklahoma State

N ail Kansas

E radicate Texas

E rectile dysfunction Oklahoma

R oll over Iowa State

S uffocate Baylor

 

[Euell]

I believe OU still has an excellent chance to make the playoff if they win the rest of their games. It is a long season and, historically, early season losses do not hurt as much as late season losses.

 

[WVUALLEN]

I believe OU still has an excellent chance to make the playoff if they win the rest of their games. It is a long season and, historically, early season losses do not hurt as much as late season losses.

Beating Ohio State will help them in the long run. Houston winning more games would certainly help.

 

[TIREPUNK]

Couldn't read.......retina's burnt from big red type :eyes:

 

[michaelwalkerbr]

Oklahoma is still in it, and a win against Ohio State will help tremendously. Of course a late season loss in Morgantown would seal their fate. I am a Big 12 fan and want to see a conference team in the playoffs, but WVU comes first always!

 

[old buzzard]

Couldn't read.......retina's burnt from big red type :eyes:

I don't like the bold red text either.....and I'm not crazy about his little word game at the end of every post. Not hating, just saying neither are necessary.

 

[WVU enginEER]

Couldn't read.......retina's burnt from big red type :eyes:

That's why I turn all the lights on in the room, then look into the sun for ten minutes so my eyes can adjust before reading post. :sunglasses:

 

[Orlaco]

CFE... ...there was I time I gave you shit.

I apologize.