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2010 FOOTBALL
M O U N TA INEER SENIORS
Sat.
Sept. 4
Coastal Carolina
Home
Fri.
Sept. 10
Marshall
Away
Sat.
Sept. 18
Maryland
Home
Sat.
Sept. 25
LSU
Sat.
Oct. 9
UNLV
Home
Thurs. Oct. 14
USF
Home
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Oct. 23
Syracuse
Home
Fri.
Oct. 29
Connecticut
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Nov. 13
Cincinnati
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Nov. 20
Louisville
Away
Fri.
Nov. 26
Pitt
Away
Sat.
Dec. 4
Rutgers
Away
Away Home
Home
The 2010 West Virginia University Football Guide has been published by the WVU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Š 2010 West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics The indicia depicted are registered trademarks of West Virginia University. West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Managing Editor: Joe Swan Editors: Mike Montoro, Michael Fragale Writer: Mike Montoro Assistant Editor: Tim Goodenow Contributors: Lisa Ammons, John Antonik, Phil Caskey, Mark DeVault, Tiffany Doolittle, Grant Dovey, Mickey Glowacky, Ira Green, Cheryl Maust, Shannon McNamara, Bryan Messerly, Amy Prunty, John Riedesel, Steve Stone, Chuck Sullivan, Kelly Tuckwiller, Nathaniel Zinn Cover Design: BlaineTurner Advertising, Inc. Design: BlaineTurner Advertising, Inc., Morgantown, W.Va. Printing: Laurel Valley Graphics, Latrobe, Pa.
2010 Mountaineer Football Mountaineer Football
Meet the Mountaineers
The Record Book
Mountaineer Football................................2 Championship Program...........................8 Mountaineers in the NFL..................... 12 All-Americans............................................ 14 Student Services..................................... 16 Mountaineers in the Community...... 24 Dressed for Success............................. 26 Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium........................... 28 Milan Puskar Center.............................. 34 Donald J. Brohard Hall of Traditions................................................... 36 Game Day in Morgantown.................. 38 Iron Mountaineers.................................. 40 Walk-on Program.................................... 45 Mountaineer Excellence....................... 46 West Virginia University....................... 48
Rosters........................................................ 58 Pronunciation Guide............................... 58 Player Profiles........................................... 60 Newcomer Profiles.............................. 102
Hall of Famers....................................... 152 Consensus All-Americans................. 154 All-Americans......................................... 155 Top Plays.................................................. 157 Top Games.............................................. 157 Top Seasons........................................... 158 Top Careers............................................ 161 Class Rankings...................................... 163 Individual Records................................ 164 Defensive Records.............................. 166 Team Records....................................... 168 Coaching Records............................... 169 All-Time Scores..................................... 170 Series Records..................................... 182 Bowl Recaps........................................... 183 All-Time Lettermen.............................. 189 Mountaineers in the Pros................ 199
Previewing the 2010 Season Outlook......................................................... 54 Mountaineer Quick Facts.................... 54 Preseason Depth Chart....................... 56
Football Staff Head Coach Bill Stewart................... 106 Assistant Coaches.............................. 112 Support Staff.......................................... 123
Opponent Information BIG EAST Information......................... 128 2010 Opponents................................. 130 Scores vs. 2010 Opponents.......... 132
Reviewing the 2009 Season Game-by-Game Recaps..................... 134 2009 Statistics.................................... 147
General Information
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President James P. Clements.............. 204 Director of Athletics Oliver Luck... 205 WVU Intercollegiate Athletics........ 206 Mountaineer Sports Network........ 207 Media Information................................ 208 1
mountaineer football
It’s Mountaineer Pride
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West Virginia football is like nothing else Playing for the Mountaineers gains you instant notoriety If you make a play that changes a game, it means lifelong celebrity Mountaineer lore is packed full of tradition Your name and exploits are forever tied to a goal line stand, an upset win, a bowl win, a game-winning kick or an undefeated season
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When you grow up in West Virginia, chances are you are a Mountaineer fan for life No matter where life takes you around the globe, once you’re a Mountaineer, you’re always a Mountaineer Mountaineer football represents the hopes, dreams, pride and successes of the state The national following values dedication, commitment and determination above all Mountaineer fans believe in victory over adversity, hard work triumphs above all, and giving your best effort every day
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mountaineer football
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West Virginia is a place where the natives are as rock solid as the mountains for which the state is known Mountaineer football is passionate, rowdy, a point of pride and a way of life West Virginia’s offense is a blend of allover-the-lot passing A bulldozing rushing attack Blazing speed that keeps defenses off balance The Mountaineer defense limits and dictates what the opposition can achieve The object is non-stop, nasty, physical intensity Special teams at West Virginia display hard-hitting, physical, jarring tackles and give the very best a chance to shine In the past seven years, the Mountaineer offensive skill positions have been among the elite of college football West Virginia’s offensive backfield is a fixture among NCAA rushing leaders WVU has recorded a 1,000-yard rusher in 13 of the last 14 seasons WVU has had three Top 7 Heisman finishers in three of the past four years
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mountaineer football
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The Mountaineers boast the all-time career quarterback rushing leader in NCAA history The Mountaineers have the only starting quarterback to win four bowl games in NCAA history Behind the offensive line, WVU’s rushing attack has ranked among the NCAA leaders in each of the past eight years
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Mountaineer defenders are men who can dish out punishment The defense consistently ranks among the Top 25 in national defensive categories The stingy Mountaineer defense has been one of the top units in the country in scoring defense for the past six years In the past nine years, WVU ranks fourth nationally in turnovers gained Ranked No. 12 nationally in interceptions in 2009 Game-breaking plays are standard on WVU’s special teams It’s an honor to be a member of the Mountaineer special teams unit Competitive, fiery, passionate, aggressive and physical are characteristic of WVU special teams units
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A CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRAM
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West Virginia is one of four programs in the country to have played in a New Year’s bowl in six of seven seasons (2003-07) 11th-best four-year record in college football 40-12 (2006-09) Eighth-best five-year record in college football 51-13 (2005-09) Ninth-best record in college football in the last six years 59-17 (2004-09) 12th-best seven-year record in college football (2003-09) Since 2002, WVU has won a league-high 79 percent of its BIG EAST games Since 2002, WVU owns a league-best 43-12 record in the BIG EAST, 10 wins more than the second-place team School-record eight straight bowl games School-record four straight bowl wins, including two BCS wins (2005-08) Won four of the last seven BIG EAST championships Five straight Top 25 finishes, including three in the Top 10 Eight All-America selections in the last five seasons 10 all-BIG EAST conference selections in 2007, 2008 and 2009 Ranked in the Top 25 for 78 weeks since 2002 Ranked nationally in the Top 25 in rushing for eight straight seasons BIG EAST offensive player of the year in 2004, 2006 and 2007 Most watched Thursday night game in ESPN history
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A CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRAM
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Most watched Friday night game in ESPN history Nine of 13 games in 2008 and 2009 were nationally televised All 13 games in both 2008 and 2009 appeared on television All 13 games in 2008 and 2009 appeared on the ESPN family of networks or CBS One of the most watched college football programs on ESPN Since 2005, WVU ranks in the Top 10 in national television appearances Ninth-best road record in college football 28-15 (2003-09) Since 2002, West Virginia is just one of 11 teams in the nation to win eight or more games each year West Virginia is currently one of 17 teams in the country that has made eight straight bowl appearances Since 2002, West Virginia has had 19 AllAmericans named to 46 different All-America teams 88-39 record in the decade (2000-09) West Virginia is one of seven schools to post nine wins or more for five straight years The Mountaineers have not finished lower than second-place in the BIG EAST since 2002 Since 2002, West Virginia has been ranked five times in the Top 16 in the final BCS standings WVU is one of six schools to be ranked in the final AP Top 25 for the past five years (Texas, USC, Ohio State, WVU, Virginia Tech and Florida)
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mountaineers in the pros
West Virginia’s football program has a long and successful tradition in professional football
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16 former Mountaineers are on NFL rosters in 2010 NFL scouts visit the Puskar Center on a weekly basis NFL scouts, general managers and personnel directors are a fixture in the home press box each game 173 Mountaineers have been drafted by the NFL 58 Mountaineers have been drafted in the top five rounds Mountaineers have played in the Super Bowl on 20 different occasions Mountaineers have played on professional championship teams 42 times Mountaineers have made 41 pro bowl appearances All-time, 212 Mountaineers have played professional football
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Three former Mountaineers have been inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame
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mountaineer all-americans
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West Virginia has 11 Consensus All-Americans, including seven since 1990 34 players have earned first team All-America honors 136 times 30 players have earned second team AllAmerica honors 71 times 30 players have earned third team All-America honors 39 times 67 total All-Americans named to 198 teams 12 players have been selected two-time All-Americans Two players have been selected three-time AllAmericans In 1988, a school-record six Mountaineers earned All-America recognition West Virginia has had 11 first team AllAmerican offensive linemen West Virginia has had at least one All-American every year since 2002 Since 2002, West Virginia has had six first team All-Americans, four second team and five third team Since 2002, West Virginia has had 16 AllAmerica selections on 35 teams WVU has had 11 All-Americans in the last three years
West Virginia All- America SELECTIONS BY POSTION Offensive Linemen -29 Running Backs – 10 Defensive Linemen – 7 Linebackers – 7 Wide Receivers – 7
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Defensive Backs – 5 Quarterbacks – 4 Tight Ends - 3 Punters – 3 Kickers - 2
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STUDENT SERVICES
Academics are at the forefront of the success enjoyed by the Mountaineer football program
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The West Virginia athletic administration and Coach Bill Stewart make academics the highest of priorities
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West Virginia received national AFCA recognition for graduation rates in 2009, having a 75 percent or better graduation rate
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25 football student-athletes earned Dean’s List recognition during the 2009-10 academic year 12 football players were named to the BIG EAST all-Academic team WVU has led the BIG EAST 14 of the last 16 years in number of football academic all-star selections Mountaineer graduation rates exceed that of the general student body Linebacker Reed Williams was one of 16 players named to the National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete team in 2009 Linebacker Reed Williams was the BIG EAST Football Scholar-Athlete of the year in 2009
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CHAMPS Life Skills The many challenges that today’s college student-athletes face, on and off the playing field, are unmatched in the history of higher education. Unfortunately, many students are not well prepared to face these challenges or encounter life issues that undermine health and success in college. To prepare student-athletes for the demands of college life and beyond, the NCAA developed the CHAMPS (Challenging Athletes Minds for Personal Success)/ Life Skills program. In the spring of 1995, West Virginia University Intercollegiate Athletics initiated its own CHAMPS/Life Skills program. WVU was one of only 170 schools selected by the NCAA to participate in their national pilot program. Five programming “commitment” areas viewed as critical to personal growth are part of WVU’s model. They are: 1) academic excellence, 2) personal development, 3) career development, 4) athletic excellence, and 5) community service.
Commitment to Academic Excellence
The purpose of this area is to support the academic progress of student-athletes toward intellectual development and timely graduation. Services provided include tutoring, academic counseling and advising,
mentoring, freshman orientation classes (Sport and Exercise Studies 170) and structured study sessions.
Commitment to Athletic Excellence
The purpose of this area is to offer athletic programs that are broad-based, equitable and dedicated to the well-being of the student-athlete. Overall, WVU Intercollegiate Athletics supports and encourages a broad program of sports. CHAMPS Life Skills acts as a performance psychology professional resource for the coaching and support staff of the athletic programs.
Commitment to Personal Development
The purpose of this area is to support the development of a well-balanced lifestyle for student-athletes, encouraging and supporting emotional well-being, personal growth and decision making skills. CHAMPS/Life Skills services provided include personal counseling, health presentations, improving communication skills and presentations on social development and fiscal responsibility. A satellite office of the WVU Carruth Center for Counseling and Psychological Services and Well WVU is located in the Coliseum to support this commitment area.
Commitment to Service
The purpose of this component is to engage interested student-athletes in service to his or her campus and surrounding communities. Activities for student-athletes include peer education, guest speaking at campus and community events and mentoring local children.
Commitment to Career Development
The purpose of this area is to encourage student-athletes to develop and pursue career and life goals in a timely manner. The CHAMPS/Life Skills program fulfills this purpose by offering career development presentations, sport career retirement programs, transitions from college class in the spring semester (SEP 493), and by working in conjunction with the WVU Carruth Center and the WVU Career Services Center on identifying an individual’s interests, career goals, crafting resumes and facilitating job search process. For more information, see WVU intercollegiate athletics psychologist Dr. Ed Etzel in Room 275a in the Coliseum at (304) 293-7062, visit graduate assistant Michelle McAlarnen in Room 288 in the Coliseum or online at http://www.msnsportsnet.com/page.cfm?section=12102.
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STUDENT SERVICES
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West Virginia has had three of the last five BIG EAST Football Scholar-Athletes Linebacker Reed Williams was a first-team ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-American in 2007, and a second-team selection in 2009
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Since 2002, the Mountaineers have had seven ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-Americans and 28 since 1952
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Tutoring and career counseling are always available Freshmen attend mandatory study halls Parents, coaches and players are kept upto-date on academic progress 35 football players in 2009 had a 3.0 cumulative GPA 61 players made the Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll with a 3.0 GPA in 2009 52 players made the Academic Achievement Wall with a 2.75 or better 60 football players achieved a 2.5 GPA or better Overall team GPA was a 2.73 for the 2009-10 academic year
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athletic director’s academic honor roll Implemented in 1989 by director of athletics Ed Pastiong, the Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll was initiated to honor deserving WVU student athletes who achieve a 3.0 or better GPA each semester. In addition to the honor roll, a 4.0 club and a team award for the highest GPA was instituted. Members of this year’s Mountaineer football team who have been honored on the Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll during their careers are listed below: Soraya Aisien-Ogbebor
Nick Cadwell
Trippe Hale
Anthony Leonard
Corey Smith
Shawne Alston
Josh Contraguerro
John Howard
Matt Lindamood
Chris Snook
Tyler Anderson
Eddie Davis
C.J. Huffman
Donovan Miles
Keith Tandy
Stedman Bailey
Josh DePasquale
Brodrick Jenkins
Julian Miller
Josh Taylor
Don Barclay
Noel Devine
Eric Jobe
Ryan Nehlen
J.T. Thomas
John Bassler
Curtis Feigt
Jeremy Kash
Chris Neild
Matt Timmerman
Hunter Bittner
Larry Ford
Nick Kindler
Cody Nutter
Tyler Urban
Cole Bowers
Terence Garvin
Derek Knight
Benji Powers
Casey Vance
Jeff Braun
Sidney Glover
Ricky Kovatch
Greg Pugnetti
Jordan Weingart
Tyler Bitancurt
Glenn Gress
Pat Lazear
Tyler Rader
Coley White
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STUDENT SERVICES
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Players get hands-on advice on how to organize, study and prepare through the Mountaineer Mentors program The Mountaineers have had 14 players inducted into the National Football Foundation’s Hampshire Honor Society for outstanding performance on the field, classroom and in the community, since its inception in 2006
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A school record seven players were selected to the Hampshire Honor Society in 2009 Former standout quarterback Oliver Luck was selected to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Hall of Fame in 2000
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The Reynolds Family Academic Performance Center occupies 5,600 square feet of space in the upper floor of the Puskar Center
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The facility features 30 computer stations, four tutoring rooms, eight small group study stations and a library-style open study area
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Athletes can use the stadium or Coliseum study centers between classes or after practice in the evening
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BIG EAST ACADEMIC ALL STARS
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16 12
10 10 10 10 10 2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
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STUDENT
Bruce Bosley
SERVICES
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Jeff Berk
2009 - Reed Williams, LB, Second Team 2008 – Doug Slavonic, DL, Second Team 2007 – Reed Williams, LB, First Team 2006 – Jay Henry, LB, First Team 2006 – Dan Mozes, C, Second Team 2005 – Jay Henry, LB, First Team Terry Fairbanks
2004 – Jeff Berk, OL, Second Team 1998 – Eric deGroh, C, First Team
Eric de Groh
1997 - Eric deGroh, C, Second Team 1996 – Eric deGroh, C, Second Team 1994 – Matt Taffoni, LB, First Team 1993 – David Mayfield, DB, Second Team 1992 – Mike Compton, C, First Team 1988 – John Stroia, OL, Second Team 1983 – Jeff Hostetler, QB, First Team 1981 – Oliver Luck, QB, First Team
Joe Kopnisky
1980 – Oliver Luck, QB, First Team 1972 – John Harcharic, DB, Second Team 1970 – Kim West, K, First Team 1970 – Dan Hannahs, LB, Second Team Oliver Luck
1958 – Terry Fairbanks, End, Second Team 1956 – Joe Kopnisky, DL, Second Team 1955 – Fred Wyant, QB, Second Team 1955 – Sam Huff, T, First Team 1954 – Fred Wyant, QB, First Team 1953 – Bruce Bosley, T, Second Team 1953 – Fred Wyant, QB, Third Team 1952 – Paul Bischoff, End, First Team
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Dan Hannahs
Mike Compton
Jeff Hostetler
National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Team John Harcharic
David Mayfield
Jay Henry
2009 – Reed Williams, LB
1998 – Eric deGroh, C
2006 – Jay Henry, LB
1983 – Jeff Hostetler, QB
2005 – Jeff Berk, OL
1981 – Oliver Luck, QB
Paul Bischoff Dan Mozes
Kim West
Fred Wyant John Stroia
Matt Taffoni Reed Williams
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mountaineers in the community
The WVU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, and the football program, are taking an active role in a number of community service projects. West Virginia athletes take a role in the community to help shape future champions of tomorrow.
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Since 1984, West Virginia football has donated more than $600,000 to WVU Children’s Hospital from proceeds of the annual Gold-Blue Spring game
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There have been four players selected to the AFCA Good Works Team over the years with the latest being Tito Gonzales in 2008
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Mountaineer football players are regular visitors to WVU Children’s Hospital Mountaineer football players are regular visitors to area schools Wearing the Gold and Blue brings a sense of responsibility to the community and the state of West Virginia When you wear the Gold and Blue, you are a role model and adored by the Mountaineer Nation
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GIVING BACK The Mountaineer Community Service/Life Skills program is involved in numerous educational, civic and religious projects that include: Boys and Girls Club
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Special Olympics
Bowl Scout Groups
FBI Child Identification Program
Ronald McDonald House
Little Leagues
DARE
Christmas Shopping for underprivileged children
WVU Children’s Hospital
American Red Cross Blood Drives
Relay for Life
Read Aloud Programs in local schools
RAZEWV.com anti-tobacco campaign
WVU Athletes Speak Out Program
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DRESSED FOR SUCCESS
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The Mountaineers dress in style on and off the field, wearing the best in gear from Nike West Virginia’s latest design in uniforms from Nike were first worn for the 2007 season The Mountaineers can wear nine different uniform combinations
Blue Jersey-Gold Pants
Blue Jersey-Blue Pants Blue Jersey-White Pants White Jersey-Gold Pants White Jersey-Blue Pants White Jersey-White Pants Gold Jersey-Gold Pants Gold Jersey-Blue Pants Gold Jersey-White Pants
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The Flying WV logo is one of the most recognizable in college football West Virginia’s famous navy blue helmet with the gold Flying WV has been voted one of the best in college football West Virginia’s uniforms are made of Nike’s elite performance fabrics, producing a tight, shrink-wrapped fit West Virginia’s uniforms are produced with fabrics that hold far less moisture and are lightweight
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Game days in Morgantown are filled with electricity and excitement in one of the wildest facilities in college football
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As a player, you take full advantage of some of the finest facilities anywhere When 60,000 fans pack Mountaineer Field, the double-deck structure rocks The stadium contains all the modern conveniences that make it one of the best venues in the nation West Virginia has ranked among the top of the BIG EAST attendance every year since the league began A ticket to Mountaineer Field is the hottest ticket in the state Undefeated at home in 2009 for the first time since 1993 12th-best home record in college football 39-7 (2004-09) 16-2 in home night games since 2002 Home of the 1993, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007 BIG EAST champions Most watched football program on ESPN in 2007 Nine national television appearances in each of the 2008 and 2009 seasons
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All 13 games in 2008 and 2009 were televised on the ESPN family of networks or CBS
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34-5 at home during the last six years West Virginia has won 88 percent of its home games in the last six years West Virginia led the BIG EAST in attendance in 2009 West Virginia has led the BIG EAST in attendance five-straight years West Virginia has won 74 percent of its home games since 1980 More than 10 million fans have watched a game in person since Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium opened 30 years ago
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11th-best record in college football (4012) in the last four years (2006-09) 8th-best record in college football (51-13) in the last five years (2005-09) 9th-best record in college football (59-17) in the last six years (2004-09) 12th-best record in college football (6722) in the last seven years (2003-09)
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Single Season Total Attendance Records 13 games 706,979 in 2007– overall 12 games
695,605 in 1989– overall
Single Season Home Attendance Records 7 Home games 4 11,408 in 2006 6 Home games
363,894 in 1989
total season attendance Year Games
Home
Away
Overall
2009
13
401,216
271,562
672,778
2008
13
406,593
307,020
713,613
2007
13
362,399
344,580
706,979
2006
13
411,408
219,696
698,818
2005
12
337,720
265,173
602,893
2004
12
339,629
295,171
634,800
2003
13
365,436
303,098
668,534
2002
13
314,477
336,094
650,571
2001
11
289,936
251,607
541,543
2000
12
363,948
242,400
606,348
1999
11
273,371
198,564
471,935
1998
12
324,816
172,661
497,477
1997
12
317,126
267,440
584,566
1996
12
334,176
168,910
555,189
1995
11
301,780
218,952
520,732
1994
13
310,318
275,420
585,738
1993
12
404,500
207,139
611,639
1992
11
344,989
166,475
511,464
1991
11
292,013
270,562
562,575
1990
11
393,559
181,280
574,839
1989
12
363,894
248,800
695,605
1988
12
362,982
194,023
631,916
1987
12
287,010
295,371
625,621
1986
11
330,715
175,921
506,636
1985
11
326,380
237,215
565,595
1984
12
409,754
196,484
606,238
1983
12
332,281
314,285
646,566
1982
12
320,087
240,658
560,745
1981
12
278,212
251,518
529,730
1980
12
267,758
195,796
463,554
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Stadium Facts and Figures
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Opened: 1980; capacity 50,000 Architects/Engineers: Gates/Finch-Heery Original Contractor: Huber, Hunt & Nichols, Inc. Original Cost: $22 million Current Capacity: 60,000 Additions: 7,500 seats (1985) to South end zone; 6,000 (1986) to North end zone, stadium suites in North end zone (2004) and south end zone (2007) Lights: Five banks on the perimeter of stadium and a bank along the top of the press box (upgraded 2001) Surface: FieldfTurf synthetic grass (installed 2007) Luxury Suites: 12 on first level of press box (1994); 19 in North end zone (2004); 13 in South end zone (2007) Press Box: 150 seats on third level; broadcast and coaches booths on second level Camera Deck: Full length of press box; 40 camera positions Puskar Center: 39,542 square feet Home Locker Room: 3,565 square feet Weight Room: 22,000 square feet Scoreboard: Panasonic 22.5 mm Full-Color LED Board in south end zone with dimensions of 85’ x 23’6”; two 25mm Amber LED auxiliary boards in south end zone (both installed 2008) Ribbon Boards: 24 mm Full-Color LED fascia boards on the east and west sidelines measuring 306.1’ x 3.8’ (installed 2008)
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Mountaineer field results 1980 3-3-0 .500 5-1-0 .833 1981 1982 5-1-0 .833 6-0-0 1.000 1983 1984 5-2-0 .714 1985 5-0-1 .917 1986 1-5-0 .167 1987 5-1-0 .833 6-0-0 1.000 1988 1989 4-1-1 .750 1990 2-5-0 .286 1991 4-2-0 .667 1992 3-2-2 .571 7-0-0 1.000 1993 1994 4-2-0 .667 1995 4-2-0 .667 1996 4-2-0 .667 1997 5-1-0 .833 4-2-0 .667 1998 1999 4-2-0 .667 4-3-0 .571 2000 2001 3-3-0 .500 2002 4-2-0 .667 2003 5-2-0 .714 2004 5-1-0 .833 2005 5-1-0 .833 6-1-0 857 2006 2007 5-1-0 .833 2008 6-1-0 .857 7-0-0 1.000 2009 -------------------------------------------------45-14-2 .754 1980s 41-20-2 .667 1990s 50-15-0 .769 2000s -------------------------------------------------Overall 136-49-4 .730
milan puskar stadium’s top 20 crowds Attendance 70,222
Date Nov. 20, 1993
68,938
Sept. 30, 1989
68,409
Sept. 5, 1998
68,041 67,715
Game Opponent and Score West Virginia 17, Miami 14
Attendance 65,492
Date Aug. 30, 1997
Game Opponent and Score West Virginia 42, Marshall 31
West Virginia 31, Pitt 31
65,127
Nov. 19, 1988
West Virginia 31, Syracuse 9
Ohio State 34, West Virginia 17
65,041
Oct. 23, 1993
West Virginia 42, Pitt 21
Aug. 31, 1991
Pitt 34, West Virginia 3
64,950
Sept. 8, 1990
Maryland 14, West Virginia 10
Nov. 15, 2003
West Virginia 52, Pitt 31
64,879
Oct. 27, 1984
West Virginia 17, Penn State 14
66,948
Oct. 26, 1996
Miami 10, West Virginia 7
64,424
Oct. 21, 2000
Notre Dame 42, West Virginia 28
66,811
Oct. 29, 1988
West Virginia 51, Penn State 30
64,079
Sept. 26, 1987
66,663
Oct. 24, 1992
Penn State 40, West Virginia 26
64,076
Oct. 1, 1983
West Virginia 24, Pitt 21
66,461
Nov. 3, 1990
Penn State 31, West Virginia 19
63,760
Oct. 22, 1994
Miami 38, West Virginia 6
66,015
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The Puskar Center is the home of Mountaineer football The Puskar Center contains areas for:
· coaches offices – offensive and defensive suites for WVU coaches and staff · locker rooms – redesigned and opened in 2008, provides players with all the comforts of home in a state-of-the-art area among the best in the nation · weight room - 22,000 square foot strength center · athletic training - redesigned and opened in 2008 to provide all the modern amenities in sports medicine · players lounge – redesigned and opened in 2008 providing players with game, computer, television and comfort areas · film study – individual meeting rooms for all positions with the latest in digital technology · program history and tradition – WVU’s Hall of Tradition room provides fans with a history lesson on Mountaineer football · players training table – complete kitchen and dinning area to provide proper nutrition for fine-tuned athletes · equipment – redesigned and opened in 2008 to house all the major Nike equipment needed for a major college football program
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DONALD J. BROHARD hall of traditions WVU fans young and old are in love with the Brohard Hall of Traditions at the Puskar Center. Filled with interactive displays, videos, photos, records and information, the Hall of Traditions is the place to connect with more than a century of Mountaineer Football.
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Game Day IN Morgantown The place to be on fall Saturdays is Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. The atmosphere is unmatched across the country. The game day experience in Morgantown is truly special.
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Some of the most serious tailgating in the country begins the day The cheerleaders and nationally famous Pride of West Virginia Mountaineer Marching Band start the pregame festivities
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The playing of “Take me Home, Country Roads” ends the day by celebrating another Mountaineer victory West Virginia fans provide game day electricity unlike no other school When you’re a Mountaineer football player, you are loved by an entire state and the Mountaineer nation Mountaineer fans hold their players in the highest esteem The atmosphere intensifies for a night game in Morgantown Thursday night national television games in Morgantown are matched by no other school in the country
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The goal of the strength and conditioning staff is to provide the studentathletes with the best “hands-on” strength and conditioning program in the country
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All training protocols are designed and implemented to benefit the student-athlete structure The staff’s goal is to be outstanding teachers, especially in the areas of safety, technique and nutrition WVU nutritionists give guidance on proper eating habits The staff demands intensity and effort with the goal of training the players to be fast, strong and a complete athlete All training regimens are prepared with the goal in mind to demand discipline and mental toughness The staff’s goal is to develop a strong, powerful athlete using a variety of resistance training movements The student-athletes train hard and fast through tempo and volume With their core development, the staff wants to develop power and speed, decrease injuries and give the athletes functional training.
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The philosophy is to develop a strong, fast, powerful athlete Each player has a workout plan relevant to his particular position so that he can maximize his athletic ability on the field
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WVU’s top streNGth marks Broad Jump Noel Devine Robert Sands Eddie Davis Lawrence Smith Tavon Austin Jock Sanders Will Clarke Brandon Hogan Coley White Julian Miller Sidney Glover
10’8 ½ 10’4 10’1 ½ 9’11 9’10 9’9 9’7 9’6 ½ 9’6 ½ 9’6 9’6
Vertical Jump Noel Devine Tavon Austin Jock Sanders Robert Sands Najee Goode Eain Smith J.D. Woods Cody Nutter Keith Tandy Brandon Hogan Tyler Urban
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Pro Shuttle Brandon Hogan Tavon Austin Matt Lindamood Trippe Hale Robert Sands Noel Devine Jock Sanders Pat Lazear Eain Smith Eddie Davis Lawrence Smith Keith Tandy Branko Busick
3.89 3.91 3.98 3.99 3.99 4.01 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.06 4.08 4.09 4.09
Squat Matt Lindamood Chris Neild Chad Snodgrass Najee Goode Jamal Nelson Pat Lazear Joe Madsen J.T. Thomas Eain Smith
645 635 625 600 600 535 535 520 515
Jorge Wright Branko Busick Don Barclay Noel Devine J.B. Lageman Derek Knight
515 510 510 500 500 500
Bench Najee Goode Jeff Braun Chad Snodgrass Eric Jobe Pat Lazear Chris Neild Noel Devine Joe Madsen Chris Snook Josh Taylor Don Barclay Josh Jenkins Branko Busick Will Johnson Casey Vance Ricky Kovatch Donovan Pearson Matt Timmerman
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225 bench Chad Snodgrass Ricky Kovatch Donovan Pearson Jeff Braun Chris Neild Pat Lazear Joe Madsen Josh Jenkins Eric Jobe Donovan Miles Will Johnson Chris Snook C.J. Huffman Noel Devine J.T. Thomas Don Barclay Will Clarke Josh Taylor Matt Timmerman Branko Busick Cody Nutter Jamal Nelson Tyler Anderson
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Stretch bands and chains are incorporated with weight training lifts to increase the speed and power production Dynamic/functional warm-ups and movements are incorporated into every speed, agility, conditioning and weight training session Training in the spacious 22,000-square foot strength center at the Puskar Center, the options are almost endless WVU players can utilize more than 20 tons of weights and dumbbells Hammer Strength equipment, cardiovascular pieces, squat racks, and Olympic power platforms are standard in the WVU weight room The Caperton Indoor Practice Facility is an all weather environment for year-round conditioning In the heat of the summer, there is no challenge like running the infamous Law School Hill Every school in America develops its athletes from the neck down, but at WVU, the Mountaineers build excellence in the physical and mental aspects of the game Mountaineer strength and conditioning breeds camaraderie and team bonding Mountaineer strength and conditioning is an intense, every day commitment. There is no such thing as a part-time champion
The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary
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additional weight room equipment Woodway Force Treadmill -- A speed/conditioning tool that allows our athletes to reach new levels of acceleration and physical conditioning. It incorporates a variable resistance belt allowing for increased force production during acceleration. Hypoxico Chamber (Altitude Training) -- Altitude training involves exercising and breathing in an oxygen reduced air for the purpose of improved athletic performance, pre-acclimatization to altitude and/or physical wellness. Sand Pit – A 15 yard by 45 yard sand pit for multi-use training for speed, plyometrics, agility and conditioning in the development of student-athletes.
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iron mountaineers Past Iron Mountaineer Award Winners 1996 – Bernardo Amerson, Charles Emanuel 1997 – Curtis Keaton, Steve Lippe 1998 – Tanner Russell, Boo Sensabaugh, Eric deGroh, Shawn Foreman 1999 – Greg Robinette, Barrett Green, Boo Sensabaugh, Khori Ivy 2000 – Avon Coubourne, Khori Ivy, Chris Edmunds, Antwan Lake 2001 – David Upchurch, Shawn Hackett 2002 – Rasheed Marshall, Lance Nimmo 2003 – Quincy Wilson, Pat Liebig 2004 – Craig Wilson, Scott Gyorko, Mike Lorello 2005 – Craig Wilson, Owen Schmitt, Jason Colson 2006 – Pat Liebig, Marc Magro, Steve Slaton 2007 – Keilen Dykes, Ovid Goulbourne, Darius Reynaud 2008 – Zac Cooper, J.T. Thomas, Nate Sowers 2009 – Noel Devine, Chris Neild, Nate Sowers, J.T. Thomas, Reed Williams 2010 – Matt Lindamood, Chris Neild, Noel Devine, Don Barclay, Keith Tandy
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WALK-ON Rich Braham
PROGRAM
WVU’s latest walk-on success story is the legendary Owen Schmitt. From Division III Wisconsin River Falls, to WVU All-American status, 11 broken face masks, an NFL draft pick, and finally to don the cover of the EA Sports national college football video game, his legend lives on.
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Owen Schmitt
There is no better way to prove yourself in bigtime college football than at West Virginia Matt Lindamood
West Virginia has had one of the best walk-on programs in the nation since 1980 Dozens of players who came in as walk-ons have earned scholarships, starting positions and honors WVU is the place where dozens of players have grabbed opportunities and turned them into achievements and even NFL careers
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mountaineer excellence
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Men’s basketball won its first BIG EAST championship, set a school record with 31 wins and advanced to the Final Four for the second time in school history Women’s basketball set a school record with 29 wins, was ranked as high as seventh in the country (the best in school history), finished as BIG EAST Championship runner-up and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the third time in four years
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Football posted its fifth-straight season with nine wins or more, played in its eighth-consecutive bowl game and finished ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 for the fifth straight year
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WVU is the only school in the country during the last six years to win two BCS bowl games in football and make four Sweet 16 appearances in men’s basketball Cross country’s sixth-place finish at the NCAA Championships was its third-straight top 10 finish and three Mountaineers earned AllAmerica honors Women’s soccer made its 10th-consecutive NCAA appearance Indoor track had program-best finishes at the NCAA Championships (10th) and BIG EAST Championships (fourth) and produced seven AllAmericans Rifle won Great American Rifle Conference regular season and postseason championships, finished third at nationals and had seven shooters earn 12 National Rifle Association AllAmerica honors
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Gymnastics advanced to NCAA Regional competition for the 27th time in 28 years Outdoor track had a program-best finish at the NCAA Championships (16th) and produced four All-Americans
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west virginia university West Virginia University is a leading 21st century land-grant institution that is improving people’s lives through teaching, discovery, and outreach.
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WVU students receive $317 million annually in grants, loans, work study, fee waivers and scholarships WVU’s campus offers one of the nation’s safest college environments — Reader’s Digest ranked it 18th among 135 U.S. colleges and universities and gave WVU an A for its strong commitment to safety
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A Farmer’s Insurance study ranked Morgantown as the eighth-most secure place to live among U.S. towns with populations less than 150,000
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Morgantown was named the No. 1 small city in America by BizJournals.com and as the best small city in the East by Prometheus Publications. The American Institute for Economic Research named Morgantown one of America’s “Best College Towns.” Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine listed the city 29th among “50 Smart Places to Live.”
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Recreational and job opportunities were among the factors Men’s Journal magazine cited in naming Morgantown the nation’s third-best small city. The Wellness Councils of America named Morgantown an elite “Well City,” and Sporting News named Morgantown one of its “Best Sports Cities.”
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WVU: A brief Profile Students: WVU’s main campus fall 2009 enrollment was 28,898. Alumni: A new Erickson Alumni Center has opened as a gathering place for the more than 170,000 worldwide alumni. Degree Programs: WVU offers 185 bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degree programs. Divisional Campuses: Potomac State College of WVU; WVU Institute of Technology Health Sciences Center Divisions: Charleston Division, Health Sciences Center, Charleston, W.Va.; Eastern Division, Health Sciences Center, Martinsburg, W.Va. Major Academic Divisions: Davis College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Consumer Sciences; Eberly College of Arts and Sciences; College of
Business and Economics; College of Creative Arts; School of Dentistry; College of Engineering and Mineral Resources; College of Human Resources and Education; Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism; College of Law; School of Medicine; School of Nursing; School of Pharmacy; College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Visitors Resource Center: At WVU’s Visitors Resource Center, located in Morgantown’s wharf district, guests can learn about the University through exciting interactive displays. The center’s hours of operation are: Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except home football game days). Hours may change during recognized University holidays. Guided tours leave the Visitors Resource Center Monday through Friday at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. and on most Saturdays at
10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Tours are approximately two hours long, and reservations are required. For more information or to schedule a tour, see http://www.visit.wvu.edu/ or call (304) 2933489. Admission Information: Information is available from the Office of Admissions and Records, PO Box 6090, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506-6090; or call (304) 2932121 or visit WVU on the Web: http://www. wvu.edu; E-mail: go2wvu@mail.wvu.edu. Mountaineer Parents Club Helpline: Receive information or share comments by calling 1-800-WVU-0096. Someone will respond within one business day if possible.
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National media outlets such as CNBC spotlighted Morgantown as an oasis of economic strength in the midst of a global recession, and Careerbuilder.com ranked the city as one of the “25 Best Cities to Find a Job.” A report by Fortune Small Business ranked Morgantown the 7th best small city to launch a small business
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WVU’s main Morgantown location includes three distinct campuses—Downtown, Evansdale and the Health Sciences campus. The Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system — named top people-mover in the nation - has shuttled people among the campuses since the U.S. Department of Transportation built it 30 years ago
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The Student Recreation Center offers a sixlane lap pool and a leisure pool; a 20-person whirlpool; seven courts for basketball, volleyball, and badminton; fitness machines and free weights covering 17,000 square feet; and a 50-foot climbing wall
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WVU has produced 25 Rhodes Scholars, more than any other school in the BIG EAST Conference Many WVU students have received other prestigious scholarships, including 21 Truman Scholarships, 33 Goldwater Scholarships, two British Marshall Scholarships, two Morris K. Udall Scholarships; seven Boren Scholarships; two Gilman Scholarships, two Department of Homeland Security Scholarships, and one Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship. Six WVU students have appeared on the USA Today All-USA College Academic First Team
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The FBI chose WVU as its national leader for biometrics research. WVU is the academic arm of the FBI’s Biometric Center of Excellence.
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The WVU School of Medicine’s Rural Medicine Program is ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s top 10 graduate programs in the field. More than two dozen WVU graduate programs are ranked by the publication as among the nation’s best.
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WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSIT Y
2010 OUTLOOK
outlook WVU vs. 2010 Schedule
West Virginia owns a 159-124-8 record against its 2010 opponents. The Mountaineers have winning records over Cincinnati, Connecticut, Louisville, Marshall, Maryland and Rutgers. WVU faces Coastal Carolina, LSU and UNLV for the first time. Pitt, Syracuse and USF have the upper hand in the series with WVU.
The Numbers From Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven
The West Virginia Mountaineers have been one of the best teams in college football in the last seven years. West Virginia’s two-year record (2008-09) of 18-8 is tied for 21stbest in college football. West Virginia’s three-year record (2007-09) of 29-10 is 15thbest in college football. West Virginia’s four-year record of 40-12 is 11th-best in college football behind only Boise State (494), Florida (48-7), Texas (45-8), Ohio State (44-8), BYU (43-9), USC (439), TCU (42-10), Oklahoma (42-13), Cincinnati (41-12) and Virginia Tech (41-13). West Virginia’s five-year record of 51-13 is the eighth-best in college football behind only Texas (58-8), Boise State (58-8), Florida (57-10), USC (55-10), Ohio State (54-10), TCU (53-11) and Virginia Tech (5215). West Virginia’s six-year record of 59-17 is ninth-best in college football behind Texas (69-9), Boise State (69-9), USC (68-10), Florida (64-15), Ohio State (62-14), Oklahoma (6218), Virginia Tech (62-18) and LSU (60-18). And finally, West Virginia has 66 wins over the last seven years, which is good enough for 12th-place in college football.
Under Center
The 2010 season marks the second-straight year in which the Mountaineers will have to break in a new starting quarterback. Pat White finished his record-setting career in 2008, and Jarrett Brown had a successful senior season after taking the reins in 2009. The leading candidate heading into the season is Geno Smith. He was limited in spring because of a broken bone in his left foot but was able to throw during the non-contact drills. The sophomore signal caller saw action in five games last season, completing 32-of-49 passes for 309 yards and a touchdown. His top performance was in relief of Brown against Marshall when he threw for
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147 yards on 15-of-21 passing and a touchdown in the 24-7 victory. Redshirt sophomore Coley White showed tremendous improvement during the spring, while true freshmen Barry Brunetti and Jeremy Johnson will add depth.
A Devine Campaign
After having an outstanding junior year, running back Noel Devine decided to return for his senior season and not enter the NFL Draft. His outstanding speed and ability make him a candidate for the top award in the land, the Heisman Trophy. Devine, a unanimous first team all-BIG EAST Conference selection, WVU’s co-Offensive MVP selected by the coaching staff and a semifinalist for the Maxwell Award, had one of the best seasons for a Mountaineer running back in school annals in 2009, rushing for a career-best 1,465 yards, the fourth-best singleseason performance in school history, on 241 carries, with 13 touchdowns, a 6.1 yards-per-carry average and 112.7 per game. His numbers ranked him second in the BIG EAST and No. 17 nationally. He posted seven 100-yard rushing efforts on the year and had seven rushes of 50 yards or more, four of which went for touchdowns. He posted his career-high rushing performance last season against Colorado, when he ran for 220 yards on 22 carries and a touchdown. He also ran for 178 yards against Connecticut and 168 yards against Florida State in the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl. Devine is currently No. 5 on West Virginia’s career rushing chart, registering 3,381 yards, averaging 6.5 yards per rush and 23 touchdowns. He also ranks No. 10 on the BIG EAST’s all-time rushing yardage list. He has rushed for 100 or more yards in 15 games in his career, tying for No. 10 in the BIG EAST career rankings.
Solving Problems Fullback Ryan Clarke emerged in 2009 as a threat for the Mountaineers, complementing the elusive running of Noel Devine. The bruiser fixed West Virginia’s short yardage problems from 2008 with several key short yardage conversions throughout the season, including a big fourth-down conversion on the game-winning drive against Pitt. While only toting the ball 60 times, he still managed eight touchdowns, which converted into a score every 7.5 carries. Clarke is the second-leading rusher returning from a year ago after finishing 2009 with 250 yards on the ground and a solid 4.2 yards per rush.
West Virginia University Quick Facts GENERAL
Name of School: West Virginia University City: Morgantown, W.Va. Founded: 1867 Enrollment: 28,898 Nickname: Mountaineers School Colors: Gold (PMS 124) and Blue (PMS 295) Stadium: Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium (1980) Capacity: 60,000 Surface: FieldTurf Affiliation: Football Bowl Subdivision Conference: BIG EAST President: Dr. James P. Clements (UMBC, ’85) Director of Athletics: Oliver Luck (West Virginia, ’82) Official Web Site: MSNsportsNET.com
HISTORY
First Year of Football: 1891 Seasons Played: 117 years All-Time Record: 682-450-45 (.599) All-Time Bowl Record: 13-16 (.448) Last Postseason Appearance: 2010 Konica Minolta Gator Bowl Result: Lost to Florida State, 33-21
COACHING STAFF
Head Coach: Bill Stewart (Fairmont State, ’75) Record at School: 19-8 (2 years) Career Record: 27-33 (5 years) Football Office Phone: 304.293.4194 Football Fax: 304.293.3010 Best Time/Day to Reach Coach: Contact Director of Football Communications BIG EAST Conference Call: Mondays, 11:10-12:30 p.m. (ET)
Assistant Coaches
Steve Dunlap (West Virginia, ‘76) – Assistant Head Coach/Safeties/ Defensive Special Teams Jeff Casteel (California, Pa., ’84) – Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Jeff Mullen (Wittenberg, ’90) – Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Chris Beatty (East Tennessee State, ’95) – Running Backs and Slot Receivers/Director of Recruiting Lonnie Galloway (Western Carolina, ’94) – Wide Receivers Dave Johnson (West Virginia, ’85) – Offensive Line Bill Kirelawich (Salem, ’69) – Defensive Line David Lockwood (West Virginia, ’89) – Cornerbacks David McMichael (Bowling Green, ’74) – Tight Ends/Offensive Special Teams
Administrative Staff
Mike Kerin (Colorado, ’77) – Assistant Director of Athletics/ Football Operations Donnie Young (West Virginia, ’65) – Assistant to Head Football Coach Pat Kirkland (Muskingum ’97) – Coordinator of Recruiting Operations Dan Nehlen (West Virginia, ’85) – Equipment Manager Brett Kelley (Fairmont State, ’04) – Video Coordinator
Academic Staff
Sandy Cole-Dement (West Virginia, ’90) – Educational Counselor Donnie Tucker (West Virginia Wesleyan, ’83) – Educational Counselor
Strength and Conditioning Staff
Mike Joseph (Fairmont State, ’99) – Director of Strength and Conditioning Corey Twine (Norfolk State, ’00) – Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning Bryan Fitzpatrick (Towson, ’05) – Coordinator of Speed Development Kevin McCadam (Virginia Tech, ’07) – Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Athletic training Staff
John Spiker (West Virginia, ’69) – Coordinator of Athletic Medical Services Dave Kerns (Penn State, ’83) – Head Football Athletic Trainer Tony Corley (West Virginia, ’97) – Assistant Football Athletic Trainer
TEAM INFORMATION
2009 Record: 9-4 Conference Record/Finish: 5-2/T-2 Final Ranking (Poll): No. 22 USA Today Coaches, No. 25 AP Basic Offense: Spread Option
outlook Basic Defense: 3-3-5 Stack Lettermen Returning: 34 (13O/15D/6ST) Lettermen Lost: 21 (11O/8D/2ST) Starters Returning: 24 (9O/9D/6ST) Starters Lost: 8 (4O/2D/2ST)
All-Star Candidates:
RB Noel Devine; DB Sidney Glover; DB Brandon Hogan; DB Robert Sands; WR Jock Sanders; LB JT Thomas.
Lettermen Returning (34)
Offense (13) Tavon Austin, WR; Don Barclay, OL; Ryan Clarke, FB; Noel Devine, RB; Josh Jenkins, OL; Eric Jobe, OL; Will Johnson, TE; Ricky Kovatch, FB; Joe Madsen, OL; Jock Sanders, WR; Geno Smith, QB; Brad Starks, WR, Tyler Urban, TE. Defense (15) Scooter Berry, DL; Larry Ford, DL; Sidney Glover, DB; Najee Goode, LB; Trippe Hale, DB; Brandon Hogan, DB: Pat Lazear, LB; Anthony Leonard, LB; Julian Miller, DL; Chris Neild, DL; Robert Sands, DB; Eain Smith, DB; Keith Tandy, DB; Josh Taylor, DL; J.T. Thomas, LB. Specialists (6) Tavon Austin, KOR; Tyler Bitancurt, K; Brandon Hogan, PR; Jeremy Kash, H; Cody Nutter, LS; Jock Sanders, PR.
Lettermen Lost (21)
Offense (11) Max Anderson, FB; Alric Arnett, WR; Jarrett Brown, QB; Selvish Capers, OL; Carmen Connolly, WR; Jack Crow, WR; Scott Loving, TE; Wes Lyons, WR; Mike Poitier, RB; Mark Rodgers, RB; Jon Walko, OL. Defense (8) Boogie Allen, DB; Zac Cooper, LB; Guesly Dervil, DB; Ovid Goulbourne, LB; Kent Richardson, DB; Nate Sowers, DB; Reed Williams, LB, Anthony Wood, DB. Specialists (2) Scott Kozlowski, P; Josh Lider, K.
Starters Returning (24)
Offense (9) Don Barclay, OL; Ryan Clarke, FB; Noel Devine, RB; Josh Jenkins, OL; Eric Jobe, OL; Joe Madsen, OL; Jock Sanders, WR; Brad Starks, WR; Tyler Urban, TE. Defense (9) Scooter Berry, DL; Sidney Glover, DB; Brandon Hogan, DB: Pat Lazear, LB; Julian Miller, DL; Chris Neild, DL: Robert Sands, DB: Keith Tandy, DB; J.T. Thomas, LB. Specialists (6) Tavon Austin, KOR; Tyler Bitancurt, K; Brandon Hogan, PR; Jeremy Kash, H; Cody Nutter, LS; Jock Sanders, PR.
Starters Lost (8)
Offense (4) Alric Arnett, WR; Jarrett Brown, QB; Selvish Capers, OL; Wes Lyons, WR. Defense (2) Nate Sowers, DB; Reed Williams, LB. Specialists (2) Scott Kozlowski, P; Josh Lider, KO.
SPORTS COMMUNICATIONS
For more information on the West Virginia Mountaineers, contact Director of Football Communications, Mike Montoro or Assistant AD/Communications Michael Fragale. Office Phone: 304.293.2821 Press Box Phone: 304.293.3799 Fax: 304.293.4105 Official Web Site: MSNsportsNET.com Alternative Information Site: www.collegepressbox.com Assistant AD/Communications: Michael Fragale E-Mail: michael.fragale@mail.wvu.edu Cell: 304.216.3834 Director of Football Communications: Mike Montoro Cell: 304.276.2605 E-Mail: mike.montoro@mail.wvu.edu Mailing Address: Sports Communications Office West Virginia University PO Box 0877 Morgantown, WV 26507-0877 Overnight Mailing Address: Sports Communications Office West Virginia University 107 Coliseum – Monongahela Blvd. Morgantown, WV 26505
Slotting Sanders
As a junior, wide receiver Jock Sanders collected 72 receptions, the fourth-highest amount of catches by in a Mountaineer in a season. Along with Noel Devine, Sanders also decided to return for his senior season instead of leaving early for the NFL Draft. Sanders led the WVU receiving corps with 72 catches for 688 yards, an average of 9.6 yards per catch and three touchdowns. He also was one of the team’s punt returners, finishing with 17 returns for 146 yards, an average of 8.6 yards per return with a long of 35 yards. Sitting No. 5 on WVU’s all-time receptions chart with 137, Sanders is currently on a 28-game streak with at least one reception. That streak ranks No. 3 on WVU’s reception streak list and No. 11 on the BIG EAST streak list. His top performance last season was against Auburn when he collected 12 catches for 115 yards and a touchdown. He finished with eight or more catches in five games.
It’s Starks’ Time
Brad Starks is WVU’s secondleading returner at receiver in 2010, after finishing his sophomore campaign with 29 catches for 405 yards and two touchdowns. He averaged a team-best 14.0 yards per catch last season, and 45.1 yards per game, which ranked him No. 15 and No. 16 in the BIG EAST in those categories. Starks led the Mountaineer receivers in the Gator Bowl with three catches for 30 yards and will team with Jock Sanders in 2010 to give the Mountaineers one of the best dual receiving threats in the BIG EAST.
Offensive Protection
Four starters from last year’s offensive line return this season. Those starters played the majority of the offensive snaps, giving them needed experience. Out of a total of 855 offensive snaps, junior left tackle Josh Jenkins played 853 plays, senior center Eric Jobe on 852, junior left tackle Don Barclay on 839 and sophomore guard Joe Madsen on 840 plays. Senior tackle Matt Timmerman was used on 51 plays, redshirt freshman center and guard Jeff Braun saw action on 27 plays and redshirt freshman guard John Bassler and redshirt junior Chad Snodgrass were used on 13 plays. Behind the blocking of the line, the Mountaineer offense had a 1,000-yard rusher for the 13th time in the last 14 seasons and the first 2,000-yard passer since 1998. WVU ran for 186.4 yards per game,
passed for 191.1 yards per game, had 377.5 yards of total offense and scored 26.2 points per game. The line helped the Mountaineer offense lead the BIG EAST in rushing yards and was No. 24 in the nation. WVU has led the BIG EAST in rushing yards in six of the last seven years. Barclay led the offensive line with 64 knockdowns and 15 thunderbolt blocks, Jenkins had 46 knockdowns and 10 thunderbolt blocks, Madsen finished with 43 knockdowns and seven thunderbolt blocks and Jobe had 18 knockdowns and one thunderbolt block. Also looking to earn a spot in the rotation will be redshirt freshmen Cole Bowers (6-5, 294), Pat Eger (6-6, 275), Nick Kindler (6-6, 272), Ryan Spiker (6-3, 303) and Jordan Weingart (6-2, 296).
Neild Knows Defense
Redshirt senior Chris Neild will be counted on to be a defensive playmaker and defensive leader from the nose tackle position. Despite being double-teamed, the all-BIG EAST Conference second-team selection by the league coaches and ESPN.com, and a Phil Steele third-team honoree, finished his junior season with 35 tackles, including 13 solo, and two for loss. He also had one pass deflection and had his first career interception. The interception came on the final drive against UConn in West Virginia’s 28-24 victory. During that game, Neild also recorded two solo and three assisted tackles. At Auburn, he recorded three solo and two assisted tackles, while also providing the Mountaineers a spark at home against Colorado with two solo and four assisted tackles. Neild was named the WVU Defensive Champion after his performances against Auburn, Colorado, Syracuse, Marshall, UConn and Rutgers.
Bursting Onto The Scene
Julian Miller burst onto the scene as a redshirt sophomore last season and made a name for himself, and he enters 2010 as one of the players to watch on the Mountaineer defense. Arguably WVU’s biggest defensive success story in 2009, Miller finished with 53 tackles, including 30 solo stops, which was most among WVU defensive linemen and second most among defensive linemen in the BIG EAST. Miller’s totals also included nine sacks and 14 tackles for loss, a team high in both categories, and helped him earn third-team all-BIG EAST by Phil Steele. He enters 2010 with a streak of 18 straight games
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outlook with at least one tackle, the fourthlongest streak on the team and best among WVU defensive linemen. His sacks were the fourth-most in the BIG EAST, and he tied for sixth in tackles for loss. His 14 tackles for loss tied for fifth on the WVU singleseason tackle for loss list with Grant Wiley (2000, 2003), James Davis (2001) and David Upchurch (2001). His top performance came against Louisville when he recorded six tackles, including five solo stops and three sacks. Two of his sacks came in the Cardinals’ last drive of the game. He also had a standout game in the season opener against Liberty by recording a season-best seven tackles, including three unassisted tackles and two sacks. He was named the WVU Defensive Champion after his performances against Liberty, Marshall, Louisville and Rutgers. Miller also was named BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week against the Cardinals.
Thomas’ Tenacity
Redshirt senior weak-side linebacker J.T. Thomas is a defensive playmaker who will be counted on to be one of the defensive leaders this season. An all-BIG EAST Conference first-team selection by the league coaches, he finished second on the team in tackles (76), tied for second in tackles for loss (7), tied for third in interceptions (2) and had five pass breakups. Thomas finished with six or more tackles in eight games. In the BIG EAST rankings, Thomas tied for No. 14 in passes defended and tied for 20th in total tackles. The weak-side linebacker was named co-defensive champion by the WVU coaching staff for the Liberty game after finishing with seven tackles, including four solo stops, assisting on a sack and having 2.5 tackles-for-loss. At Auburn, Thomas had a seasonhigh nine tackles, including five solo and a tackle for a loss. At league champion Cincinnati, Thomas finished with seven tackles, including four unassisted. He matched that total at USF. He is a second generation linebacker as his father, J.T., Sr., played at WVU in 1994 and 1995 and was an all-BIG EAST selection as a senior.
Shutting the Back Door The West Virginia defense returns four of its five starters in the defensive secondary. Led by all-BIG EAST first-team performers Robert Sands and Brandon Hogan, senior Sidney Glover and junior Keith Tandy, the defensive backfield looks to be solid for the Mountaineers. Hogan, the left cornerback, was
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the team’s third-leading tackler last season, finishing with 74 total stops, including a team-leading 46 solo tackles and two tackles for loss. He led the team in pass breakups with 11 and finished with one interception and recovered a fumble. Sands, the free safety, was the fifth-leading tackler on the team, collecting 65 total tackles, including 3.5 tackles for loss. He led WVU in interceptions with five and was second in pass breakups with eight. He led the BIG EAST in interceptions and passes defended and tied for No. 28 in total tackles. Sands’ top performance came against Florida State in the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl, when he registered a game-high 13 tackles, including a team-high two tackles for loss. Glover, the spur safety, was the seventh-leading tackler last season, registering 60 total tackles, including 39 solo stops, 1.5 sacks and seven tackles for loss. He also finished with two interceptions, four pass breakups, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Glover was No. 17 in the BIG EAST in passes defended and tied for No. 28 in total tackles. Tandy, who returns as the starter at right cornerback, was the sixthleading tackler on the squad last season with 61 total tackles, including 41 solo stops and four tackles for loss. He also had three interceptions, four pass breakups and a fumble recovery. Tandy finished in a tie for No. 14 in the BIG EAST in passes defended and tied for No. 10 in interceptions. Looking to add depth or compete for starting positions in the secondary next season will be sophomore Terence Garvin at the spur safety position, sophomore Pat Miller at cornerback and redshirt freshman Brodrick Jenkins at cornerback
Big Shoes to Fill
Jarrett Brown had big shoes to fill in 2009 at quarterback, but so did Tyler Bitancurt, who had to replace one of the nation’s best kickers in AllAmerican Pat McAfee. Bitancurt’s inaugural season was a success as he connected on 13 of 15 field goal attempts, 41 PATs, hit four field goals in a game twice and had the game-winning, last second 43-yard field goal to defeat No. 8 Pitt. His year went so well, that he earned first-team all-BIG EAST honors from the league’s coaches. His 80 total points in 2009 rank third in all-time freshman scoring at WVU and rank No. 10 on the school’s all-time single season kick scoring list. In the BIG EAST last year, Bitancurt ranked No. 5 in field goals made, No. 5 in kick scoring and No. 10 in overall league scoring.
DEPTH CHART Offense
Defense
WR (X) SL (H) TE LT LG C RG RT SL (S) WR (Z) QB RB FB
DT NT DE SLB MLB WLB FC SS FS BS BC
93 Scooter Berry (6-1/287/r-Jr.) 99 Jorge Wright (6-2/264/r-So.) 95 Curtis Feigt (6-6, 284/ r-Fr.) 90 Chris Neild (6-2/301/r-Sr.) 94 Josh Taylor (6-1/278/r-Jr.) 96 Jamal Nelson (5-11/272/r-Jr.) 97 Julian Miller (6-4/260/r-Jr.) 98 Will Clarke (6-6/265/r-Fr.) 91 J.B. Lageman (6-3/266/r-So.) 45 Anthony Leonard (6-1/246/r-Sr.) 42 Donovan Miles (6-1/234/r-So.) 31 Pat Lazear (6-0/237/Sr.) 17 Branko Busick (6-0/231/r-Fr.) 30 J.T. Thomas (6-2/225/r-Sr.) 52 Najee Goode (6-1/238/r-Jr.) 22 Brandon Hogan (5-10/189/Sr.) 1 Pat Miller (5-10/183/So.) 28 Terence Garvin (6-3/215/Fr.) 29 Trippe Hale (5-10/198/r-Sr.) 2 Robert Sands (6-5/221/Jr.) 24 Eain Smith (5-11/204/r-Jr.) 4 Sidney Glover (5-11/207/Sr.) 25 Darwin Cook (5-11/205/r-Fr.) 8 Keith Tandy (5-10/198/r-Jr.) 23 Brodrick Jenkins (5-10/182/r-Fr.)
H PR KR
48 Jeremy Kash (5-10/206/r-Sr.) 36 Gregg Pugnetti (6-1/208/r-Sr.) 22 Brandon Hogan (5-10/189/Sr.) 9 Jock Sanders (5-7/179/Sr.) 81 J.D. Woods (6-0/192/r-So.) 1 Tavon Austin (5-9/173/So.) 7 Noel Devine (5-8/180/Sr.) 9 Jock Sanders (5-7/179/Sr.)
2 Brad Starks (6-3/190/r-Jr.) 10 Stedman Bailey (5-10/195/r-Fr.) 1 Tavon Austin (5-9/173/So.) 15 Coley White (6-0/175/r-So.) 8 Dante Chambers (6-0/175/Fr.) 89 Tyler Urban (6-5/249/Jr.) 6 Will Johnson (6-2/238/Sr.) 14 Chris Snook (6-2/237/r-Fr.) 64 Don Barclay (6-4/304/r-Jr.) 59 Matt Timmerman (6-3/294/r-Sr.) 67 Quinton Spain (6-6/330/Fr.) 77 Josh Jenkins (6-3/300/Jr.) 79 Nick Kindler (6-6, 285/r-Fr.) 66 Marquis Wallace (6-5/290/Fr.) 61 Eric Jobe (6-2/290/r-Sr.) 60 John Bassler (6-4/295/r-So.) 73 Jordan Weingart (6-3, 288/ r-Fr.) 74 Joe Madsen (6-4/290/r-So.) 72 Cole Bowers (6-5/289/r-Fr.) 71 Ryan Spiker (6-3/288/r-Fr.) 57 Jeff Braun (6-4/308/r-So.) 76 Pat Eger (6-6/288/r-Fr.) 9 Jock Sanders (5-7/179/Sr.) 84 Andrew Goldbaugh (5-9, 170/ r-So.) 8 Dante Chambers (6-0/175/Fr.) 81 J.D. Woods (6-0/192/r-So.) 3 Eddie Davis (6-0/186/r-Sr.) 5 Ivan McCartney (6-3/183/Fr.) 12 Geno Smith (6-3/210/So.) 15 Coley White (6-0/175/r-So.) 16 Barry Brunetti (6-0/207/Fr.) 19 Jeremy Johnson (6-2/175/Fr.) 7 Noel Devine (5-8/180/Sr.) 24 Daquan Hargrett (5-6/188/r-Fr.) 20 Shawne Alston (5-11/222/So.) 32 Ryan Clarke (6-0/247/r-So.) 41 Ricky Kovatch (6-1/238/Jr.) 38 Matt Lindamood (6-0, 234, r-So.)
Special Teams PK P or KO or LSN or
40 34 36 44 34 44 87 48 52
Tyler Bitancurt (6-1/198/r-So.) John Howard (5-11/198/r-Fr.) Gregg Pugnetti (6-1/208/r-Sr.) Corey Smith (5-11/214/r-So.) John Howard (5-11/198/r-Fr.) Corey Smith (5-11/214/r-So.) Cody Nutter (6-3/241/r-Jr.) Jeremy Kash (5-10/206/r-Sr.) Trent Lusk (5-9/194/r-So.)
Rosters........................................................... 58 2010 Mountaineers................................. 60 Newcomers............................................... 102
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSIT Y
MOUNTAINEER PROFILES
NUMERICAL ROSTER
alphabetical roster
58
Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr.
#
Name
91
Soraya AISIEN-OGBEBOR
TE
20
Shawne ALSTON
RB 5-11 222
54
Tyler ANDERSON
LB 6-2 240 r-Fr.
Morgantown
1
Tavon AUSTIN
WR 5-9 173
Dunbar
Baltimore, Md.
10
Stedman BAILEY
WR 5-10 195 r-Fr.
Miramar
Miramar, Fla.
64
Don BARCLAY
OL 6-4 304 r-Jr
Seneca Valley
60
John BASSLER
OL 6-4 295 r-So.
Francis Scott Key
93
Scooter BERRY
DL 6-1 287 r-Sr.
North Babylon
40
Tyler BITANCURT
K
West Springfield
54
Hunter BITTNER
LB 5-11 215 r-So.
Norwin
72
Cole BOWERS
OL 6-5 289 r-Fr.
Cabell Midland
Milton, W.Va.
18
Brantwon BOWSER
DB 5-11 190 r-Sr.
Phoenix College
Phoenix, Ariz.
57
Jeff BRAUN
OL 6-4 308 r-So.
Winters Mill
Westminster, Md.
17
Branko BUSICK
LB 6-0 231 r-Fr.
Steubenville
Steubenville, Ohio
39
Nick CADWELL
DB 5-9 188 r-So.
Heritage
32
Ryan CLARKE
RB 6-0 247 r-So.
DeMatha Catholic
98
Will CLARKE
DE 6-6 265 r-Fr.
Allderdice
51
Josh CONTRAGUERRO
LB 5-11 213 r-So.
Wheeling Catholic
25
Darwin COOK
DB 5-11 205 r-Fr.
Shaw
3
Eddie DAVIS
WR 6-0 186 r-Sr.
Freedom
13
Josh DEPASQUALE
QB 5-11 199 r-Jr.
Chartiers Houston
Houston, Pa.
6-5 249 r-Fr. So.
So.
6-1 198 r-So.
Last School
No. 1
Surulere Phoebus
HomeTOWN Lagos, Nigeria Hampton, Va. Morgantown, W.Va.
Cranberry Township, Pa. New Windsor, Md. North Babylon, N.Y. Springfield, Va. North Huntingdon, Pa.
Leesburg, Va. Glen Burnie, Md. Pittsburgh, Pa. Wheeling, W.Va. Cleveland, Ohio Tampa, Fla.
7
Noel DEVINE
RB 5-8 180
Sr.
North Fort Myers
Fort Myers, Fla.
76
Pat EGER
OL 6-6 288 r-Fr.
Thomas Jefferson
Clairton, Pa.
95
Curtis FEIGT
DL 6-6 284 r-Fr.
Mercersburg Academy
Mercersburg, Pa.
92
Larry FORD
DE 6-3 255 r-Sr.
Coffeyville CC
Georgetown, S.C.
28
Terence GARVIN
DB 6-3 215
So.
Loyola Blakefield
4
Sidney GLOVER
DB 5-11 207
Sr.
Harding
84
Andrew GOLDBAUGH
WR 5-9 170 r-So.
Wheeling Park
52
Najee GOODE
LB 6-1 238 r-Jr.
Benedictine
69
Glenn GRESS
DL 6-2 250
2
Trippe HALE
DB 5-10 198 r-Sr.
St. Paul’s
Mobile, Ala.
24
Daquan HARGRETT
RB 5-6 188 r-Fr.
Miami Northwestern
Miami, Fla.
22
Brandon HOGAN
DB 5-10 189
Osbourn
34
John HOWARD
K 5-11 198 r-Fr.
Anderson
Cincinnati, Ohio
78
C.J. HUFFMAN
DL 6-1 278 r-Jr.
Hurricane
Hurricane, W.Va.
23
Brodrick JENKINS
DB 5-10 182 r-Fr.
South Fort Myers
77
Josh JENKINS
OL 6-3 300
Parkersburg
61
Eric JOBE
OL 6-2 290 r-Sr.
La Plata
La Plata, Md.
6
Will JOHNSON
TE
Sr.
Centerville
Dayton, Ohio
48
Jeremy KASH
H/LS 5-10 206 r-Sr.
Centerville
Centerville, Ohio
79
Nick KINDLER
OL 6-6 285 r-Fr.
Trinity
Camp Hill, Pa.
37
Derek KNIGHT
DB 5-11 201
Renaissance
Detroit, Mich.
6-2 238
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
Scranton Prep
Baltimore, Md. Warren, Ohio Wheeling, W.Va. Cleveland, Ohio Scranton, Pa.
Manassas, Va.
1 2 2 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 24 25 28 30 31 32 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 48 50 51 52 52 54 54 55 57 59 60 61 64 65 69 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 84 85 86 87 89 90 91 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99
Name Tavon AUSTIN
Pat MILLER Trippe HALE Robert SANDS Brad STARKS Eddie DAVIS Sidney GLOVER Will JOHNSON Noel DEVINE Keith TANDY Jock SANDERS Stedman BAILEY Geno SMITH Josh DEPASQUALE Chris SNOOK Coley WHITE Branko BUSICK Brantwon BOWSER Shawne ALSTON Benji POWERS Brandon HOGAN Brodrick JENKINS Daquan HARGRETT Eain SMITH Darwin COOK Terence GARVIN J.T. THOMAS Pat LAZEAR Ryan CLARKE John HOWARD Lawrence SMITH Gregg PUGNETTI Derek KNIGHT Matt LINDAMOOD Nick CADWELL Tyler BITANCURT Ricky KOVATCH Donovan MILES Casey VANCE Corey SMITH Anthony LEONARD Jeremy KASH Taige REDMAN Josh CONTRAGUERRO Najee GOODE Trent LUSK Tyler ANDERSON Hunter BITTNER Tyler RADER Jeff BRAUN Matt TIMMERMAN John BASSLER Eric JOBE Don BARCLAY Chad SNODGRASS Glenn GRESS Ryan SPIKER Cole BOWERS Jordan WEINGART Joe MADSEN Donovan PEARSON Pat EGER Josh JENKINS C.J. HUFFMAN Nick KINDLER Ryan NEHLEN J.D. WOODS Andrew GOLDBAUGH Bryan LOGSDON Reggie REMBERT Cody NUTTER Tyler URBAN Chris NEILD Soraya AISIEN-OGBEBOR J.B. LAGEMAN Larry FORD Scooter BERRY Josh TAYLOR Curtis FEIGT Jamal NELSON Julian MILLER Will CLARKE Jorge WRIGHT
Pos. WR
DB DB DB WR DB DB TE RB DB WR WR QB QB FB QB LB DB RB DB DB DB RB DB DB DB LB LB RB K DB P DB FB DB K FB LB LB K/P LB H/LS LB LB LB LS LB LB OL OL OL OL OL OL OL DL OL OL OL OL DL OL OL DL OL WR WR WR TE WR LS TE DL TE DE DE DL DL DL DL DL DE DL
Fort Myers, Fla. Parkersburg, W.Va.
Pronunciation Guide Last Names
Bitancurt (Tyler) Braun (Jeff) Brunetti (Barry) Busick (Branko) Contraguerro (Josh) DePasquale (Josh) Eger (Pat) E-ger Feigt (Curtis) Gloster (Troy) Goode (Najee) Jobe (Eric)
bit-en-kurt brawn like lawn BRU-net-E BU-sick contra-gerro D-Pass-Quall-E fight Gloss-ter good As in “robe”
Kirelawich (Bill) Kovatch (Ricky) Lageman (JB) Lazear (Pat) Neild (Chris) Pugnetti (Greg) Weingart (Jordan)
kur-LAV-itch Koh-vatch log-e-men Lay-zure Kneeled poog-net-E Wine-gart
First Names Branko (Busick) Eain (Smith) Ishmael (Banks) Jewone (Snow) Jorge (Wright) Marquis (Wallace) Najee (Goode) Noel (Devine) Qudral (Forte) Shawne (Alston) Tavon (Austin) Trippe (Hale)
bronco ian Ish-meal Ja-wan George Mar-Keece Najh-A KNOW-ell Quad-ral shawn TA-von trip
Geographical Breakdown Alabama (3) Birmingham: Pat Miller; Daphne: Coley White;Mobile: Trippe Hale Arizona (1) Phoenix: Brantwon Bowser California (1) Walnut: Bruce Irvin Georgia (2) Atlanta: Qudral Forte; Hogansville: Quantavius Leslie Florida (18) Belle Glade: Travis Bell; Carol City: Robert Sands; Ft. Lauderdale: J.T. Thomas Ft. Myers: Noel Devine, Brodrick Jenkins; Gainesville: Jordan Weingart; Miami: Daquan Hargrett, Geno Smith, Lawrence Smith, Jorge Wright; Miramar: Stedman Bailey, Eain Smith, Josh Taylor, Dante Chambers, Ivan McCartney; Naples: J.D. Woods St. Petersburg: Jock Sanders; Tampa: Eddie Davis Kentucky (1) Hopkinsville: Keith Tandy Maryland (9) Baltimore: Tavon Austin, Terence Garvin; Bethesda: Pat Lazear; Germantown: Troy Gloster; Glen Burnie: Ryan Clarke; LaPlata: Eric Jobe; Laurel: Jamal Nelson; New Windsor: John Bassler; Westminster: Jeff Braun
alphabetical roster
#
Name
Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr.
41
Ricky KOVATCH
FB 6-2 239
91
J.B. LAGEMAN
DE 6-3 266 r-So.
Huntington
31
Pat LAZEAR
LB 6-0 237
Wheaton-Whitman
45
Anthony LEONARD
LB 6-1 246 r-Sr.
McKeesport
McKeesport, Pa.
38
Matt LINDAMOOD
FB 6-0 234 r-So.
Parkersburg
Parkersburg, W.Va.
85
Bryan LOGSDON
TE
6-5 258 r-Jr.
Berkeley Springs
52
Trent LUSK
LS
5-9 194 r-So.
Morgantown
74
Joe MADSEN
OL 6-4 290 r-So.
Chardon
42
Donovan MILES
LB 6-1 234 r-So.
Brooke Point
97
Julian MILLER
DL 6-4 260 r-Jr.
Beechcroft
1
Pat MILLER
DB 5-10 183
Hoover
80
Ryan NEHLEN
WR 6-2 198 r-So.
University
90
Chris NEILD
DL 6-2 301 r-Sr.
Stroudsburg
96
Jamal NELSON
DL 5-11 272 r-Jr.
Lackawanna JC
87
Cody NUTTER
LS
Parkersburg South
75
Donovan PEARSON
DL 6-0 270 r-Jr.
Scott
21
Benji POWERS
DB 5-11 181 r-Jr.
Williamstown
Jr.
Sr.
So.
6-3 241 r-Jr.
Dublin Jerome
Dublin, Ohio Huntington, W.Va. Bethesda, Md.
Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Morgantown, W.Va. Chardon, Ohio Stafford, Va. Columbus, Ohio Birmingham, Ala. Morgantown, W.Va. Stroudsburg, Pa. Laurel, Md. Parkersburg, W.Va. Madison, W.Va. Williamstown, W.Va.
36
Gregg PUGNETTI
P
55
Tyler RADER
OL 6-3 291 r-Jr.
Nitro
New Jersey (2) Little Falls: Matt Timmerman; Oradell: Doug Rigg
50
Taige REDMAN
LB 6-0 221 r-Fr.
Keyser
New York (1) North Babylon: Scooter Berry
86
Reggie REMBERT
WR 5-7 157 r-So.
Morgantown
Morgantown, W.Va.
9
Jock SANDERS
WR 5-7 179
Sr.
St. Petersburg Catholic
St. Petersburg, Fla.
2
Robert SANDS
DB 6-5 221
Jr.
Miami- Carol City Sr.
Carol City, Fla.
44
Corey SMITH
K/P 5-11 214 r-So.
Alabama
Inwood, W.Va.
24
Eain SMITH
DB 5-11 204 r-Jr.
Chaminade-Madonna
12
Geno SMITH
QB 6-3 210
Miramar
Miami, Fla.
35
Lawrence SMITH
DB 5-9 178 r-So.
William H. Turner
Miami, Fla.
Pennsylvania (11) Camp Hill: Nick Kindler; Clairton: Pat Eger; Cranberry Township: Don Barclay; Houston: Josh DePasquale; Kulpmont: Trevor Demko; McKeesport: Anthony Leonard; North Huntingdon: Hunter Bittner, Tyler Urban; Pittsburgh: Will Clarke; Scranton: Glenn Gress; Stroudsburg: Chris Neild
So.
W.T. Woodson
HomeTOWN
Michigan (1) Detroit: Derek Knight
Ohio (14) Canton: Jewone Snow; Centerville: Jeremy Kash; Chardon: Joe Madsen; Cincinnati: John Howard; Cleveland: Darwin Cook, Najee Goode; Columbus: Julian Miller Dayton: Will Johnson; Dresden: Ryan Spiker; Dublin: Ricky Kovatch; Medina: Chris Snook; Steubenville: Branko Busick; Warren: Sidney Glover, Michael Dorsey
6-1 208 r-Sr.
Last School
Fairfax, Va. Cross Lanes, W.Va. Keyser, W.Va.
Miramar, Fla.
65
Chad SNODGRASS
OL 6-4 296 r-Jr.
Nitro
South Carolina (1) Georgetown: Larry Ford
14
Chris SNOOK
TE
6-2 237 r-Fr.
Highland
Medina, Ohio
Tennessee (1) Memphis: Barry Brunetti
71
Ryan SPIKER
OL 6-3 288 r-Fr.
Tri-Valley
Dresden, Ohio
Texas (1) Kountze: Jeremy Johnson
2
Brad STARKS
WR 6-3 190 r-Jr.
Orange County
Unionville, Va.
Virginia (11) Fairfax: Greg Pugnetti; Hampton: Shawne Alston; Leesburg: Nick Cadwell; Manassas: Brandon Hogan; Petersburg: Quinton Spain; Richmond: Ishmael Banks, Trey Johnson, Marquis Wallace; Springfield: Tyler Bitancurt; Stafford: Donovan Miles; Uniontown: Brad Starks
8
Keith TANDY
DB 5-10 198 r-Jr.
Christian County
94
Josh TAYLOR
DL 6-1 278 r-Jr.
Miramar
30
J.T. THOMAS
LB 6-2 225 r-Sr.
Ely
59
Matt TIMMERMAN
OL 6-3 294 r-Sr.
Passaic Valley
West Virginia (21) Berkeley Springs: Bryan Logsdon; Cross Lanes: Tyler Rader, Chad Snodgrass; Huntington: J.B. Lageman; Hurricane: C.J. Huffman; Inwood: Corey Smith; Keyser: Taige Redman; Madison: Donovan Pearson; Milton: Cole Bowers; Morgantown: Tyler Anderson, Trent Lusk, Ryan Nehlen, Reggie Rembert; Parkersburg: Josh Jenkins, Matt Lindamood, Cody Nutter; Seneca Rocks: Casey Vance; Shinnston: Wes Tonkery;Wheeling: Josh Contraguerro, Andrew Goldbaugh; Williamstown: Benji Powers
89
Tyler URBAN
TE
Norwin
43
Casey VANCE
LB 5-9 227 r-Jr.
Petersburg
73
Jordan WEINGART
OL 6-3 288 r-Fr.
Buchholz
15
Coley WHITE
QB 6-0 175 r-So.
Daphne
Daphne, Ala.
81
J.D. WOODS
WR 6-0 192 r-So.
Golden Gate
Naples, Fla.
Germany (1) Berlin: Curtis Feigt
99
Jorge WRIGHT
DL 6-2 264 r-So.
Dr. Krop
Miami, Fla.
Washington, D.C. (1) - Avery Johnson
6-5 249
Jr.
Cross Lanes, W.Va.
Hopkinsville, Ky. Miramar, Fla. Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Little Falls, N.J. North Huntingdon, Pa. Seneca Rocks, W.Va. Gainesville, Fla.
Nigeria (1) Lagos: Soraya Alsien-Ogbebor
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player bios
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SHAWNE
t yler
RUNNING BACK
linebacker
ALSTON 5-11, 222, So. | Phoebus | Hampton, Va. Adds depth at running back … showed a lot of improvement during the spring and will battle for playing time … will also be used on special teams … has good size and runs well between the tackles … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … Dean’s List …invited to join the National Collegiate Honor Society … bowl trip: 2010 Gator. 2009 (Fr.): Saw limited action in five games … used on more than 25 plays, including a season-high 10 plays at Syracuse … finished with six carries for 18 yards, an average of 3.0 yards per carry with a long run of eight yards, all at Syracuse. Prep: Coached by Bill Dee at Phoebus High … Orlando Sentinel AllSouthern Team … The Roanoke Times No. 21-rated player in Virginia … AP Group AAA first-team all-state … Newport News Daily Press Offensive Player of the Year … Daily Press first team All-Eastern Region … first-team all-area … as a senior, he rushed for 2,278 yards and scored 34 touchdowns, including 971 yards and 10 touchdowns in the state playoffs to lead Phoebus High to a 14-0 record and its secondconsecutive state title … one of only two Peninsula District players to ever rush for more than 2,200 yards in a single season … produced that yardage total, despite sitting out the fourth quarter of several games due to blowout victories … named the player of the game in the state championship, when he ran for 237 yards and two touchdowns against Dinwiddie … had 246 yards and three touchdowns against Warwick in the first round of the state playoffs … finished with 151 yards and a touchdown against Lake Taylor to lead Phoebus to the Eastern Region Division 5 Championship … ran for 1,607 yards and 27 touchdowns as a junior … began his prep career at Menchville High before transferring to Phoebus before his junior season. Personal: birthday is Nov. 3 … son of Asha Alston … enrolled in general studies.
SHAWNE ALSTON
60
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ANDERSON 6-2, 240, r-Fr. | Morgantown | Morgantown, W.Va. Adds depth as the primary backup at strong-side linebacker … showed solid ability in the spring … will be used on special teams … awarded the 2009 WVU Scout Team Defense Player of the Year … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … bowl trip: 2010 Gator. 2009 (Fr.): Redshirted … Scout Team Champion: Colorado. Prep: Starter at linebacker and tight end for coach John Bowers at Morgantown High … two-time all-state performer, first team as a senior, second team as a junior … three-time all-conference … two-time first-team all-area by The Dominion Post … finished with 58 tackles, five sacks and two fumble recoveries as a senior … also led the Mohigans in receiving with 27 catches for 955 yards and nine touchdowns. Personal: Birthday is May 17 … son of Michael Anderson and Kathy Tursney … father played basketball at Marshall … brother played basketball at Allegheny College … uncle, Jerome played basketball at WVU and two years in the NBA … aunt, Cynthia, was a cheerleader at WVU … one of four children … majoring in sport management.
player bios
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stedman
BAILEY
AUSTIN
wide receiver
Wide Receiver 5-9, 173, So. | Dunbar | Baltimore, Md.
5-10, 195, r-Fr. | Miramar | Miramar, Fla.
Should be one of the team’s starting wide receivers … could be used in the slot or out wide … has outstanding speed and quickness … made an immediate impact as a true freshman … gives the Mountaineers an excellent kickoff returner as well … named all-BIG EAST preseason third team as a kickoff returner by Phil Steele … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … bowl trip: 2010 Gator.
Adds depth and could battle for a starting wide receiver position … high school teammate of Mountaineer quarterback Geno Smith … showed a lot of improvement during the spring and looks to earn playing time this year … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … bowl trip: 2010 Gator.
2009 (Fr.): Played in all 13 games and started four (East Carolina, Auburn, Louisville and Pitt) … named to the all-BIG EAST freshman team by ESPN.com … used on more than 165 plays, including a season-high 21 plays against Louisville … saw action on 10 or more plays in nine games … finished with 15 catches for 151 yards, an average of 10.1 yards per catch and a touchdown … long reception was a 58-yard touchdown grab against ECU … registered 17 kickoff returns for 426 yards, an average of 25.1 yards per return with a long return of 98 … No. 4 in the BIG EAST in kickoff return average and No. 35 nationally … tied for the third-best kickoff return average in a game (59.0) in BIG EAST history with his performance against Connecticut … finished with a 19-yard reception against Florida State in the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl … collected 72 all-purpose yards at Rutgers, including one catch for nine yards and three kickoff returns for 63 yards, including a long of 26 … tallied three catches for 12 yards, including a long grab of nine against Pitt … two kickoff returns for 39 yards, including a long of 21 against the Panthers … finished with a six-yard run at Cincinnati ... three kickoff returns for 43 yards, including a long return of 21 against the Bearcats … had a nine-yard touchdown run on a reverse against Louisville … finished with a 19-yard run and a 13-yard reception at USF … led off the Connecticut game with a 98-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, seventh-longest kickoff return in school history …had a fiveyard run against the Huskies … two kickoff returns for 67 yards, including a long of 43 against Marshall … career-high three catches for 27 yards with a long reception of 15 yards at Syracuse … four-yard run and a nine-yard catch against Colorado … had a five-yard catch at Auburn … scored his first career touchdown on a 58-yard reception from Jarrett Brown against East Carolina … had a three-yard reception and a four-yard carry against Liberty.
Prep: Coached by former Mountaineer Damon Cogdell at Miramar High … team captain … Florida Class 6A first team all-state as a senior and second team as a junior … Miami Herald Top 100 (No. 77) Florida prospects … Orlando Sentinel Florida Top 100 … Miami Herald first-team All-Broward County … No. 15-rated player in Broward County according to the Miami Herald … South Florida Sun-Sentinel team … No. 6-rated player in Broward County according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel … Florida Varsity Top 100 … teamed with Smith to give Miramar one of the best passing combinations in Florida … ranked third in Broward County in receiving … caught 68 passes for 1,163 yards and 14 touchdowns … had a catch in every game as a senior … had nine catches for 124 yards and a touchdown in a 47-13 victory over Plantation High … caught five passes for 154 yards and three touchdowns against Ely High … named the MVP of the Nike Camp in Gainesville, Fla., in April 2008 … as a junior, he finished with 48 receptions for 1,048 yards, an average of 21.5 yards per catch and 11 touchdowns … named Miami Herald second team All-Broward County.
Prep: Coached by Lawrence Smith at Dunbar High in Baltimore … two-time Maryland Consensus Offensive Player of the Year … consensus first-team all-state … three-time Baltimore Sun Player of the Year … DigitalSports’ All-Metro Offensive Player of the Year … owns Maryland records for career points (790), touchdowns (123), total offensive yards (9,258) and rushing yards (7,962) … led Dunbar High to three consecutive Class 1A state titles … as a senior, he rushed for 2,660 yards and scored 34 touchdowns on just 218 carries for a phenomenal 12.2 yards per carry average … also returned 12 punts for 446 yards and a pair of touchdowns … caught three passes for 105 yards including an 81-yard touchdown and also returned a kickoff 84 yards for a touchdown in the Crab Bowl, featuring the top high school football players in Maryland … as a junior, he ran for 2,553, an average of 12.9 yards per carry and 32 touchdowns, had 17 receptions for 335 yards and three touchdowns, scored two touchdowns on kickoff returns and two touchdowns on punt returns … collected 50 tackles and had four interceptions … ran for 1,200 yards and 32 touchdowns as a sophomore.
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Personal: Birthday is March 15 … son of Cathy Green … one of four children … enrolled in general studies.
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2009 (Fr.): Redshirted.
Personal: birthday is Nov. 11 … son of John Bailey and Tara Daniels … enrolled in general studies.
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Austin’s Receiving Statistics Year Games Catches Yards Avg. TD 2009 13 15 151 10.1 1
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Austin’s Kickoff Return Statistics Year Returns Yards Avg. TD Long 2009 17 426 25.1 1 98
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BARCLAY Offensive Line 6-4, 304, r-Jr. | Seneca Valley | Cranberry Twp. Pa. Returns as the starting left tackle for the second year … looks to have an all-conference season as one of the leaders on the line … has 14 career starts … selected for the Gridiron Gladiator Award by the WVU coaching staff … selected all-BIG EAST preseason second team by Athlon Sports and Phil Steele … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … BIG EAST Academic All-Star … bowl trips: 2007 Fiesta, 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator. 2009 (r-So.): Started all 13 games … saw action on 839 of a possible 853 snaps for the season … used on 60 or more plays in 10 games, including a season-high 80 at Auburn … also used on 77 plays against Pitt, 72 plays at Cincinnati and 70 at USF … WVU Offensive Champion: Liberty … registered a team-high 15 thunderbolt blocks and 64 knockdowns …
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helped the Mountaineers produce a 1,000-yard rusher and a 2,000-yard passer … part of an offensive line that led the BIG EAST in rushing yards per game and was No. 24 nationally. 2008 (r-Fr.): Played in all 13 games and started one … added depth as the primary backup and played tackle and guard … used on more than 260 plays, including a season-high 45 plays at Louisville … also saw action in 23 plays at Colorado … had a knockdown in nine games … part of offensive line that helped pave the way for the No. 15 rushing offense in the nation … No. 27 nationally in fewest sacks allowed. 2007 (Fr.): Redshirted. Prep: Offensive lineman from Seneca Valley High ... earned second team all-state honors for Coach Ron Butschle ... all-Quad North Conference on offensive and defensive lines … posted 45 tackles and three sacks as a senior ... invited to Pennsylvania-Ohio All-Star game … named team captain as a senior … registered eight sacks as a junior ... also played basketball … academic all-star. Personal: Birthday is April 18 … son of Don and Dana Barclay ... one of three children … his uncle, Al Pisula, was a WVU letterman in the 1970s ... majoring in business management.
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6-1, 287, r-Sr. | North Babylon | North Babylon, N.Y.
6-4, 295, r-So. | Francis Scott Key | New Windsor, Md. Moved to center after playing right guard for the past two years … adds depth as the primary backup … member of the national society of collegiate scholars … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … bowl trips: 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator. 2009 (r-Fr): Saw limited action, seeing time in four games … used on more than 20 plays as a member of the backup line, including a seasonhigh six snaps against East Carolina. 2008 (Fr.): Redshirted. Prep: Coached by Bill Hyson at Francis Scott Key High …third team all-state … two-time all-Monocacy Valley Athletic League on offense and defense … two-time all-Carroll County selection … named as an offensive lineman to play in the Super 22 all-star game, featuring the best players from the Baltimore metro area … also played basketball and baseball. Personal: Birthday is Jan. 26 … son of Bob and Carol Bassler … one of two children … majoring in mathematics.
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BITTNER linebacker 5-11, 215, r-So. | Norwin North | Huntington, Pa. Walk-on who adds depth at strong-side linebacker … high school teammate of Tyler Urban … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … bowl trip: 2010 Gator. 2009 (r-Fr.): Sat out after transferring from Clarion … Scout Team Champion: Louisville. 2008 (Fr.): Attended Clarion but did not participate in football. Prep: Started for coach Dave Brozeski at Norwin Senior High … second on team in tackles and led the team in sacks as a senior … earned honorable-mention all-conference Quad A honors.
Missed the entire spring campaign after having offseason shoulder surgery … sustained the injury in the 2009 East Carolina game and it slowed his progress during the season … leads all returners with 28 career starts … selected all-BIG EAST preseason third team by Phil Steele … bowl trips: 2006 Gator, 2007 Fiesta, 2008 Meineke. 2009 (r-Jr): Played in eight games and started five … saw action on more than 250 plays, including a season-high 58 against Pitt … had 15 total tackles for the season, including eight solo stops, a sack and 2.5 tackles for loss … season-high four tackles at Cincinnati … finished with three tackles, including two solo stops and a seven-yard tackle for loss against Louisville … registered a sack against East Carolina, injuring his shoulder on the play. 2008 (r-So.): Started all 13 games … earned second team all-BIG EAST honors … awarded the Gridiron Gladiator Award by the coaching staff … WVU Defensive Champion: Colorado, Rutgers, Auburn, Connecticut … team defensive champion: Colorado, Rutgers … registered 34 tackles for the season, including 14 solo stops, 5.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks … teamhigh three fumble recoveries … also has three pass breakups and a forced fumble … season-high five tackles, two tackles for loss, assisted on a sack and a pass breakup against Rutgers … four tackles, including one for loss against USF … four tackles, including three solo stops at Colorado, including a sack, forced a fumble and recovered a fumble … one assisted tackle for loss and a 19 yard fumble return at Connecticut … two tackles, including one for loss against North Carolina in the Meineke Car Care Bowl … two tackles and a fumble recovery at Pitt. 2007 (r-Fr.): Played in 13 games and started 10 … Rivals.com and collegefootballnews.com Freshman All-American … finished with 27 total tackles, including 13 solo stops … assisted on a sack and had 4.5 tackles for loss … forced a fumble and tied for the team lead with three fumble recoveries … season-high six tackles, including a tackle for loss and a pass breakup against Louisville … four tackles and a fumble recovery against UConn … three tackles, assisted on a sack and had 1.5 tackles for loss at Marshall … forced and recovered a fumble at Rutgers … Danny Van Etten Award from WVU coaches as the scout team player of the year on defense. Prep: Product of North Babylon High, the Long Island Class II champions at 10-1 ... all-Long Island linebacker for coach Terry Manning ... 68 tackles, seven sacks as a senior ... 1,341 career rushing yards and 20 touchdowns ... three-time all-county and twice all-state. Personal: Birthday is June 28 ... son of Richard Berry and Renetta Wise ... majoring in multidisciplinary studies.
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8 12 13 33
8 13 13 34
7 19 14 40
15 32 27 74
2.5/15 1/7 0 4.5/20 1.5/10 0 4.5/14 0.5/2 0 11.5/49 3/19 0
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Personal: Birthday is Nov. 17 … son of Greg and Cathy Bittner … one of two boys … majoring in environmental protection. MOUNTAINEER FOOTBALL
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Kicker 6-1, 198, r-So. | West Springfield | Springfield, Va. Returns for his second year as the Mountaineers’ kicker … missed spring practice after having offseason right ankle surgery … earned the starting kicker position during the 2009 preseason and has proven to be a valuable scoring asset for the Mountaineer offense … clutch kicker, having kicked four field goals twice (Liberty, Pitt) last year and hit the game-winner as time expired against Pitt … also handled the team’s kickoff duties … selected allBIG EAST preseason first team by Athlon Sports, Phil Steele, Sporting News and Yahoo! Sports ... bowl trips: 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator.. 2009 (r-Fr.): Selected first-team all-BIG EAST by the league coaches, ESPN. com, The Sporting News, rivals.com and second team by Phil Steele … named to the all-BIG EAST freshman team by The Sporting News, ESPN.com and rivals.com … hit 13-of-15 field goals (86.7 percent) … long of 45 yards against Liberty … made field goals of 40 yards or more five times … connected on the first six attempts of his career … also made seven straight in the last part of the regular season … made 41-of-42 extra point tries, including 29 straight to close the season … his 13 field goals tied him for No. 10 on WVU single-season chart … No. 10 on the school’s season kick scoring list … No. 5 in the BIG EAST in kick scoring and No. 10 in overall scoring (6.2) … tied for No. 5 in BIG EAST in field goals made per game (1.00) and No. 3 in point after attempt percentage … BIG EAST Special Teams Player of the Week: Liberty, Pitt … WVU Special Teams Champion: Liberty, Pitt … hit his only field goal attempt at Rutgers, a 41-yarder in the fourth quarter … connected on a career-high four field goals against Pitt, including the game-winner as time expired … hit field goals of 20, 43, 39 and 43 yards against the Panthers … the four field goals tied the Milan Puskar Stadium record for most field goals in a game he set against Liberty and with Pat McAfee, who kicked four field goals against Rutgers in 2006 … connected on a season-long 42 yard field goal against Louisville … connected on a 33-yard field goal at USF and had a 32-yard field goal against Marshall … hit a 28-yard field goal at Auburn … tied a Milan Puskar Stadium record, hitting 4-of-4 field goals against Liberty in his first career game … connected on field goals of 35, 36, 38 and 45 yards.
Offensive Line 6-5, 289, r-Fr. | Cabell Midland | Milton, W.Va. Adds depth as the primary backup at right guard … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … Dean’s List … bowl trip: 2010 Gator. 2009 (Fr.): Redshirted … sustained an elbow injury that slowed his development during his first season. Prep: Coached by Chip McMillian at Cabell Midland High … played defensive and offensive lines … top prep prospect in West Virginia … earned first-team all-state honors as a senior … Old Spice Red Zone Player of the Year … team captain … as a senior, he helped lead Cabell Midland to an 8-3 overall record, an 8-2 league mark and a No. 11 state ranking … the nephew of former Marshall offensive tackle Rob Bowers and cousin of current Herd player Chris Bowers … 3A state champion shot putter … graduated with high honors, finishing with a 3.7 GPA … named to the Cabell Midland Honor Society. Personal: Birthday is Sept. 13 … son of Duane and Karen Bowers … one of two boys … majoring in business and economics.
2008 (Fr.): Redshirted. Prep: Coached by Bill Renner at West Springfield High … all-state kicker as a senior … selected Washington, D.C. all-metro by The Washington Post as a senior … two-time first-team all-Patriot district punter and kicker … twotime first-team all-Northern Region kicker and punter … two-time first-team all-district kicker and punter … connected on 13-of-17 field goal attempts, including a 50-yarder, and made 49-of-50 extra points … the 13 field goals were the most in the state and tied him for the seventh most in a season in state history … 70 of his 81 kickoffs resulted in touchbacks … as a senior, he finished with 88 kicking points and had a two-year career total of 152 points … for his career, he finished with 15-of-20 field goals with a long of 50 yards, 107-of-108 extra point attempts, including consecutive streak of 70, 123 touchbacks on 147 kickoffs, … three-year letterwinner in soccer … earned first-team all-district honors as a junior. Personal: Birthday is Nov. 5 … son of Mauro and Teresa Bitancurt … one of two boys in his family … majoring in athletic coaching education.
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BOWSER 5-11, 190, Sr. | Phoenix College | Phoenix, Ariz. Adds depth at field cornerback … looks to compete for playing time this season … showed signs of good cover ability during the spring … bowl trips: 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator. 2009 (Jr.): Member of the team but didn’t see any time on the field … sustained shoulder injury that slowed his progress for most of the season. 2008 (So.): Redshirted … sustained a right knee injury during the spring … underwent surgery and sat out the 2008 season. Junior College: Coached by former Mountaineer standout Dale Wolfley at Phoenix College … played in six games and collected 14 tackles, including 10 solos … redshirted his first year of college. Prep: Coached by Tom Bruney at Maryvale High in Phoenix, Ariz. … three-year lettewinner … a two-time 2006 Class 5A first-team allstate selection … honorable mention as a sophomore … three-time first-team all-region honoree … as a senior, he finished with 27 tackles, two interceptions, two fumble recoveries and a safety …averaged 24 yards per kickoff return … helped lead the Panthers to a league title, an undefeated regular season, a 10-2 record and the semifinals of the state championships as a senior … had 32 tackles, 14 pass breakups and a blocked field goal as a junior … also four-year letterwinner in basketball and excelled in track … ran a 10.7/100m dash … region champion in the 100-meters. Personal: Birthday is Jan. 23 … son of Robin Bowser … one of three children … majoring in multidisciplinary studies.
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BUSICK linebacker 6-0, 231, r-Fr. | Steubenville | Steubenville, Ohio
BRAUN 6-4, 308, r-So. | Winters Mill | Westminster, Md. Moved to right tackle during the spring and looks to have earned the starting position entering the preseason … also can play center and guard … worked hard in the offseason and continues to show improvement … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … previous bowl trips: 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator. 2009 (r-Fr.): Used as a backup at center and guard … played in 11 games … saw action in more than 35 plays, including a season-high 11 at Syracuse. 2008 (Fr.): Redshirted. Prep: Coached by Ken Johnson at Winters Mill High … three-year, twoway starting center-defensive lineman … considered the best lineman outside the metro areas … finished with 57 tackles as a senior … for his career, he finished with 127 tackles, seven sacks, four pass breakups and two fumble recoveries … 2007 Maryland consensus all-state by the Associated Press … named to the Baltimore Sun’s all-metro team … three-time selection to the all-Monocacy Valley Athletic League and all-Carroll County teams … two-time first-team all-area by The Examiner … two-time first-team small school all-state selection … helped lead Winters Mill to the state playoffs as a sophomore and junior … set the record for the most bench reps at the 2007 Nike Baltimore combine … also played basketball for a year … vice president of varsity athletic club. Personal: Birthday is November 30 … son of Stacey and the late Jeff Braun, Sr. … majoring in physical education teaching.
Solid young player who will give help at middle linebacker … showed a lot of promise during his redshirt year and now wants to bring that to the field … also will be used on special teams … bowl trip: 2010 Gator. 2009 (Fr.): Redshirted. Prep: Coached by Reno Saccoccia at Steubenville High … Associated Press Ohio Division IV Defensive Co-Player of the Year … AP Division IV-VI first-team All-Ohio … Ohio Varsity Division III-IV all-state first team … recorded more than 120 tackles, 17 tackles for losses and five forced fumbles on defense, and rushed for 580 yards and scored 14 touchdowns as a fullback on offense … accumulated more than 300 career tackles during his three varsity seasons at Steubenville High … rushed for 112 yards and scored a pair of touchdowns to help Steubenville defeat Youngstown Cardinal Mooney for the first time in school history in the Division IV playoffs … Steubenville came one victory short of claiming its third-straight state title, losing to Kettering Archbishop Alter in the state finals … as a junior, he finished with 58 tackles … rushed for 543 yards and 13 touchdowns … as a sophomore, he collected 98 tackles … as a junior, he finished third in the state wrestling tournament at the 215-pound weight class. Personal: Birthday is July 15 … son of Nick and Lorie Busick … father, Nick, was a former WWF wrestler, Big Bully Busick … enrolled in general studies.
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DEFENSIVE Back DB, 5-9, 188, r-So. | Heritage | Leesburg, Va.
6-0, 247, r-So. | DeMatha Catholic | Glen Burnie, Md.
Adds depth at free safety … looks to add to the mix and compete for playing time this season ... Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll ... bowl trip: 2010 Gator.
Returns for his second year as the starting fullback … a big, strong weapon who gives the offense an outstanding blocker, a short-yardage runner or as a tailback … had an outstanding first year as the starter for the Mountaineers and looks to increase his production even more in his second year … awarded the Danny Van Etten Rookie of the Year Award by the WVU coaching staff … selected to the all-BIG EAST freshman team by ESPN.com … bowl trips: 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator.
2009 (r-Fr.): Member of the defensive scout team ... scout team champion: Rutgers. 2008 (Fr.): Attended school, but did not play football. Prep: Lettered for Coach Wes Driskell at Heritage High School … selected all-district and all-region … team captain … broke 11 school records … collected 126 tackles, including 60 solo stops and nine sacks as a senior … finished with 218 career tackles during his career … helped lead Heritage to a 7-3 record as a senior … honored by the Washington Post for having the play of the year – an 82-yard touchdown run … named defensive player of the week for his 13 tackles, three sack game against South Lakes … also had 12 carries for 52 yards … selected defensive player of the week against Dominion, Briar Woods and Loudon County … 14 tackles, including eight assists, one sack and a fumble recovery against Briar Woods … posted 10 tackles and a sack against Loudon County … against Hagerstown, he ran for 53 yards on 16 carries, an average of 3.3 yards per carry … finished with 44 yards on 14 carries, an average of 3.1 yards per carry against Brentsville … three kickoff returns for 151 yards and a touchdown … collected 17 tackles, including eight solo stops … posted 11 tackles and three sacks against Potomac Falls … three returns for 48 yards and 15 tackles and a sack against Broad Run … 12 tackles and a quarterback hurry against Freedom … 13 tackles and a forced fumble against Dominion.
2009 (r-Fr.): Played in 12 games and started one … saw action on more than 235 plays, including a season-high 27 against Pitt … registered 20 or more plays in nine games … WVU Offensive Champion: Cincinnati … third-leading rusher on the team with 60 carries for 250 yards, an average of 4.2 yards per carry and eight touchdowns … also had two catches for 15 yards with a long reception of nine … second on the team in touchdowns scored (8) and third in scoring (48) … ranked No. 19 in the BIG EAST in rushing yards per game, No. 20 in scoring and No. 24 in total offense … three carries for 12 yards and a touchdown against Florida State in the Gator Bowl … collected a season-high 14 carries for 58 yards, a touchdown and a long run of 24 at Rutgers … finished with 10 carries for 29 yards with a long of eight against Pitt … biggest run of the game was the first down he converted in the fourth quarter on fourth down to set up the game-winning field goal … career-high 60 rushing yards and a touchdown at Cincinnati … had a three-yard run against Louisville … registered four runs for 11 yards with a long of seven yards at USF … four rushes for 16 yards with a long run of seven against Connecticut … finished with seven carries for 14 yards, two touchdowns and a six-yard catch at Syracuse … five carries for 22 yards and a careerbest two touchdowns against Colorado … had a nine-yard reception … two carries for 10 yards with a long run of five at Auburn … three carries for 10 yards with a long of four against East Carolina … scored his first career touchdown against Liberty on a two-yard plunge. 2008 (Fr.): Redshirted Prep: Coached by Bill McGregor at DeMatha Catholic High … finished with 35 carries for 456 yards and six touchdowns as a senior … firstteam all-Washington, D.C. by all-DCSportsFan.com … second-team all-Washington Catholic Athletic Conference … helped DeMatha to a 10-2 record, the WCAC Conference championship and a No. 4 ranking in Washington D.C. by The Washington Post … also helped lead the Stags to state titles as a sophomore (11-2) and junior (12-0) … he also ran track. Personal: Birthday is April 17 … son of Greg and Dale Clarke … majoring in multidisciplinary studies.
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Clarke’s Rushing Statistics Year Games Att Yards Avg, TD 2009 12 60 250 4.2 8
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defensive end 6-6, 265, r-Fr. | Allderdice | Pittsburgh, Pa. Has an opportunity to be a solid contributor at defensive end … worked hard in the offseason and showed a lot of potential … has good size and pass rushing ability … bowl trip: 2010 Gator. 2009 (Fr.): Redshirted. Prep: Coached by Don Schmidt at Taylor Allderdice High … four-year starter … first Allderdice player to play at a BCS school since Curtis Martin (Pitt) … helped lead Allderdice to the city championship game as a junior … Pittsburgh North-South All-Star …two-time Tribune Review All-City League as tight end and linebacker … Pennsylvania Top 40 lineman … member of the basketball team … averaged 16 points a game, helping lead Allderice to a 20-6 record … earned all-city honors as a senior … captain of football and basketball teams … also lettered in volleyball and track & field. Personal: Birthday is May 4 … son of William and Beverly Clarke … father starred in basketball at Duquesne … one of three children … enrolled in general studies.
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5-11, 213, r-So. | Wheeling Catholic | Wheeling, W.Va. Walk-on who looks to add to the mix at strong-side linebacker … also could compete for time on special teams … brother of former Mountaineer linebacker Tom Contraguerro … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … bowl trips: 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator. 2009 (r-Fr.): Member of the team but didn’t see any game action … member of the defensive scout team. 2008 (Fr.): Redshirted. Prep: Played for coach Mike Young at Wheeling Central Catholic … first Wheeling Central player to letter on four state championship teams … finished with 115 tackles, 11.5 sacks, five fumble recoveries, four interceptions, two returned for touchdowns, two blocked punts and a forced fumble as a senior … led a defense that surrendered only 161 yards a game as a senior … also caught 11 passes for 158 yards and two touchdowns … two-time first-team all-state … helped lead Wheeling Central to a 28-0 record his last two seasons … Ohio Valley Conference All-Star … West Virginia North-South All-Star Game … defensive captain … team’s most valuable player … team’s most valuable defensive player … two-time first team all-Valley … two-time first-team all-Ohio Valley Athletic Conference … Elks Player of the Month. Personal: birthday is Feb. 26 … son of Robert and Jody Contraguerro … one of four children … majoring in business management.
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COOK
Defensive back 5-11, 205, r-Fr. | Shaw | Cleveland, Ohio
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Showed solid ability in the spring, improving his level of play … will look to become a contributor at bandit safety in his first year … has quickness and a chance to become an explosive player … hard hitter … could also be used on special teams … bowl trip: 2010 Gator. 2009 (Fr.): Redshirted … member of the defensive scout team … Scout Team Champion: Connecticut. Prep: Coached by Rodney Brown at Shaw High … Cleveland Plain Dealer All-Star Team … Cleveland Plain Dealer Northeast Ohio Top 40 (No. 32) … AP first-team Division II All-Ohio … Ohio Varsity Division I-II all-state third team …had 99 tackles, 20 sacks and caused six fumbles on defense and was also an effective wide receiver on offense in leading Shaw High to an unbeaten regular season … finished with 24 catches for 650 yards, had 24 carries for 302 yards rushing and scored 10 touchdowns … as a junior, he finished with 19 catches for 200 yards and three touchdowns … collected 92 tackles, including 22 sacks and had six interceptions … named second team all-state. Personal: Birthday is July 17 … son of Chris and Corie Cook … one of four children … majoring in physical education teaching.
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DEVINE Running Back 5-8, 180, Sr. | North Ft. Myers | Ft. Myers, Fla. Starting running back and Heisman Trophy candidate … decided to return for his senior year and not enter the NFL draft … an offensive playmaker who will be counted on for leadership … WVU’s co-Offensive MVP last season … two-time all-BIG EAST, first team as a junior, second team as a sophomore … had an outstanding junior season (1,465), surpassing the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the second-straight year (1,297) … one of the quickest and most exciting runners in the nation … has collected 3,381 rushing yards in his career, fifth on WVU’s career list … registered 4,507 yards of all-purpose yardage, fourth on the school’s career list … an outstanding talent … explosive ability … elusive runner who is excellent in heavy traffic areas … named second-team preseason All-American by Lindy’s Football Preview, third team by Athlon Sports and fourth-team by Phil Steele … tabbed “Best Instincts” in the BIG EAST by Sporting News … selected all-BIG EAST preseason first team by Athlon Sports, Phil Steele’s, Sporting News and Yahoo! Sports … bowl trips: 2008 Fiesta, 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator. 2009 (Jr.): Unanimous all-BIG EAST first-team selection by league coaches, Phil Steele and ESPN.com … named one of 16 semifinalists for the Maxwell Award, signifying the top offensive player in the nation … named to ESPN.com’s BIG EAST All-Bowl Team … played in 13 games and started 10 … saw action on more than 645 plays, including a season-high 74 at Auburn … used on 50 or more plays in nine games … led the team in rushing with 1,465 yards, averaging 6.1 yards a carry … scored 13 touchdowns rushing … scored season-high three touchdowns at Auburn and had two against Marshall … finished with 22 catches for 177 yards, an average of 8.0 yards per catch and scored a touchdown … No. 2 rusher in the BIG EAST and No. 17 nationally … No. 4 in the BIG EAST in all-purpose yardage (1,742) and No. 43 nationally … No. 5 in scoring touchdowns and No. 9 in total offense and overall scoring (6.5) … had at least one reception in every game but Rutgers … finished with 100 or more yards rushing in seven games, including a career-high 220 against Colorado … collected 19 plays of 20 yards or more, including 14 rushing, one receiving and four kickoff returns … seven runs of 50 or more yards, including three for touchdowns … BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Week: Syracuse … WVU Offensive Champion: East Carolina, Colorado … selected an “Iron Mountaineer” by his teammates because of his hard work and dedication during the offseason lifting and conditioning program … named West Virginia’s Gator Bowl MVP against Florida State as he registered a game-high 168 yards on 16 carries, an average of 10.5 yards per carry and a touchdown … two catches for 28 yards with a long reception of 15 yards against the Seminoles … finished with a game-high 16 carries for 65 yards and a touchdown with a long of 32 yards at Rutgers … ran for 134 yards on 17 carries, an average of 7.9 yards per run with a 88-yard touchdown against Pitt … the 88-yard run was the longest by a Mountaineer during the season … his rushing yards against the Panthers were his third-most of the season … returned at Cincinnati after having an ankle injury the week before and finished with 88 yards on 25 carries, an average of 3.5 yards per carry … had a nine-yard reception … saw limited time against Louisville because of an ankle injury … collected 13 carries for 56 yards, an average of 4.3 yards per carry with a long run of 20 … had a 21-yard kickoff return … four catches for 33 yards with a long reception of 19 at USF … ran for 178 yards on 23 carries, an average of 7.7 yards per carry and a touchdown against UConn … had a long run
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of 62 yards … his 56-yard run in the fourth quarter with 2:10 left in the game lifted WVU to a four-point win … had a 13-yard reception … finished with 123 yards of all-purpose yardage against Marshall … 19 carries for 103 yards, an average of 5.4 yards per carry and two touchdowns with a long of 30 … had a 20-yard reception … posted 103 all-purpose yards at Syracuse, including 91 yards rushing on 22 carries, an average of 4.1 yards per carry and a touchdown … two receptions for 12 yards, including his first career receiving touchdown on an 11-yard reception … career-high 220 yards on 22 carries, an average of 10.0 yards a carry and a touchdown against Colorado … his 220 yards tied for seventhbest rushing performance in WVU history … finished with 179 yards of all-purpose yardage at Auburn, running for 128 yards on 15 carries, an average of 8.5 yards per carry and three touchdowns, long run of 71, two catches for 26 yards with a long of 17 and a 25-yard kickoff return … finished with 126 yards of all-purpose yardage against East Carolina, 19 carries for 80 yards and a touchdown, three catches for 18 yards and two kickoff returns for 28 yards with a long of 23 yards … ran for 112 yards on 17 carries and a touchdown against Liberty, averaging 6.6 yards a carry … three receptions for nine yards. 2008 (So.): Played all 13 games and started 12 … all-BIG EAST second team … Phil Steele’s BIG EAST second team …. BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Week: Syracuse … WVU Offensive Champion: Colorado, Marshall, Syracuse, Louisville … saw action on more than 675 plays, including a season-high 71 against Cincinnati … used on 50 or more plays 11 times … team-leading rusher, registering 1,289 yards on 206 carries, an average of 6.3 yards per carry, four touchdowns and a long run of 92 … tied for second on the team with 35 catches for 185 yards with a long reception of 17 yards … collected 100 or more yards rushing five times, 100 or more all-purpose yards seven times and single plays of 20 yards or more 20 times … career high 207 yards on 17 carries and a touchdown against Auburn … 188 yards on 18 carries, including the second-longest run in the school’s history (92) against Syracuse … career high six catches against Villanova, Syracuse and Cincinnati … ran for 154 yards on 13 carries at Louisville, an average of 11.8 yards per carry with a long of 79 yards … run of 79 set the school record for longest non-touchdown run … career high 48 receiving yards against Cincinnati … ran for 133 yards at Colorado on 26 attempts, an average of 5.1 yards per carry … also led the team with three catches for 11 yards … ran for a team-high 125 yards on 14 carries against Marshall, a touchdown and a long run of 36 … registered 150 all-purpose yards at East Carolina, finishing with 12 carries for 94 yards, averaging 7.8 yards per carry with a season-long run of 34 yards … two kickoff returns for 47 yards with a long return of 24 yards … finished with a team-high 61 yards on 13 carries, an average of 4.7 yards per carry and a touchdown against North Carolina in the Meineke Car Care Bowl … also had a catch for 14 yards … collected 84 all-purpose yards against Villanova, finishing with 47 yards on nine carries, an average of 5.2 yards per carry with a game-long run of 24 yards … also had season-high six catches for 37 yards with a long reception of 17 yards … ran for 90 yards with a long of 14 against USF. 2007 (Fr.): Honored with the Danny Van Etten Rookie of the Year Award by the coaching staff … played in 12 games … third-leading rusher on the team with 627 yards on 73 carries, an average of 8.6 yards per carry … scored six touchdowns and had a long run of 76 … ranked No. 10 in the BIG EAST in rushing yards per game … led the Mountaineers with 27 plays of 20 yards or more … team champion: Connecticut … seven catches for 90 yards with a long reception of 34 yards … led the team in kickoff returns with 22 returns for 511 yards, an average of 23.2 yards per return, with a long return of 48 yards … No. 5 in BIG EAST in kickoff returns … filled in for an injured Steve Slaton in the Fiesta Bowl and ran the ball 13 times for 108 yards, an average of 8.3 yards per carry and two touchdowns … also had two catches for 47 yards with a season-long catch of 34 yards … touchdown runs of 65 and 17 in the bowl game … five carries for 136 yards, including a season-long 76-yard run at Maryland, tying the longest non-touchdown run in the school’s history … became the fastest WVU player to rush for 100 yards in a game on just two carries at Maryland … scored his first collegiate touchdown against Western Michigan … seven carries for 44 yards, scored a touchdown and had a long carry of 23 yards against the Broncos … season-high 11 carries for 118 yards, one touchdown and a long run of 36 yards against Connecticut … finished with five carries for 76 yards and scored
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two touchdowns at Marshall … six carries for 40 yards with a long run of 18 yards at Rutgers … four kickoff returns for 97 yards with a long of 41 yards against Louisville … four returns for 86 yards with a long of 28 yards at Cincinnati … two returns for 52 yards with a long of 26 yards at Maryland. Prep: Highly touted tailback from North Fort Myers (Fla.) High ... set school and Lee County rushing records of 6,842 yards and 92 touchdowns ... three-year Florida Class 5A all-state ... Fort Myers NewsPress Area Player of the Year ... rushed for 2,148 yards, 31 scores as a senior ... led coach James Iandoli’s team to the third round of state playoffs ... U.S. Army All-America game. Personal: Birthday is Feb. 16 … grandson of Lee Turner ... one of nine children … majoring in sociology and anthropology.
Devine’s Rushing Statistics Year Games Att. Yards Avg. TD 2009 13 241 1,465 6.1 13 2008 13 206 1,289 6.3 4 12 73 627 8.6 6 2007 Totals 38 520 3,381 6.5 23
Long 88 92 76 92
Devine’s Receiving Statistics Year Games Catches Yards Avg. TD 2009 13 22 177 8.0 1 2008 13 35 185 5.3 0 2007 12 7 90 12.9 0 Totals 38 64 452 7.1 1
Long 20 17 34 34
Devine’s Kickoff Return Statistics Year Returns Yards Avg. TD Long 2009 5 100 20.0 0 26 2008 2 47 23.5 0 24 2007 22 511 23.2 0 48 Totals 30 674 22.5 0 48
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DAVIS WIDE RECEIVER 6-0, 188, r-Sr. | Freedom | Tampa, Fla.
EGER offensive line 6-6, 288, r-Fr. | Thomas Jefferson | Clairton, Pa.
Moved to wide receiver during the spring … used the reps to learn the routes and understand the offense … looks to help the receiving corps in his final season … also used extensively on special teams … has excellent speed and athleticism … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … bowl trips: 2007 Gator, 2008 Fiesta, 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator.
An athletic and competitive tackle who looks to contribute right away … adds depth at the right tackle position … competing to earn a spot in the line rotation … bowl trip: 2010 Gator.
2009 (r-Jr.): Played in all 13 games … saw action on more than 35 plays, including a season-high eight against Pitt … saw action on six plays against Liberty … finished the season with eight tackles, including three unassisted … assisted on a tackle against Pitt … had a solo tackle at Cincinnati ... posted two tackles against Colorado … assisted on a tackle against USF, East Carolina, Syracuse and Auburn.
Prep: Coached by Bill Cherpak at Thomas Jefferson High … Harrisburg Patriot News Platinum 33 Team … WPIAL Class AAA first-team all-state … AP Class AAA first-team all-state … Class AAA Big Seven all-conference … Pittsburgh Post-Gazette South Fabulous 22 Team … Pittsburgh Sports Report Pennsylvania Top 50 … Sports Fever Magazine’s state “Supreme Team” … helped Thomas Jefferson to a pair of PIAA Class AAA state titles … helped power an offense that produced 6,131 total yards in 15 games, averaging 408.7 yards per game … helped pave the way for the Thomas Jefferson rushing attack to finish with 3,591 yards and 49 touchdowns, averaging 6.4 yards per carry.
2008 (r-So.): Moved to the defensive side of the ball at the cornerback position during the spring of his sophomore year … played in four games and saw limited action … used on special teams. 2007 (r-Fr.): Started the season as a running back during the preseason and then moved to the receiver position … one of the outside receivers … played in four games … saw action in a season-high 30 plays against East Carolina … also used in 12 plays against Western Michigan … made one catch in the season opener against Western Michigan for two yards … had one kick return for 24 yards against Connecticut. 2006 (Fr.): Saw limited action as a true freshman before being sidelined with an injury ... gained 65 yards on 15 carries against Eastern Washington. Prep: Physical player from Tampa’s Freedom High ... second team all-county for coach Adam Stegeman ... team MVP ... finished with 89 carries for 765 yards with four touchdowns as a senior ... Hillsborough County East-West All-Star Game ... MVP of the track team. Personal: Birthday is Feb. 5 ... son of Eddie and Harriett Davis ... one of two children … graduated with a bachelor’s degree in multidisciplinary studies … currently working on a master’s degree in integrated marketing communications.
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2009 (Fr.): Redshirted … Scout Team Champion: Auburn.
Personal: Birthday is Feb. 14 … son of Mike and Terrie Eger … one of two children … enrolled in general studies.
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FEIGT
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defensive line 6-6, 284, r-Fr. | Mercersburg Academy | Mercersburg, Pa.
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6-3, 255, r-Sr. | Coffeyville CC | Georgetown, S.C.
Looks to become part of the rotation at the defensive tackle position … plays strong and physical … continues to develop his skills and a better understanding of the defensive scheme … bowl trip: 2010 Gator.
Provides depth at defensive tackle and defensive end … a solid contributor who is a good rusher off the edge … bowl trips: 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator.
2009 (Fr.): Redshirted.
2009 (r-Jr.): Played in nine games and started one … saw action on more than 115 plays … season-high 41 plays against Louisville … used on 14 plays against Colorado and 13 at Auburn … finished with three tackles, all against Louisville.
Prep: Coached by Dan Walker at Mercersburg Academy … all-MidAtlantic Prep League … Hagerstown Herald-Mail all-area second team … Chambersburg Public Opinion all-area … came to Mercersburg (Pa.) Academy during his junior year after growing up in Germany … participated in a partnership program between Global Football and USA Football that led to his coming to the United States … finished with 41 tackles, 5.5 sacks, eight tackles for loss, four pass breakups … season high five tackles against Landon and Lawrenceville … helped lead Mercersburg Academy to a 5-4 record. Personal: Birthday is Nov. 23 … son of Andre Rogalski and Andrea Feigt … enrolled in general studies.
2008 (So.): Played in all 13 games … saw action on more than 220 plays, including a season-high 31 against Villanova … registered six tackles, assisted on a sack, had 1.5 tackles for loss and a pass breakup … finished with a tackle for loss against Villanova … had a pass breakup and a quarterback hurry at East Carolina … assisted on a tackle at Colorado … assisted on a sack against Rutgers … solo tackle at Connecticut … assisted on a tackle against Cincinnati. Junior College: Coached by Jeff Leiker at Coffeyville Community College … registered 37 tackles as a sophomore, including 6.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery … earned second-team all-Region VI honors … helped Coffeyville to a 5-5 record and a first-round appearance in the region playoffs … redshirted his first season. Prep: Coached by Barry Avant at Georgetown High … as a senior, he collected 117 tackles, 17 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks … selected allstate … named regional defensive player of the year … selected first-team all-Low Country … helped the Bulldogs to an 8-4 record and advance to the second round of the state playoffs … played in the South Carolina North-South All-Star game … member of the basketball team … averaged eight points a game as the team’s sixth man. Personal: Birthday is April 15 … son of Larry and Geneva Ford … one of five children … majoring in athletic coaching education.
Ford’s Defensive Statistics Year Games Tackles Assists Total TFL Sacks Int PD
FF FR
2009 2008 Totals
0 0 0
9 13 22
0 2 2
3 4 7
3 6 9
0/0 1.5/3 1.5/3
0/0 0.5/1 0.5/1
0 0 0
0 1 1
0 0 0
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Najee
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GARVIN
GOODE
6-3, 215, So. | Loyola Blakefield | Baltimore, Md.
6-1, 238, r-Jr. | Benedictine | Cleveland, Ohio
Built momentum during the spring and earned the starting job at spur safety … has a chance to be an important contributor on the defense … has good size, speed and instincts on the field … also will see extensive time on special teams … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … bowl trip: 2010 Gator.
Moved to weak-side linebacker this spring … gives the Mountaineers experienced depth to solidify the position … can also play middle linebacker … used extensively on special teams … bowl trips: 2008 Fiesta, 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator.
2009 (Fr.): Played in 10 games … saw action on more than 62 plays, including a season-high 11 against USF … finished with 10 tackles for the season, including three unassisted tackles … assisted on two tackles against Pitt … solo tackle at Cincinnati … assisted on a tackle at USF and against Connecticut … solo stop against Marshall … assisted on a tackle at Syracuse … two assisted tackles against Colorado … solo tackle against Liberty.
2009 (r-So.): Played in 13 games and started one … saw action on more than 133 plays, including a season high 48 plays at Auburn … also used on 31 plays against East Carolina … registered 11 tackles this season, including six solo stops … also had two pass breakups … registered a solo tackle against Florida State in the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl … collected a solo tackle at Cincinnati … had two tackles against UConn … posted a solo tackle at Syracuse … two tackles at Auburn … two tackles and a pass breakup against East Carolina … assisted on two tackles against Liberty.
Prep: Coached by Brian Abbott at Loyola Blakefield High … Maryland Consensus all-state team as a defensive back … Baltimore Sun first-team all-metro … made 32 tackles and intercepted two passes on defense to help Loyola High to an undefeated record and the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference title for the third-straight year … as a senior, he finished with 32 tackles, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery … rushed for 1,259 yards and scored 19 touchdowns on offense … made four tackles and an interception in the Crab Bowl, featuring the best players in state … named second team all-metro by the Baltimore Sun and honorablemention all-state as a junior … he ran for 792 yards, an average of 6.2 yards per run and 15 touchdowns … had seven catches for 188 yards, an average of 26.8 yards per catch … on defense, he had 42 tackles and three interceptions. Personal: Birthday is Jan. 1 … son of Terry and Pat Garvin … youngest of two children … enrolled in general studies.
2008 (r-Fr.): Played in all 13 games … saw action on more than 120 plays, including a season-high 28 plays at Pitt … finished with 12 tackles for the season … collected four tackles against Villanova … two solo tackles and an interception returned for 28 yards at Louisville … registered two tackles against Syracuse and Pitt … had a solo tackle against Marshall and one against North Carolina in the Meineke Car Care Bowl. 2007 (Fr.): Redshirted and did not see any varsity action … Scout Team Defensive Champion: East Carolina. Prep: Started at quarterback and linebacker for coach Art Bortnick at Benedictine High … named the MVP of the Cuyahoga County East-West High School All-Star Charity Game, throwing three touchdowns and running 77-yards for a fourth score en route to a 28-21 victory for the East … also lettered in track … won the Division II state title in the discus with a school-record throw of 172’01” … honor roll … member of jazz band. Personal: Birthday is June 4 … son of John and Fatimah Goode … father played for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL … brother, Tariq, played at Youngstown State and in the AFL for the Mahoning Valley Thunder … other brother, Wakeem played at Hampton … one of three children … majoring in industrial engineering.
Goode’s Defensive Statistics Year Games Tackles Assists Total TFL Sacks Int PD
FF FR
2009 2008 Totals
0 0 0
13 13 26
6 5 11
5 7 12
11 12 23
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 2 1/28 0 1/28 2
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GLOVER Defensive Back 5-11, 207, Sr. | Harding | Warren, Ohio Moved to bandit safety in the spring … was a two-year starter at spur safety … will be one of the team leaders, providing leadership to the defensive backfield … All-American candidate … athletic performer who can hit hard … a defensive playmaker … also used extensively on special teams … has 21 career starts … selected all-BIG EAST preseason second team by Athlon Sports and fourth team by Phil Steele … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … bowl trips: 2008 Fiesta, 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator.
Connecticut … registered 18 tackles, including 14 solo stops … one sack and a forced fumble … four solo stops, including a sack and a forced fumble against Western Michigan … four tackles, including three solo stops against Connecticut … four solo tackles at Syracuse … solo tackle against East Carolina, at Rutgers and at USF. Prep: An all-state and all-district defender for coach Thom McDaniels at Warren G. Harding ... selected all-Trumbull County … named one of four captains on the team … recorded 130 tackles, three interceptions and eight touchdowns as a senior, helping the Raiders to the playoffs and a 10-3 record ... also a track letterman. Personal: Birthday is Feb. 1 … son of Sidney and Deidri Glover … one of eight children … majoring in multidisciplinary studies.
Glover’s Defensive Statistics Year Games Tackles Assists Total TFL Sacks Int PD
FF FR
2009 2008 2007 Totals
1 1 1 3
12 11 12 35
39 32 14 85
21 29 4 54
60 7/29 1.5/8 2/44 61 4.5/18 1/7 1 18 1/4 1/4 0 139 12.5/51 3.5/19 3/44
4 6 0 10
1 1 0 2
2009 (Jr.): Played in 12 games and started 10 … saw action on more than 615 plays, including a season-high 83 at Auburn … used on 50 or more plays in 10 games … seventh-leading tackler on the team with 60 tackles, including 39 solo stops … also had 1.5 sacks, seven tackles for loss, two interceptions, four pass breakups, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery … tied for No. 17 in the BIG EAST in passes defended (6) and tied for No. 28 in tackles … WVU Defensive Champion: Syracuse, Marshall … WVU Special Teams Champion: Marshall … five or more tackles in seven games … registered seven tackles, including five solo stops and 1.5 tackles for loss against Florida State in the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl … collected four tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, a pass breakup and returned an interception 24 yards for a touchdown at Rutgers … two solo tackles against Pitt … forced the first Cincinnati fumble of the season to go with four tackles, including three unassisted tackles … played against Louisville with a shoulder injury and assisted on a two-yard sack … five tackles and a pass breakup at USF … collected six tackles and a fumble recovery against Connecticut … game-high nine tackles, including six solo stops and a tackle for loss against Marshall … finished with six solo tackles, including one for loss at Syracuse … posted five tackles, including four solo stops and returned an interception 20 yards against Colorado … registered six solo tackles, including a sack and two tackles for loss at Auburn … finished with seven tackles and a pass breakup against East Carolina … injury rehab from preseason forced him to miss Liberty game. 2008 (So.): Played in 11 games and started 10 … made his first career start at East Carolina … sprained his left knee in the final regular season game against USF and missed the bowl game … WVU Defensive Champion: Auburn, Connecticut, USF … BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week: USF … sat out the Villanova game with a shoulder injury … used in a more than 600 plays, including a season-high 70 at Colorado … saw action in 50 or more plays eight times … fifth-leading tackler on the team with 61 tackles, including one sack and 4.5 tackles for loss … tied for third on the team with six pass breakups … forced a fumble, recovered a fumble and has an interception … season-high 10 tackles at Colorado, including five solo tackles and a tackle for loss … collected nine tackles, including six solo stops and a tackle for loss against Auburn … four tackles, one interception, forced and recovered a fumble against USF … six tackles and three pass breakups at Louisville … three tackles at Connecticut and against Cincinnati … six tackles, including a sack against Syracuse … registered six tackles, including a tackle for loss at ECU … eight tackles, including an assist on a tackle for loss against Rutgers … three tackles with a pass breakup against Marshall … three tackles and a pass breakup at Pitt.
SIDNEY GLOVER
2007 (Fr.): Played in 11 games … season-high 19 plays against Western Michigan .. used in 16 plays against Mississippi State and 13 against
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GRESS Defensive line 6-2, 250, Sr. | Scranton Prep | Scranton, Pa. Reserve defensive lineman who adds depth at nose tackle … quick, tough and powerful … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … bowl trips: 2008 Fiesta, 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator. 2009 (Jr.): Sustained an injury to a muscle in his chest … had offseason surgery and was forced to miss the entire season. 2008 (So.): Member of the scout team but did not see game action. 2007 (Fr.): Member of the defensive scout team. Prep: Two-year starter as an offensive tackle and defensive tackle for coach Tony Cantafio at Scranton Prep … two-time all-conference selection … selected to the Lackawanna Football Conference all-star team … three-year leadership council … senior captain …among top 15 finalists for annual Fiore Cesare Award and Scholarship based on athletic and academic achievement … also a finalist for the Hookey Reap Award, which recognized top lineman in Lackawanna County … named as one of the top defensive lineman in eastern Pennsylvania as a senior … named to Scout. com’s all-combine team held in New Jersey … also played CYO basketball and finished third in the state … participates in boxing and mixed martial arts.. Personal: Birthday is Aug. 30 … son of Glenn and Natalie Gress … father played at Miami (Fla.) in the late 1970’s … one of three children … majoring in multidisciplinary studies.
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HALE
Defensive Back 5-10, 198, r-Sr. | St. Paul’s | Mobile, Ala. Looks to contribute as the primary backup at spur safety … also can play bandit safety … competing for more playing time this season … used extensively on special teams … a physical competitor who hits hard … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … bowl trips: 2007 Gator, 2008 Fiesta, 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator. 2009 (r-Jr.): Played in 11 games … saw action on more than 75 plays, mostly on special teams … season-high 10 plays at USF and at Auburn … collected five tackles for the season … collected two tackles against Florida State in the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl … missed the first two games with a bruised hip … assisted on a tackle against Pitt … registered a solo tackle at Syracuse … assisted on a tackle at Auburn. 2008 (r-So.): Played in all 12 games, mostly on special teams … finished with nine tackles, including seven solo stops … two solo tackles against Cincinnati and Marshall … had two tackles against Syracuse … solo tackle at Colorado and at Pitt … assisted on a tackle against Rutgers. 2007 (r-Fr.): Played in all 13 games … special teams champion: Connecticut … season-high nine plays against East Carolina … posted 14 tackles and a forced fumble for the season … five total tackles, including four solo stops and a forced fumble against Connecticut … two tackles, including a solo stop against East Carolina … three assisted tackles at Marshall … solo tackle against Pitt and Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl. 2006 (Fr.) Came to WVU in Jan. 2006 ... did not see any varsity action … used on the scout team. Prep: Three-year starting defender from Mobile’s St. Paul Episcopal High ... 92 tackles and six interceptions as a senior team captain for coach Eddie Guth ... second team all-state ... Alabama state spotlight of the week for 15 tackles and three interceptions against Sidney Lanier ... Weineacker Award for commitment and excellence … Black Watch Award for big tackles and big plays ... member of the state runner-up indoor and outdoor track teams … earned all-state honors as a member for 4x200 meter relay team … set school record as a member of the 4x100 meter relay team. Personal: Birthday is March 20 ... son of Steve and Kathryn Hale ... father is president and chief executive officer of the Senior Bowl ... father played football at East Carolina … one of two children ... majoring in athletic coaching education.
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KICKER
HARGRETT 5-6, 188, r-Fr. | Miami Northwestern | Miami, Fla. Showcased his skills during the spring and should help complete the Mountaineer running attack … has excellent speed and quickness … will see time on special teams … bowl trip: 2010 Gator. 2009 (Fr.): Redshirted. Prep: Coached by William Rolle at Miami Northwestern High … Florida Class 6A honorable mention all-state … Miami Herald Top 100 (No. 97) Florida prospects … Miami Herald first-team all-Dade County … No. 20-rated player in Dade County according to the Miami Herald … Orlando Sentinel Florida Top 100 … ESPN Top 150 list … Florida Varsity Top 100 … had 128 carries for 1,129 yards and 17 touchdowns as a senior … helped Northwestern High to a pair of Class 6A state championship appearances … Northwestern’s bid for back-to-back-to-back titles ended with a 28-21 defeat of Seminole High in the state finals, finishing 13-2 in 2008 … Northwestern was trying to become the first team from Dade County to win three consecutive state championships since the playoff format was first adopted in 1963 … helped Northwestern to a mythical high school national title as a junior … finished with 117 carries for 882 yards and 12 touchdowns … also had eight catches for 161 yards and a touchdown.
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HOWARD 5-11, 198, r-Fr. | Anderson | Cincinnati, Ohio Walk-on who is competing for the team’s kickoff duties … adds depth to the kicking coprs … joined the team in January after transferring from Davis College … showed potential during the spring and now has to prove himself during the preseason … has a strong leg … Dean’s List … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll. 2009 (Fr.): Attended Davis College but did not play football. Prep: Kicked for coach Jeff Giesting at Anderson … connected on 16-of-20 field goals with a long of 47 yards and hit 100-of-105 extra points in his career … helped lead Anderson to a 12-3 record and an appearance in the state championship game … selected second-team all-state as senior … helped lead Anderson to a 13-2 record and the state championship as a junior … two-time all-conference and two-time all-district … also participated in club soccer. Personal: Birthday is June 11 … son of Robert and Laurie Howard … one of two children … majoring in environmental and natural resource economics.
Personal: Birthday is Jan. 11 … son of Torie Thompson and Veronica Hargrett … one of four children … enrolled in general studies.
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HUFFMAN defensive line 6-1, 278, r-Jr. | Hurricane | Hurricane, W.Va.
Walk-on who adds depth at nose tackle … looks to add to the mix for playing time this season … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … bowl trips: 2008 Fiesta, 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator.
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2009 (r-So.): Member of the team but did not see any game action … member of defensive scout team. 2008 (r-Fr.): Member of the team but did not see any game action … member of defensive scout team. 2007 (Fr.): Redshirted … sustained a right knee injury during preseason practice and was forced to miss eight weeks of the season … member of the scout team. Prep: Three-year starter as a defensive and offensive lineman for coach Willis May at Hurricane High … two-year team captain … as a senior, he collected 104 tackles, three sacks, 12 tackles for loss, four fumbles recovered, including one returned for a touchdown … helped Hurricane to an 8-3 record, a 6-2 mark and second-place finish in the Mountain State Conference … named first-team all-state as a defensive lineman … unanimous choice for the all-Mountain State Athletic Conference … selected all-Putnam County as an offensive and defensive lineman … earned all-Kanawha Valley honors as a defensive lineman …as junior, helped lead Hurricane to an 8-4 overall record and a No. 7 final ranking in the state. Personal: Birthday is Dec. 20 … son of Charlie Huffman and Tammy Hacker … one of eight children … majoring in exercise physiology.
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HOGAN
Defensive Back 5-10, 189, Sr. | Osbourn | Manassas, Va. Confident athlete who returns for his final season as the starter at field cornerback … also will be used on kickoff and punt return teams … All-American candidate … one of the best cornerbacks in the BIG EAST … displays explosive speed and quickness … defensive playmaker who provides leadership to the defensive backfield … named all-BIG EAST preseason first team by Athlon Sports, Phil Steele, Sporting News and Yahoo! Sports … bowl trips: 2008 Fiesta, 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator.
2007 (Fr.): Played in 10 games with one start … saw action on more than 225 plays, including a season-high 55 against East Carolina … had 12 receptions for 67 yards with a long catch of 12 yards … season-high six catches for 44 yards with a long catch of 12 yards against East Carolina … four catches for 10 yards with a long reception of six yards at Syracuse … an 11-yard reception against Louisville. Prep: Talented athlete from Osbourn (Va.) High ... offensive player of the year for coach Steve Schultze’s 14-0 state champions ... passed for 2,539 yards (32 TD) and rushed for 1,735 yards (26 TD) as a senior ... also had a punt return for a score ... two-year record of 24-2 ... first team all-Cedar Run, all-region, all-metro and all-state ... also a track letterman. Personal: Birthday is April 1 … guardian is Karen Morris ... majoring in athletic coaching education.
Hogan’s Defensive Statistics Year Games Tackles Assists Total TFL Sacks Int PD FF FR 2009 2008 Totals
13 12 25
46 40 86
28 20 48
74 60 134
2/2 0.5/3 2.5/5
0/0 0.5/3 0.5/3
1/17 11 3/61 7 4/78 18
0 0 0
2009 (Jr.): Honorable-mention All-American by SI.com … an all-BIG EAST first-team selection by the league coaches and rivals.com … selected by the WVU coaching staff for the 2009 Gridiron Gladiator Award … started all 13 games … saw action on more than 810 plays, including a season-high 81 at Auburn … used on 70 or more plays in six games and 60 or more plays in nine games … third-leading tackler on the team with 74 total tackles, including a team-high 46 solo tackles … also had two tackles for loss, an interception return for 17 yards, a fumble recovery and a team-high 11 pass breakups … tied for No. 3 in the BIG EAST in passes defended (12) and No. 22 in tackles … WVU Defensive Champion: East Carolina, Syracuse, Marshall, Pitt … WVU Special Teams Champion: Marshall … two double-figure tackle performances of 11 tackles against East Carolina and at Cincinnati … registered five or more tackles in seven games … registered three tackles against Florida State in the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl … collected four tackles at Rutgers … tallied eight tackles, including six unassisted and two pass breakups against Pitt … team-high 11 tackles, including eight solo stops and a pass breakup at Cincinnati … collected four tackles against Louisville … had two punt returns for 13 yards with a long return of eight yards … finished with four tackles and a pass breakup at USF … had six tackles against UConn … registered five solo tackles, a fumble recovery, a pass breakup and a 17-yard interception return against Marshall … had a 16-yard punt return against Marshall … posted two solo tackles and had a career-long 49-yard punt return at Syracuse … seven tackles and two pass breakups against Colorado … three solo stops, including a tackle for loss at Auburn … season-high 11 tackles and two pass breakups against East Carolina … six tackles, including four solo stops, a tackle for loss and a pass breakup against Liberty. 2008 (So.): Played in 12 games, and started nine … WVU Defensive Champion: Marshall, Auburn, Connecticut, Cincinnati … WVU Special Teams Champion: Connecticut … saw action on more than 650 plays, including a season-high 77 against Syracuse … used in 50 or more plays in 10 games … sixth-leading tackler on the team, collecting 60 tackles, including 40 solo stops, a team leading seven pass breakups, tied for the team lead with three interceptions and two fumble recoveries … second on the team in fumble recoveries and tied for second in breakups … season-high nine tackles, including six unassisted tackles and two pass breakups against Cincinnati … also had a team-leading nine tackles against USF, including seven solo stops and a pass breakup … eight tackles and a pass breakup at Louisville … six tackles, assisted on a sack and had an interception at Pitt … six tackles at Colorado, including unassisted tackles … four tackles, three pass breakups and a fumble recovery against Marshall … collected four tackles, including three unassisted tackles against Syracuse … three tackles, a fumble recovery and two interceptions at Connecticut … registered five tackles against Rutgers … three tackles at East Carolina and against Auburn. 76
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5-10, 182, r-Fr. | South Fort Myers | Fort Myers, Fla.
6-3, 300, Jr. | Parkersburg | Parkersburg, W.Va.
Put himself in position to battle for immediate time on the field at boundary cornerback … gives the Mountaineer secondary another quality corner … has solid speed and excellent cover ability … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … bowl trip: 2010 Gator.
Returns for his third year on the offensive line and second year as the starter at left guard … has started 13 games in his career … displays good size and moves his feet well … selected for the WVU Gridiron Gladiator Award by the coaching staff … high school teammate of current Mountaineer Matt Lindamood … named all-BIG EAST preseason second team by Phil Steele’s … bowl trips: 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator.
2009 (Fr.): Redshirted. Prep: Coached by Grant Redhead at South Fort Myers High … Florida Class 3A third-team all-state … Miami Herald Top 100 (No. 92) Florida prospects … one of seven Southwest Florida players invited to play in the Florida Athletic Coaches Association North-South All-Star Game … District 16 Player of the Year … a first-team all-area selection as a defensive back … made 48 tackles, four interceptions and nine pass breakups on defense, and caught 12 passes for 431 yards, 13 carries for 128 yards, 392 yards in kick returns and scored eight touchdowns … led South Fort Myers with 951 all-purpose yards … had four catches for 118 yards and a touchdown against Lely … six catches for 76 yards and a touchdown against Lemon Bay … two catches for 88 yards and a touchdown against Cypress Lake … as a junior, he had 28 tackles and three interceptions … also finished with 23 catches for 367 yards and a touchdown, 229 rushing yards and two touchdowns … helped lead South Fort Myers to an 8-2 record and the district championship. Personal: Birthday is Sept. 7 … son of Kevin Taylor and Tarshia Jenkins … enrolled in general studies.
2009 (So.): Named third-team all-BIG EAST by Phil Steele … started all 13 games … saw action on 853 plays, including a season-high 80 plays at Auburn … used on 73 plays at Syracuse and 70 at USF … used on 60 or more plays in 10 games … had 10 thunderbolt blocks and 46 knockdowns … helped the Mountaineers produce a 1,000-yard rusher and a 2,000-yard passer … part of an offensive line that led the BIG EAST in rushing yards per game and was No. 24 nationally. 2008 (Fr.): Played in five games … saw action in the first five games last season before a knee injury against Rutgers sidelined him for the rest of the season … used on more than 75 plays, including a season-high 21 plays at Colorado … finished with five knockdowns for the season … also was used in 19 plays against Marshall … finished with a knockdown at Colorado and three against Villanova. Prep: Coached by Bernie Buttrey at Parkersburg High … top recruit in the state of West Virginia … first West Virginia player to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas … graded out at 98 percent for his senior season … collected 158 pancake blocks … finished with 113 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, seven sacks and four fumble recoveries … USA Today first-team All-American … Parade Magazine All-American team … a three-time AAA first-team all-state selection … three-time All-MSAC Conference honoree … helped lead the Big Reds to a 13-1 record and the AAA state championship in back-to-back seasons … ran a 5.2 40-yard dash and bench pressed 400 pounds … also played basketball. Personal: Birthday is Nov. 27 … son of Deborah Johnson … majoring in communications.
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JOBE Offensive Line 6-2, 290, r-Sr. | La Plata | La Plata, Md. Veteran who gives the offensive line versatility as he plays center and guard … will see action at both positions again this season … returns as the Mountaineers’ starter at center … registered 18 career starts, most on the offensive line … named all-BIG EAST preseason third team by Phil Steele’s … 2009 ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District Two honoree … Dean’s List … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … BIG EAST Academic All-Star … bowl trips: 2007 Gator, 2008 Fiesta, 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator. 2009 (r-Jr.): Started all 13 games … saw action on 852 of the 853 plays, including a season-high 80 at Auburn … selected for the WVU Gridiron Gladiator Award by the coaching staff … recorded one thunderbolt block and 18 knockdowns … part of an offensive line that led the BIG EAST in rushing yards per game and No. 24 nationally. 2008 (r-So.): Saw action in 12 games and started five … pressed into starting duty against Cincinnati when Mike Dent sustained a neck injury at Connecticut in early November … finished the remainder of the season … used on more than 275 plays, including a season-high 86 against Cincinnati ... collected 12 knockdowns for the year, including a season-high three at Louisville. 2007 (r-Fr.): Added depth at the center position … saw his first varsity action … played in all 13 games but saw limited action … used on more than 75 plays, including a season-high 11 against Connecticut. 2006 (Fr.): Redshirted … scout team champion: Mississippi State. Prep: Three-year starter on the offensive line at La Plata (Md.) High ... first team All-SMAC as offensive and defensive lineman ... two-year captain and MVP for coach Chris Davidson ... 87 tackles, 11.5 sacks as a senior ... Maryland big school and The Washington Post all-metro honorable mention ... state champion in wrestling ... Maryland distinguished scholar and National Honor Society ... Personal: Birthday is April 30 ... son of Mike and Kay Jobe ... one of four children … majoring in industrial engineering.
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JOHNSON Tight End 6-2, 238, Sr. | Centerville | Centerville, Ohio Coaches are counting on him to add more to the offensive output this season … adds a quality blocker and receiver at tight end … has shown improvement as a receiver and a blocker over the past year … has six career starts … also will be used on special teams … high school teammate of Jeremy Kash … bowl trips: 2008 Fiesta, 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator. 2009 (Jr.): Played in all 13 games … WVU Offensive Champion: Syracuse … saw action on more than 220 plays, including a season-high 23 at Syracuse … used on 15 or more plays in seven games … finished with six catches for 78 yards, a touchdown and a long reception of 33 yards … had a 10-yard reception at Cincinnati and a five-yard catch against Marshall … two receptions for a season-high 42 yards, including a long reception of 33 yards at Syracuse … two catches for 21 yards, a four-yard touchdown reception and a long catch of 17 yards against East Carolina. 2008 (So.): Played in 10 games and started six … sustained a deep thigh bruise in the Syracuse game and continued to play until he re-aggravated it against Cincinnati and missed the rest of the regular season … used on more than 275 plays, including a season-high 49 against Marshall … also saw action in 40 or more plays in five games … finished with nine catches for 64 yards, a touchdown and a long reception of 12 yards for the year … two catches for 16 yards against North Carolina in the Meineke Car Care Bowl and had a long reception of 12 yards … three catches for 22 yards, a touchdown and a long catch of 12 yards against Villanova … two catches for 15 yards against Marshall … one catch for eight yards against Syracuse. 2007 (Fr.): One of four true freshmen on offense to play … added depth at wide receiver … also used on special teams … played in nine games, missed three games with a sprained right knee …saw limited action, making one catch … used on more than 75 plays, including a season-high 19 against Mississippi State … saw action in 16 plays at Syracuse. Prep: Played running back and defensive back … an all-district and allGWOC conference linebacker ... two-time team captain for coach Ron Ullery at Centerville High ... an honorable-mention all-state selection … team MVP and Sonny Unger Award ... as a senior, he helped lead Centerville to an 8-2 overall record and the GWOC Conference Championship … Dayton Daily News Player of the Week ... Big 33 game participant ... as a junior, he helped lead Centerville to a 10-2 record, and a second-place finish in the Greater Western Ohio – East League and advance to the first round of the state playoffs … a regional track qualifier at 100 meters, and district and regional champ on the 4x400 meter relay ... also a basketball letterman. Personal: Birthday is Nov. 14 … son of Mike and Wilma Gilmore ... one of two children … majoring in multidisciplinary studies.
Johnson’s Receiving Statistics Year Games Catches Yards Avg. TD Long 2009 13 6 78 13.0 1 33 2008 10 9 64 7.1 1 12 2007 10 1 0 0.0 0 0 Totals 33 16 142 8.9 2 33
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KASH
5-10, 206, r-Sr. | Centerville | Centerville, Ohio
KINDLER 6-6, 285, r-Fr. | Trinity | Camp Hill, Pa.
In his fourth year as the team’s holder for field goals and extra points … also the back-up long snapper … high school teammate of Will Johnson … Dean’s List … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … bowl trips: 2007 Gator, 2008 Fiesta, 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator.
An athletic and competitive guard who looks to contribute … adds depth at the left guard position … competing to earn a spot in the line rotation … Dean’s List … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … bowl trip: 2010 Gator.
2009 (r-Jr.): Played in all 13 games … team’s holder for field goals and extra points … team didn’t have a field goal or extra point blocked during the season and connected on 13-of-15 field goal attempts and 41-of-42 extra point attempts.
2009 (Fr.): Redshirted … Scout Team Champion: East Carolina, Louisville.
2008 (r-So.): Holder for field goals and extra points … saw action in eight games … team didn’t have a field goal or extra point blocked during the season … connected on 17-of-20 field goals and all 36 extra point attempts. 2007 (r-Fr.): Holder for field goals and extra points … finished the season with only one field goal blocked out of 84 field goal and extra point attempts. 2006 (Fr.): Redshirted. Prep: Team captain for coach Ron Ullery at Centerville High ... as a senior, he helped lead Centerville to a 10-2 record, a second-place finish in the Greater Western Ohio – East League and a berth in state playoffs … selected to play in the area all-star game … as a junior, he helped lead the Elks to an 11-1 record overall, the conference title and advanced to the second round of the state playoffs.
Prep: Coached by Steve Lineweaver at Trinity High … Harrisburg Patriot News Platinum 33 Team … two-time AP Class AA first-team all-state … first team All-Sentinel League as a senior … Pittsburgh Sports Report Pennsylvania Top 50 … SportsFever Magazine state “Fab 85” … helped lead Trinity to a 7-3 record and advance to the PIAA Class AA semifinals … as a junior, he was a first team all-conference and all-state at offensive tackle but was second team all-Sentinel League … first team all-conference at defensive tackle and second-team all-conference at offensive tackle as a sophomore. Personal: Birthday is Dec. 28 … son of Stephen and Kathleen Kindler … one of five children … majoring in criminology and investigations.
Personal: Birthday is Nov. 11 ... son of Kevin and Lisa Kash ... one of two children … majoring in multidisciplinary studies.
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KNIGHT defensive back 5-11, 201, Sr. | Renaissance | Detroit, Mich.
MOUNTAINEER FOOTBALL
Competing for playing time at the spur safety position … also can play free safety … could be used on special teams … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … bowl trips: 2008 Fiesta, 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator. 2009 (Jr.): Member of the team but did not see any game action 2008 (So.): Tried to play but had problems from a previous wrist injury … had surgery in February and missed the entire spring, 2007 (Fr.): Redshirted … scout team defensive champion: Louisville, Connecticut. Prep: Three-year all-city selection, twice on first team, for coach Antonio Watts ... two-year team captain who was part of two city championship teams ... as a senior, he helped Renaissance finish 6-4 and play for the city championship … all-state Dream Team ... named all-Midwest Region … Lansing State Journal Catch 22 ... three-time track athlete of the year ... two-time all-state honoree … a member of the National Honor Roll. Personal: Birthday is June 14 … son of Derek and Lisa Knight ... one of three children … majoring in management information systems.
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KOVATCH
LAGEMAN DEFENSIVE End
FULLBACK 6-2, 239, Jr. | Dublin Jerome | Dublin, Ohio Gives the Mountaineers another big and strong blocker at fullback, especially in power situations … also used on special teams … Dean’s List … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … bowl trips: 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator. 2009 (So.): Played in all 13 games … saw action on more than 30 plays, including a season-high seven plays at Syracuse … also used on four plays against Pitt … had an eight-yard kickoff return against Louisville … finished with a solo tackle against Colorado. 2008 (Fr.): Played in 12 games … walk-on who earned time right away on special teams and as a backup at the fullback/tight end combination position as a true freshman … saw action on more than 56 plays, including a season-high 13 plays at Louisville … also used in nine plays at UConn and Cincinnati … had one catch for 19 yards at Pitt. Prep: Played for coach Mark Hundley at Dublin Jerome High … a firstteam all-Ohio honoree … two-time first-team all-Central District … Player of the Year in the Ohio Capital Conference as a senior …Ohio Super 25 first-team linebacker …. two-time first- team all-OCC selection … set the record for most rushing yards in a game (195) against Mt. Vernon … tied for the school record for most rushing touchdowns in a game (3) and touchdowns in a game … defensively, he holds the school record for most tackles in a game (17) vs. Reynoldsburg, in a season (122 – 2007) and in a career (237.5) … also recovered the most fumbles in a season (3) and has the record for the most tackles for loss in a season (13 – 2007) and career (22). Personal: Birthday is Aug. 17 … son of Rick and Joyce Kovatch … majoring in business and economics.
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6-3, 266, r-So. | Huntington | Huntington, W.Va. Walk-on who adds depth at defensive end … bowl trips: 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator. 2009 (r-Fr.): Saw limited action … season-high seven plays at Syracuse … finished with a sack and a forced fumble. 2008 (Fr.): Redshirted. Prep: Lettered for coach Zack Wilson at Huntington High … two-time Class 3A all-state selection … played in the North-South All-Star Game … as a senior, he was the No. 5 tackler in the state of West Virginia … No. 9 in sacks … part of team that led the state in tackles and was second in sacks … earned all-state honors two years in wrestling … finished fourth in the state as a junior and third as a senior … helped lead Huntington to third-place state finish as a senior. Personal: Birthday is Oct. 17 … son of Joseph and Judy Lageman … majoring in history.
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LAZEAR Linebacker 6-0, 237, Sr. | Wheaton-Whitman | Bethesda, Md. After starting his junior season at strong-side linebacker, he was moved to middle linebacker during the spring … made a smooth transition and looks to have an all-conference senior season … returns as the team’s leading tackler … good run stopper … displays good size, speed and intensity on the field … solid open-field tackler … registered 16 starts over his career … used on special teams … named all-BIG EAST preseason second team by Phil Steele’s … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … BIG EAST Academic All-Star … bowl trips: 2008 Fiesta, 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator.
Prep: Three-year captain and four-year team most valuable player … four-year all-conference and three-year all-county and all-metro selection … Montgomery County Player of the Year ... linebacker who recorded 125 tackles, nine forced fumbles as a senior at Wheaton High ... career totals of 414 tackles, 26 sacks, 15 FF and two interceptions at Wheaton and Walt Whitman Highs ... career numbers on offense: 3,200 yards rushing, 800 yards receiving, 49 scores ... three-year starter in baseball ... third-place state finisher in wrestling as a junior and fourth-place as a sophomore ... honor roll student. Personal: Birthday is Nov. 9 … son of Harry and Angela Lazear ... one of two children … majoring in multidisciplinary studies.
Lazear ’s Defensive Statistics Year
2009 2008 2007 Totals
Games Tackles
13 13 13 39
37 12 6 55
Assists Total
41 18 8 67
78 30 14 122
TFL
Sacks
Int
FF
FR
6/20 1/3 0.5/1 7.5/24
1/6 0/0 0/0 1/6
0/53 1/13 0 1/66
1 0 0 1
0 0 0 0
2009 (Jr.): Named second-team all-BIG EAST by Phil Steele … started all 13 games … saw action on more than 625 plays, including a season-high 64 plays at Auburn … used on 50 or more plays in eight games … led the team in tackles with 78 total stops, including one sack and six tackles for loss … also had a forced fumble, a pass breakup and returned a fumble 53 yards … tied for No. 17 in the BIG EAST in tackles … WVU Defensive Champion: Syracuse … posted a double-figure tackle performance (11) against UConn … finished with five or more tackles in 10 games … registered five tackles against Florida State in the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl … collected two tackles, including assisting on a tackle for loss at Rutgers … finished with six tackles and a pass breakup against Pitt … assisted on six tackles at Cincinnati, including assisting on a two-yard tackle for loss …team-high eight tackles against Louisville … team-high eight tackles, including assisting on a tackle for loss at USF … seasonhigh 11 tackles and a forced fumble against Connecticut … collected five tackles, including three solo stops against Marshall … posted four tackles, including three unassisted tackles and returned a fumbled interception 53 yards at Syracuse … registered eight tackles, including four solo stops, including a tackle for loss against Colorado …collected six tackles, including five unassisted and a tackle for loss at Auburn … finished with a sack and four tackles against East Carolina … registered five tackles, including three unassisted tackles and 1.5 for loss against Liberty. 2008 (So.): Played in all 13 games and started two … had a slow start but showed solid defensive ability the last half of the year … saw action on more than 175 plays, including a season-high 36 at Pitt … started at middle linebacker against Villanova and North Carolina in the Meineke Car Care Bowl … registered 30 tackles, including one tackle for loss and one interception … biggest play of the season was an interception that sealed the win over UNC … also finished with three tackles … seasonhigh nine tackles, including five solo stops against USF … seven tackles against Villanova … four tackles, including an assisted tackle for loss at East Carolina … three tackles at Pitt … two tackles at Connecticut … assisted tackle for loss against Auburn … solo tackle at Colorado. 2007 (Fr.): One of six true freshmen to play … saw playing time in his first season as a backup at the strong-side linebacker position, mainly on special teams and also as a backup fullback … saw action in all 13 games … posted 14 tackles, including six unassisted tackles and assisted on a tackle for loss … four tackles, including assisting on a tackle for loss against Connecticut … three tackles against East Carolina … solo tackle at Maryland, at Syracuse and against Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl.
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LEONARD
6-0, 234, r-So. | Parkersburg | Parkersburg, W.Va.
6-1, 246, r-Sr. | McKeesport | McKeesport, Pa. Slated to open the season as the starter at strong-side linebacker … also can play middle linebacker … has seven starts over his career … used extensively on special teams … Athletic Directors’ Academic Honor Roll … bowl trips: 2007 Gator, 2008 Fiesta, 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator. 2009 (r-Jr.): Played in nine games … saw action on more than 140 plays, including a season-high 39 plays at USF … finished with 22 total tackles, including 13 unassisted stops … had a sack and three tackles for loss … finished with season-high seven tackles twice (UConn and USF) … collected seven tackles, including a three-yard sack and two tackles for loss at USF … registered seven tackles, including five unassisted tackles and a tackle for loss against UConn … saw first significant time of the season at Auburn, finishing with three tackles.
Selected as the Nickolich Award winner, given by the Blue and Gold News, signifying the team’s top walk-on … worked hard in the offseason and looks to battle for playing time at fullback … used primarily on special teams … high school teammate of Josh Jenkins … Dean’s List … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … bowl trips: 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator. 2009 (r-Fr.): Played in 12 games … saw action on more than 75 plays on special teams, including a season high 16 plays against Auburn … used on 14 plays against East Carolina … finished with five tackles for the year, including four solo stops … collected two tackles against Marshall … posted two solo tackles at Syracuse … solo tackle at Auburn. 2008 (Fr.): Redshirted … offensive scout team champion: Colorado.
2008 (r-So.): Played in 11 games and started six … earned the starting job for the Rutgers game when Reed Williams was forced to redshirt … sustained a high ankle sprain at Louisville and was forced to miss the final two games of the regular season … WVU Defensive Champion: Auburn, Connecticut … seventh-leading tackler on the team with 59 tackles, including 19 unassisted … also has 1.5 tackles for loss, an assisted sack, an interception returned 36 yards, a forced fumble and a pass breakup … season-high 16 tackles and a forced fumble against Auburn … nine tackles, including seven solo stops at Louisville … also had a 36-yard interception … nine tackles, including one for loss against Rutgers … eight tackles, including an assisted sack and a pass breakup against Syracuse … six tackles against Cincinnati. 2007 (r-Fr.): Used mostly on special teams but did see limited time at strong-side linebacker … saw action on more than 60 plays on the season, including a season-high 16 against Western Michigan … collected 13 tackles for the year … season-high five tackles against Western Michigan. 2006 (Fr.): Redshirted … won the Danny Van Etten Award from WVU coaches as the scout team player of the year on defense ... scout team champion: East Carolina, Mississippi State. Prep: First team 4A all-state performer at Pittsburgh’s McKeesport High ... led coach George Smith’s 14-2 Tigers to the PIAA and WPIAL championships ... all-WPIAL and all-Quad South ... conference defensive player of the year ... 92 tackles, 14 sacks, four forced fumbles as a senior ... Pittsburgh TribuneReview Terrific 25 ... Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fabulous 22 ... Keystone second team all-WPIAL ... also played basketball.
Prep: Three-year starter as a running back and linebacker for coach Bernie Buttrey at Parkersburg High … runner-up for the Kennedy Award as a senior, signifying the top player in the state of West Virginia … helped lead Parkersburg to a 35-5 record during final three seasons … Parkersburg finished 13-1 and won the 3A state championship during his senior year … finished 14-0 as a junior and the 3A state championship … two-time Class 3A all-state selection … named Mountain State Athletic Conference Player of the Year as a senior … led the state in rushing with 2,473 yards and 35 touchdowns as a senior, averaging 7.9 yards per carry … had 13 catches for 193 yards and three touchdowns … led the state in scoring with 232 points … ran for 241 yards and four touchdowns to defeat University in the state semifinals … ran for 199 yards and two touchdowns against South Charleston … finished with 36 tackles, including 20 solo tackles, three tackles for loss, two pass breakups and one blocked kick … as a junior, he was third in the state with 1,070 yards and 20 touchdowns … second in the state in scoring with 128 points … ran for 88 yards in the state championship game … earned Academic All-America honors in wrestling …compiled a 24-2 record as a senior and was the 215-pound West Virginia state champion as a senior … runner-up at the 189-pound division as a sophomore. Personal: Birthday is May 16 … son of Mark Lindamood and Susan Shrader … one of three boys … majoring in exercise physiology.
Personal: Birthday is May 3 ... son of Anthony Gray and Shawn Leonard... one of five children … majoring in athletic coaching education.
Leonard’s Defensive Statistics Year Games Tackles Assists Total TFL Sacks Int FF FR PBU 2009 2008 2007 Totals
9 11 10 30
13 19 5 37
10 40 8 58
23 59 13 95
3/7 1.5/4 0 4.5/11
1/3 0 0 0.5/3 1/36 1 0 0 0 1.5/6 1/36 1
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Tight end 6-5, 258, r-Jr. | Berkeley Springs | Berkeley Springs, W.Va.
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LONG SNAPPER 5-9, 194, r-So. | Morgantown | Morgantown, W.Va.
Walk-on who started playing football when he enrolled at West Virginia … looks to contribute at tight end … worked hard in the offseason and showed improvement in his blocking skills … joined the U.S. Navy out of high school and served six years … member of the West Virginia Army National Guard … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … bowl trips: 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator.
Walk-on who adds depth at long snapper … competing for playing time this season … previous bowl trips: 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator.
2009 (r-So.): Member of the team but did not see game action … member of offensive scout team.
Prep: Three-year letterwinner and two-year starter as a the team’s long snapper for field goals, extra points and punts for coach John Bowers at Morgantown High … earned special honorable mention all-North Central Athletic Conference as a senior … member of two state championship teams … as a senior, only two-year starter on the team … in his three-year career, didn’t have a field goal, punt or extra point blocked.
2008 (r-Fr.): Member of the team but did not see game action … member of offensive scout team. 2007 (Fr.): Redshirted Prep: Lettered in basketball at Berkeley Springs High as a senior.
2009 (r-Fr.): Member of the team but did not see any game action. 2008 (Fr.): Redshirted.
Personal: Birthday is Sept. 24 … son of Nick and Samantha Lusk … one of three boys … majoring in sport management.
Personal: Birthday is Oct. 29 … son of Patrick Logsdon and Cynthia Young … one of two children … majoring in sociology and anthropology … while in Navy, his highest rank was Petty Officer First Class … was a cryptologic maintenance technician on USS Normandy and USS Enterprise … saw combat duty and multiple deployments to the Persian Gulf during Operation Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
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MADSEN
2009 (r-Fr.): Started all 13 games … named to the BIG EAST allfreshman team by The Sporting News, ESPN.com and rivals.com … selected for the WVU Gridiron Gladiator Award by the coaching staff … WVU Offensive Champion: Syracuse … saw action on 840 of the possible 855 plays, including a season-high 80 plays at Auburn … used on 60 or more plays in 11 games, including 77 against Pitt … has seven thunderbolt blocks and 43 knockdowns … helped the Mountaineers produce a 1,000-yard rusher and a 2,000-yard passer … part of an offensive line that led the BIG EAST in rushing yards per game and No. 24 nationally. 2008 (Fr.): Redshirted … Offensive Scout Team Champion: Rutgers
OFfensive LINE 6-4, 290, r-So. | Chardon | Chardon, Ohio Returns as the starter at guard … a versatile performer who plays center and guard … will see action at both positions again this season … named all-BIG EAST preseason fourth-team by Phil Steele’s … showed improvement in his blocking ability during the year and looks to have an all-conference season … bowl trips: 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator.
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Prep: Coached by Jim Dipofi at Chardon High … two-way starter at defensive tackle and offensive tackle … three-year letterwinner and team captain … collected 59 total tackles, including 21 solo stops, five sacks and 18 tackles for loss … also had 16 assisted tackles, four forced fumbles and a fumble recovery ... selected first-team all-Ohio guard … first-team all-Premier Athletic Conference honoree … named first-team Northeast Lakes all-district … earned most valuable player honors at the West Virginia summer camp … helped lead Chardon to a 10-3 record and the first round of the playoffs as a junior. Personal: Birthday is Jan. 9 … son of Eric and Reta Madsen … youngest of four children … majoring in athletic coaching education.
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6-1, 234, r-So. | Brooke Point | Stafford, Va. Worked hard in the offseason and looks to contribute at strong-side linebacker … also can play middle linebacker … will be used on special teams … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … bowl trips: 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator. 2009 (r-Fr.): Saw limited time, playing in three games … used mostly on special teams. 2008 (Fr.): Redshirted … member of the defensive scout team … Defensive Scout Team Champion: East Carolina. Prep: Coached by Jeff Berry at Brooke Point High … finished with 107 tackles, including eight sacks and 21 tackles for loss as a senior … a two-time all-district and all-area performer … helped lead the Blackhawks to a 9-2 record, including a 7-0 conference record, the Commonwealth District championship and an appearance in the regional playoffs … collected 114 tackles, 10 sacks and 21 tackles for loss as a junior … Brooke Point finished 7-4 and made an appearance in the first round of the region playoffs . Personal: Birthday is Aug. 7 … son of Candise Downs … majoring in criminology and investigations.
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NEHLEN wide receiver 6-2, 198, r-So | University| Morgantown, W.Va.
Sat out the entire spring recovering from a knee injury he sustained in January … worked hard throughout the offseason … adds depth at wide receiver … son of WVU Equipment Manager Dan Nehlen … grandson of Hall of Fame WVU Coach Don Nehlen … nephew of former Mountaineer All-American and NFL standout quarterback Jeff
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MILLER 5-10, 183, So. | Hoover |Birmingham, Ala. Worked hard last season and has put himself in position to battle for immediate time at field cornerback … solid speed and excellent cover ability … also used on special teams … bowl trips: 2010 Gator. 2009 (Fr.): Played in nine games … saw action on more than 60 plays, including a season-high 13 plays against Colorado … finished with two solo tackles and a pass breakup for the season. Prep: Coached by Rush Propst for three years and Josh Niblett as a senior at Hoover High … earned Alabama State Sportswriters Association Class 6A honorable-mention all-state honors … Birmingham News Alabama Top 24 (15) … Tuscaloosa News Top 50 recruits in Alabama (19) … played in Mississippi-Alabama all-star classic … second-leading tackler in the game with seven stops, including five solos … as a senior, he collected 64 tackles, four tackles for loss, four pass breakups, one forced fumble and a team leading five interceptions … returned 27 punts for 284 yards, an average of 10.5 yards per return with a long return of 48 yards … helped lead Hoover to a 13-2 record, a No. 2 state ranking and the 6A state championship game … as a junior, he finished with 80 tackles, one sack and five interceptions … helped lead Hoover to a 10-2 record and the state quarterfinals. Personal: Birthday is May 21 … son of Dale and Jean Miller … also has two brothers and a sister … enrolled in general studies.
Hostetler … Dean’s List … Athletic Director’s Honor Roll … previous bowl trips: 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator. 2009 (r-Fr.): Season-high five plays against Marshall … also saw action on three plays at Syracuse. 2008 (Fr.): Redshirted … member of the offensive scout team … Offense Scout Team Champion: Connecticut. Prep: Four-year letterwinner and two-year starter for coach John Kelley at University High … earned first-team Class 3A all-state honors as a senior … two-time All-NCAC … two-time all-area … caught 16 touchdowns as a senior … helped lead University to a 11-2 record as a senior and the semifinals of the state Class 3A state championships … named area player of the week after finishing with seven catches for 171 yards and four touchdowns, including the game-winner in overtime against Brooke … had 102 yards and three touchdowns against Buckhannon-Upshur … second-team all-state selection as a junior … helped lead UHS to an appearance in the state playoffs … four-year letterwinner and three-year starter in basketball … named honorable-mention all-state as a junior … three-time allarea … three-time all-district ... class salutatorian … 4.0 honor roll … Promise Scholarship … U.S. Marine Corps Scholar Award. Personal: Birthday is July 21 … son of Dan and Janie Nehlen … oldest of two children .. majoring in exercise physiology.
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MILLER Defensive End 6-4, 260, r-Jr. | Beechcroft | Columbus, Ohio
tight end, collecting 25 receptions for 391 yards, an average of 15.6 yards per catch and five touchdowns … awarded player of the week honors three times … as a senior, was given the “team player” award … City League North MVP and central Ohio Super 25 ... first team all-district, all-city, all-Agonis and all-metro ... Big 33 game participant ... team captain in football, basketball and track … member of the homecoming court … student advisory group … also an student ambassador for Beechcroft High, speaking to young people in central Ohio. Personal: Birthday is Nov. 25 … son of Kevin and Kelli Miller ... one of two children … majoring in multidisciplinary studies.
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0 1 1
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23 10 33
53 21 74
14/69 9/61 3.5/35 3.5/35 17.5/104 12.5/96
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Returns for his second year as the starter at the defensive end position … burst on the scene last year and made a name for himself … a defensive playmaker … All-American candidate … outstanding pass rusher who can also drop into coverage … also used on special teams … named all-BIG EAST preseason second-team by Athlon Sports and Phil Steele … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … bowl trips: 2008 Fiesta, 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator. 2009 (r-So.): Started all 13 games … named second-team all-BIG EAST by rivals.com and third team by Phil Steele … selected to the all-sophomore third team by collegefootballnews.com … selected for the WVU Gridiron Gladiator Award by the coaching staff … ranked No. 4 in the BIG EAST in sacks and tied for No. 6 in tackles for loss … tied for No. 30 nationally in sacks and tied for No. 54 in tackles for loss … BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week: Louisville … WVU Defensive Champion: Liberty, Syracuse, Marshall … saw action on more than 785 plays, including a season high 84 plays at Auburn … also used on 81 plays against UConn … registered action on 60 or more plays in eight contests … eighth-leading tackler on the team with 53 tackles, including 30 solo tackles … team-high nine sacks and 14 tackles for loss … registered three pass breakups and a forced fumble … four tackles, including one for loss against Florida State in the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl … finished with four tackles, assisted on a tackle for loss and had a pass breakup at Rutgers … posted four tackles, including three unassisted tackles and assisted on a sack against Pitt … collected three tackles, including assisting on a one-yard tackle for loss at Cincinnati … career-high three sacks for 19 yards, a pass breakup and six tackles, including five unassisted against Louisville … had five tackles, including three solo stops, a four-yard sack and 2.5 tackles for loss at USF … three tackles, including two solo stops against UConn … recorded a 14-yard sack, forced a fumble and finished with five tackles against Marshall … registered two solo tackles at Syracuse … posted three tackles, including two unassisted tackles and a 10-yard sack against Colorado … finished with four tackles, including two solo stops and a tackle for loss at Auburn … assisted on three tackles against East Carolina … tied for the team high in tackles with seven, including three solo stops, a game-high three tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks against Liberty. 2008 (r-Fr.): Played in all 13 games and started two … used on more than 330 plays, including a season-high 31 against East Carolina and Syracuse … registered 21 tackles, 3.5 sacks, three pass breakups and a fumble recovery … three tackles against North Carolina in the Meineke Car Care Bowl … season-high four tackles, including three solo stops at Pitt … three tackles and a pass breakup against Syracuse … three solo tackles, two sacks and a fumble recovery at Louisville … three tackles against Villanova … two tackles and 1.5 sacks against Cincinnati …solo tackle against Auburn …assisted on a tackle against USF. 2007 (Fr.): Redshirted … coaching staff awarded him the Danny Van Etten Award as the scout team’s Defensive Player of the Year … scout team defensive champion: Marshall. Prep: An all-Ohio defensive end from Columbus’ Beechcroft High ... team MVP for coach Tom Dunlap who led Beechcroft to a 7-3 record and the City League championship as a senior ... finished with 53 tackles, including 24 assisted tackles, seven sacks, 13 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and an interception … also played wide receiver and
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NEILD Defensive Line 6-2, 301, r-Sr. | Stroudsburg | Stroudsburg, Pa.
High … helped lead the Mountaineers to back-to-back conference championships ... all-Mountain Valley Conference and Pocono Record All-Area ... second team Class AAAA all-state ... finished with 86 tackles, 16 TFL, 9.5 sacks, three forced fumbles as a senior ... WNEP Super 16 ... Keystone first team all-state ... also a three-year letterwinner in basketball and weightlifting. Personal: Birthday is Dec. 1 ... son of Robert and Cathy Neild ... one of two children … majoring in multidisciplinary studies.
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0 1 0
13 13 11
13 17 8
22 30 5
35 47 13
2/2 4.5/12 0.5/1
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Unsung hero on the defensive line who returns for his third season as the starter at nose tackle … a defensive playmaker who loves to do the dirty work in the trenches … All-American candidate … coaching staff will count on him for leadership … good run stopper … named all-BIG EAST preseason first team by Athlon Sports, Phil Steele, Sporting News and Yahoo! Sports … Dean’s List … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … BIG EAST Academic All-Star … bowl trips: 2007 Gator, 2008 Fiesta, 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator. 2009 (r-Jr.): Started all 13 games … named first-team all-BIG EAST by ESPN.com, The Sporting News and rivals.com and second team by the league coaches … awarded the John Russell Award for leadership by the WVU coaching staff … saw action on more than 645 plays, including a season-high 81 against UConn … used on 50 or more plays in nine games … finished with 35 total tackles, including 13 solo stops, two tackles for loss, a pass breakup and an interception … posted four or more tackles in five games … registered three tackles against Florida State in the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl … collected an assisted tackle at Rutgers … assisted on a tackle against Pitt … had a solo tackle early in the Louisville game before having to leave with an arm injury … four tackles at USF … finished with five tackles and the game-sealing interception against Connecticut … collected four tackles, including a tackle for loss against Marshall … assisted on a tackle at Syracuse … season-high six tackles, including a tackle for loss against Colorado … finished with five tackles, including three solo tackles at Auburn … assisted on two tackles against East Carolina and Liberty. 2008 (r-So.): Started all 13 games … awarded the Ideal Mountaineer Man by the coaching staff … WVU Defensive Champion: East Carolina, Rutgers, Auburn, Connecticut … used on more than 710 plays, including a season-high 64 at Colorado … saw action in 50 or more plays in nine games … posted the most tackles among the defensive linemen and ninth among the defense with 47, including 17 solo stops, 2.5 sacks and 4.5 tackles for loss … also had a forced fumble and a pass breakup … career high eight tackles against Auburn … five tackles, including one for loss at Pitt … four tackles against USF … two tackles, including a tackle for loss and a forced fumble at Connecticut … four tackles, including a sack and a pass breakup against Cincinnati … six tackles, including three unassisted tackles against Rutgers … five tackles at East Carolina … two tackles against North Carolina in the Meineke Car Care Bowl. 2007 (r-Fr.): Primary backup to Keilen Dykes at nose tackle … played in 11 games and started two … saw action on more than 225 plays, including a season-high 44 plays against Mississippi State … used in 41 plays at Rutgers …. registered 13 tackles, including eight solo tackles … assisted on a sack … season-high three tackles with two solo stops against Mississippi State … two tackles against Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl, East Carolina, Louisville and Cincinnati. 2006 (Fr.): Redshirted. Prep: Three-year letterwinner for coach Fred Ross at Stroudsburg
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NELSON Defensive Line 5-11, 272, r-Jr. | Lackawanna JC | Laurel, Md. Walk-on who looks to add to the mix for playing time at nose tackle … showed a lot of improvement during spring practice … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … bowl trip: 2010 Gator. 2009 (Jr.): Redshirted. Junior College: Played linebacker for coach Mike Duda at Lackawanna … helped lead Lackawanna to a 7-3 record and a third-place finish in the Northeast Football Conference … finished with 47 tackles, including six tackles for loss, a sack and a forced fumble … recovered a fumble and returned it 70 yards for a touchdown against Dean College … played in the North Star Bowl in Rochester, Minn. … named the defensive MVP … registered 10 tackles against Globe Institute … finished with seven tackles against Rochester Community and Technical and Hudson Valley .. As a freshman, he collected 27 tackles, including 22 solo stops, four tackles for loss and forced four fumbles. Prep: Played offensive line and linebacker at Fort Meade High for two years … as a senior, he finished with 100 tackles, including 90 solo stops, five sacks, two interceptions, four fumble recoveries and two blocked punts … tallied a season-high 15 tackles against Arundel … also had 13 tackles and a blocked punt against South River and 10 against Northeast … two sacks against North County … threw the shot and discus on the track team. Personal: Birthday is March 23 … son of Katrina Nelson … majoring in athletic coaching education.
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NUTTER LONG SNAPPER 6-3, 241, r-Jr. | Parkersburg South | Parkersburg, W.Va. Second-year starter as long snapper for punts, field goals and extra points … can get down the field and make the tackle … earned a scholarship after the 2009 season … Dean’s List … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … bowl trips: 2008 Fiesta, 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator. 2009 (r-So.): Played in all 13 games … WVU Special Teams Champion: USF … WVU did not have a punt, field goal or extra point blocked in 2009 … assisted on a tackle against UConn and two tackles at Auburn. 2008 (r-Fr.): Added depth at long snapper and tight end … member of the offensive and special teams scout team … did not see any action on the field. 2007 (Fr.): Redshirted … selected for the teammate award by the coaching staff … did not see any varsity action … member of the scout team. Prep: Three-year letterwinner as a tight end and long snapper for coach Don Reeves at Parkersburg South High … finished with 12 receptions for 283 yards and four touchdowns as a senior … second-team all-state … first-team all-Mid-Ohio Valley Conference … Wendy’s High School Heisman … North-South All-Star Game … played in the BACF All-Star Game. Personal: Birthday is Oct. 25 … son of David and Susan Nutter … one of two children … majoring in physical education teaching.
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PEARSON 6-0, 270, r-Jr. | Scott | Madison, W.Va. Walk-on who adds depth at defensive tackle … looks to add to the mix for playing time … bowl trip: 2010 Gator. 2009 (Jr.): Redshirted … Scout Team Defensive Champion: USF. Previous College: Played linebacker for coach Bill Struble at West Virginia Wesleyan … as a sophomore, he finished with 41 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and one interception … registered seven tackles against Southern Connecticut State … as a freshman, he collected 30 tackles, including three sacks, five tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and two pass breakups. Prep: Three-time all-county performer for coach Shane Griffith at Scott High … a first-team all-state selection … helped lead Scott High to a 10-2 record and an appearance in the state playoffs … played in the NorthSouth all-star game … selected two-time county defensive player of the year … as a junior, helped lead Scott High to a 10-2 mark … was named Scott High’s “Hammer Award” recipient … also played basketball and baseball. Personal: Birthday is Nov. 2 … son of Frank and Jennifer Pearson … father played at Salem College, W.Va., where he played against Texas A&I for the 1972 NCAA Division II national championship … brother was an all-state baseball player, who played at Ohio … majoring in business and economics.
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PUGNETTI punter 6-1, 208, r-Sr. |W.T. Woodson | Fairfax, Va.
POWERS 5-11, 181, r-Jr. | Williamstown | Williamstown, W.Va. Adds depth at boundary cornerback … looks to compete for playing time this season … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll .. bowl trips: 2008 Fiesta, 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator. 2009 (r-So.): Added depth at right cornerback ... did not see any game action … member of the defensive scout team … Scout Team Defensive Champion: Marshall. 2008 (r-Fr.): Added depth at right cornerback … did not see any game action … member of the defensive scout team. 2007 (Fr.): Redshirted … member of the scout team. Prep: Three-year letterwinner for coach Terry Smith at Williamstown High … a second-team all-state tailback … named second-team allconference selection … helped lead Williamstown to a 13-1 overall record, a 6-0 league record, a No. 22 final ranking in the state and advance to the third round of the state playoffs as a senior … as a junior, Williamstown finished 13-1 overall, 6-0 in the league, a No. 22 final ranking in the state and advanced to the third round of the state playoffs … also two-year letterwinner in wrestling and four years in track. Personal: Birthday is May 25 … son of Tom and Ginny Powers … one of two children … majoring in multidisciplinary studies.
Battling for the starting punter position … also competing to handle the team’s kickoffs … has a strong leg and good hang time … Dean’s List … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … bowl trips: 2007 Gator, 2008 Fiesta, 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator. 2009 (r-Jr.): Provided depth behind All-American punter Scott Kozlowski … did not see any game action. 2008 (r-So.): Added depth behind All-American punter Pat McAfee … did not see any varsity action. 2007 (r-Fr.): Did not see any varsity action … member of the scout team. 2006 (Fr.): Redshirted. Prep: Team captain for coach Gerry Pannoni at W.T. Woodson High ... all-region and second team all-state as a punter ... honorable-mention all-state as a kicker … as a junior, he was a member of a Woodson squad that finished 10-2 overall, 6-1 in the conference and advanced to the second round of the state playoffs … also captained the basketball team … second team all-defensive team. Personal: Birthday is May 9 ... son of Gregory and Annette Pugnetti ... one of three children ... majoring in athletic coaching education.
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offensive line 6-3, 291, r-Jr. | Nitro | Cross Lanes, W.Va. Moved from tight end to guard last season … will look to compete for playing time … good blocker who gets off the line quickly … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … previous bowl trips: 2008 Fiesta, 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator. 2009 (r-So.): Sustained a knee injury in spring ball, had surgery and was out until the end of September … started at tight end and moved to guard during the season. 2008 (r-Fr.): Moved from the offensive line during the spring … added depth at tight end … saw limited action making an appearance against Marshall. 2007 (Fr.): Redshirted. Prep: Lettered as an offensive guard and a linebacker for coach Scott Tinsley at Nitro High … helped lead Nitro to a 10-2 overall record, a 7-1 second-place finish in the league and the second round of the state playoffs … a second-team all-state performer as a defensive line … team captain who earned all-Mountain State League and all-Valley honors … played in the North-South All-Star Game … earned second-team honors at the Steel City Combine … as a junior, he helped lead Nitro to a 12-2 overall record, the league championship and advance to the third round of the state playoffs.
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linebacker 6-0, 221, r-Fr. | Keyser | Keyser, W.Va. . A talented prospect who is battling for time at weak-side linebacker … has a lot of potential … saw a lot of reps in the spring and showed progress … bowl trip: 2010 Gator. 2009 (Fr.): Redshirted … Defensive Scout Team Champion: Syracuse. Prep: Two-time first-team all-state honoree … named area defensive co-player of the year … finished runner-up for the Sam Huff Award, given to the state’s top linebacker … collected 325 tackles for his career, including 119 tackles as a senior, 56 solo, 12 for loss and eight sacks … had one interception return for a touchdown, forced four fumbles and ran back one of his four fumble recoveries for a touchdown … helped lead Keyser to a 10-1 mark, win the Times-News Area championship and advance to the second round of the state playoffs … selected to play in the North-South All-Star Game … finished with 80 tackles, 10 sacks and an interception as a junior … also lettered in basketball and track. Personal: Birthday is Feb. 20 … son of Barry Williams and Penny Redman … one of 11 children … majoring in social work.
Personal: Birthday is July 3 … son of Chris and Candiz Rader … majoring in athletic coaching education.
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REMBERT wide receiver
Walk-on who adds to the wide receiver mix this season … received a lot of reps in the spring and showed improvement … son of former Mountaineer All-American wide receiver, Reggie Rembert … bowl trips: 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator. 2009 (r-Fr.): Member of the team but did not see any game action … member of the offensive scout team. 2008 (Fr.): Redshirted. Prep: Played wide receiver for coach John Bowers at Morgantown High … two-year starter at wide receiver and cornerback … helped lead the Mohigans to a 6-5 record and the state playoffs his senior year … on the state championship teams as a freshman and sophomore … played three years of basketball and started as a senior. Personal: Birthday is Oct. 27 … son of Reggie Rembert and Lexanna Twyman … one of two children … majoring in sport management.
5-7, 157, r-So. | Morgantown | Morgantown, W.Va.
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SANDERS Wide Receiver 5-7, 179, Sr. | St. Petersburg Catholic | St. Petersburg, Fla. WVU’s co-Offensive MVP last year … All-America candidate … decided to put off the NFL for a year and return for his senior season … third-year starter at slot receiver … also adds depth at running back … an offensive playmaker who has the ability to make a big play at any time … one of the team’s punt returners … 24 starts over his career … No. 3 on WVU’s consecutive games with a reception list (28) and No. 11 on the BIG EAST chart … named all-BIG EAST preseason first team by Phil Steele’s and Yahoo! Sports and second team by Athlon Sports as a punt returner … selected second team by Athlon Sports and Phil Steele as a wide receiver … tabbed “Fastest Receiver” in the BIG EAST by Sporting News …bowl trips: 2008 Fiesta, 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator. 2009 (Jr.): Played in 13 games and started 10 … selected a second-team all-BIG EAST performer by Phil Steele … had an outstanding season, posting his career high in receptions (72) … ranked No. 2 in the BIG EAST in receptions per game and No. 7 in receiving yards per game … also ranked No. 3 in punt return average and No. 12 in all-purpose yardage … nationally tied for No. 32 in receptions per game and No. 30 in punt return average … WVU Offensive Champion: East Carolina, Auburn … used on more than 580 plays, including a season high 64 at Auburn … saw action on 45 or more plays in eight games … leading receiver for the Mountaineers with 72 catches for 688 yards, an average of 9.6 yards per catch, three touchdowns and a long of 38 yards … fourth-leading rusher with 35 carries for 175 yards, an average of 5.0 yards per carry, a touchdown and a long of 19 yards … posted 11 plays of 20 yards or more, eight receiving, one kickoff return and two punt returns … two catches for 14 yards and a seven-yard run against Florida State in the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl … collected a team-high 119 all-purpose yards at Rutgers, including five catches for 62 yards with a long of 29 at Rutgers, two carries for 10 yards with a long of eight yards and five punt returns for 57 yards with a long return of 18 yards … finished with three catches for 15 yards with a long grab of eight yards against Pitt … also had one carry for eight yards against the Panthers … collected four catches for 42 yards with a long reception of 21 yards at Cincinnati … ran for 14 yards on seven carries with a long of seven yards … moved to running back in the first half of the Louisville game when Noel Devine went down with an ankle injury … ran for a team-high 66 yards on 12 carries, an average of 5.5 yards per carry with a long of 19 yards against Louisville … finished with three catches for 20 yards and a touchdown … had two receptions for 21 yards with a long grab of 16 yards and a five-yard run at USF … game-high eight catches for 81 yards with a long reception of 31 yards against UConn … had a team-high four catches for 39 yards against Marshall with a long of 16 yards … also had a three-yard reception … gamehigh nine catches for 67 yards, including a long grab of 17
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yards and a nine-yard touchdown run at Syracuse … three catches for 18 yards and a touchdown and three rushes for 21 yards against Colorado … collected 12 receptions for 115 yards and a touchdown, both career highs at Auburn … finished with a season-high 171 all-purpose yards against East Carolina … had a game-high nine catches for 99 yards, two runs for 14 yards, including a long run of 12 yards and three punt returns for 58 yards, including a career-long return of 35 yards … led WVU in receiving against Liberty with eight catches for 95 yards with a long catch of 38 yards … two carries for 13 yards, averaging 6.5 yards a run with a long run of seven yards. 2008 (So.): Started all 13 games … all-BIG EAST second team … Phil Steele’s all-BIG EAST second team …. WVU Offensive Champion: Rutgers, Auburn … saw action in over 560 plays, including a season-high 66 plays against Cincinnati … used in 50 or more plays in nine games … led the team with 53 receptions for 462 yards and seven touchdowns … third in rushing yards with 48 carries for 250 yards and two touchdowns … third in kickoff returns with six for 130 yards, an average of 21.7 yards per return with a long of 32 yards …had a receiving touchdown in five games … had 12 plays of 20 yards or more … season-high eight catches for 62 yards and two touchdowns against Villanova … had two rushing touchdowns with a season-high seven carries for 45 yards at Connecticut .. eight catches for 60 yards and a touchdown against Marshall … five catches for 70 yards, including a key season long 41-yard reception on the winning drive in the fourth quarter against North Carolina in the Meineke Car Care Bowl … five receptions for 52 yards with a long of 30 yards against Cincinnati … four catches against Rutgers, Syracuse and Auburn … six carries for 42 yards with a long of 15 yards against Auburn … seven carries for 45 yards with two touchdowns at Connecticut … two kickoff returns for 54 yards with a season long return of 32 yards against Villanova … also had a 25-yard kickoff return at East Carolina … had a 25-yard touchdown reception at Louisville … two catches for 14 yards with a long of nine yards at Pitt …received the starting nod at running back against USF, carrying the ball six times for 24 yards … game high five catches for 38 yards with a long reception of 26 yards. 2007 (Fr.): Played in all 13 games and started two … ran the ball 16 times for 105 yards, two touchdowns with a long carry of 56 yards … 12 catches for 102 yards with a long reception of 23 yards … three kickoff returns for 58 yards with a long of 27 yards … two punt returns for 43 yards with a long return of 23 yards … two carries for 10 yards, a touchdown with a long run of 11 yards and two catches for 12 yards with a long of seven yards at Syracuse … three carries for 58 yards with a touchdown and a long run of 56 yards against UConn … two catches for 32 yards with a long of 23 yards against Louisville … three runs for 15 yards with a long carry of seven yards and a six-yard catch against East Carolina … two carries for 12 yards with a long of 10 yards at Maryland … three carries for 13 yards and a 13-yard reception against Western Michigan … a 14-yard kickoff return and a 23-yard punt return against Western Michigan … a 27-yard kickoff return at Syracuse … a 20-yard punt return against Connecticut. Prep: Three-year all-state runner/receiver from St. Petersburg Catholic High ... twice the team offensive MVP for coach Dan Mancuso ... rushed for 1,600 yards, 19 TD as a junior and 1,200 yards and 24 touchdowns as a senior ... top 10 players in the Bay area … three times all-area ... also a basketball letterman. Personal: Birthday is June 14 … son of Latonya Sanders ... one of two children … majoring in multidisciplinary studies.
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Sanders’ Receiving Statistics Year Games Catches Yards Avg. TD 2009 13 72 688 9.6 3 13 53 462 8.7 7 2008 2007 13 12 102 8.5 0 39 137 1,252 9.1 10 Totals
Long 38 41 23 41
Sanders’ Rushing Statistics Year Games Att Yards Avg TD 2009 13 35 175 5.0 1 2008 13 48 250 5.2 2 2007 13 16 105 6.6 2 Totals 39 99 530 5.4 5
Long 19 29 56 56
Sanders’ Punt Return Statistics Year Returns Yards Avg. TD Long 2009 17 146 8.6 0 35 2008 4 6 1.5 0 7 2007 2 43 21.5 0 23 23 195 8.5 0 35 Totals
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SANDS Defensive Back 6-5, 221, Jr. | Miami Carol City Sr. | Miami, Fla. One of top safeties in the BIG EAST and the country … named preseason second-team All-American by Phil Steele’s named first team all-BIG EAST by Athlon Sports, Phil Steele, Sporting News and Yahoo! Sports … tabbed “Hardest Hitter” by Sporting News … had a breakout season as a sophomore, earning first-team all-BIG EAST honors by the league coaches and Phil Steele and second team by rivals.com … returns for his third year as the starter at free safety … a defensive playmaker who has good size and frame … 18 career starts … led the BIG EAST in passes defended (13) and tied for the lead in interceptions (5) … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … bowl trips: 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator. 2009 (So.): Played in all 13 games and started nine … selected for the WVU Gridiron Gladiator Award by the coaching staff … BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week: Pitt … WVU Defensive Champion: Syracuse, USF, Pitt … saw action on more than 660 plays, including a season-high 81 plays against UConn … also registered 50 or more plays in eight games … fifth-leading tackler on the team with 65 total tackles, including 37 solo stops, 3.5 tackles
for loss, five interceptions and eight pass breakups … collected a team-high 13 tackles, including nine solo stops and two tackles for loss against Florida State in the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl … posted seven tackles and assisted on a tackle for loss at Rutgers … tallied seven tackles, including five solo stops, an interception and a game-high three pass breakups against Pitt … collected his team-leading fourth interception of the season at Cincinnati, returning it nine yards … also had four tackles, including three solo stops and a three-yard tackle for loss … three tackles and a fumble recovery against Louisville … registered six tackles, including five unassisted and two pass breakups at USF … collected seven tackles, including five solo stops and a pass breakup against Connecticut … had two tackles and an interception against Marshall … assisted on a tackle at Syracuse … posted eight tackles and had an interception against Colorado … assisted on a tackle at Auburn … two tackles and two pass breakups against East Carolina … assisted on four tackles and had his first career interception against Liberty. 2008 (Fr.): Played in all 13 games and started nine … WVU Defensive Champion: Auburn, Connecticut … saw action on more than 580 plays, including a season-high 58 plays against Cincinnati … collected 33 tackles and a forced fumble for the year … two tackles and forced the fumble which led to the winning touchdown against North Carolina in the Meineke Car Care Bowl … season-high five tackles, including four unassisted at Connecticut … posted four tackles against Marshall, Rutgers and Cincinnati … also had two tackles against Auburn … three tackles at Pitt … three solo tackles at Louisville …two solo tackles against USF. Prep: Coached by Walter Frazier at Miami Carol City Senior High … selected second-team all-state by the Miami Herald … Dade County Top 25 by the Miami Herald … collected 60 tackles as a senior … had two interceptions and broke up five passes against the nation’s No. 5 team, Booker T. Washington High … registered 60 tackles as a junior … helped lead the Chiefs to the second round of the state playoffs … he also ran track … finished third in the state in the triple jump … selected first-team all-Dade County. Personal: Birthday is Nov. 3 … son of Veronica Sands … majoring in communications.
Sands’ Defensive Statistics Year Games Tackles Assists Total TFL Sacks Int FF
FR PBU
2009
1
13
37
28
65
3.5/10
0
5/9 0
8
ROBERT SANDS
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Corey
44
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eain
SMITH
SMITH
kicker/ punter
Defensive Back
5-11, 214, r-So. | Alabama | Inwood, W.Va.
5-11, 204, r-Jr. | Chaminade-Madonna | Miramar, Fla.
Competing for the staring punter position and will compete to handle the kickoffs as well ... transferred from Alabama in 2009 … also adds depth at kicker ... has a strong leg … named all-BIG EAST preseason fourth team by Phil Steele’s …. Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … bowl trips: 2009 Sugar with Alabama, 2010 Gator.
Gives the Mountaineers experienced quality depth at free safety … also used on special teams … has good speed and quickness … bowl trips: 2008 Fiesta, 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator.
2009 (So.): Sat out to fulfill NCAA transfer eligibility requirements. 2008 (Fr.): Played his freshman year at Alabama … saw limited action as a kicker. Prep: Played for coach Denny Price at Musselman High … earned all-state honors as both a place kicker and as a punter ... listed on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Super Southern 100 ... averaged 39 yards per punt, while placing 16 of 31 kicks inside the opponent 20-yard line ... ranked as the No. 12 kicker in the nation by ESPN.com ... No. 21 kicker in the nation according to Scout.com … hit 13-of-18 field goal attempts and averaged 40.8 yards per punt … set two state records as a senior, most field goals in a season and longest field goal (59) … won the national I player’s combine as a punter … ranked No. 1 sophomore by one on one kicking in 2005 … also lettered in basketball and track & field. Personal: Birthday is May 13 … son of Winston and Denna Smith … one of two children … majoring in sport management.
2009 (r-So.): Played in 13 games … saw action on more than 245 plays … finished with 17 total tackles, including eight solo stops … assisted on two tackles at Rutgers … two tackles against Marshall … four tackles, including three unassisted stops at Auburn … registered four tackles against East Carolina … finished with season-high five tackles and a pass breakup against Liberty. 2008 (r-Fr.): Played in all 13 games and started four … used on more than 440 plays, including a season-high 69 at Colorado … was used in 60 or more plays in four games … posted 39 tackles, including 16 solo stops, assisted on a sack and had a pass breakup … season-high six tackles at East Carolina … registered five tackles against Syracuse … five tackles against USF … four tackles at Pitt … three solo tackles against Marshall and two solo stops at Colorado … three tackles against Villanova and Auburn … assisted on a tackle against North Carolina in the Meineke Car Care Bowl. 2007 (Fr.): Redshirted … member of the scout team … scout team defensive champion: Western Michigan. Prep: All-Florida defender from Chaminade-Madonna Prep ... first team all-Broward County for coach Mark Guandolo ... named one of the top three safeties in South Florida … recorded 50 tackles, three sacks, six interceptions, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries as a senior ... 21-5 over two years with a state title ... all-state and all-South Florida ... as a junior, he collected 70 tackles, three sacks and two interceptions … also a track and basketball letterman. Personal: Birthday is March 7 … son of Karmah Bennett ... enrolled in athletic coaching education.
Smith’s Defensive Statistics Year Games Tackles Assists Total TFL Sacks Int FF
FR PBU
2009 2008 Totals
0 0 0
13 13 26
8 16 24
9 23 32
17 39 56
0 0.5/2 0.5/2
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
1 1 2
EAIN S M I TH
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Geno
SMITH
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Lawrence
SMITH
Quarterback
defensive back
6-3, 210, So. | Miramar | Miami, Fla.
5-9, 178, r-So. | William H. Turner | Miami, Fla.
Slated as the starting quarterback entering the preseason … went through spring practice, even though he broke a bone in his left foot in January that kept him from live drills … excellent presence in the pocket … throws with outstanding accuracy … showed a lot of promise while gaining valuable experience in 2009 … bowl trip: 2010 Gator.
Walk-on who adds depth at field cornerback … looking to add to the mix and compete for playing time this season … will be used on special teams … bowl trips: 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator.
2009 (Fr.): Played in five games … used on more than 110 plays, including a season-high 47 against Marshall, when he had to fill in for most of the game when Jarrett Brown suffered a concussion … completed 32-of-49 passes for 309 yards, a touchdown … pushed into action against Florida State in the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl when Brown injured his ankle in the second quarter … completed 8-of-15 for 92 yards … came off the bench early in the Marshall game … completed 15-of-21 passes for 147 yards, a touchdown and a long pass of 33 yards … also carried the ball six times for 17 times … completed 3-of-4 passes for 14 yards at Syracuse … saw his first career action at Auburn in the second half, completing 5-of-8 passes for 50 yards and an interception. Prep: Coached by former Mountaineer Damon Cogdell at Miramar High … Parade High School All-American … EA Sports All-American second team … finished No. 2 in the voting for Mr. Florida … Florida Class 6A first team all-state … Sun Sentinel Florida Class 6A Player of the Year … participated in the “Elite 11” football camp in California … Orlando Sentinel All-Southern Team … Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100 … Miami Herald Top 100 (No. 3) Florida prospects … ESPN Top 150 prospects … Florida Varsity No. 7 player in the state of Florida … Miami Herald first-team All-Broward County … No. 1-rated player in Broward County according to the Miami Herald … Orlando Sentinel Florida Top 100 … South Florida Sun-Sentinel Region Player of the Year … No. 1-rated player in Broward County according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel … No. 2 quarterback on the Jacksonville Times-Union 2009 Florida Super 75 list … earned the coaches quarterback MVP Award at the University of Miami Nike Football Training Camp … rated No. 56 on the Mobile PressRegister Super Southeast 120 list … completed 205-of-308 passes for 3,089 yards and 32 touchdowns … rushed for more than 300 yards … finished his career as the third-best passer in Broward County history … as a junior, he passed for 2,222 yards, threw 25 touchdowns and ran for seven more scores … second team all-state … second team all-Broward County … passed for more than 400 yards and six touchdowns against Ely High as a junior in 2007.
2009 (r-Fr.): Saw action in three games … used primarily on special teams. 2008 (Fr.): Redshirted … member of the defensive scout team … defensive scout team champion: Marshall. Prep: Lettered for coach Nigel Dunn at Miami – Norland High … collected 90 tackles, three forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries and an interception as a senior … selected to the South Florida All-Star Team … defensive captain … helped lead Norland to a 7-4 record and an appearance in the 6A state playoffs … also helped Norland to a 7-3 record as a sophomore. Personal: Birthday is March 19 … son of Lawrence and Selina Smith … one of three children … majoring in criminology and investigations.
Personal: Birthday is Oct. 10 … son of Geno Smith, Jr., and Tracey Sellers … one of four children … cousin of former Miami star Melvin Bratton … majoring in athletic coaching education.
Smith’s Rushing Statistics Year Games Att. Yards Avg. TD 2009 5 17 7 0.4 0 Smith’s Passing Statistics Year Games Comp. Att. Yards TD 2009
94
5
32
49
309
1
L ong 13
GENO S M I TH
Int. L ong 1
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Chad
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Chris
SNODGRASS offensive line 6-4, 296, r-Jr. | Nitro | Cross Lanes, W.Va.
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SNOOK Tight end 6-2, 237, r-Fr. | Highland | Medina, Ohio
Moved to left tackle in the spring … looking to earn a spot in the rotation and to stay injury free this season … also can play guard … moves well and has good technique … above average pass blocking skills … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … bowl trips: 2008 Fiesta, 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator
Adds depth at tight end … had a good spring and looks to compete for playing time this season … outstanding blocker … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … bowl trip: 2010 Gator.
2009 (r-So.): Saw action in four games … broke a bone in his right foot in the middle of November and missed the remainder of the season.
Prep: Coached by Tom Lombardo at Highland High … coming out of high school, he was ranked the No. 2 fullback in the nation by Scout.com … Cleveland Plain Dealer All-Star Team … Cleveland Plain Dealer Northeast Ohio Top 40 (No. 6) … two-time AP Division II first team all-Ohio … Ohio Varsity Division I-II all-state first team … AP Northeast Ohio Inland District Co-Offensive Player of the Year … all-Suburban first team … Medina County Gazette’s Most Valuable Player … Medina County Gazette all-star team … selected as a captain for Ohio in the Big 33 Game … collected a school-record 3,866 rushing yards in his career … recorded 68 tackles, six tackles for losses, 1.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and an interception as a linebacker … ran 279 times for a school-record 1,851 yards and 18 touchdowns on offense … rushed for a career-high and school-record 301 yards against Cloverleaf High … had 173 yards and scored three touchdowns in Highland’s 35-0 blanking of Powell Olentangy Liberty High in the state playoffs … the Hornets fell in the regional finals to Southview High … rushed for 1,409 yards and scored 19 touchdowns to earn all-district honors as a junior … collected 45 tackles and six sacks … had 603 yards rushing and six touchdowns as a sophomore … finished with 35 tackles and six tackles for loss … father Tim Snook was former Highland High coach … two-year letterwinner in basketball and track … named all-state as a freshman in baseball.
2008 (r-Fr.): Sat out the season after having shoulder surgery in the spring … cleared to practice the last week of the season … participated in the bowl practices but did not play. 2007 (Fr.): Redshirted … member of the scout team. Prep: Two-time all-state lineman for coach Scott Tinsley at Nitro High ... two-time first team all-Mountain State Athletic Conference … as a senior, he helped lead Nitro to a 10-2 overall record, a 7-1 second-place finish in the league and advanced to the second round of the state playoffs … also had 14 sacks … two-year finalist for Hunt Award as state’s top lineman ... captain of the North-South All-Star Game … as a junior, he helped lead Nitro to a 12-2 overall record, the league championship and advance to the third round of the state playoffs …also a basketball and track letterman ... president of RAZE … Fellowship of Christian Athletes … an honor roll student. Personal: Birthday is Oct. 26 … son of David and Kathy Snodgrass ... one of two children … majoring in multidisciplinary studies.
Ryan
71
SPIKER offensive line
2009 (Fr.): Redshirted … Scout Team Offensive Champion: Cincinnati.
Personal: Birthday is Aug. 4 … son of Tim and Sherri Snook … one of two children … majoring in marketing.
An athletic and competitive guard who looks to contribute right away … adds depth at the left guard position … competing to earn a spot in the line rotation … bowl trip: 2010 Gator. 2009 (Fr.): Redshirted. Prep: Coached by Justin Buttermore at Tri-Valley High … AP Division II first-team all-Ohio … Ohio Varsity Division I-II all-state second team … selected to play for Ohio in the Big 33 Game … first-team all-league and all-district … helped lead Tri-Valley to a 7-3 mark as a senior … helped pave the way for Tri-Valley to average 32.5 points a game … member of defense that held opponents to 17.1 points per game … as a junior, he was selected second team all-Ohio … named first-team all-district and all-league. Prep: Birthday is April 6 … son of Charlie and Lori Spiker … one of four children … majoring in agribusiness management and rural development.
6-3, 288, r-Fr. | Tri-Valley | Dresden, Ohio
MOUNTAINEER FOOTBALL
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player bios
Brad
2
STARKS Wide Receiver 6-3, 190, r-Jr. | Orange County | Unionville, Va.
Second-year starter at wide receiver … coaches are counting on him to be the leader of the receiving corps … has outstanding ability as a route runner and as a pass catcher … deep threat … an offensive playmaker … good athleticism … named all-BIG EAST preseason third team by Phil Steele’s … bowl trips: 2008 Fiesta, 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator. 2009 (r-So.): Played in 12 games and started eight … ranked No. 15 in the BIG EAST in receiving yards per game and No. 16 in receptions per game … WVU Offensive Champion: Syracuse, Cincinnati … used on more than 475 plays, including a season-high 70 plays at Auburn … third-leading receiver on the team with 29 catches for 405 yards, an average of 14.0 yards per catch, two touchdowns and a long catch of 58 yards … had six plays of 20 yards or more … led the Mountaineer receivers against Florida State in the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl with three catches for 30 yards with a long reception of 14 yards … missed the Rutgers game with post-concussion symptoms from the Pitt game … ran two reverses for 13 yards, including a long of 13 yards against Pitt … also had two catches for 16 yards with a long of 11 against the Panthers … team-high five catches for 50 yards with a long of 17 yards and a touchdown at Cincinnati … had a seven-yard catch at USF and against Connecticut … posted two receptions for 53 yards, with a long catch of 27 yards at Syracuse … three catches for 68 yards, including a long of 48 yards and a touchdown against Colorado … two catches for 65 yards with a long reception of 58 yards at Auburn … completed a pass for 31 yards on a reverse … career-high five catches for 76 yards with a long reception of 55 yards against East Carolina … two catches for 34 yards with a long of 21 yards against Liberty. 2008 (r-Fr.): Played in nine games and started two … missed several games with shoulder injury during the middle of the season … saw action on more than 225 plays, including a season-high 56 at Louisville … fifthleading receiver with 17 catches for 168 yards, a touchdown with a long of 35 yards … season-high four catches for 61 yards, a long of 35 yards and a touchdown against North Carolina in the Meineke Car Care Bowl … team-leading four catches for 38 yards, including a long catch of 24 yards at Pitt … team-leading three catches for 17 yards at Louisville … two catches for 24 yards with a long of 13 yards at East Carolina … two receptions for 32 yards, including a season long of 24 yards against Cincinnati … also had a three-yard reception against Villanova … 2007 (Fr.): Redshirted. Prep: All-state quarterback from Orange County High ... District Player of the Year for coach John Kayajanian ... produced a 27-9 career record in 36 games as the starting quarterback … led Orange County to an 8-2 record and the district championship as a junior … all-time Central Virginia career passing leader with 6,331 yards, 70 TD ... three-time all-Central Virginia … also rushed for 2,541 career yards (36 TD) ... threetime all-district and two-time all-region ... all-state in basketball ... threetime all-district and all-region … scored more than 1,400 points over his career … state qualifier in high jump and 4x100 meter relay. Personal: Birthday is Nov. 23 … son of Emmett and Karen Starks ... one of two children … majoring in sociology and anthropology.
Starks’ Receiving Statistics Year Games Catches Yards Avg. TD 2009 12 29 405 14.0 2 2008 9 17 168 9.9 1 Totals 21 46 573 12.5 3
Long 58 35 58
BRAD S TA R K S
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West Virginia Universit y
player bios
Keith
8
Josh
TANDY
TAYLOR
Defensive Back 5-10, 198, r-Jr. | Christian County | Hopkinsville, Ky.
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Defensive Line 6-1, 278, r-Jr. | Miramar | Miramar, Fla.
Returns for his second year as the starter at boundary cornerback … built momentum during the final part of last year and continued through the spring … has a chance to be an important contributor on defense … also used on special teams … has good size, speed and instincts on the field … named all-BIG EAST preseason third team by Phil Steele’s … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … bowl trips: 2008 Fiesta, 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator.
Adds quality depth on the defensive line at defensive tackle and nose tackle … logged a lot of plays during the middle of the 2009 season until a back injury slowed him over the last part of the year … showed a lot of improvement during that time with his pass rushing and run stopping ability … given a scholarship before the beginning of last season … bowl trips: 2008 Fiesta, 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator.
2009 (r-So.): Started all 13 games … tied for No. 10 in the BIG EAST in interceptions (3) and tied for No. 14 in passes defended (7) … WVU Defensive Champion: East Carolina, Syracuse … used on more than 760 plays, including a season-high 85 against Colorado … used on 50 or more plays in 11 games … sixth-leading tackler on the team with 61 total stops, including 43 solo stops, four tackles for loss, three interceptions, a fumble recovery and four pass breakups … five or more tackles in six games … registered four tackles and a pass breakup against Florida State in the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl … finished with a team-high two pass breakups and three tackles, including two solo stops at Rutgers … team-high and career-high 10 tackles, including seven solo and a six-yard interception return against Pitt … three solo tackles and a fumble recovery at Cincinnati … finished with seven tackles, including six solo stops and a tackle for loss against Louisville … collected seven solo tackles, including one for loss at USF … eight tackles, including six solo stops and an interception against UConn … three tackles, including two solo stops, a tackle for loss and a pass breakup against Marshall … posted six tackles against Colorado … finished with four tackles, including two unassisted and a tackle for loss at Auburn … registered five tackles, including three unassisted and his first career interception against East Carolina … solo tackle against Liberty.
2009 (r-So.): Recipient of the Tom Nickolich Award from the Blue and Gold News in the spring, given to the team’s most outstanding walk-on player … played in 12 games and started seven … WVU Defensive Champion: Syracuse … saw action on more than 425 plays, including a season–high 65 plays against UConn … used on 50 or more plays in six games … registered 23 tackles for the season, including 11 unassisted stops, two sacks, 3.5 tackles for loss and an interception return of eight yards … registered three tackles, including one for loss against Florida State in the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl … assisted on two tackles at Rutgers …returned at Cincinnati, assisting on two tackles … missed the Louisville game with back problems … collected two tackles, including a six-yard sack at USF … seasonbest four tackles against UConn … assisted on a tackle against Marshall … registered two solo tackles and had an eight-yard interception return at Syracuse … posted two tackles against Colorado … three-yard sack at Auburn … saw first significant time with the shoulder injury to Scooter Berry against East Carolina … collected three tackles … solo tackle against Liberty.
2008 (r-Fr.): Played in six games and started one … used primarily on special teams … saw action on more than 75 plays on defense, including a season-high 55 against North Carolina in the Meineke Car Care Bowl … 23 plays against Villanova … had six tackles, including four solo stops for the season … season-high three solo tackles against UNC … two tackles at Connecticut … assisted on a tackle against Villanova. 2007 (Fr.): Redshirted … Scout Team Special Teams Champion: Louisville. Prep: All-Kentucky defensive prospect from Christian County High ... first team all-district and all-conference for coach Mike Whitaker ... holds almost every school passing record with career totals of 8,609 yards and 90 touchdowns ... top 10 among career passing leaders … season record 32 touchdowns ... set two school records with 528 yards and eight scores in a game ... collected four interceptions and rushed for 1,007 yards as a senior ... helped lead Christian County to a 7-4 record overall and a 4-1 third-place finish in the league as a senior … helped lead the Colonels to an 8-5 record and advance to the first round of the state playoffs as a junior … also a baseball and basketball letterman ... president of Beta Club.
2008 (r-Fr.): Saw limited playing time … made an appearance in the Louisville game. 2007 (Fr.): Redshirted. Prep: Four-year letterwinner and three-year captain for coach Damon Cogdell at Miramar High … named to the Dade-Broward All-Star team … selected the Brian Piccolo Scholar Athlete Award … Top 15 percent of his class … Who’s Who Among High School Students … National Honor Roll. Personal: Birthday is May 23 … son of Willie, Sr., and Ellen Taylor … one of four children … majoring in elementary education.
Personal: Birthday is Feb. 12 … son of Joyce Jordan ... one of four children … majoring in forensic and investigative sciences.
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J.T.
30
THOMAS Linebacker 6-2, 225, r-Sr. | Ely | Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Returns for his final season as one of the leaders on the defense … third-year starter at weak-side linebacker … a defensive playmaker who is excellent in coverage and also in space … All-America candidate … athletic and instinctive defender … good speed and can blitz well … named all-BIG EAST preseason first team by Athlon Sports, Phil Steele, Sporting News and Yahoo! Sports … second-generation WVU and all-BIG EAST linebacker (father, J.T., was linebacker at WVU in 1994-95) … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll ... bowl trips: 2007 Gator, 2008 Fiesta, 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator. 2009 (r-Jr.): Started all 13 games … selected first-team all-BIG EAST performer last season by the league coaches and rivals.com … awarded the Gridiron Gladiator Award by the WVU coaching staff … tied for No. 14 in the BIG EAST in passes defended (7) and tied for No. 20 in tackles (76) … WVU Defensive Champion: Liberty, Syracuse … used on more than 760 plays, including a season-high 78 against UConn … saw action on 50 or more plays in 11 games … second-leading tackler on the team with 76 total tackles, including assisting on a sack, seven tackles for loss, two interceptions, five pass breakups and a fumble recovery … posted five or more tackles in nine games … collected five tackles against Florida State in the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl … finished with seven tackles and collected his second interception at Rutgers … posted four tackles, including three solo stops and two tackles for loss against Pitt … registered seven tackles, including four solo stops and assisted on a two-yard tackle for loss at Cincinnati … collected seven tackles, including five unassisted, and a pass breakup against Louisville … seven tackles at USF … finished with four tackles against UConn … had three tackles, a fumble recovery and a pass breakup against Marshall … finished with four tackles at Syracuse … posted six tackles and his first interception of the season against Colorado … team-high nine tackles, including five solo stops, one tackle for loss and a pass breakup at Auburn … finished with six tackles, including three solo stops, a tackle for loss and a pass breakup against East Carolina … led WVU in tackles with seven, including four unassisted, 2.5 tackles for loss, assisted on a sack and had a pass breakup against Liberty … selected an “Iron Mountaineer” for the second year by his teammates because of his hard work and dedication during the offseason lifting and conditioning program. 2008 (r-So.): Started all 13 games … awarded the Whitey Gwynne Award by the coaching staff … WVU Defensive Champion: Auburn, Connecticut … used on more than 750 plays, including a season-high 74 against Syracuse … saw action in 50 or more plays in 13 games, 60 or more plays nine times and 70 or more twice … fourth-leading tackler on the team with 65 tackles, including a team-high 10 tackles for loss, three sacks, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery three pass breakups and a blocked punt … double-figure tackles twice … season-high 11 tackles, assisted on a sack and 2.5 tackles for loss against Cincinnati … 10 tackles, including a tackle for loss at East Carolina … eight tackles, including a tackle for loss and a pass breakup against Auburn … seven tackles, including a six-yard sack against USF … seven tackles, including two for loss at Pitt … five tackles against Syracuse … three tackles and a forced fumble against Marshall … three tackles and a forced fumble at Connecticut … two tackles at Louisville … had a tackle for loss and a fumble recovery against North Carolina in the Meineke Car Care Bowl …
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2008 Iron Mountaineer Award. 2007 (So.): Saw action in 10 games … tallied 19 tackles, including 13 solo stops, three tackles for loss and a pass breakup … used on more than 125 plays, including a season-high 25 against Louisville … saw action in 22 plays against Connecticut and 20 against Rutgers … seasonhigh six tackles, including four solo stops and a tackles for loss against Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl … Hammer Award: Rutgers … two assisted tackles against Western Michigan … three tackles, including one for loss and a pass breakup against Louisville … three tackles at Cincinnati … two solo tackles, including one for loss against Pitt …solo tackles against Mississippi State, Rutgers and Connecticut. 2006 (Fr.): Awarded a medical redshirt after a lingering ankle sprain kept him out of action ... won the 2006 Danny Van Etten Award from WVU coaches as the scout team player of the year on defense ... scout team champion: Cincinnati. Prep: Helped Blanche Ely High to the Florida semifinals ... first team all-Broward for coach Greg McGirt ... team captain for the 10-3 district champions ... finished with 89 tackles, 53 solo tackles, five sacks, three interceptions, three forced fumbles as a senior ... team’s defensive most valuable player … BCAA/Sun-Sentinel All-Star Game … Florida Top 100 players by rivals.com. Personal: Birthday is Aug. 15 ... son of J.T. Thomas and Andrea Blanks ... majoring in multidisciplinary studies.
Thomas’ Defensive Statistics Year Games Tackles Assists Total TFL Sacks Int FF
FR PBU
2009 2008 2007 Totals
0 1 0 1
13 13 10 36
34 23 13 70
42 42 6 90
76 65 19 160
7/16 0.5/1 2/29 10/46 3/24 0 3/9 0/0 0 20/71 3.5/25 2/29
J.T.
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Matt
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TIMMERMAN Offensive Line 6-3, 291, r-Sr. | Passaic Valley | Little Falls, N.J. Moved from right tackle to left tackle during the spring … will be a contributor in the line rotation … showed improvement over the course of last year … saw action on double-team situations … also used on special teams … great passion for the game ... Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … bowl trips: 2007 Gator, 2008 Fiesta, 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator. 2009 (r-Jr.): Played in 12 games … saw action on more than 65 plays, including a season-high 20 plays at Syracuse … used on five or more plays five times … had a knockdown … helped the Mountaineers produce a 1,000-yard rusher and a 2,000-yard passer … part of an offensive line that led the BIG EAST in rushing yards per game and No. 24 nationally. 2008 (r-So.): Added depth behind a veteran line … saw limited time. 2007 (r-Fr.): Did not see any varsity action … member of the scout team … scout team offensive champion: Louisville. 2006 (Fr.): Redshirted … member of the scout team. Prep: Team captain for coach Angelo Desalvo at Passaic Valley High … named first-team all-Northern Hills-Skyline League and second team all-county as a senior ... also ran track ... selected honorable-mention all-county. Personal: Birthday is June 6 ... son of Richard and Rosanne Timmerman ... one of three children ... majoring in multidisciplinary studies.
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URBAN Tight End 6-5, 244, Jr. | Norwin Senior | North Huntington, Pa. An intelligent veteran who looks to be a major contributor on offense this season … returns for third year as the starter at tight end … good blocker … also used on special teams … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … BIG EAST Academic All-Star … bowl trips: 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator. 2009 (So.): Played in 13 games and started seven … earned the Whitey Gwynne Award from the WVU coaching staff for leadership and on-field play … WVU Offensive Champion: Syracuse … saw action on more than 440 plays, including a season-high 46 against UConn … used on 35 or more plays in six games … tallied a four-yard grab against Pitt … finished with a four-yard reception at Cincinnati … collected two catches for 28 yards against Louisville with a long of 22 yards … had an eight-yard catch at USF … finished with a one-yard touchdown reception against UConn … registered a 14-yard reception at Syracuse … two catches for 49 yards with a long of 33 yards against Liberty. 2008 (Fr.): Played in all 13 games and started four … awarded the Danny Van Etten Rookie of the Year Award by the coaching staff … saw action on more than 225 plays, including a seasonhigh 29 at Louisville … 20 or more plays four times … used mostly in blocking situations … finished with four catches for 79 yards, an average of 19.8 yards per catch, two touchdowns and a long reception of 25 yards … made his first collegiate catch against Rutgers, a 25-yard touchdown reception … his second catch was a 12-yard touchdown against USF … made two big catches for 42 yards with a long of 23 yards against North Carolina in the Meineke Car Care Bowl. Prep: Coached by Dan Conwell at Norwin Senior High … as a senior, rushed for 510 yards on 80 carries and scored seven touchdowns as a fullback … registered 79 tackles and seven sacks … scored two touchdowns and two sacks in a playoff win over Woodland Hills … selected second-team all-state class 4A … Pittsburgh Tribune Review’s Terrific 25 … named all-WPIAL QuadSouth Conference … helped lead the Knights to a 7-4 record and an appearance in the WPIAL quarterfinals … as a junior, he collected 70 tackles and seven sacks … rushed for 500 yards and a 6.2 yards per carry average … member of the National Honor Society. Personal: Birthday is Sept. 30 … son of James and Debra Urban … majoring in finance.
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6-3, 288, r-Fr. | Buchholz | Gainesville, Fla.
Added to his frame and was moved to middle linebacker this spring … also can play at weak-side linebacker … in the mix competing for playing time this season … Dean’s List … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … bowl trips: 2008 Fiesta, 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator.
Adds depth at center … continues to work on recognizing defenses … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … bowl trip: 2010 Gator.
2009 (r-So.): Did not see any game action … member of the defensive scout team.
Prep: Coached by Jay Godwin at Buchholz High … two-time Florida Class 5A first-team all-state … Gainesville Sun Class 3A-6A CoOffensive Player of the Year … Gainesville Sun Class 3A-6A first-team offense … Gainesville Sun’s “Super 11” … graded out at 85 percent, while averaging 12 pancake blocks per game … Florida Varsity Top 100 … Florida Sportswriters Association Class 5A first team all-state as a junior … earned third-team all-state honors as a sophomore … Street & Smith’s Top 50 rising juniors.
2008 (r-Fr.): Did not see any game action … member of the defensive scout team … scout team defensive champion: Rutgers and Auburn. 2007 (Fr.): Redshirted … scout team defensive champion: Rutgers. Prep: Two-time all-state selection for coach Terry Lahman at Petersburg High … three-time team defensive captain … three-time allPotomac Valley Conference …all-area … finished with a school-record 487 tackles for his career … set the single-season tackle record with 148 as a senior … rushed for 160 yards and two touchdowns and two two-point conversions against Bishop Walsh.
2009 (Fr.): Redshirted.
Personal: Birthday is Aug. 5 … son of Breck and Patsy Weingart … one of four children … majoring in business management.
Personal: Birthday is Dec. 17 … son of Ronnie and Joanne Vance … one of five boys … majoring in history.
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One of the most improved players over the past year … very determined and competitive … could add depth at quarterback or could be moved to receiver … has good speed and quickness … younger brother of former Mountaineer great, NCAA record-setter and Miami Dolphin Pat White … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … bowl trips: 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator. 2009 (r-Fr.): Saw limited action, making one appearance against Marshall … finished with three rushes for seven yards, an average of 2.3 yards per rush with a long of 13. 2008 (Fr.): Redshirted … member of the offensive scout team … scout team offensive champion: Louisville. Prep: Coached by Glenn Vickery at Daphne High … accounted for nearly 2,500 yards of total offense as a senior, 964 yards rushing and 1,500 yards passing … selected all-county and named conference player of the week … helped Daphne to an 11-2 record and a state 6A runner-up finish … named Daphne High’s Student of the Month … also ran track. Personal: Birthday is Jan. 19 … son of James and Vonametris White … one of three boys … majoring in business management.
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WOODS Wide receiver 6-0, 192, r-So. | Golden Gate | Naples, Fla. Competing for starting duties at wide receiver … coaching staff is counting on him to be an offensive contributor this season … also could be used on special teams … has good speed and quickness … showed improvement during the spring campaign … bowl trips: 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator. 2009 (r-Fr.): Saw action in four games … used in more than 20 plays, including a season-high six at Syracuse and against Marshall. 2008 (Fr.): Redshirted … dislocated his left shoulder during preseason practice and missed the entire season. Prep: Coached by Dave Tanner at Golden Gate High … played wide receiver in high school, collecting 54 catches for 851 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior … an all-state selection as a senior … earned first-team all-Southwest Florida accolades … a two-time first-team all-district and all-Collier County Athletic Conference honoree … helped Golden Gate to a 6-5 finish and a first-round appearance in the state playoffs … collected 28 receptions for 584 yards and nine touchdowns as a junior … four-year starter on the basketball team … participated in the triple jump, the long jump and the 400m dash on the track team … earned honorable mention all-state honors as a junior in basketball and was all-district and all-conference in track … runs a 4.5 40-yard dash and bench presses 230 pounds.
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WRIGHT Defensive Line 6-2, 264, r-So. | Dr. Krop | Miami, Fla. Should be a contributor as the primary backup at defensive tackle … looks to make more of an impact this season … has good size and strength … showed a lot of improvement over the course of the year … bowl trips: 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator. 2009 (r-Fr.): Played in nine games … saw action in more than 75 plays, including a season-high 25 plays against Louisville … finished with 10 tackles, including eight solo stops, one sack and two tackles for loss … solo tackle against Florida State in the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl … collected three solo tackles, including a tackle for loss against Louisville …registered a solo tackle against Connecticut and two unassisted tackles, including a sack at Syracuse … two tackles against East Carolina. 2008 (Fr.): Redshirted . Prep: Coached by Rick Divita at Dr. Krop High … registered 62 tackles and 18 sacks as a senior … selected all-Dade County honorable mention … selected to play in the Dade North-South AllStar game … helped team to a 7-3 record … two-year letterwinner in wrestling. Personal: Birthday is Jan. 8 … son of Jorge and Dr. Ellen Wright … majoring in criminology and investigations.
Personal: Birthday is Feb. 7 … son of Freddie and Williamena McCrary and John Blackmon … majoring in criminology and investigations.
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Dante Chambers
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Trevor Demko
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Michael Dorsey Qudral Forte
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Troy Gloster LB
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Bruce Irvin
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Quantavius Leslie
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Ivan McCartney
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Doug Rigg LB
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Jewone Snow LB
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Quinton Spain
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Wes Tonkery
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Marquis Wallace
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Ishmael Banks
DB, 6-0, 185, Richmond, Va. Hargrave Military Academy Coached by Robert Prunty at Hargrave Military … had four interceptions this past season at Hargrave … rivals prep school third-ranked cornerback and Top 25 nationally …finished with an interception on the goal line against South Alabama … blocked a punt against Walter Reed Prep … runs a 4.49 40-yard dash … coached by Stu Brown at Varina High … two-time all-Capital District, including first team as a senior … second-team all-Central Region … secondteam all-Metro … finished with 47.5 tackles, including four tackles for loss, 15 pass breakups and two forced fumbles as a senior … returned four interceptions for 67 yards and a touchdown … son of Dwight and Carol Banks … birthday is Jan. 17.
Travis Bell
FS, 6-2, 187, Belle Glade, Fla. Glades Central Coached by Jessie Hester … named 2009 Florida Class 2A all-state first team … Orlando Sentinel Florida Top 100 … Palm Beach Post Top 10 … rivals.com Top 50 safety and Florida Top 100 ... Scout.com Top 100 safeties ... collected 62 tackles and 10 interceptions as a senior ... Sun Sentinel
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all-area ... helped lead Glades Central to a 13-2 record and an appearance in the state 2A championship game … finished with 65 tackles, four interceptions and returned two punts for touchdowns as a junior … had 42 tackles and four interceptions as a sophomore ... helped lead Glades Central to an 11-1 mark … runs a 4.58 40-yard dash … son of Nija Peterkin … birthday is Sept. 4.
Barry Brunetti
QB, 6-0, 207, Memphis, Tenn. Memphis University School Coached by Bobby Alston at Memphis University School … Parade High School All-American team … EA Sports secondteam All-American … rated as one of the top three dual-threat quarterbacks in the nation … invited to play in the 2010 All-American Bowl Game Classic … 2009 Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association Tennessee Titan Mr. Football D-II AA Back after being finalist in 2008 … played in the U.S. Army All-American and the Liberty Bowl All-Star games … attended “Elite 11” quarterback camp … participated in the Joe Montana “Super 7” quarterback camp … rivals.com third-rated dual-threat passer, No. 2 overall in Tennessee and Top 150 overall nationally … No. 7 top combo passing quarterback by USA Today … Top 15 quarterback by ESPN.com … Tom Lemming/
Maxpreps Top 15 dual-threat quarterbacks … Sporting News Top 75 …Max Emfinger’s Top 100 … Top 50 player on Mobile Press Register’s Super Southeast Top 120 … two-time TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl State Championship Offensive MVP … Commercial Appeal Best of Preps Offensive Player of the Year … two-time Commercial Appeal BOP All-Metro Private Schools … two-time Tennessee State Writers’ Association Division II All-State team … two-time member of Nashville Tennessean “Dream Team” … two-time W.S. Roberts Offensive MVP … led Memphis University School to back-to-back 13-0 seasons and state championships in 2008 and 2009 … Memphis also finished in the Top 10 nationally in several polls … finished his career, completing 240-of-432 for 3,882 yards and 43 touchdowns … also rushed for 1,660 yards and 39 touchdowns … as a senior, he completed 140-of-241 passes for 2,257 yards, 23 touchdowns and only one interception … ran for 519 yards on 134 carries and scored 13 touchdowns … threw for a season-high 268 yards and two touchdowns against Christian Brothers … threw for a season-high four touchdowns against Memphis East … as a junior, he threw for 1,251 yards and 18 touchdowns … rushed for 704 yards and 18 touchdowns … lettered in basketball and track … son of Paul and Elna Brunetti … birthday is Aug. 30.
Dante Chambers
WR, 6-0, 175, Miramar, Fla. Miramar Coached by former Mountaineer Damon Cogdell … Miami Herald first team all-county senior season, third team all-county junior season and honorable mention all-county sophomore season … finished senior season with 58 catches for 627 yards and five touchdowns … registered 10 catches for 80 yards and a touchdown against Everglades … collected five or more catches in five games … finished with 10 catches for 70 yards against Monsignor Pace … as a junior, he had 31 catches for 544 yards and three touchdowns … had two touchdowns on 15 catches and 240 yards his sophomore season … Miramar had a combined record of 32-8 in Chambers’ three seasons including a state championship and 14-1 record in 2009 … son of Donald Chambers and Alison McClendon … birthday is June 27.
Trevor Demko
DE, 6-6, 245, Kulpmont, Pa. Mount Carmel Area Coached by Bob Chesney … rivals.com Pennsylvania Top 40 … two-year starter at offensive tackle and defensive end …
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two-time Associated Press all-state DE, first team in 2009, second team in 2008 … Pennsylvania Football News 2A second team all-state … 2008 Reading Eagle Defensive Player of the Year … 2008 Sunbury Daily Item Defensive Player of the Year … 2008 Bloomsburg Press Enterprise first-team defensive end … 2008 second team allHeartland Conference as offensive lineman and defensive end … 2009 Glen Adams Award for outstanding football player for Mount Caramel area … awarded the Special Achievement Award by the Ed Romance Sports Hall of Fame – Pennsylvania Chapter … in an injury-shortened senior year, he had 38 tackles, 1.5 sacks and a fumble recovery … team captain … helped lead Mount Carmel to a 20-6 record over the last two seasons, including the 2008 District Four championship and the 2009 Eastern Conference Championship … finished with 70 tackles, nine sacks and had two fumble recoveries, including one for a touchdown as a junior … lettered in baseball … National Honor Society … member of the chemistry club … student council treasurer … son of Tom and Peggy Demko ... birthday is May 1.
Michael Dorsey
S, 6-3, 210, Warren, Ohio Harding Coached by Daniel Dota … played quarterback, running back and safety … second-team all-Ohio … rivals.com Top 30 safeties and Ohio Top 75 … two-time all-Northeast Inland all-District, first team in 2009 and second team in 2008 … selected to play in the Ohio-Pennsylvania Big 33 Game … nominated for the North-South All-Star Game … a two-time all-county honoree … a three-time all-conference performer … as a senior, he registered 52 tackles, two tackles for loss, one pass breakup, one blocked punt and forced seven fumbles … rushed for 300 yards on 65 attempts and six touchdowns … lettered in basketball and track … son of Michael Dorsey, Sr. … birthday is March 30.
Qudral Forte
DB, 6-1, 190, Atlanta, Ga. Booker T. Washington Coached by Stanley Pritchett … rivals.com Georgia Top 75 … finished with 80 tackles, three interceptions … rushed and passed for more than 1,200 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior … passed and rushed for more than 1,000 yards and 26 touchdowns as a junior … helped lead Booker T. Washington to a 6-4 record … lettered in track … son of Walter Forte and Ashanti Howard … birthday is Jan. 2.
Troy Gloster
LB, 6-0, 200, Germantown, Md. Good Counsel Coached by Bob Milloy … rivals.com Top 100 linebackers and Maryland Top 20 … 2009 Maryland consensus all-state team …first team Maryland Big School all-state team … played in the Maryland Crab Bowl, the state all-star game … Maryland Top 20 players by rivals.com … two-time Washington Catholic Athletic Conference first-team selection … second team Washington Post all-Metro … first team all-Montgomery County Gazette … first-team all-Sentinel Newspapers … as a senior, he registered 70 tackles, including three sacks, 10 tackles for loss and four pass breakups … helped lead Good Counsel to an 11-1 record and the WCAC Championship … sealed win in championship game with a 12-yard sack on a fourth-down play … helped Good Counsel finish as one of the Top 50 schools in the nation … finished with 60 tackles, including nine sacks, 13 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles as a junior …against New Jersey’s St. Peter’s Prep, he registered nine tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble … lettered one year in basketball … member of the National Society of High School Scholars … son of Terry and Jocelyn Gloster … birthday is May 4.
Bruce Irvin
DE, 6-3, 235, Walnut, Calif. Mt. San Antonio Community College No. 6 ranked junior college prospect in the nation … helped lead Mt. San Antonio to a 13-1 record, and both the state and national championships … during its run, Mt. San Antonio defeated eight nationally ranked programs during the 2009 season … second-leading tackler on his team with 72 total tackles, including 45 solo stops, 16 sacks, 21 tackles for loss, 10 quarterback hurries, three forced fumbles, five pass breakups and one fumble recovery he returned 96 yards for a touchdown … birthday is Nov. 1... son of Rufus and Bessie Lee.
Jeremy Johnson
QB, 6-2, 175, Kountze, Texas Silsbee Coached by Bobby McGallion … rivals.com Top 10 dual-threat quarterback and Texas Top 75 … Scout.com Top 10 dual-threat quarterback … ranked No. 5 among Texas quarterback’s by Sports Illustrated … also said “he was arguably the purist athlete in the 2010 class” … Tom Lemming/Maxpreps Top 15 dual-threat quarterbacks … Max Emfinger’s Top 150 … invited to play in the 2010 All-American Bowl Game Classic … ESPN.com Top 100 players … Ft. Worth
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Star Telegram state Top 100 … Houston Chronicle Top 100 … Top 75 players in Texas by rivals.com … 2009 second-team 3A all-state … two-time District 5A-11 most valuable player … named all-state honorablemention as a senior … selected two-time Southeast Texas Most Valuable Player … allSoutheast Texas 3A Offensive Player of the Year … as a senior, he threw for 1,675 yards and 17 touchdowns … ran for 621 yards and nine touchdowns … helped lead Silsbee to a 7-5 record … as a junior, he rushed for 932 yards and six touchdowns … threw for almost 1,872 yards and 20 touchdowns … also lettered in track and field … 2009 3A Region 3 long jump champion … 2009 state qualifier in the long jump … multiculture club … Christian Athlete club … son of Bryon and Sebon Lanae Johnson … birthday is March 31.
Trey Johnson
RB, 5-10, 172, Richmond, Va. Varina Coached by Stu Brown … rivals.com Virginia Top 30 … two-time all-Capital District performer ... two-time first team all-Central Region and two-time all-state Group AAA honoree … two-time district player of the year … Roanoke Times Top 30 players … ran for 1,785 yards and 19 touchdowns as a senior … helped lead Varina to an 8-2 record as a senior, advance to the district championship and finish the year as the No. 12-rated team in Virginia … named area offensive player of the week after running for 330 yards on 19 carries and four touchdowns to lead Varina to victory over No. 9 Atlee … finished with 266 yards on 11 carries and scored four touchdowns in win over Armstrong … registered 221 yards on 25 carries and two touchdowns against Lee-Davis … led region, collecting 1,973 yards and 24 touchdowns as a junior … lettered in track … son of Patricia Barley … birthday is Nov. 17.
Quantavius Leslie
WR, 6-4, 180, Hogansville, Ga. Callaway Coached by Pete Wiggins … Max Emfinger Top 100 … two-time LaGrange Daily News County Player of the Year … 5AA all-region selection … as a senior, finished with 22 receptions for 739 yards and 12 touchdowns … also was a cornerback, registering 28 tackles and six interceptions … led the team in punt return yardage, averaging 13.0 yards per return … helped lead the Callaway to a 10-3 record, the Region 5AA championship and an appearance in the state quarterfinals … finished with 18 catches for 468 yards and 13 touchdowns as a junior … selected 5AA all-region team … a first-team all-county
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honoree … helped lead Callaway to a 10-2 record … also lettered in basketball … son of Harold Leslie and Barbara Addie … birthday is Feb. 1.
Ivan McCartney
WR, 6-3, 183, Miramar, Fla. Miramar Coached by former Mountaineer Damon Cogdell … played in the U.S. Army AllAmerican game … named 2009 6A all-state first team … Miami Herald first team all-county senior season, second team allcounty junior season and honorable mention all-county sophomore season … Sporting News Top 35 … Broward County Florida Times Union No. 1 wide receiver and Super 75 overall … Miami Herald Top 5 in South Florida … Mobile Press-Register’s Southeast Top 20 … 2009 Sun Sentinel first team all-county … finished 2009 season with 37 catches for 747 yards and 10 touchdowns … also had 16 punt returns for 625 yards and three touchdowns … as a junior, he had 41 catches for 705 yards and 10 touchdowns … had eight touchdowns on 17 catches and 404 yards his sophomore season … Miramar had a combined record of 32-8 in McCartney’s three seasons including a state championship and 14-1 record in 2009 … son of Ivan, III, and Azya McCartney … cousin of Cincinnati Bengal Chad Ochocinco … birthday is Oct. 5.
Doug Rigg
LB, 6-1, 215, Oradell, N.J. Bergen Catholic Coached by Fred Stengel … rivals.com New Jersey Top 35 … all-state defense … 2009 Star-Ledger first-team defense … 2009 firstteam defense Star Ledger all-non-public … 2009 first-team defense all-county … finished 2009 with 56 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks … also ran for 586 yards on 75 carries with six touchdowns … recorded 66 tackles and seven sacks as a junior … had 516 rushing yards and eight touchdowns … finished sophomore year with 35 tackles and two sacks … led Bergen Catholic to a 25-9 record over three seasons … team finished No. 4 in New Jersey in 2009 … took team to state championship in 2008 … also plays basketball … son of Peter and Jayne Rigg … birthday is May 9.
Jewone Snow
LB, 6-3, 230, Canton, Ohio Canton McKinley Coached by Ron Johnson … played in the North-South All-Star Game … invited to play in the Ohio-Pennsylvania Big 33 All-Star Game … rivals.com Top 30 linebackers and Ohio Top 35 … two-time AP Division I
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all-Ohio linebacker … two-time first-team Stark County … two-time all-Federal first team … first-team WHBC-Coaches Stark County … two-time all-Northeast Inland District first team … finished senior season with 161 tackles, nine tackles for loss, one interception, five forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and eight pass breakups … led team to an 8-5 record, losing in the regional finals … recorded 128 tackles, seven tackles for loss, one sack, forced three fumbles, one fumble recovery and three pass breakups in 2008 … runs a 4.7 40-yard dash and has a bench press of 335 pounds … son of former Michigan standout Garland Rivers … nephew of former Michigan State standout Percy Snow and NBA standout Eric Snow … son of Garland and Linda Snow-Rivers … birthday is Oct. 6.
Quinton Spain
OL, 6-6, 330, Petersburg, Va. Petersburg Coached by Michael Scott … played in the U.S. Army All-American game … rivals.com No. 2 offensive guard, Virginia Top five and Top 115 nationally … Max Emfinger Top 150 … first team all-Central District on offense and defense in 2009 … registered 54 knockdown blocks, scored six twopoint conversions as a fullback … scored four touchdowns as a fullback on goal line packages … collected 103 tackles as a defensive tackle … forced seven fumbles and recovered five … recorded 23 tackles for loss, five sacks and had seven games with 10 or more tackles … Roanoke Times’ Virginia Top 25 … member of the Newport News Daily Press “Fab 15” recruits … combined team record of 11-11 his junior and senior seasons … second-team all-Central Region as a junior … all-Metro second team … honorable mention all-Metro … standout on the top-rated Petersburg basketball team … son of Tracey Spain … birthday is Aug. 7.
Wes Tonkery
S, 6-1, 190, Shinnston, W.Va. Bridgeport Coached by Bruce Carey … rivals.com West Virginia Top five … 2009 first-team allstate defense … 2008 first-team all-state offense … 2007 honorable mention all-state defense … three-time first-team all-Big Ten … three-time first-team all-county … 2008 BB&T Harrison County Player of the Year … recipient of the Frank Loria Award … finished his senior season with 34 tackles and one forced fumble … rushed for 633 yards on 95 attempts for nine touchdowns … helped lead Bridgeport to a 32-5 record in three seasons … played in the West Virginia AAA
state championship game as a junior and senior … collected 166 yards on 29 carries and a touchdown against Wheeling Park … registered 115 yards on 11 carries and two touchdowns against Lincoln … seasonhigh seven tackles against Wheeling Park and South Charleston … also lettered in basketball and track … runs a 4.5 40-yard dash … son of Brian and Sherri Tonkery … birthday is Nov. 29.
Marquis Wallace
OL, 6-5, 290, Richmond, Va. Varina Coached by Stu Brown … rivals.com Virginia Top 25 … two-time all-state Group AAA selection … two-time first team all-Central Region honoree … three-time all-Capital District performer ... Roanoke Times’ Virginia Top 25 … helped lead Varina to an 8-2 record as a senior, advance to the district championship and finish the year as the No. 12-rated team in Virginia … part of an offensive line that paved the way for the offense to have a 1,700-yard rusher … offense averaged 33.5 points a game, scoring 35 or more points six times … Top 30 ranking in the state of Virginia by Virginia Preps … Roanoke Times Top 25 players in Virginia … son of Patricia Wallace … birthday is Aug. 9.
Avery Willams
DB, 5-10, 173, Washington, D.C. Calvin Coolidge Coached by Jason Lane … MaxPreps Top 10 football players in Washington D.C. and Maryland … two-time all-DCIAA selection … two-time league offensive most valuable player … second team specialist as a junior … two-time team most valuable player … named team’s best all-around athlete in 2007 … averaged almost 6.0 yards per carry and two touchdowns as a senior … scored two two-point conversions … helped lead Coolidge to an 8-4 record as a senior … ran for 600 yards and six touchdowns … finished with 135 yards and three touchdowns receiving … collected three interceptions on defense … helped lead Coolidge to a 9-3 record and advance to the first round of the city playoffs … also lettered in indoor and outdoor track … son of Norvell and Caressa Williams … birthday is March 15.
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ith a father-like personality held by few and a work ethic held by even fewer, New Martinsville, W.Va., native Bill Stewart enters his third full season as West Virginia University’s head football coach. Stewart hasn’t looked back since hitting the ground running when he was named interim head coach three weeks prior to the 2008 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, preparing and rallying a team, a coaching staff, a school and a state. After guiding the Mountaineers to a remarkable 48-28 victory against Oklahoma, and arguably the most memorable bowl win in school history, especially under the circumstances, Stewart was named West Virginia University’s 32nd head football coach on January 3, 2008, one day after the impressive victory. Since then, Stewart has produced consecutive 9-4 seasons, a victory over North Carolina in the Meineke Car Care Bowl in 2008, a berth in the 2010 Konica Minolta Gator Bowl and consecutive Top 25 finishes. Stewart’s nine victories in 2008 marked the most by a first-year Mountaineer coach in school history.
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Stewart has coached 20 players to all-BIG EAST accolades in his two seasons and watched quarterback Pat White become the NCAA’s all-time leading rushing quarterback and the first in college football history to win four straight bowl games as a starting quarterback in 2008. “Our goals are to win the BIG EAST championship every year,” Stewart says. “We want to be the premier team in the league. We want to be a team of national stature, but we’re going to do it the right way with great student-athletes that buy into the plan. We want great husbands, great dads, great men of society and great men of faith. If all that ties into winning, that means we’ve had a great program.
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“I’m going to be judged on the wins. I know that. What I do with these young men’s lives, I’m being judged by the master coach. And that’s where I lay down every night and sleep very well. If that ever changes than I need to get out of it. Winning is very important, it’s our life blood. Doing it the right way, all the time, and being an example for other programs is very important for me.” Stewart is no stranger to Morgantown, the state of West Virginia or to the college football world as his coaching experiences have been vast and varied. “I’m very honored, very proud and very humbled to be the 32nd head football coach at this great school,” Stewart says. “I work for the team, the state’s flagship university and for the people of the great state of West Virginia.” Prior to being named head coach, he spent eight years on the West Virginia staff under WVU coaches Don Nehlen and Rich Rodriguez, working with the Mountaineer tight ends and serving as associate head coach in 2007 after spending the prior seven seasons coaching the quarterbacks. He also had the role of special teams coordinator under Rodriguez. His lengthy coaching resume began at Fairmont State, where he was a student assistant coach for a season, before becoming an assistant coach at Sistersville (W.Va.) High School in 1975. In 1977, he moved to Salem College, where he was assistant football and head track coach for two seasons. In 1979, he moved to the University of North Carolina (1980); he was later an assistant at Marshall (1980), William & Mary (1981-83), Navy (1984), North Carolina (1985-87), Arizona State (1988-89) and Air Force (1990-93). In 1994, Stewart became head football coach at VMI, where he was 8-25 over three seasons. His 1995 team was the highest scoring (24.5 ppg) squad in VMI history, and Keydet running back Thomas Haskins set a I-AA rushing record with 5,349 yards. Stewart came to WVU in January 2000, from the Canadian Football League, where he served as offensive coordinator of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 1999, tutoring two all-conference receivers and a 1,000-yard rusher. As offensive line coach for the CFL’s Montreal Alouettes in 1998, Stewart’s line blocked for Mike Pringle, the first 2,000-yard rusher in CFL history. MOUNTAINEER FOOTBALL
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A 1975 education graduate from Fairmont State, where he was a three-year letterman and team captain for the WVIAC champions in 1974, Stewart earned his master’s degree in health and physical education from WVU in 1977. Highly regarded as one of the “good guys” in the profession, Stewart has had several personal and professional life influences starting with his mother, father and older brother. “I didn’t come from much, but we had a lot of love,” Stewart says of his upbringing. “We had discipline in our home, but we had much love. My big brother, Ted, was a role model for me as well. He is a great man. He was one of my heroes growing up. My coaches and teachers were also my heroes. “Professionally, I’ve been so blessed. Don Nehlen, hall of fame coach and the 17th winningest coach; Dick Crum, 110
at UNC, the greatest organizer I’ve ever been around; Gary Tranquill, at UNC, was probably the best football coach I ever worked with and Fisher DeBerry, at Air Force, his enthusiasm was second to none. They’re all great people that I emulated and that I was fortunate to work with. I sure hope all of them rubbed off on me.” His coaching philosophies and goals are simple, yet indepth. “It’s real simple,” Stewart says. “You out-block them, out-tackle them, out-hit them and out-hustle them. If you do that - I’m not into slogans and rah-rah – but if you do that you’ve got a chance to be real successful. “I’m into looking right through peoples’ eyes and into their hearts. I have limitations. But I’ve been blessed with a great administration that let me hire people that are experts in their field. That being said, they have to have someone who is a leader. From the time I was a little
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boy, I’ve always stepped to the front. I never stood in the background. I’m going to take that and go. Being a leader and getting things done has always been one of my strong suits. “Everyone wants to win. Life is about winning and that’s the American way. The winning comes from hard work. In winning, you have to do things the right way. I will never sacrifice the West Virginia standards to win. I’m never going to cheat, never! We’re going to do things the old-fashioned, right way. And that means you out-work them. Just because I don’t jump in someone’s face or curse them, doesn’t mean I’m not intense. Our players and coaches will tell you I get after it when I have to. I don’t like to do that.” Stewart and his wife, Karen, also a native of New Martinsville, have one son, Blaine.
Year 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2007 2008 2009
School Position Record West Virginia Player/OL Fairmont State Player/OL 7-3 Fairmont State Player/OL 2-7 Fairmont State Player/OL 6-3-1 WVIAC Champions Fairmont State Student Assistant 7-4 WVIAC Champions Shrine Bowl Sisterville High Assistant Coach Sisterville High Assistant Coach Salem DL/LB 8-1-1 WVIAC Champions Salem OL 8-1-0 WVIAC Champions North Carolina JV Team OL 8-3-1 Gator Bowl Champions Marshall OL 2-8-1 William and Mary OL 5-6 William and Mary OL 3-8 William and Mary OL 6-5 Navy OL 4-6-1 North Carolina OL 5-6 North Carolina OL 7-4-1 Aloha Bowl North Carolina OL 5-6 Arizona State OT/TE 6-5 Arizona State OT/TE 6-4-1 Air Force DL 7-5 Liberty Bowl Champions Air Force DL 10-3 Liberty Bowl Champions Air Force DL 7-5 Liberty Bowl Air Force DL 4-8 VMI Head Coach 1-10 VMI Head Coach 4-7 VMI Head Coach 3-8 Montreal Alouettes OL 12-5-1 CFL Division Finals Winnipeg Blue Bombers OC/WR 6-12 West Virginia QB 7-5 Music City Bowl Champions West Virginia QB/ST 3-8 West Virginia QB/ST 9-4 Continental Tire Bowl West Virginia QB/ST 8-5 BIG EAST Champions Gator Bowl West Virginia QB/ST 8-4 BIG EAST Champions Gator Bowl West Virginia QB/ST 11-1 BIG EAST Champions Sugar Bowl Champions West Virginia QB/ST 11-2 Gator Bowl Champions West Virginia Associate HC/TE/FB/ST 10-2 BIG EAST Champions West Virginia Interim Head Coach 1-0 Fiesta Bowl Champions West Virginia Head Coach 9-4 Car Care Bowl Champions West Virginia Head Coach 9-4 Gator Bowl
Record at West Virginia: 19-8 (2 years) Overall Record: 27-33 (5 years)
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DUNLAP
STEVE
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Playing Career • Three-year letterwinner at linebacker at West Virginia (1976-78) • Member of the 1975 Peach Bowl team that defeated NC State • Set school records for total tackles in a season (190) and tackles in a game (28) • Still ranks No. 10 on the school’s career tackle list (359) Coaching Career 2008-09: West Virginia (assistant head coach/safeties) 2007: Marshall (defensive coordinator/linebackers) 2005-06: NC State (defensive coordinator/linebackers) 2004: Syracuse (defensive coordinator) 2002-03: Syracuse (assistant head coach) 2001-05: Syracuse (linebackers) 1991-2000: West Virginia (defensive coordinator/linebackers) 1987-92: West Virginia (defensive backs) 1984-86, 1993-2000: West Virginia (inside linebackers) 1982-83: Navy (defensive line) 1978-81: West Virginia (graduate assistant-part-time assistant/linebackers) Bowl Games Coached: (16)
[ Dunlap File ] Coaching Responsibility: Safeties, Defensive Special Teams Recruiting Areas: West Virginia and Southern Ohio Birthday: February 4 Hometown: Hurricane, W.Va. Education: Bachelor’s Degree (WVU, ’76) Family: Wife – Wendy, Children – Matthew and Megan Year at West Virginia: 24 Year in Coaching: 33 NC State • Three of his players were selected in the first round of the NFL draft, including Mario Williams, who was the No. 1 overall selection in the 2006 draft • In 2005, NC State ranked No. 2 nationally in tackles for loss, No. 6 in sacks, No. 8 in total defense and pass efficiency defense, No. 14 in rushing defense and No. 26 in pass defense Syracuse • In 2003, the Orange ranked No. 2 in the BIG EAST and No. 20 nationally in turnover margin West Virginia • The 1996 squad led the nation in total defense, No. 2 in rushing defense and turnover margin, No. 4 in scoring defense, and No. 5 in pass efficiency defense • The 1994 squad set a then school record for fewest points allowed in a 13-game season • The 1993 squad was No. 2 in the league in fewest points allowed Professional Players West Virginia: Tim Brown (LB), Mike Collins (DB), Barrett Green (LB), Alvoid Mays (DB), Bo Orlando (DB), Bernard Russ (LB), Matt Smith (LB) Syracuse: Clifton Smith (LB), Rich Scanlon (LB) NC State: Stephen Tulloch (LB) All-American Players West Virginia: Bo Orlando (1988) All-Conference/All-East Players
West Virginia: Tim Brown (LB/1993), Derek Christian (DB/1985), Mike Collins (DB/1992), Willie Edwards (DB/1988), Barrett Green (LB/1988-89), John Hadley (LB/1997), Alvoid Mays (DB/1988), Bo Orlando (DB/1987-88), Van Richardson (LB/1984-85), Wes Richardson (LB/1993), Bernard Russ (LB/1996), Robert Sands (DB/2009), Matt Smith (LB/1984-85-86), J.T. Thomas, Sr. (LB/1995), Preston Waters (DB/1989), Terry White (DB/1987), Darrell Whitmore (DB/1988-89) Syracuse: Clifton Smith (LB/2001-02), Rich Scanlon (LB/2003) NC State: Stephen Tulloch (LB/2005) Marshall: Byron Kitchens (LB/2007)
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Coaching Highlights • Has 32 years of collegiate coaching experience with 16 bowl appearances • Coached in two national championship games (1989 and 1993 while with West Virginia) • 1996 Broyles Award finalist, signifying the top assistant coach in the nation West Virginia • In 2009, Roberts Sands was named first-team all-BIG EAST in 2009 • Sands led the BIG EAST in interceptions and passes defended • Defense led the BIG EAST in interceptions (17) • In 2008, the defense finished No. 11 nationally in scoring defense and No. 16 in pass efficiency defense Marshall • In 2007, CJ Spillman was No. 3 in Conference USA and tied for No. 12 nationally in tackles and tied for No. 1 in forced fumbles in the league 112
Wendy, Steve, Matthew and Megan West Virginia University
Coaching Responsibility: Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Recruiting Area: Maryland
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Birthday: February 1 Hometown: Paden City, W.Va. Education: Bachelor’s Degree (California, Pa., ’84); Master’s Degree (California, Pa., ’86) Family: Wife – Rosemary, Children – Jacob and Sarah Year at West Virginia: 10 Year in Coaching: 26
casteel
JEFF
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Shepherd • Shepherd won six WVIAC Conference titles from 1991-99 • The Rams led the WVIAC in total defense and rushing defense five times from 1991-99
Coaching Career 2003-09: West Virginia (defensive coordinator/linebackers) 2002: West Virginia (co-defensive coordinator/linebackers) 2001: West Virginia (defensive line) 2000: UTEP (defensive ends) 1991-99: Shepherd (assistant head coach/defensive coordinator) 1988-90: Shepherd (defensive line/strength) 1987: Palmetto HS, Miami, Fla. (defensive line) 1984-86: California, Pa. (student-graduate assistant) Bowl Games Coached: (9)
Professional Players West Virginia: James Davis (LB), Marc Magro (LB), Grant Wiley (LB) UTEP: Menson Holloway (DE) All-American Players West Virginia: Marc Magro (LB/2007), Jay Henry (LB/2006), Grant Wiley (LB/2003), Reed Williams (LB/2007) All-Conference Players West Virginia: James Davis (LB/2002), Jay Henry (LB/2005-06), Mortty Ivy (LB/2008), Adam Lehnortt (LB/2004), Marc Magro (LB/2007), Kevin McLee (LB/2005), J.T. Thomas, Jr. (LB/2009), Grant Wiley (LB/2002-03), Reed Williams (LB/2007, 09) UTEP: Menson Holloway (DE/2000) Shepherd: Tod Cutlip (LB/1991), Jamie Cutter (LB/1990-91), Chris Field (LB/1999), Todd Fischer (LB/1997-98), Buddy Hesen (LB/1995), Jonathan Hibbard (LB/1998-99), Matt Roark (LB/1999), Greg Stup (DL/1996)
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Coaching Highlights • Has 25 years of collegiate coaching experience with nine bowl appearances • Named 2008 BIG EAST Defensive Coordinator of the Year by rivals.com • Named 2007 rivals.com’s Defensive Coordinator of the Year • While he served as a student and graduate assistant coach at California, Pa., he worked two years in the training camp of the CFL’s Baltimore Stallions West Virginia • In 2009, WVU’s defense led the BIG EAST in interceptions (17) and was second in third-down defense and pass efficiency defense. • In 2008, WVU’s defense ranked among the nation’s leaders in scoring defense (11), turnover margin (16), pass efficiency defense (16) and total defense (34) • In 2007, WVU’s defense ranked among the nation’s leaders in total defense (7), scoring defense (8), turnover margin (9), sacks (15) and rushing defense (18) • WVU finished with 40 sacks, tying for the most sacks since 1998 and the most since 1997 when the Mountaineers finished with 46 • In 2006, the Mountaineers were No. 1 in the BIG EAST and No. 13 nationally in rushing defense and No. 25 nationally in turnover margin
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Coaching Responsibility: Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Recruiting Areas: Northern Ohio
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Birthday: September 15 Hometown: Lima, Ohio Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Wittenberg, ’90), Master’s Degree (Ohio U., ’93) Family: Wife – Andrea, Children – Nate, Rami and Maggie Year at West Virginia: 3 Year in Coaching: 20
[Assistant Coach]
MULLEN
JEFF
COACHING STAFF
Playing Career • Three-year starter at defensive back and four-year letterwinner at Wittenberg • Earned All-America honors as a senior in 1989
Wake Forest • Helped guide the Demon Deacons to the 2006 Atlantic Coast Conference Championship and Orange Bowl appearance against Louisville • In 2007, coached quarterback Riley Skinner, who led the nation in completion percentage Ohio U. • Helped guide the Bobcats to their first winning season in 14 years when they finished with an 8-3 record in 1997 Professional Players West Virginia: Pat White (QB ) Wake Forest: Mark Moroz (OT), Ovie Mughellie (FB), Riley Skinner (QB), Ray Thomas (TE) All-American West Virginia: Pat White (QB/2008) All-Conference West Virginia: Jarrett Brown (QB/2009), Pat White (QB/2008) Wake Forest: Riley Skinner (QB/2006), Mark Moroz (OT/2002), Tim Bennett (OT/2001) Ohio U: Nick Glowacki (OL/1999), Steveland Hookfin (FB/1996), Darren Reese (OL/1993)
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Coaching Career 2008-09: West Virginia (offensive coordinator/quarterbacks) 2003-07: Wake Forest (quarterbacks) 2001-02: Wake Forest (offensive tackles) 1997-00: Ohio U. (tight ends/offensive tackles) 1995-96: Ohio U. (fullbacks) 1994: Ohio U. (video coordinator/administrative assistant) 1992-93: Ohio U. (offensive graduate assistant) 1991: Hawaii (defensive graduate assistant) 1990: Hamilton (Ohio) Township HS Bowl Games Coached: (5) Coaching Highlights • Has 19 years of collegiate coaching experience with five bowl appearances • Over the course of his career, he has coached quarterbacks, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive line and defensive secondary West Virginia • In 2009, Jarrett Brown was named second-team all-BIG EAST • The offense passed for more than 2,000 yards for the first time since 1998 • Coached Pat White, who set the NCAA rushing mark by a quarterback (4,490 yards) and was the first starting quarterback in NCAA history to win four bowl games • White set 25 WVU, BIG EAST and NCAA records, including the BIG EAST record for total offense (10,529) and touchdowns responsible for (103) • Offense was ranked No. 15 nationally in rushing yards, No. 28 in pass efficiency and No. 27 in fewest sacks allowed 114
Jeff, Andrea, Rami, Maggie and nate
West Virginia University
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Coaching Responsibility: Running Backs/Slot Receivers/Director of Recruiting Recruiting Areas: Virginia/Washington D.C.
Birthday: June 19 Hometown: Centreville, Va. Education: Bachelor’s degree (East Tennessee State, ’95) Family: Wife – Kristy; Child - Aaron Year at West Virginia: 3 Year in Coaching: 5
[Assistant Coach]
B E AT T Y
CHRIS
COACHING STAFF
Playing Career • Four-year starter at wide receiver - East Tennessee State (1991-94) • Earned All-Southern Conference honors as a senior • All-time leading receiver in the school’s history • Played professionally for the Baltimore Stallions (CFL) (1995) and Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) (1997) Coaching Career 2008-09: West Virginia (running backs/slot receivers) 2007: Northern Illinois (running backs) 2006: Hampton (offensive coordinator/quarterbacks) 2003-05: Landstown (Va.) HS (head coach) 2001-02: Salem (Va.) HS (head coach) 1998-00: North Stafford (Va.) HS (head coach) Bowl Games Coached: (2) Coaching Highlights West Virginia • In 2009, West Virginia led the BIG EAST in rushing yards per game and was ranked among the Top 25 nationally. • Noel Devine and Jock Sanders were named WVU co-Offensive MVPs • Devine rushed for 1,465 yards (No. 17 nationally) and 13 touchdowns and was an unanimous first-team all-BIG EAST selection • Sanders led all WVU receivers with 72 catches, fourth-best on the school’s single-season reception chart. • In 2008, Devine rushed for 1,289 yards and four touchdowns, marking the 12th year in the past 13 that WVU has produced a 1,000-yard rusher • Sanders led the receivers with 53 catches for 462 yards and seven touchdowns • WVU’s rushing offense was second in the BIG EAST and No. 15 nationally • Selected to attend NCAA Football Coaches Academy in Indianapolis, Ind. (2008)
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[ galloway File ]
Coaching Responsibility: Wide Receivers/Passing Game Offense Recruiting Areas: Central and South Florida, Central Georgia, North Carolina Birthday: March 11 Hometown: Eden, N.C. Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Western Carolina, ’94) Family: Wife – Winslow, Children – Anna, Hayes and Griffith Year at West Virginia: 3 Year in Coaching: 15 Elon • Coached Aretka Banks, a two-time all-conference performer
• The Phoenix recorded a 9-2 record in 1999 and 7-4 in 2000
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LONNIE
COACHING STAFF
Playing Career • Four-year letterwinner at Western Carolina • WCU’s all-time leader in total offense • Passed for 5,545 career yards, second on the school’s all-time list • Still ranks among the Top 10 in seven other offensive categories for the Catamounts • Played one season for the Charlotte Rage (1995) of the Arena Football League
Professional Players Appalachian State: Dexter Jackson (WR) East Carolina: Terrence Copper (WR) All-American Players Appalachian State: William Mayfield (WR/2006), Dexter Jackson (WR/2006), Jermane Little (WR/2005) All-Conference Players
Appalachian State: William Mayfield (WR/2006), Dexter Jackson (WR/2006), Jermane Little (WR/2005) East Carolina: Terrence Copper (WR/2003) Elon: Arekta Banks (WR and RS/2002)
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Coaching Career 2008-09: West Virginia (wide receivers) 2006-07: Appalachian State (split ends) 2005: Appalachian State (wide receivers) 2003-04: East Carolina (wide receivers) 1996-02: Elon (quarterbacks/wide receivers) Bowl Games Coached: (2) Coaching Highlights • Has 14 years of collegiate coaching experience with two bowl appearances West Virginia • In 2009, receivers finished with more than 2,000 yards for the first time since 1998 • In 2008, wide receiver Alric Arnett was ranked among the Top 10 in the BIG EAST in receptions per game and receiving yards per game • In the Meineke Car Care Bowl, his receivers caught three of the four touchdowns scored by the offense in the victory over North Carolina. Appalachian State • The Mountaineers won three straight NCAA FCS Division national championships East Carolina • Coached Terrence Copper, who earned All-Conference USA honors and set ECU records for receptions (87) and receiving yards in 2003 (897)
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West Virginia University
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Coaching Responsibility: Offensive Line/Running Game Offense Recruiting Areas: North Georgia, North and Central Florida, Pittsburgh
Birthday: April 21 Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa. Education: Bachelor’s Degree (West Virginia, ‘85), Master’s Degree (West Virginia, ’86) Family: Wife – Lynn, Children – Andrew, Lauren, Zachary and Mark Year at West Virginia: 3 Year in Coaching: 27
[Assistant Coach]
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DAVE
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Playing Career • Four-year letterwinner at West Virginia • Starting center on the 1981 Peach and 1982 Gator Bowl teams Coaching Career 2008-09: West Virginia (offensive line) 2001-07: Georgia (tight ends) 1997-00: Marshall (offensive line) 1990-96: Indiana, Pa. (offensive coordinator/offensive line/strength) 1987-89: Indiana, Pa. (offensive line/tight ends/assistant strength) 1986: Shippensburg (offensive line/tight ends/strength) 1984-85: West Virginia (graduate assistant) Bowl Games Coached: (14) Coaching Highlights • Has 26 years of collegiate coaching experience with 14 bowl appearances
• Averaged 11 wins a year during his four-year tenure, including a perfect 13-0 record in 1999 Indiana, Pa. • Helped lead Indiana, Pa., to the NCAA Division II national playoffs eight times, including two championship game appearances and three semifinal finishes Professional Players West Virginia: Greg Isdaner (OL), Ryan Stanchek (OL), Selvish Capers (OL) Georgia: Martez Milner (TE), Leonard Pope (TE), Ben Watson (TE), Randy McMichael (TE) Marshall: Jimmy Cabellos (OL), Jason Starkey (OL), Mike Guilliams (OL), John Wade (OL) Indiana, Pa.: Chris Villarrial (OL) All-Americans West Virginia: Ryan Stanchek (OL/2009) Indiana, Pa.: Matt Dalverney (OL/1993), Chris Villarrial (OL/1995), Jim Uncapher (OL/1998) All-Conference West Virginia: Selvish Capers (OL/2009), Mike Dent (OL/2008), Ryan Stanchek (OL/2008) Georgia: Martez Milner (TE/2006), Leonard Pope (TE/2004-05), Ben Watson (TE/2003), Randy McMichael (TE/2001-02) Marshall: Jimmy Cabellos (OL/1999-00), Jason Starkey (OL/1999), Mike Guilliams (OL/1998-99), John Wade (OL/1997) Indiana, Pa.: Darren Walton (OL/1995-96), Chris Sledge (OL/1994), Chris Villarrial (OL/1994-95), Kerry Yacamelli (OL/1994), Marvin Denson (OL/1991-92), Scott McClellan (OL/1992), Matt Dalverney (OL/1991-92-93), John Zavatsky (OL/1991), Mike Egan (OL/1991), Bob Malia (OL/1990), Shawn Kunes (OL/1988-89-90), Pat Kovell (TE/1987-88-89-90), Jim Uncapher (OL/1988-89), Scott Parker (OL/1987-88), Mike Muscella (OL/1987), John Robinson (OL/1987) Shippensburg: Dave Peck (OL/1986)
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West Virginia • In 2009, the offensive line paved the way for the 13th 1,000-yard rusher in the past 14 season and first 2,000-yard passer since 1998. • Of the 855 plays by the offense in 2009, each the five offensive linemen logged in more than 830 plays. • In 2008, the offensive line was ranked No. 27 nationally for fewest sacks allowed Georgia • The Bulldogs won 72 games, averaging more than 10 wins a season, three SEC East Division Championships, two SEC Championships, five bowl wins and five Top 10 national finishes Marshall • The Herd posted a 43-9 record, won four MAC titles and three Motor City Bowl titles
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[ kirelawich File ]
Coaching Responsibility: Defensive Line/Run Game Defense Recruiting Areas: Central and Southeast Florida, Eastern Pennsylvania Birthday: October 20 Hometown: Frackville, Pa. Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Salem, ’69) Family: Wife – Maggie, Children – Miki, Billy and Jake Year at West Virginia: 32 Year in Coaching: 32
High School • While coaching at Cardinal Brennan, he had nine players sign scholarships at D I-A schools • His 1975 team was ranked No. 10 in the state.
[Assistant Coach]
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BILL
COACHING STAFF
Playing Career • Standout defensive lineman at Salem College under current WVU Assistant to the Head Coach Donnie Young • Senior captain who led the Tigers to an 8-1 record and a Top 20 NAIA national ranking • His 89-yard interception return still stands as a school record
Professional Players West Virginia: Todd Campbell (DL), Johnny Dingle (DL), Keilen Dykes (DL), David Grant (DL), Pat Marlatt (DL), Jim Merritts (DL), Henry Slay (DL), Renaldo Turnbull (LB), John Thornton (DL) All-American Players West Virginia: Johnny Dingle (DL/2007), John Thornton (DL/1998), Henry Slay (DL/1997) All-Conference/All-East Players West Virginia: Scooter Berry (DL/2008), Todd Campbell (DL/198182), Johnny Dingle (DL/2007), Keilen Dykes (DL/2006-07), Theron Ellis (DL/1990), David Grant (DL/1986-87), Jim Gray (DL/1991), Barry Hawkins (DL/1993-94), Brad Hunt (DL/1986-87), Ernest Hunter (DL/2005), Ben Lynch (DL/2004), Jim Merritts (DL/1983), Chris Neild (DL/2009), Dave Oblak (DL/1983), Chris Parker (DL/1986-87), Henry Slay (DL/1995-96-97), John Thornton (DL/1997-98), Renaldo Turnbull (LB/1988-89).
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Coaching Career 2003-09: West Virginia (defensive line) 2001-02: West Virginia (administrative assistant) 1991-00: West Virginia (defensive line) 1988-90: West Virginia (outside linebackers) 1980-87: West Virginia (defensive line) 1979: West Virginia (part-time) 1970-78: Cardinal Brennan (Pa.) HS (Head Coach) Bowl Games Coached: (21) Coaching Highlights • Has 31 years of collegiate coaching experience with 21 bowl appearances West Virginia • In 2009, nose tackle Chris Neild was named all-BIG EAST second team • Julian Miller led WVU in sacks (9) and tackles for loss (14) • In 2008, WVU’s defense ranked No. 11 nationally in scoring defense and No. 16 in turnover margin. • In 2007, WVU’s defense ranked No. 7 in total defense, No. 8 in scoring defense, No. 9 in turnover margin and No. 18 in rushing defense. • In 1996, the Mountaineer defense was ranked No. 1 nationally in total defense, No. 2 in rushing defense and turnover margin and No. 4 in scoring defense
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West Virginia University
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Coaching Responsibility: Cornerbacks, Passing Game Defense Recruiting Areas: Central and South Florida, South New Jersey Birthday: March 23 Hometown: Media, Pa. Education: Bachelor’s Degree (West Virginia, ’89) Family: Wife – Heidi, Children – Autumn, David, Jr., and Jeffrey Year at West Virginia: 4 Year in Coaching: 22
[Assistant Coach]
loc k w ood
DAVID
COACHING STAFF
Playing Career • Four-year letterwinner at West Virginia as a defensive back (1985-88) • Recorded 58 career tackles, seven pass breakups and two interceptions • Member of the 1984 Bluebonnet, 1987 Sun and 1988 Fiesta Bowl teams • Helped lead the Mountaineers to the national championship game in 1988 Coaching Career 2008-09: West Virginia (cornerbacks) 2007: Kentucky (defensive backs) 2005-06: Minnesota (defensive coordinator/linebackers) 2002-04: Minnesota (defensive backs) 2001: Notre Dame (cornerbacks) 2000: West Virginia (defensive backs) 1999: Memphis (defensive backs) 1995-98: Memphis (wide receivers) 1994: James Madison (tight ends/wide receivers) 1990-93: Delaware (tight ends/wide receivers) 1989: West Virginia (graduate assistant) Bowl Games Coached: (10)
Kentucky • In 2007, the Wildcat defense ranked in Top 25 in fewest passing yards Minnesota • Coached defensive backs his first three years and then was promoted to defensive coordinator and coached linebackers the final two years. • In 2006, the Gophers were No. 1 in turnover margin West Virginia • In 2000, the defense finished No. 9 nationally with 19 interceptions Memphis • In 1999, the pass defense was No. 6 nationally in fewest passing yards allowed James Madison • The Dukes advanced to the NCAA I-AA playoffs Delaware • The Blue Hens won two Yankee Conference titles and made three NCAA I-AA playoff appearances. Professional Players West Virginia: Ellis Lankster (CB) Minnesota: Ukee Dozier (CB) Memphis: Damien Dodson (WR) James Madison: Ed Perry (TE), Macey Brooks (WR) Delaware: Keita Malloy (WR) All-American Players West Virginia: Brandon Hogan (CB/2009) James Madison: Ed Perry (TE/1994), Macey Brooks (WR/1994) All-Conference Players West Virginia: Brandon Hogan (CB/2009), Ellis Lankster (CB/2008) Minnesota: Ukee Dozier (CB/2004) Memphis: Damien Dodson (WR/1996) James Madison: Ed Perry (TE/1994), Macey Brooks (WR/1994) Delaware: Keita Malloy (WR/1991)
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Coaching Highlights • Has 21 years of collegiate coaching experience with 10 bowl appearances West Virginia • In 2009, the Mountaineer defense led the BIG EAST in interceptions (17). • Brandon Hogan was named first-team all-BIG EAST and honorable mention All-American. • In 2008, the Mountaineer defense was nationally ranked No. 11 in scoring defense, No. 16 in pass efficiency defense and No. 16 in turnover margin. • Coached All-BIG EAST cornerback Ellis Lankster, who was a sixth round draft choice of the Buffalo Bills. MOUNTAINEER FOOTBALL
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Coaching Responsibility: Tight Ends/Offensive Special Teams Recruiting Areas: Western Pennsylvania, New York, North New Jersey
Birthday: : May 24 Hometown: Kettering, Ohio Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Bowling Green, ’74); Master’s Degree (Bowling Green, ’77) Family: Wife – Karen, Child – John David Year at West Virginia: 19 Year in Coaching: 33 • The Mountaineers also captured the 1993 BIG EAST Championship during his tenure, advancing to the Sugar Bowl after an undefeated regular season. Southern Illinois • Helped develop and recruit a core of players that would go 10-1 en route to winning the 1983 Division I-AA Championship.
[Assistant Coach]
M CM I C H A E L
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Playing Career • Three-year letterwinner on the offensive line at Bowling Green for coach Don Nehlen. • Falcons went 19-10-1 over his final three seasons, including two of the school’s biggest victories; wins over Purdue and Syracuse. Coaching Career 2006-09: Connecticut (tight ends) 2005: Connecticut (tackles, tight ends) 2001-04: Connecticut (offensive tackles/tight ends/special teams) 1983-2000: West Virginia (offensive tackles/tight ends) 1980-82: Southern Illinois (defensive line) 1977-79: Muskingum (offensive line) 1976: Bowling Green (graduate assistant) Bowl Games Coached: (15) Coaching Highlights • Has 33 years of collegiate coaching experience with 15 bowl appearances • Worked with five All-Americans and directly coached 11 NFL signees • Coached seven players who were drafted by NFL teams, including first round selections Brian Jozwiak (Kansas City -- 1986) and Anthony Becht (New York Jets -- 2000). • Recruited 14 eventual NFL players, including 11 draftees. Connecticut • In 2008, tight end Martin Bedard was selected in the second round as the 14th overall pick of the CFL by the Montreal Alouettes. • Ryan Krug, all-BIG EAST, developed into an NFL prospect, anchoring an offensive line that yielded just 10 sacks in 2003, the third fewest in the nation. West Virginia • The Mountaineers played in 11 bowl games and finished ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 six times. • He coached on two WVU teams that played for the national championship 1988 and 1993), finishing both campaigns with an 11-1 record. 120
Professional Players (11) Connecticut: Martin Bedard (TE/2009), Ryan Krug (OT/2005), Tommy Collins (TE/2003) West Virginia: Anthony Becht (TE/2000), Rich Braham (OT/1994), Brian Jozwiak (OT/1986), Jack Linn (OT/1990), Solomon Page (OT/1999), Lovett Purnell (TE/1996), John Ray (OT/993), Brian Smider (OT/1989) All-American Players (5) West Virginia: Rich Braham (OT/1993), Rick Phillips (OT/1988), Brian Smider (OT/1988), Brian Jozwiak (OT/1984-85), Rob Bennett (TE/1984) All-Conference Players (21) Connecticut: Tommie Collins (TE/2002), Ryan Krug (OT/2002-03-04), Dan Murray (TE/2005), Matt Nuzie (K/2004) West Virginia: Anthony Becht (TE/1998-99), Solomon Page (OT/199798), Lovett Purnell (TE/1995), Rich Braham (OT/1993), John Ray (OT/1990-91), Rob Bennett (TE/1984), Brian Jozwiak (OT/1984-85), Jack Linn (OT/1989), Adrian Moss (TE/1989), Keith Winn (TE/1988), Rick Phillips (OT/1987-88), Brian Smider (OT/1986-88) Southern Illinois: John Harper (DL/1981-82), James Phillips (DL/1980) Muskingum: Jeff Reichelderfer (C/1979), Tim McNaughton (G/1978), Rick Colvin (G/1977)
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David, Karen and John David
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[ joseph File ]
Coaching Responsibility: Strength and Conditioning Certification: Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) and National Strength Coaches Association (NSCA).
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joseph
MIKE
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Birthday: Feb. 22 Hometown: Fairmont, W.Va. Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Fairmont State, ’76); Master’s Degree (WVU, ‘01) Family: Wife – Andre, Child – Quincy Year at West Virginia: 5 Year in Coaching: 13 Assisted the Director of Strength and Conditioning with the implementation of training regimens for football, Men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, volleyball, wrestling, swimming and diving, and men’s and women’s track. Worked at Healthworks Fitness and Rehabilitation in Morgantown during the 2001 summer as the coordinator for strength and conditioning. Strength and conditioning coach at Fairmont State (Aug. 1998 – May 1999). Served as a guest speaker and instructor at many camps and clinics. Classroom instructor and state director for the National Association of Speed and Explosion. Coached 16 football players who earned All-America honors and more than 100 athletes who were either drafted or signed free agent contracts in the NFL. While at Fairmont State, Joseph was a four-year letterman and three-year captain on the football team from 1994-97. Three-time first-team all-WVIAC selection and was named the WVIAC Offensive Player of the Year in 1996.
Coaching Career Responsible to coordinate, develop, implement and teach strength and conditioning programs for all Mountaineer student-athletes with a major emphasis on the football program.
Fairmont State’s All-time leading scorer with 356 points (58 touchdowns).
Served for five years as the assistant strength coach and assistant coordinator at Notre Dame (2003-08), working with football and was responsible for the strength and conditioning programs for baseball, volleyball and softball.
A 1997 regional All-American, a Burger King Scholar Athlete and a WVIAC Scholar Athlete.
At Notre Dame, he worked with the head strength coach for football and assisted with workouts, testing, conditioning, speed and agility training and in-season and offseason training schedules on a daily basis. Responsible for developing and training the quarterbacks, tight ends, linebackers, fullbacks and injured players.
Fairmont State’s All-Time leader in all-purpose yards (non QB).
Selected the vice president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and to the Fairmont State Student Council.
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Developed the year training programs for the sports of baseball, volleyball and softball. Supervised and maintained facility and equipment and scheduling all student-athletes for the school’s 27 sports. While at Notre Dame worked with 3 Bowl teams (2 BCS), Five Big EAST Conference championships for baseball, three Big East championships for softball, and four Big East championships for Volleyball. Spent two years as an assistant strength coach at Eastern Michigan (2001-03) While at Eastern was the assistant for football. Designed year round training programs for Men’s and Women’s basketball, volleyball, wrestling, baseball, and track. The baseball won 2 division titles and one MAC Championship during that time.
Mike, Quincy and Andre
Served as a graduate assistant at WVU for two years (1999-2001).
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[Assistant Director of Athletics/Football Operations]
kerin
MIKE
COACHING STAFF
Administrative Responsibility: Football Operations
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Birthday: Nov. 10 Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colo. Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Colorado, ’77) Family: Wife – Kathy, Children – Melissa, Michael, Jason Year at West Virginia: 31 Year in Administration: 33 Promoted to assistant director of athletics for football operations in 2008. One of the original members of Don Nehlen’s staff in 1980. Spent the first eight years as the equipment manager until he became the administrative assistant in 1988 and then the director of football operations in 1998. Three-year football letterman at Colorado as a tight end and played in the 1975 Bluebonnet Bowl and the 1977 Orange Bowl. Listed among the Buffaloes’ Select Circle for football Recipient of the 1997 Curbstone Quarterback Award from the Morgantown Touchdown Club.
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Administrative Career 2007-09: West Virginia (Assistant Director of Athletics/Football Operations) 1998-07: West Virginia (Director of Football Operations) 1988-97: West Virginia (Assistant Administrator) 1980-87: West Virginia (Equipment Manager) 1978-80: Colorado (Equipment Manager)
Oversees all of the administrative operations and responsibilities of the football program Handles operations, daily schedules, internet contact, travel schedules, professional scouts, coaches’ clinics, recruiting, film exchange, scholarship disbursement, ticket allocation, bowl preparations and other key areas that keep the Mountaineers functioning smoothly on a day-today basis. Serves as the staff liaison to the BIG EAST office, football alumni, the media and WVU’s 16 other varsity sports. Instrumental in a number of special projects, such as the turf removal and installation at Mountaineer Field in 1997, 2002 and 2007, the construction of the indoor practice facility in 1998, coordinating the 1998 Pittsburgh Steelers preseason exhibition game, working with the Varsity Club on lettermen’s events and the recent locker room renovation at the Puskar Center. Since 2000, served on the Football Operations Committee of the American Football Coaches Association, working to develop professional standards and consistency for that position throughout college football. Past executive board member of the Athletic Equipment Managers Association, he has been a valued consultant to several national sporting goods manufacturers, and has hands-on involvement with a number of professional sporting events.
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Mike and Kathy
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donnie
pat
Assistant to the Head Coach
Coordinator of Recruiting Operations
YOUNG The senior member of the West Virginia football staff, Donnie Young is well into his third decade as a member of the Mountaineer coaching family. Prior to the 2001 season, he took on the role of administrative assistant for high school and alumni relations for Mountaineer football after seven seasons on the field as linebacker coach. Young returned to the field before the 1993 season to coach the Mountaineer rush and weak-side linebackers. Perhaps no season was more rewarding to Young than 1996, when his protégé Canute Curtis earned consensus All-America honors as a finalist for the Butkus and Bronko Nagurski Awards. During that same season, Young helped the WVU defense earn NCAA rankings of first in the nation in total defense (217.5 ypg), second in rushing defense (61.5 ypg), fourth in scoring defense (12.4 ppg) and fifth in pass efficiency defense (86.8). The Mountaineers committed the fewest turnovers of any team nationally (10); WVU’s +1.27 turnover margin was second in the country. Hall of Fame coach Don Nehlen named Young recruiting coordinator for Mountaineer football in 1980, after he had served 10 years as an assistant coach at WVU under Bobby Bowden and as assistant head coach under Frank Cignetti. Young was previously head coach at Salem College for three years, leading the Tigers to a 19-6-1 record. His 1969 team posted an 8-1 record and was ranked in the NAIA’s Top 20. He was named West Virginia Conference Coach of the Year that season. He was also an assistant coach at Salem for one season prior to assuming the head coaching chair. The Clendenin, W.Va., native was a standout defensive guard for the Mountaineers, earning three letters and was an all-conference selection. He received the Ira E. Rodgers Award and the Louis D. Meisel Award in 1964. Young received his bachelor’s degree in physical education and biology from WVU in 1965 and his master’s degree in physical education and safety from WVU in 1967. Young, who earned the 1988 Proficiency Award from the Morgantown Touchdown Club, and his wife, Chyleen, have two children -- Tabitha and Chad, both WVU graduates -- and four grandchildren, Melody, Timmy, Levi and Dawson.
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KIRKLAND Pat Kirkland is in his third year as the coordinator of recruiting operations and fifth year overall on the Mountaineer football staff. In his role, Kirkland oversees the high school coaches’ clinic and summer camps, while being the staff liaison with the compliance office. He also plays a major role in the recruiting process, including coordinating official prospect visits on campus, securing hosts and overseeing campus and facility tours for unofficial visits. He coordinates the coaches’ travel, their recruiting phone logs and calendars and maintains and obtain transcripts, analyzes transcripts and secures Eligibility Center records of prospects. He oversees the communication lines from the football program to high school coaches to develop and foster relationships. Kirkland has worked at the collegiate level for 12 years, including two years where he served as the defensive graduate assistant on the WVU football staff from 2006-07. He assisted in the breakdown of film for opponent scouting, game planning, player evaluation and skill development and coaching the linebackers (2006) and the secondary (2007). He served as an interim coach working with the cornerbacks for the 2008 Fiesta Bowl and this past year with the tight ends and fullbacks for the Gator Bowl. During his three years on the WVU staff, the Mountaineers posted a 31-8 record, won the 2007 BIG EAST championship, the 2007 Gator Bowl, the 2008 Fiesta Bowl and 2008 Car Care Bowl. From 2000 to 2006, he was the assistant head coach and defensive coordinator at Glenville State. His pass defense led the league four of the six years and was among the top eight nationally each of those years as well. In 2005, Glenville State finished 9-2, ranked first in the conference and eighth in the nation in total defense, first in the conference and second in the nation in pass defense and held opponents under 15 points per game. Kirkland also spent two years as the secondary coach at Muskingum College (1998-99). He had four all-conference players in the secondary over the two-year stint. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from Muskingum College. He and his wife, Sarah, are expecting their first child in July.
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DAN
NEHLEN Equipment Manager Dan Nehlen is in his 22nd year as equipment manager for the Mountaineer football program. The son of Hall of Fame and former Mountaineer coach Don Nehlen, he is responsible for maintaining and procuring all equipment and uniforms for the football program, as well as overseeing the football student managers. Nehlen also coordinates the extensive movement of equipment when West Virginia takes to the road. Nehlen joined the West Virginia staff in 1981 as a student manager. In 1986, he became assistant equipment manager and held that position for two years before becoming a full-time staff member in 1988. A native of Canton, Ohio, Nehlen received a bachelor’s degree in physical education and safety in 1985 from West Virginia. He and his wife, Janie, have two children, Ryan, a member of the Mountaineer football team, and Danielle.
Brett
Kelley Video Coordinator Brett Kelley is in his third year as the video coordinator for the West Virginia football program. This past spring, Kelley was honored by The Collegiate Sports Video Association as its 2010 BIG EAST Video Coordinator of the Year as voted on by his peers in the league. He came to Morgantown in 2008 after serving as the video coordinator and account executive for the Nashville Kats Arena football team for three years. Kelley is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the Mountaineer football program’s video efforts. With the football program, he handles the dayto-day video operations for practices and games, maintaining the recruiting internet server, film breakdown and exchange, the instant replay system and the production of highlight films. While in Nashville, he was responsible for setup and filming of home games and practices, handling video breakdown and cuts of game and practice footage, overseeing video exchange and filled coach and team requests for specific video cut-ups. He generated season ticket and group ticket sales accounts and took part in grassroots telemarketing campaigns. Prior to that, Kelley worked for the Tennessee Titans as the video operations assistant from March 2005 until December 2007. He filmed training camp, mini-camps and assisted in total operations of the video department. He operated
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the still-printers on the field for the coaches and players on the field and recorded and maintained officials’ copies during the games. During the 2004 season, he served as a marketing and promotions intern with the Nashville Sounds baseball team Kelley, a Morgantown native, graduated from University High and played linebacker at Fairmont State. He earned his bachelor’s degree in general business with a concentration in sport management from Fairmont State in 2004. He and his wife, Emily, live in the Morgantown area.
Corey
Twine Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning Corey Twine is in his third year on the strength and conditioning staff at WVU and was recently promoted as the assistant director for strength and conditioning. He came to Morgantown in 2008 as the coordinator of strength and conditioning after serving as an astronaut strength and conditioning coach at Wyle Laboratories, Inc. (NASA) at Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, from August 2002. At Wyle Laboratories, Twine scheduled and conducted physical readiness assessments for all active astronauts, formulated and implemented programs and consulted with engineers and biomedical staff on exercise hardware issues. Prior to that, he served as a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach at Michigan State from September 2000 - August 2002. He assisted in implementing strength and conditioning programs for men’s basketball and football and developed individualized weight control programs for at-large athletes. He constructed and implemented programs for women’s tennis and was the liaison between the training staff and the strength staff for purpose of rehabilitating athletes. From March 2000 - Sept. 2000, he was the head strength and conditioning coach for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays minor league organization in Charleston, S.C. He designed and scheduled strength and conditioning program for the entire team and monitored rehab programs that were constructed by training staff. He also located facilities and coordinated road program. Twine was a strength and conditioning intern at Penn State from Sept. 1999 – Dec. 1999 and worked camps with the Philadelphia Eagles, the Washington Redskins and Notre Dame. He earned his bachelor’s degree in exercise science at Norfolk State in Norfolk, Va., in 2000, and a master’s degree in kinesiology from Michigan State in 2002.
Bryan
Fitzpatrick Coordinator of Speed Development Bryan Fitzpatrick is in his second year on the strength and conditioning staff at West Virginia University, serving as the coordinator of speed development. He came to Morgantown in June 2009 after serving as an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Minnesota Vikings. With the Vikings, he conducted strength training, flexibility and conditioning programs for the players. He also assisted the director in others areas of strength and skill development. From 2006-08, Fitzpatrick was an assistant strength and conditioning coach and assistant speed development coach at Penn State. He educated the student-athletes on the principles of sound strength training and conditioning, assisted the director in developing and implementing strength and conditioning training programs and helped implement programs that focused on injured student athletes’ rehabilitation. He also assisted with the maintenance of the Nittany Lions’ 10,000 square foot facility. In the area of speed training, Fitzpatrick assisted in the design and implementation of the speed program, conducted the movement and flexibility program and assisted in the preparation of graduating seniors for the NFL combine. While a student at Towson, he spent a year as a student assistant strength and conditioning coach and assistant coach with football program. He worked with the defensive backs and assisted with the game and practice planning. He coordinated the scout team offense and assisted with recruiting and planning for official prospect weekend visits. Fitzpatrick earned his bachelor’s degree in sports studies/sports and humanities from Towson in 2005 and his master’s degree in education leadership/principal certification in 2008 from Penn State. He was a three-year starter at Towson and was voted team captain by his teammates as a senior. He also was an all-league and all-area selection at Du Val High School in Lanham, Md.
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M Cadam ASSISTANT Strength and Conditioning COACH Kevin McCadam is in his first year on the athletic staff at WVU as an assistant strength and conditioning coach. McCadam came to Morgantown in February after a stint at Virginia Tech as a graduate assistant following a successful five-year NFL career.
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SUPPORT STAFF While at Virginia Tech, McCadam worked with the Hokie football team, as well as the men’s and women’s basketball teams from 2008-10. From 2002-05, he was a safety for the Atlanta Falcons, where he played in 55 games and finished with 50 tackles. He signed with the Carolina Panthers for the 2006 season, playing in all 16 games and recording 11 tackles. McCadam was a two-year member of the Virginia Tech football team from 2000-01. He played in 20 games and finished his college career with 111 tackles and two sacks. He earned his bachelor’s degree in history from Virginia Tech in 2001, and his master’s degree in education in 2009, also from Virginia Tech. A native of La Mesa, Calif., McCadam and his wife, Jessica, reside in Morgantown. They have two children, Mia and Kole.
Sandy
Cole-DeMent Educational Counselor Sandy Cole-DeMent has served as an educational academic counselor for the WVU student-athletes, with major emphasis on football since 1990. As the director of the Reynolds Family Academic Performance Center, Cole-DeMent is the stabilizing academic force at the Puskar Center for the football program. She compiles background information on each student-athlete before he begins his career, develops individualized academic programs for each athlete, stays in touch with professors on a daily basis, tracks the progress of the students and keeps them on course toward graduation. She graduated Phi Kappa Phi in health and physical education from WVU in 1989, and received a master’s in education administration in 1990. She is working toward a doctorate in counseling and sport behavior. While a graduate assistant, she worked with the university academic services department. Cole-DeMent is a member of the National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics, and received the 2000 Curbstone Quarterback Award from the Morgantown Touchdown Club. A native of Morgantown and an avid Mountaineer fan, the St. Francis High graduate and her husband, Rex, live in Star City.
Donnie
Dave
Educational Counselor
Head Football Athletic Trainer
Tucker Donnie Tucker is in his seventh year as an educational academic counselor for the WVU student-athletes, with a major emphasis on football. Tucker plays an integral part in the Mountaineer academic program, helping to gather information on each student-athlete before he enrolls and then counsels the student-athletes during their career to keep them on track toward graduation. Tucker joined the Mountaineer staff in May 2004, as an academic counselor. He has an extensive background as a high school teacher and coach. From 1995-99, he served as a assistant coach at Morgantown High and 2000-02 in the same role at University High, both in Morgantown. In 2003, he was head coach at Jefferson (W.Va.) High. He also served on the college coaching staffs of Fairmont State, West Virginia Wesleyan, Salem and Potomac State. A native of Grant Town, W.Va., and a 1983 graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan with a degree in physical education and psychology, Tucker has one daughter, Kayla.
John
Spiker Coordinator of Athletic Medical Services John Spiker serves as coordinator of athletic medical services for the Mountaineer athletic program, overseeing the athletic training services for all sports. Spiker has been with WVU since 1975 and served as coordinator of the athletic rehabilitation curriculum until 1984. He assumed his current duties in 1991 and is serving in his 36th season with the WVU football program. Nationally recognized in sports medicine, the National Athletic Trainers Association named Spiker the 1980 Collegiate Athletic Trainer of the Year and a Distinguished Athletic Trainer in 1994. He was also named to the WVU School of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Hall of Fame in 1993. In 2007, Spiker was named the WVU School of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences outstanding alumnus. A licensed physical therapist, Spiker is president of HealthWorks Rehab and Fitness, a clinic which specializes in orthopedic rehabilitation. He also spent two years as assistant athletic trainer at North Carolina and three years as an assistant athletic trainer at Pitt. Spiker received his bachelor’s degree in physical education from WVU in 1969 and his master’s degree in education from Pitt in 1972. He earned his physical therapy certificate from Penn in 1973. A native of Bruceton Mills, W.Va., Spiker and his wife, Sabra, have three children - Heather Throckmorton, Tim and Zachary, who is the head men’s basketball at Army.
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KERNS Dave Kerns has served as head football athletic trainer, overseeing the day-to-day care of the Mountaineer football team since he arrived in Morgantown in 1994. His responsibilities include keeping the WVU football players ready to practice and play in games, as well as working within the acclaimed athletic training curriculum in the WVU School of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences. Prior to coming to WVU, Kerns spent seven years at Ohio U., working with the football team and teaching in the athletic training curriculum. Before that, he worked as a graduate assistant with the Bobcat men’s basketball team. During his 25-year career as a certified athletic trainer, Kerns has had presentations at the state and district levels and participated in numerous BOC certification exams. He has served on various NATA committees. A native of Harrisburg, Pa., Kerns earned his bachelor’s degree from Penn State in 1983 and his master’s degree from Ohio U. in 1987. He and his wife, Kelly, reside in Morgantown.
Tony
Corley Assistant Football Athletic Trainer Tony Corley is in his ninth year as an assistant athletic trainer at West Virginia, working primarily with the Mountaineer football program. Corley assists with the day-to-day care, rehabilitation and prevention of athletic injuries for the football program. He also has duties as an instructor in the WVU athletic training education program. He was previously the lead athletic trainer at Charleston Area Medical Center’s Sports Medicine and Rehab Center in Charleston, W.Va. As part of his duties at CAMC, he supervised athletic training for Riverside and Dupont High Schools and managed graduate assistant athletic trainers working at other Kanawha County schools. A 1997 WVU graduate with a bachelor’s degree in athletic training, Corley earned his master’s degree in kinesiology from Indiana in 1998; he worked with the Hoosiers’ football, wrestling and basketball programs. He is a certified member of NATA, the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers Association and the West Virginia Athletic Trainers Association and has given a number of professional presentations for those organizations. He currently is the President of the West Virginia Athletic Training Association. A native of Grant Town, W.Va., Corley is married to the former Devanna Lambert of Monongah. They have two children, Brandon and Kayla.
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MEDICAL STAFF
Dr. Mathew
Lively
Medical Director
Dr. Matt Lively oversees all aspects of medical care for Mountaineer athletes and serves as a team physician in the area of general medicine. He is responsible for the dayto-day medical needs of WVU’s athletes. The Oak Hill native currently serves as a professor in the internal medicine and pediatric departments of West Virginia University Hospitals. He graduated from WVU in 1988 with a degree in athletic training and went on to earn his master’s degree at Eastern Illinois in 1989 and a doctorate of osteopathic medicine from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in 1993. He and his wife, Lisa, reside in Morgantown.
Dr. Julian Bailes
Dr. Kelly Bal
Neurosurgeon
Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Les Bakos
Oral Surgeon
Dr. MATT DARMELIO
Dr. William Post
Dr. Robert Nugent
Dr. David Stoll
Orthopedic Surgeon
Orthopedic Surgeon
Neurosurgeon
Orthopedic Surgeon
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Rose Barko
Kim Calandrelli
Lori Rice
Dixie Sisler
Aaron Malik
Accounting Clerk
Administrative Associate
Administrative Associate
Program Assistant
Graduate Assistant Equipment
RYAN DORCHESTER
DARL BAUER
Will Lynch
Bret Ayers
Adam Treadway
Graduate Assistant Recruiting
Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning
Graduate Assistant Athletic Training
Graduate Assistant Video
Graduate Assistant Video
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BIG EAST INFORMATION The BIG EAST Conference
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John Marinatto Commissioner
Nick Carparelli Jr. Associate Commissioner for Football
John Paquette Associate Commissioner for Communications
Chuck Sullivan Director of Communications
Terry McAuley Coordinator of Football Officiating
BIG EAST Staff Commissioner: John Marinatto Senior Associate Commissioner (Football & Marketing): Nick Carparelli, Jr. Senior Associate Commissioner (Compliance & Governance): Joseph D’Antonio, Jr. Associate Commissioner (Administration): Donna DeMarco Associate Commissioner (Men’s Basketball): Dan Gavitt Associate Commissioner (Women’s Basketball): Danielle Donehew Associate Commissioner (Television & Men’s Basketball Scheduling): Tom Odjakjian Associate Commissioner (Communications): John Paquette Associate Commissioner (Olympic Sports): James Siedliski
Assistant Commissioner for Compliance: Jennifer Condaras Assistant Commissioner/Women’s Basketball Officiating: Barbara Jacobs Senior Director of External Affairs: Ben Fairclough Director of Business Affairs: Susan Eaton Director of Communications (Football): Chuck Sullivan Director of Communications: Rachel Margolis Director of Internet Services: Mark Hodgkin Director of Men’s Basketball Operations: Shawn Murphy Director of Sport Administration: Robert Weygand Jr. Assistant Director of Communications: Michael Coyne
Assistant Director of Compliance: Kenny Schank Coordinator of Football Officiating: Terry McAulay Coordinator of Men’s Basketball Officiating: Art Hyland Assistant to the Commissioner: Lisa Zanecchia Assistant to the Senior Associate Commissioner: Sarah Emmett Administrative Assistant for Compliance: Wanda Factor Administrative Assistant for Sport Administration: Lois DeBlois Administrative Assistant: Linda Yates Receptionist: Kathy Kirkpatrick Administrative Fellow: Bernadette Bartlett
WVU All-BIG EAST Selections 1991
Mike Compton, C Adrian Murrell, RB Todd Sauerbrun, P Lorenzo Styles, OG Second Team Tom Briggs, DL Mike Vanderjagt, PK
1992
Coach of the Year Don Nehlen
First Team Mike Compton, C Adrian Murrell, RB Second Team Steve Grant, LB Jim Gray, DL John Ray, OT
First Team Mike Collins, DB 128
1993
First Team Mike Baker, KR Rich Braham, OT Tim Brown, LB Tom Robsock, OG Todd Sauerbrun, P Second Team Mike Collins, DB Barry Hawkins, DL Jake Kelchner, QB David Mayfield, DB Wes Richardson, LB Todd Sauerbrun, PK Robert Walker, RB
1994
Special Teams Player of the Year Todd Sauerbrun First Team Aaron Beasley, DB Barry Hawkins, DL Tom Robsock, OG Todd Sauerbrun, P Second Team Bryan Baumann, PK Matt Taffoni, LB Rahsaan Vanterpool, WR
1995
First Team Aaron Beasley, DB Second Team Canute Curtis, LB Lovett Purnell, TE J.T. Thomas, LB Rahsaan Vanterpool, WR Vann Washington, DB
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BIG EAST INFORMATION 1996
Defensive Player of the Year Canute Curtis Rookie of the Year Amos Zereoue First Team Canute Curtis, LB Mike Logan, DB David Saunders, WR Vann Washington, DB Amos Zereoue, RB Second Team Mike Horn, OG Mike Logan, KR Bernard Russ, LB Henry Slay, DL Rahsaan Vanterpool, WR
1997
First Team Shawn Foreman, WR Solomon Page, OT Henry Slay, DT Gary Stills, LB Nate Terry, DB John Thornton, DT Amos Zereoue, RB Second Team Eric de Groh, C John Hadley, LB Jay Taylor, PK
1998
First Team Eric de Groh, C Shawn Foreman, WR Solomon Page, OT Gary Stills, LB John Thornton, DT Amos Zereoue, RB Second Team Anthony Becht, TE Marc Bulger, QB Charles Fisher, DB Barrett Green, LB Bryan Pukenas, OG David Saunders, WR
1999
First Team Avon Cobourne, RB Barrett Green, LB Second Team Anthony Becht, TE Marc Bulger, QB Mark Fazzolari, P Khori Ivy, WR Jay Taylor, PK
2000
Rookie of the Year Grant Wiley Second Team Avon Cobourne, RB Mark Fazzolari, P Khori Ivy, WR
2001
Second Team Avon Cobourne, RB Kyle Kayden, LB Brenden Rauh, PK Rick Sherrod, DB
2002
Lance Nimmo, OT Grant Wiley, LB Second Team James Davis, LB Angel Estrada, DB Ken Sandor, OG David Upchurch, DT
2003
Coach of the Year Rich Rodriguez Rookie of the Year Chris Henry First Team Brian King, DB Grant Wiley, LB Quincy Wilson, RB Second Team Jeff Berk, OG Chris Henry, WR Adam Jones, DB Rasheed Marshall, QB
2004
Offensive Player of the Year Rasheed Marshall Special Teams Player of the Year Adam Jones First Team Jahmile Addae, S Tim Brown, C Jeff Berk, OG Chris Henry, WR Adam Jones, DB/KR Ben Lynch, DE Rasheed Marshall, QB Dan Mozes, OG Second Team Kay-Jay Harris, RB Michael Watson, OT Adam Lehnortt, LB Mike Lorello, DB
2005
Coach of the Year Rich Rodriguez Rookie of the Year Steve Slaton First Team Jahmile Addae, DB Ernest Hunter, NT Garin Justice, OT Mike Lorello, DB Kevin McLee, LB Dan Mozes, C Second Team Phil Brady, P Antonio Lewis, PR Anthony Mims, DB Jeremy Sheffey, OG Steve Slaton, RB Eric Wicks, DB
2006
Offensive Player of the Year Pat White First Team Keilen Dykes, DT Dan Mozes, C Jeremy Sheffey, C Steve Slaton, RB Pat White, QB Eric Wicks, DB
Second Team Darius Reynaud, WR Vaughn Rivers, PR Ryan Stanchek, OG
2007
Offensive Player of the Year Pat White First Team Keilen Dykes, DT Pat White, QB Greg Isdaner, OG Eric Wicks, DB Second Team Mike Dent, C
Johnny Dingle, DE Marc Magro, LB Darius Reynaud, WR Steve Slaton, RB Pat McAfee, K
2008
First Team Mortty Ivy, LB Ryan Stanchek, OT Pat White, QB Second Team Scooter Berry, DT Mike Dent, C Noel Devine, RB Ellis Lankster, DB Pat McAfee, K/P Jock Sanders, RB
2009
First Team Tyler Bitancurt, K Noel Devine, RB JT Thomas, LB Robert Sands, DB Brandon Hogan, DB Second Team Jarrett Brown, QB Selvish Capers, OT Chris Neild, NT Reed Williams, LB Scott Kozlowski, P
WVU BIG EAST All-Academic Selections 1992:
Mike Compton, Garrett Ford, David Mayfield, Matt Taffoni
1993: Chad Johnston, David Mayfield, Matt Taffoni 1994: Zach Abraham, Chris Fogle, Chad Johnston, David Mayfield, Matt McCulty, Matt Taffoni, Jahn Tiger, Chad Wable 1995: Eric de Groh, Charlton Forbes, Chad Johnston, Steve Lippe, Matt McCulty, Bryan Pukenas, Jamie Sweeney, Chad Wable 1996: Steve Ford, Eric de Groh, Chad Johnston, Steve Lippe, Bill McElroy, Mark Plants, Bryan Pukenas, Don Quesenberry, Jamie Sweeney, Chad Wable 1997: Bryan Baumann, Jeff Costelnock, Eric de Groh, Steve Lippe, Mark Plants, Bryan Pukenas, Jamie Sweeney, Chad Wable 1998: Seth Abraham, Mark Ceresa, Mark Corman, Eric de Groh, Andy Keating, Jeremy Knapp, Mark Plants, Bryan Pukenas, Greg Robinette, Jon Yura 1999: Seth Abraham, Anthony Becht, James Davis, Mark Fazzolari, Jeremy Knapp, Brad Knell, A.J. Nastasi, Lance Nimmo, Mark Plants, Greg Robinette 2000: Seth Abraham, Mark Fazzolari, Khori Ivy, Josh Kelly, Jeremy Knapp, Brad Knell, Ben Meighan, A.J. Nastasi, Lance Nimmo, Brenden Rauh 2001: Seth Abraham, Zack Dillow, Todd James, Kyle Kayden, Jeremy Knapp, Brad Knell, Brian King, A.J. Nastasi, Lance Nimmo 2002: Zack Dillow, Mark Fazzolari, Scott Fleming, Todd James, Adam King, Adam Lehnortt, Geoff Lewis, A.J. Nastasi, Lance Nimmo, John Pennington, Justin Williams 2003: Scott Fleming, Jay Henry, Jeremy Hines, Todd James, Garin Justice, Adam King, Brian King, Adam Lehnortt, Dan Mozes, John Pennington 2004: Tim Brown, Scott Fleming, Jay Henry, Jeremy Hines, Garin Justice, Adam Lehnortt, Dan Mozes, Jeff Noechel, John Pennington 2005: John Bradshaw, Phil Brady, Jake Figner, Bobby Hathaway, Jay Henry, Dorrell Jalloh, Garin Justice (BIG EAST Scholar-Athlete of the Year), Pat Liebig, Tim Lindsey, Mike Lorello, Marc Magro, Ridwan Malik, Pat McAfee, Travis McClintic, Dan Mozes, Jeff Noechel, George Shehl, Doug Slavonic, Ryan Stanchek, Reed Williams 2006: Andy Emery, Jake Figner, Tito Gonzales, Ovid Goulbourne, Bobby Hathaway, Jay Henry (BIG EAST Scholar-Athlete of the Year), Greg Isdaner, Dorrell Jalloh, Justin Knapp, Brandon Lavelle, Pat Liebig, Tim Lindsey, Pat McAfee, Marc Magro, Doug Slavonic, Ryan Stanchek, Reed Williams 2007: Mike Bilokonsky, John Bradshaw, Zac Cooper, Andy Emery, Jake Figner, Tito Gonzales, Bobby Hathaway, Adam Hughes, Greg Isdaner, Dorrell Jalloh, Pat Lazear, Marc Magro, Ridwan Malik, Thor Merrow, Ryan Mundy, Owen Schmitt, Doug Slavonic, Ryan Stanchek, Reed Williams 2008: Don Barclay, John Bradshaw, Zac Cooper, Jake Figner, Tito Gonzales, Adam Hughes, Greg Isdaner, Dorrell Jalloh, Eric Jobe, Pat Liebig, Thor Merrow, Doug Slavonic, Ryan Stanchek 2009: Max Anderson, Don Barclay, Carmen Connolly, Zac Cooper, Eric Jobe, Scott Kozlowski, Josh Lider, Scott Loving, Cody Nutter, Keith Tandy, Tyler Urban, Reed Williams (BIG EAST Scholar Athlete of the Year)
First Team Avon Cobourne, RB MOUNTAINEER FOOTBALL
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2010 OPPONENTS
Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium, Morgantown, W.Va. Coaching Staff
GENERAL INFO
Head Coach: David Bennett (Presbyterian, ’84) Record at CCU: 50-29 (7 years) Overall Record: 113-46 (13 years) Bennett’s Record vs. WVU: First meeting Football Phone: 843.349.2818
September 4
Location: Conway, S.C. Enrollment: 8,300 President: David A. DeCenzo Athletic Director: Hunter Yurachek Stadium/Capacity: Brooks Stadium/8,900 Team/Player Information School Colors: Teal, Bronze and Black Nickname: Chanticleers 2009 Record: 5-6 Conference: Big South Conference Record/Finish: 3-3/T4 Lettermen Returning/Lost: 61/11 Starters Returning/Lost: 23/6
SPORTS INFO SID: Mike Cawood Office Phone: 843.349.2822 E-mail: MCawood@Coastal.edu Cell Phone: 843.333.5730 Fax: 843.349.2819 Web: GoCCUSports.com Press Box Phone: 843.234.3404/234.3405
2010 schedule S4 S11 S18 S25 O2 O16 O23 O30 N6 N13 N20
at West Virginia at Towson Georgia Southern Delaware State at Richmond at Presbyterian Stony Brook at Gardner Webb at VMI Liberty Charleston Southern
Joan C. Edwards Stadium, Huntington, W.Va. WVU Team Hotel: Charleston Marriott Coaching Staff
September 10
SPORTS INFO
GENERAL INFO
Head Coach: John “Doc” Holliday (West Virginia, ‘77) Record at Marshall: First Year Overall Record: First Year Holliday’s Record vs. WVU: First meeting Football Phone: 304.696.6464
Location: Huntington, W.Va. Enrollment: 13,814 President: Dr. Stephen J. Kopp Athletic Director: Mike Hamrick Stadium/Capacity: Joan C. Edwards Stadium/38,019 Team/Player Information School Colors: Green and White 2009 Record: 7-6, Little Caesar’s Pizza Bowl Champions Nickname: Thundering Herd Conference: Conference USA Conference Record/Finish: 4-4/East 4th Lettermen Returning/Lost: 45/15 Starters Returning/Lost: 14/8
SID: Randy Burnside Office Phone: 304.696.4660 E-mail: burnsid2@marshall.edu Cell Phone: 304.208.0498 Fax: 304.696.4662 Web: HerdZone.com Press Box Phone: 304.696.6666
2010 schedule S2 S10 S18 S25 O2 O13 O23 O30 N6 N13 N20 N27
at Ohio State West Virginia at Bowling Green Ohio at Southern Miss UCF at East Carolina UTEP at UAB Memphis at SMU Tulane
Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium, Morgantown, W.Va. Coaching Staff Head Coach: Ralph Friedgen (Maryland, ’70) Record at Maryland: 66-46 (9 years) Overall Record: 66-46 (9 years) Friedgen’s Record vs. WVU: 4-4 Football Phone: 301.314.7095 Team/Player Information
September 18
2009 Record: 2-10 Conference Record/Finish: 1-7/Atlantic 6th Lettermen Returning/Lost: 54/15 Starters Returning/Lost: 16/10
GENERAL INFO Location: College Park, Md. Enrollment: 36,014 President: Dr. C.D. Mote, Jr. Athletic Director: Deborah A. Yow Stadium/Capacity: Capital One Field at Byrd Stadium/54,000 School Colors: Red, White, Black and Gold Nickname: Terrapins Conference: Atlantic Coast
SPORTS INFO SID: Shawn Nestor Office Phone: 301.314.7065 E-mail: snestor@umd.edu Fax: 301.314.9094 Web: umterps.com Press Box Phone: 301.405.7810
Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, La. WVU Team Hotel: Crowne Coaching Staff Head Coach: Les Miles (Michigan, ’76) Record at LSU: 51-15 (5 years) Overall Record: 79-36 (9 years) Miles’ Record vs. WVU: First meeting Football Phone: 225.578.1151 Team/Player Information
September 25
2009 Record: 9-4/Capital One Bowl Conference Record: 5-3/West 2nd Lettermen Returning/Lost: 42/19 Starters Returning/Lost: 12/12 Location: Baton Rouge, La.
GENERAL INFO Enrollment: 25,898 Chancellor: Dr. Michael V. Martin Athletic Director: Joe Alleva Stadium/Capacity: Tiger Stadium/92,400 School Colors: Purple and Gold Nickname: Tigers Conference: Southeastern
2010 schedule S6 vs. Navy S11 Morgan State S18 at West Virginia Florida International S25 Duke O2 O16 at Clemson O23 at Boston College O30 Wake Forest at Miami, Fla. N5 N13 at Virginia N20 Florida State N27 NC State Plaza – Baton Rouge
SPORTS INFO SID: Michael Bonnette Office Phone: 225.578.8226 E-mail: mbonnet@lsu.edu Cell Phone: 225.241.4845 Fax: 225.578.1861 Web: lsusports.net Press Box Phone: 225.578.6122
2010 schedule S4 S11 S18 S25 O2 O9 O16 O23 N6 N13 N20 N27
vs. North Carolina at Vanderbilt Mississippi State West Virginia Tennessee at Florida McNeese State at Auburn Alabama Louisiana-Monroe Ole Miss at Arkansas
Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium, Morgantown, W.Va. Coaching Staff
GENERAL INFO
Head Coach: Bobby Hauck (Montana, ’88) Record at UNLV: First Year Overall Record: 80-17 (7 years) Hauck’s Record vs. WVU: First meeting Football Phone: 702.895.3400
OCTOBER 9
Location: Las Vegas, Nev. Enrollment: 28,000 President: Dr. Neal Smatresk Athletic Director: Jim Livengood Stadium/Capacity: Sam Boyd Stadium/36,800 Team/Player Information School Colors: Scarlet and Gray 2009 Record: 5-7 Nickname: Rebels Conference Record/Finish: 3-5/6th Conference: Mountain West Lettermen Returning/Lost: 48/17 Starters Returning/Lost: 16/8
SPORTS INFO SID: Mark Wallington Office Phone: 702.895.3207 E-mail: mark.wallington@unlv.edu Cell Phone: 702.528.6291 Fax: 702.895.0989 Web: unlvrebels.com Press Box Phone: 702.895.1248
2010 schedule S4 S11 S18 S25 O2 O9 O16 O30 N6 N13 N18 N27
Wisconsin at Utah at Idaho New Mexico Nevada at West Virginia at Colorado State TCU at BYU Wyoming Air Force at San Diego State
Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium, Morgantown, W.Va. Coaching Staff Head Coach: Skip Holtz (Notre Dame, ’86) Record at USF: First Year Overall Record: 72-50 (10 years) Holtz’s Record vs. WVU: 1-4 Football Phone: 813.974.7177 Team/Player Information
OCTOBER 14
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2009 Record: 8-5, International Bowl Champions Conference Record/Finish: 3-4/5th Lettermen Returning/Lost: 59/18 Starters Returning/Lost: 14/8
GENERAL INFO Location: Tampa, Fla. Enrollment: 47,174 President: Dr. Judy Genshaft Athletic Director: Doug Woolard Stadium/Capacity: Raymond James Stadium/65,857 School Colors: Green and Gold Nickname: Bulls Conference: BIG EAST
SPORTS INFO SID: Chris Freet Office Phone: 813.974.4086 E-mail: cfreet@admin.usf.edu Cell Phone: 813.625.6075 Fax: 813.974.4086 Web: gousfbulls.com Press Box Phone: 813.350-6225
2010 schedule S4 S11 S25 O2 O9 O14 O22 N3 N13 N20 N27 D4
West Virginia Universit y
Stony Brook at Florida Western Kentucky Florida Atlantic Syracuse at West Virginia at Cincinnati Rutgers at Louisville Pitt at Miami, Fla. Connecticut
2010 OPPONENTS
Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium, Morgantown, W.Va. Coaching Staff
GENERAL INFO
Head Coach: Doug Marrone (Syracuse, ’91) Record at SU: 4-8 (1 year) Overall Record: 4-8 (1 year) Marrone’s Record vs. WVU: 0-1 Football Phone: 315.443.4817
October 23
Location: Syracuse, N.Y. Enrollment: 12,440 President: Nancy Cantor Athletic Director: Dr. Daryl Gross Stadium/Capacity: Carrier Dome/49,262 Team/Player Information School Colors: Orange Nickname: Orange 2009 Record: 4-8 Conference: BIG EAST Conference Record/Finish: 1-6/T7th Lettermen Returning/Lost: 41/16 Starters Returning/Lost: 15/7
SPORTS INFO SID: Sue Edson Office Phone: 315.443.2608 E-mail: sedson@syr.edu Cell Phone: 315.952.4787 Fax: 315.443.3405 Web: suathletics.com Press Box Phone: 315.443.4241
2010 schedule S4 S11 S18 S25 O9 O16 O23 O30 N6 N13 N20 N27
at Akron at Washington Maine Colgate at USF Pitt at West Virginia at Cincinnati Louisville at Rutgers Connecticut Boston College
Rentschler Field WVU Team Hotel: Hilton Hartford Coaching Staff
GENERAL INFO
Head Coach: Randy Edsall (Syracuse, ’80) Record at UConn: 66-65 (11 years) Overall Record: 66-65 (11 years) Edsall’s Record vs. WVU: 0-6 Football Phone: 860.486.2718
October 29
Location: Storrs, Conn. Enrollment: 29,517 President: Dr. Michael J. Hogan Athletic Director: Jeffrey A. Hathaway Stadium/Capacity: Rentschler Field/40,000 Team/Player Information School Colors: National Flag Blue and White 2009 Record: 8-5, PapaJohn’s.com Bowl Champions Nickname: Huskies Conference: BIG EAST Conference Record/Finish: 3-4/t4th Lettermen Returning/Lost: 39/17 Starters Returning/Lost: 17/7
SPORTS INFO SID: Mike Enright Office Phone: 860.486.3531 E-mail: mike.enright@uconn.edu Cell Phone: 860.429.1573 Fax: 860.486.5085 Web: UConnHuskies.com Press Box Phone: 860.610.4778
2010 schedule S4 S11 S18 S25 O2 O8 O23 O29 N11 N20 N27 D4
at Michigan Texas Southern at Temple Buffalo Vanderbilt at Rutgers at Louisville West Virginia Pitt at Syracuse Cincinnati at USF
Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium, Morgantown, W.Va. Coaching Staff
GENERAL INFO
Head Coach: Butch Jones (Ferris State, ’90) Record at UC: First Year Overall Record: 27-13 (3 years) Jones’ Record vs. WVU: First meeting Football Phone: 513.556.5986
November 13
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Enrollment: 39,667 President: Dr. Gregory Williams Athletic Director: Mike Thomas Stadium/Capacity: Nippert Stadium/35,000 Team/Player Information School Colors: Red and Black Nickname: Bearcats 2009 Record: 12-1, Allstate Sugar Bowl Conference: BIG EAST Conference Record/Finish: 7-0/1st Lettermen Returning/Lost: 41/17 Starters Returning/Lost: 16/9
SPORTS INFO SID: Ryan Koslen E-mail: ryan.koslen@uc.edu Cell Phone: 513.497.3132 Fax: 513.556.0619 Web: GoBearcats.com Press Box Phone: 513.556.1010
2010 schedule S4 S11 S16 S25 O9 O15 O22 O30 N13 N20 N27 D4
at Fresno State Indiana State at NC State Oklahoma Miami (OH) at Louisville USF Syracuse at West Virginia Rutgers at Connecticut Pitt
Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium, Louisville, Ky. WVU Team Hotel: Park Inn Louisville East Coaching Staff
GENERAL INFO
Head Coach: Charlie Strong (Central Arkansas, ’83) Record at UofL: First Year Overall Record: 0-1 Strong’s Record vs. WVU: First meeting Football Phone: 502.852.6327
November 20
Location: Louisville, Ky. Enrollment: 24,000 President: Dr. James Ramsey Athletic Director: Tom Jurich Stadium/Capacity: Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium/56,000 Team/Player Information School Colors: Red and Black Nickname: Cardinals 2009 Record: 4-8 Conference: BIG EAST Conference Record/Finish: 1-6/t7th Lettermen Returning/Lost: 46/18 Starters Returning/Lost: 15/10
SPORTS INFO SID: Rocco Gasparro Office Phone: 502.852.6581 E-mail: rocco.gasparro@louisville.edu Cell Phone: 502.262.2258 Fax: 502.852.7401 Web: UofLSports.com Press Box Phone: 502.852.6793
2010 schedule S4 S11 S18 O2 O9 O15 O23 O30 N6 N13 N20 N26
Kentucky Eastern Kentucky at Oregon State at Arkansas State Memphis Cincinnati Connecticut at Pitt at Syracuse USF West Virginia at Rutgers
Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pa. WVU Team Hotel: Pittsburgh Airport Marriott Coaching Staff
GENERAL INFO
Head Coach: Dave Wannstedt (Pitt, ’74) Record at Pitt: 35-26 (5 years) Overall Record: 35-26 (5 years) Wannstedt’s Record vs. WVU: 2-3 Football Phone: 412.648.8700
November 26
Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. Enrollment: 28,328 Chancellor: Mark A. Nordenberg Athletic Director: Steve Pederson Stadium/Capacity: Heinz Field/65,050 Team/Player Information School Colors: Blue and Gold 2009 Record: 10-3, Meineke Car Care Bowl Nickname: Panthers Conference: BIG EAST Champions Conference Record/Finish: 5-2/T2nd Lettermen Returning/Lost: 50/22 Starters Returning/Lost: 13/11
SPORTS INFO SID: E.J. Borghetti Office Phone: 412.648.8240 E-mail: eborghetti@athletics.pitt.edu Cell Phone: 412.491.5110 Fax: 412.648.8248 Web: pittsburghpanthers.com Press Box Phone: 412.697.7198
2010 schedule S2 S11 S23 O2 O9 O16 O23 O30 N11 N20 N26 D4
at Utah New Hampshire Miami, Fla. Florida International at Notre Dame at Syracuse Rutgers Louisville at Connecticut at USF West Virginia at Cincinnati
Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium, Morgantown, W.Va. Coaching Staff Head Coach: Greg Schiano (Bucknell, ’88) Record at RU: 55-55 (9 years) Overall Record: 55-55 (9 years) Schiano’s Record vs. WVU: 0-9 Football Phone: 732.445.6200
December 4
GENERAL INFO
Location: New Brunswick, N.J. Enrollment: 37,364 President: Dr. Richard L. McCormick Athletic Director: Tim Pernetti Stadium/Capacity: Rutgers Stadium/52,454 Team/Player Information School Colors: Scarlet Nickname: Scarlet Knights 2009 Record: 9-4/St. Petersburg Bowl Conference: BIG EAST Champions Conference Record/Finish: 3-4/t4th Lettermen Returning/Lost: 45/25 Starters Returning/Lost: 14/11
MOUNTAINEER FOOTBALL
SPORTS INFO SID: Jason Baum Office Phone: 732.445.7885 E-mail: jbaum@scarletknights.com Cell Phone: 201.966.6338 Fax: 732.445.3063 Web: ScarletKnights.com Press Box Phone: 732.445.7028
2010 schedule S2 S11 S25 O2 O8 O16 O23 N3 N13 N20 N26 D4
Norfolk State at Florida International North Carolina Tulane Connecticut Army at Pitt at USF Syracuse at Cincinnati Louisville at West Virginia
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All-Time Scores vs. 2010 Opponents Cincinnati (14-3-1) 2009, away, Cincinnati, 24-21 2008, home, Cincinnati, 26-23/ OT 2007, away, West Virginia, 28-23 2006, home, West Virginia, 42-24 2005, away, West Virginia, 38-0 2003, home, Cincinnati, 15-13 2002, away, West Virginia, 35-32 1990, home, West Virginia, 28-20 1989, home, West Virginia, 69-3 1988, away, West Virginia, 51-13 1987, home, West Virginia, 45-17 1980, home, West Virginia, 41-27 1969, home, West Virginia, 57-11 1940, home, tie, 7-7 1939, away, West Virginia, 7-0 1936, away, West Virginia, 40-6 1922, home, West Virginia, 34-0 1921, home, West Virginia, 50-0
Maryland (23-21-2)
2009, home, West Virginia, 17-9 2008, away, West Virginia, 35-21 2007, home, West Virginia, 38-31 2006, away, Louisville, 44-34 2005, home, West Virginia, 46-44/ 3 OT 1993, home, West Virginia, 36-34 1990, home, Louisville, 9-7 1989, away, West Virginia, 30-21 1986, away, West Virginia, 42-19 1985, home, West Virginia, 52-13 1984, home, West Virginia, 30-6
2007, away, West Virginia, 31-14 2006, home, West Virginia, 45-28 2005, away, West Virginia, 31-19 2004, home, West Virginia, 19-16/OT 2003, Toyota Gator Bowl, Maryland, 41-7 2003, away, Maryland, 34-7 2002, home, Maryland, 48-17 2001, away, Maryland, 32-20 2000, home, West Virginia, 30-17 1999, away, Maryland, 33-0 1998, home, West Virginia, 42-20 1997, away, West Virginia, 31-14 1996, home, West Virginia, 13-0 1995, away, Maryland, 31-17 1994, home, Maryland, 24-13 1993, away, West Virginia, 42-37 1992, home, West Virginia, 34-33 1991, away, West Virginia, 37-7 1990, home, Maryland, 14-10 1989, away, West Virginia, 14-10 1988, home, West Virginia, 55-24 1987, away, Maryland, 25-20 1986, home, Maryland, 24-3 1985, away, Maryland, 28-0 1984, home, Maryland, 20-17 1983, away, West Virginia, 31-21 1982, home, West Virginia, 19-18 1981, away, West Virginia, 17-13 1980, home, Maryland, 14-11 1977, away, West Virginia, 24-16 1976, home, Maryland, 24-3 1973, away, West Virginia, 20-13 1970, away, West Virginia, 20-10 1969, home, West Virginia, 31-7 1966, away, Maryland, 28-9 1960, home, Maryland, 31-8 1959, away, Maryland, 27-7 1951, away, Maryland, 54-7 1950, home, Maryland, 41-0 1949, away, Maryland, 47-7 1948, home, West Virginia, 16-14 1947, away, Maryland, 27-0 1945, home, tie, 13-13 1944, away, tie, 6-6 1943, home, West Virginia, 6-2 1919, home, West Virginia, 27-0
LSU (First Meeting)
Pitt (38-61-3)
Coastal Carolina (First Meeting) Connecticut (6-0) 2009, home, West Virginia, 28-24 2008, away, West Virginia, 35-13 2007, home, West Virginia, 66-21 2006, away, West Virginia, 37-11 2005, home, West Virginia, 45-13 2004, away, West Virginia, 31-19
Louisville (9-2)
Marshall (9-0) 2009, home, West Virginia, 24-7 2008, home, West Virginia, 27-3 2007, away, West Virginia, 48-23 2006, home, West Virginia, 42-10 1997, home, West Virginia, 42-31 1923, home, West Virginia, 81-0 1915, away, West Virginia, 92-6
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1914, home, West Virginia, 20-0 1911, home, West Virginia, 17-15
2009, home, West Virginia, 19-16 2008, away, Pitt, 19-15 2007, home, Pitt, 13-9 2006, away, West Virginia, 45-27 2005, home, West Virginia, 45-13 2004, away, Pitt, 16-13 2003, home, West Virginia, 52-31 2002, away, West Virginia, 24-17 2001, home, Pitt, 23-17 2000, away, Pitt, 38-28 1999, home, West Virginia, 52-21 1998, away, West Virginia, 52-14
1997, home, Pitt, 41-38/3OT 1996, away, West Virginia, 34-0 1995, home, West Virginia, 21-0 1994, away, West Virginia, 47-41 1993, home, West Virginia, 42-21 1992, away, West Virginia, 44-6 1991, home, Pitt, 34-3 1990, away, West Virginia, 38-24 1989, home, tie, 31-31 1988, away, West Virginia, 31-10 1987, home, Pitt, 6-3 1986, away, Pitt, 48-16 1985, home, tie, 10-10 1984, away, West Virginia, 28-10 1983, home, West Virginia, 24-21 1982, away, Pitt, 16-13 1981, home, Pitt, 17-0 1980, away, Pitt, 42-14 1979, home, Pitt, 24-17 1978, away, Pitt, 52-7 1977, home, Pitt, 44-3 1976, away, Pitt, 24-16 1975, home, West Virginia, 17-14 1974, away, Pitt, 31-14 1973, home, Pitt, 35-7 1972, away, West Virginia, 38-20 1971, home, West Virginia, 20-9 1970, away, Pitt, 36-35 1969, home, West Virginia, 49-18 1968, away, West Virginia, 38-15 1967, home, West Virginia, 15-0 1966, away, Pitt, 17-14 1965, home, West Virginia, 63-48 1964, away, Pitt, 14-0 1963, home, Pitt, 13-10 1962, away, West Virginia, 15-8 1961, away, West Virginia, 20-6 1960, away, Pitt, 42-0 1959, home, West Virginia, 23-15 1958, away, Pitt, 15-8 1957, away, West Virginia, 7-6 1956, home, Pitt, 14-13 1955, away, Pitt, 26-7 1954, home, Pitt, 13-10 1953, away, West Virginia, 17-7 1952, away, West Virginia, 16-0 1951, away, Pitt, 32-12 1950, away, Pitt, 21-7 1949, home, Pitt, 20-7 1948, away, Pitt, 16-6 1947, away, West Virginia, 17-2 1946, away, Pitt, 33-7 1945, away, Pitt, 20-0 1944, away, Pitt, 26-13 1943, away, Pitt, 20-0 1939, away, Pitt, 20-0 1938, home, Pitt, 19-0 1937, home, Pitt, 20-0 1936, away, Pitt, 34-0 1935, away, Pitt, 24-6 1934, home, Pitt, 27-6 1933, home, Pitt, 21-0 1932, home, Pitt, 40-0 1931, away, Pitt, 34-0 1930, home, Pitt, 16-0 1929, away, Pitt, 27-7 1928, away, West Virginia, 9-6 1927, away, Pitt, 40-0 1926, away, Pitt, 17-7 1925, away, Pitt, 15-7
1924, away, Pitt, 14-7 1923, away, West Virginia, 13-7 1922, away, West Virginia, 9-6 1921, away, Pitt, 21-13 1920, away, Pitt, 34-13 1919, away, Pitt, 26-0 1917, home, Pitt, 14-9 1913, away, Pitt, 40-0 1910, away, Pitt, 38-0 1909, home, tie, 0-0 1908, away, Pitt, 11-0 1907, away, W.U.P., 10-0 1906, away, W.U.P., 17-0 1904, away, W.U.P., 53-0 1903, home, West Virginia, 24-6 1902, away, West Virginia, 23-6 1901, home, W.U.P., 12-0 1900, home, West Virginia, 6-5 1898, at Fairmont, West Virginia, 6-0 1895, at Wheeling, West Virginia, 8-0
Rutgers (31-4-2) 2009, away, West Virginia, 24-21 2008, home, West Virginia, 24-17 2007, away, West Virginia, 31-3 2006, home, West Virginia, 41-39/ 3 OT 2005, away, West Virginia, 27-14 2004, away, West Virginia, 35-30 2003, home, West Virginia, 34-19 2002, away, West Virginia, 40-0 2001, home, West Virginia, 80-7 2000, away, West Virginia, 31-24/ 2 OT 1999, home, West Virginia, 62-16 1998, away, West Virginia, 28-14 1997, home, West Virginia, 48-0 1996, away, West Virginia, 55-14 1995, home, West Virginia, 59-26 1994, away, Rutgers, 17-12 1993, home, West Virginia, 58-22 1992, away, Rutgers, 13-9 1991, home, West Virginia, 28-3 1990, away, West Virginia, 28-3 1989, home, West Virginia, 21-20 1988, away, West Virginia, 35-25 1987, home, West Virginia, 37-13 1986, away, West Virginia, 24-17 1985, home, West Virginia, 27-0 1984, away, Rutgers, 23-19 1983, home, West Virginia, 35-7 1982, away, West Virginia, 44-17 1981, home, West Virginia, 20-3 1980, away, West Virginia, 24-15 1923, at N.Y., West Virginia, 27-7 1922, home, West Virginia, 28-0 1921, away, Rutgers, 17-7 1920, home, West Virginia, 17-0 1919, away, West Virginia, 30-7 1917, away, tie, 7-7 1916, away, tie, 0-0
Syracuse (27-30) 2009, away, West Virginia, 34-13 2008, home, West Virginia, 17-6 2007, away, West Virginia, 55-14
2006, home, West Virginia, 41-17 2005, away, West Virginia, 15-7 2004, home, West Virginia, 27-6 2003, away, West Virginia, 34-23 2002, home, West Virginia, 34-7 2001, away, Syracuse, 24-13 2000, home, Syracuse, 31-27 1999, away, Syracuse, 30-7 1998, home, West Virginia, 35-28 1997, away, Syracuse, 40-10 1996, home, Syracuse, 30-7 1995, away, Syracuse, 22-0 1994, home, West Virginia, 13-0 1993, away, West Virginia, 43-0 1992, home, Syracuse, 20-17 1991, away, Syracuse, 16-10 1990, home, Syracuse, 31-7 1989, away, West Virginia, 24-17 1988, home, West Virginia, 31-9 1987, away, Syracuse, 32-31 1986, home, Syracuse, 34-23 1985, away, West Virginia, 13-10 1984, home, West Virginia, 20-10 1983, away, Syracuse, 27-16 1982, home, West Virginia, 26-0 1981, away, Syracuse, 27-24 1980, home, Syracuse, 20-7 1979, away, Syracuse, 24-14 1978, home, Syracuse, 31-15 1976, home, West Virginia, 34-28 1977, away, Syracuse, 28-9 1975, away, Syracuse, 20-19 1974, home, West Virginia, 39-11 1973, away, West Virginia, 24-14 1972, home, West Virginia, 43-12 1971, away, Syracuse, 28-24 1970, home, West Virginia, 28-19 1969, away, West Virginia, 13-10 1968, home, West Virginia, 23-6 1967, away, Syracuse, 23-6 1966, home, Syracuse, 34-7 1965, home, Syracuse, 41-19 1964, home, West Virginia, 28-27 1963, away, Syracuse, 15-13 1962, away, West Virginia, 17-6 1961, away, Syracuse, 29-14 1960, home, Syracuse, 45-0 1959, away, Syracuse, 44-0 1958, home, Syracuse, 15-12 1957, home, West Virginia, 7-0 1956, away, Syracuse, 27-20 1955, home, Syracuse, 20-13 1946, home, West Virginia, 13-0 1945, away, Syracuse, 12-0
UNLV (First Meeting) USF (2-3) 2009, away, USF, 19-30 2008, home, West Virginia, 13-7 2007, away, USF, 21-13 2006, home, USF, 24-19 2005, away, West Virginia, 28-13
West Virginia Universit y
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SEASON REVIEW
game-by-game recaps
Sept. 5, 2009 | Morgantown, W.Va. West Virginia started the 2009 football season, and the Jarrett Brown era at quarterback, with a win, defeating Liberty, 33-20, before 57,950 fans at Milan Puskar Stadium. Brown was steady in his debut, completing 19-of-26 passes for 243 yards, while rushing for 69 yards and one touchdown. In the game’s opening drive, Brown engineered a seven-play series that ended with a 38-yard field goal by redshirt freshman kicker Tyler Bitancurt. With the Mountaineers on top 3-0, Liberty answered with its own seven play scoring drive, as the Flames tied the game at 3-3 on a 32-yard field goal by kicker Matt Bevins. With 2:53 left in the first quarter, West Virginia scored its first touchdown of the 2009 campaign, when redshirt freshman fullback Ryan Clarke powered in from two-yards out for a 10-3 Mountaineer lead. The first touchdown drive of the season covered 76 yards in 10 plays. Liberty answered at the 12:52 mark of the second quarter, when Mike Brown scored on a 20-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Tommy Beecher as the Flames tied the game once again. The Mountaineers then moved out to a 17-10 advantage with 8:44 left in the half when Brown called his own number and scampered 22 yards for the score. West Virginia went on to pad its lead before halftime with two more scores. With 1:58 remaining in the half, Bitancurt added his second field goal of the game with a 35-yard conversion, and then with just 20 seconds left, he came through again, this time with an impressive 45-yard attempt, giving West Virginia the edge at halftime by a 23-10 count. Both of WVU’s scoring drives in the final 2:00 of the first half covered more than 50 yards, and the Mountaineers were efficient with the game clock. Liberty struck first in the third quarter and stayed within striking distance by cutting the deficit to 23-13 with 5:21 left as Bevins converted on a field goal from 49-yards out. As the quarter ended, Bitancurt capped his impressive debut with his fourth field goal as he hit from 36 yards out to give West Virginia a 26-13 lead heading into the final quarter. With 6:57 remaining in the game, West Virginia put the game out of reach when sophomore safety Robert Sands intercepted Beecher to set up WVU’s final scoring drive in the game. Taking advantage of the turnover, Brown hit receiver Jock Sanders for 38 yards, before Noel Devine burst through for a 24-yard scoring run to give WVU a commanding 33-13 lead. Liberty added a late touchdown with just 52 seconds left in the contest, when Brown scored his second touchdown of the game with a nine-yard run to put the final totals at 33-20 in favor of the Mountaineers. Aside from the strong performances of Brown and Bitancurt, Devine finished with 112 yards on 17 carries, and Sanders added eight receptions for 95 yards. J.T. Thomas and Julian Miller led the defensive effort with seven tackles and combined for two sacks and five tackles for loss. For the Flames, Beecher finished with 210 yards passing, and Brown had an impressive 157 yards receiving on 11 catches. Wes Cheek paced the Liberty defense with eight tackles. Final numbers showed West Virginia with 195 yards rushing and 243 passing for 348 yards of total offense. Liberty stood at 89 yards on the ground and 210 through the air for 299 yards of total offense. With the win, West Virginia improved to 54-12 in its last 66 regular-season games and have won six straight home openers, including 10 of the last 11.
Scoring and Statistical Summary 1 2 3 4 F Liberty 3 7 3 7 20 West Virginia 10 13 3 7 33 134
brown
West Virginia 33, LIBERTY 20
JARRETT
game 1
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
WVU LU WVU LU WVU WVU WVU LU WVU WVU LU
Tyler Bitancurt 38 FG Matt Bevins 32 FG Ryan Clarke 2 rush (Bitancurt kick) Mike Brown 20 pass from Tommy Beecher (Bevins kick) Jarrett Brown 22 rush (Bitancurt kick) Bitancurt 35 FG Bitancurt 45 FG Bevins 49 FG Bitancurt 36 FG Noel Devine 24 rush (Bitancurt kick) Brown 9 rush (Bevins kick)
First Downs Rushes/Yards Passing Yardage Passes Punts Fumbles/Lost Return Yardage Penalties/Yards Time of Possession
LU
WVU
15 26/89 210 22/33/1 4/149/37.2 0/0 0 9/80 30:38
22 34/195 243 19/26/0 2/95/47.5 1/0 11 7/69 29:22
WVU RUSHING: Devine 17-112, Brown 9-69; WVU PASSING: Brown 19-26-0-243; WVU RECEIVING: Sanders 8-95, Urban 2-49; WVU TACKLES (TFL/QS): Thomas 7 (3/1), Miller 7 (2/3); WVU INTERCEPTIONS: Sands. LU RUSHING: Allen 10-36, Beecher 9-30; LU PASSING: Beecher 22-33 1-210; LU RECEIVING: Brown 11-157; LU TACKLES (TFL/QS): Cheek 8, Adams 7; LU INTERCEPTIONS: None.
Attendance - 57,950
West Virginia Universit y
Sept. 12, 2009 | Morgantown, W.Va. West Virginia overcame a 10-point, first quarter deficit to defeat East Carolina, 35-20, before a crowd of 59,216 at Milan Puskar Stadium. Senior quarterback Jarrett Brown brought the Mountaineers back on the strength of his arm and legs as he finished with a career-high 334 yards passing and four touchdowns to go along with 73 yards rushing. Brown’s 24 completions were also a career best as he accounted for 407 yards of total offense. A West Virginia comeback was needed after a slow start that saw penalties serve as momentum killers. East Carolina took advantage of some early Mountaineer penalties to gain field position and record the game’s first score. With 9:52 left in the opening quarter, the Pirates struck on a 37-yard field goal by Ben Hartman, and then later in the quarter extended the margin to 10-0, when Dominique Lindsay rushed in from two yards away. The first Pirate scoring drive was only 31 yards and the second just 26 yards as field position played an early role in the contest. West Virginia then reversed its poor field position by mounting an 80-yard drive that ended when Brown found receiver Alric Arnett for a 46-yard touchdown strike with just eight seconds left in the quarter. The Mountaineers took the lead for good with 6:27 left in the half when Brown connected with fullback Will Johnson on a four-yard scoring toss in a drive that also covered 80 yards. With WVU leading 14-10, East Carolina took advantage of a muffed punt to close the gap to 14-13 on a Hartman 23-yard field goal. On West Virginia’s next possession, Brown went to the air again to cap a 66-yard scoring drive with an 11-yard pass to Arnett for a 21-13 advantage. The Pirates closed out the first half, taking advantage of a second fumbled punt by the Mountaineers. ECU then scored a touchdown on Patrick Pinkney’s four-yard pass to Jamar Bryant to put the halftime score at 21-20 in favor of West Virginia. Out of four scoring drives in the first half by the Pirates, none were longer than 31 yards, and second-half action saw West Virginia correct the miscues, while the defense got stingy and blanked the Pirates. After stopping ECU on the opening drive of the second half, West Virginia went to the air once again, and Brown found true freshman Tavon Austin streaking down the middle, resulting in a 58-yard scoring play and a 28-20 Mountaineer advantage with 12:19 left. In its 28 points in the game thus far, the West Virginia offense turned in impressive scoring drives of 80, 80, 66 and 80 yards. As the WVU defense continued to stiffen, the Mountaineer offense iced the game with 8:18 left in the fourth quarter when tailback Noel Devine broke loose for a four yard scoring jaunt and a 35-20 lead. Aside from Brown, Devine turned in 80 yards rushing and Jock Sanders hauled in nine catches for 99 yards. Cornerback Brandon Hogan led the Mountaineer defense with 11 tackles and two pass deflections. For ECU, Pinkney passed for 175 yards and safety Van Eskridge and linebacker Jimmy Chambliss each turned in nine tackles. Final totals saw WVU rush for 175 yards and pass for 334 to total 509 yards of total offense. East Carolina finished with just 62 yards on the ground and 175 through the air for 237 yards of offense. With the win, West Virginia improved to 18-3 all-time versus East Carolina and 13-0 against the Pirates in Morgantown.
Scoring and Statistical Summary 1 2 3 4 F East Carolina 10 10 0 0 20 West Virginia 7 14 7 7 35
s a n d er s
West Virginia 35, East Carolina 20
JOCK
game-by-game recaps game 2
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
ECU ECU WVU WVU ECU WVU ECU WVU WVU
Ben Hartman 37 FG Dominique Lindsay 2 rush (Hartman kick) Alric Arnett 46 pass from Jarrett Brown (Tyler Bitancurt kick) Will Johnson 4 pass from Brown (Bitancurt kick) Hartman 23 FG Arnett 11 pass from Brown (Bitancurt kick) Jamar Bryant 4 pass from Patrick Pinkney (Hartman kick) Tavon Austin 58 pass from Brown (Bitancurt kick) Noel Devine 4 rush (Bitancurt kick)
First Downs Rushes/Yards Passing Yardage Passes Punts Fumbles/Lost Return Yardage Penalties/Yards Time of Possession
ECU
WVU
13 27/62 175 16/40/1 7/333/47.6 0/0 52 8/64 27:10
25 37/175 334 24/31/1 4/193/48.2 3/3 56 11/104 32:50
WVU RUSHING: Devine 19-80, Brown 10-73; WVU PASSING: Brown 24-31-1-334; WVU RECEIVING: Sanders 9-99, Starks 5-76; WVU TACKLES (TFL/QS): Hogan 11, Glover 7; WVU INTERCEPTIONS: Tandy. ECU RUSHING: Jackson 10-37; ECU PASSING: Pinkney 16-39-1-175; ECU RECEIVING: Bryant 5-41; ECU TACKLES (TFL/QS): Eskridge 9 (1/0), Chambliss 9 (2/0); ECU INTERCEPTIONS: Eskridge.
Attendance - 59,216 MOUNTAINEER FOOTBALL
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Sept. 19, 2009 | Auburn, Ala. In a game that was delayed for one hour and three minutes due to lightning and torrential rain, West Virginia jumped out to a 14-0 lead and never trailed until the 12:07 mark of the fourth quarter, as six Mountaineer turnovers began taking their toll, enabling Auburn to pull away for a 41-30 victory before 87,451 fans at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Five interceptions and one fumble resulted in 24 points for the Tigers and proved too much for the Mountaineers to overcome. Jarrett Brown’s 58-yard bomb to receiver Brad Starks on WVU’s opening possession set up the game’s first score two plays later when tailback Noel Devine scored from one-yard out for a 7-0 lead. On its next possession, WVU moved out to a 14-0 advantage when Devine broke loose for a 71 yard touchdown run, which quieted the Auburn crowd for a moment until the Tiger offense got on the board at the 7:24 mark with Wes Byrum’s 46-yard field goal. The Tigers quickly got the ball back off a WVU miscue and closed the gap to 1410 when Darvin Adams pulled in a 16-yard touchdown strike from quarterback Chris Todd. West Virginia came back to take a 21-10 lead when Brown hit Jock Sanders for a six-yard scoring play to close out a 31 point combined first quarter performance by both teams. Second quarter action saw Auburn put 10 points on the board behind a 42-yard Byrum field goal and a four-yard Todd touchdown pass to Adams to put the score at 21-20 in favor of West Virginia at the half. After stopping Auburn on its first drive of the second half, West Virginia extended its lead when Devine rushed in from 12-yards away, but a missed Tyler Bitancurt extra point gave the Mountaineers a 27-20 lead with 8:51 left. Auburn tied the game just 49 seconds later when Todd connected with Mario Fannin for an 82-yard touchdown reception. But the Mountaineers answered with a 14-play, 52-yard drive that ended with a 28-yard Bitancurt field goal and a 30-27 advantage heading into the fourth. With 12:07 left to play, Adams pulled in his third touchdown on the night with a 17-yard reception from Todd to give Auburn its first lead of the game at 34-30. West Virginia continued to move the ball and had two more scoring chances but interceptions again ended any threats. West Virginia’s fourth interception sealed the game for the Tigers, as Craig Stevens returned it 15 yards for a touchdown, putting the final score at 41-30. Devine finished with 128 yards rushing and three touchdowns, while Brown passed for 221 yards and rushed for 66. Sanders had a game-high 12 catches for 115 yards and one score. The Mountaineer defense, playing without injured stalwarts Reed Williams and Scooter Berry, was led by linebacker J.T. Thomas with nine tackles. For Auburn, Todd finished with 284 yards passing and four scores, while Ben Tate rushed for 75 yards. To go along with his three scores, Adams collected 80 yards receiving, while linebackers Josh Bynes and Craig Stevens combined for 23 tackles. Both also collected interceptions in the game. The offensive showdown saw both teams combine for 909 yards of total offense. West Virginia finished with 207 yards rushing and 302 passing for 509 yards of total offense. Auburn’s totals stood at 100 yards rushing and 300 passing for an even 400 yards of total offense. The loss broke West Virginia’s five game winning streak against SEC competition.
Scoring and Statistical Summary 1 2 3 4 F West Virginia 21 0 9 0 30 Auburn 10 10 7 14 41
d evi n e
Auburn 41, West Virginia 30
NOEL
game 3
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
WVU WVU AU AU WVU AU AU WVU AU WVU AU AU
Noel Devine 1 rush (Tyler Bitancurt kick) Devine 71 rush (Bitancurt kick) Wes Byrum 46 FG Darvin Adams 16 pass from Chris Todd (Byrum kick) Jock Sanders 6 pass from Jarrett Brown (Bitancurt kick) Byrum 42 FG Adams 4 pass from Todd (Byrum kick) Devine 12 rush (Bitancurt kick failed) Mario Fannin 82 pass from Todd (Byrum kick) Bitancurt 28 FG Adams 17 pass from Todd (Byrum kick) Craig Stevens 15 interception return (Byrum kick)
First Downs Rushes/Yards Passing Yardage Passes Punts Fumbles/Lost Return Yardage Penalties/Yards Time of Possession
WVU
AU
23 39/207 302 24/41/5 2/99/49.5 1/1 13 4/45 32:45
20 41/100 300 17/33/1 5/220/44.0 1/0 93 5/37 27:15
WVU RUSHING: Devine 15-128, Brown 19-66; WVU PASSING: Brown 18-32-4-221; WVU RECEIVING: Sanders 12-115; WVU TACKLES (TFL/QS): Thomas 9 (1/0); WVU INTERCEPTIONS: Goulbourne. AU RUSHING: Tate 19-75; AU PASSING: Todd 16-31-1-284; AU RECEIV ING: Adams 6-80; AU TACKLES (TFL/QS): Bynes 12, Stevens 11; AU INTERCEPTIONS: Bynes, Stevens, Thorpe, McFadden, Ricks.
Attendance - 87,451
136
West Virginia Universit y
Oct. 1, 2009 | Morgantown, W.Va. Behind a career-best rushing night from tailback Noel Devine, West Virginia overcame four first-half turnovers to defeat Colorado, 35-24, before a Thursday night ESPN national audience. Devine broke loose for 220 yards rushing and one touchdown, averaging 10 yards per carry as West Virginia amassed 257 yards rushing. It didn’t take long for Devine to make his presence felt in the game as he scored on the game’s second play with the 77-yard touchdown run. Colorado answered the score at the 8:36 mark when tailback Rodney Stewart broke loose for a 36-yard scoring run to tie the game. Even though the West Virginia offense continued to move the ball on Colorado, four first half drives were halted by Mountaineer turnovers, which enabled the Buffaloes to take a 10-7 lead behind Aric Goodman’s 39-yard field goal in the second quarter. Through the turnovers, the Mountaineer defense held strong, allowing only the three points to the Buffaloes until the offense got back on track. With 1:21 remaining in the first half, WVU quarterback Jarrett Brown hit receiver Jock Sanders for a sixyard touchdown, giving the Mountaineers a 14-10 halftime advantage. West Virginia took the opening possession of the second half and marched 75 yards in five plays for a 21-10 lead, when Brown hit receiver Bradley Starks for a 48yard touchdown. Colorado answered just three minutes later, when quarterback Cody Hawkins connected with his favorite target, receiver Scotty McKnight, on a 29-yard scoring toss to cut the WVU lead to 21-17. West Virginia then turned to its running game from the midway point of the third quarter, and put the game away. With 9:17 left to play, fullback Ryan Clarke powered in from one-yard out to cap off a 14-play, 69-yard drive, giving the Mountaineers a 28-17 advantage. In the allimportant drive, 13 of the 14 plays were rushing calls. The Mountaineers closed out their scoring with just 2:00 left in the game when Clarke motored in from eight-yards away for his second score and a 35-17 advantage. Colorado added a late score with just three seconds remaining in the game, when Hawkins hit Markques Simas for a 20-yard touchdown, putting the final score at 35-24. Aside from Devine’s 220 yards rushing, West Virginia got 148 yards passing from Brown with two scores and 68 yards receiving from Starks. The defense was keyed by linebacker Reed Williams, who returned from a foot injury that caused him to miss a game to record nine tackles and three pass deflections. Linebacker Pat Lazear added eight stops, while safety Robert Sands collected eight stops and one interception. For Colorado, Stewart rushed for 105 yards, while Hawkins finished with 292 yards passing. McKnight led all receivers in catches with nine for 98 yards, while tight end Riar Geer led all receivers in yards with eight catches for 113 yards. The Buffalo defense was paced by linebackers Anthony Perkins and Jeff Smart, who combined for 17 tackles, one TFL and one fumble recovery. West Virginia totaled 257 yards rushing and 148 passing for 405 yards of total offense. Colorado’s final totals stood at 100 yards rushing and 292 passing for a solid 392 yards of total offense. With the win, West Virginia improved to 3-1 on the season, while Colorado fell to 1-3. Also, West Virginia evened the series with Colorado 1-1..
Scoring and Statistical Summary 1 2 3 4 F Colorado 7 3 7 7 24 West Virginia 7 7 7 14 35
STA R K S
West Virginia 35, Colorado 24
BRAD
game-by-game recaps game 4
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
WVU CU CU WVU WVU CU WVU WVU CU
Noel Devine 77 rush (Tyler Bitancurt kick) Rodney Stewart 36 rush (Aric Goodman kick) Goodman 39 FG Jock Sanders 6 pass from Jarrett Brown (Bitancurt kick) Bradley Starks 48 pass from Brown (Bitancurt kick) Scotty McKnight 29 pass from Cody Hawkins (Goodman kick) Ryan Clarke 1 rush (Bitancurt kick) Clarke 8 rush (Bitancurt kick) Markques Simas 20 pass from Hawkins (Goodman kick)
First Downs Rushes/Yards Passing Yardage Passes Punts Fumbles/Lost Return Yardage Penalties/Yards Time of Possession
CU
WVU
21 30/100 292 27/54/3 3/93/31.0 0/0 12 5/29 32:44
19 42/257 148 12/19/0 4/192/48.0 5/4 42 5/43 27:16
WVU RUSHING: Devine 22-220; WVU PASSING: Brown 12-19-0-148; WVU RECEIVING: Starks 3-68; WVU TACKLES (TFL/QS): Williams 9, Lazear 8 (1/0), Sands 8; WVU INTERCEPTIONS: Sands, Thomas, Glover. CU RUSHING: Stewart 21-105; CU PASSING: Hawkins 27-52-3-292; CU RECEIVING: McKnight 9-98, Geer 8-113; CU TACKLES (TFL/ QS): Perkins 9, Smart 8 (1/0); CU INTERCEPTIONS: None.
Attendance - 60,055 MOUNTAINEER FOOTBALL
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Oct. 10, 2009 | Syracuse, N.Y. West Virginia took advantage of a key defensive play in the game’s opening drive to spark a 34-13 victory over Syracuse in the BIG EAST opener at the Carrier Dome. Defensive lineman Josh Taylor intercepted Syracuse quarterback Greg Paulus at the WVU 28, and returned it eight yards, before fumbling into the hands of teammate Pat Lazear who scampered another 53 yards to set up the game’s first score. With the ball on the Syracuse 11, it took the Mountaineer offense just one play to hit paydirt, when quarterback Jarrett Brown hit tailback Noel Devine out of the backfield for an 11-yard touchdown pass and a quick 7-0 West Virginia lead. The Mountaineer offense kept the heat on in its second possession and marched 80 yards in 14 plays to up WVU’s advantage to 14-0 after fullback Ryan Clarke powered in from one-yard away. The West Virginia defense continued to force three and outs on the Syracuse offense, while the benefactor was the Mountaineer offense. WVU jumped out to a 20-0 lead at the 9:49 mark of the half, when Clarke powered in again from three-yards out, and the PAT was missed off a bad snap. The scoring drive was highlighted by a 33-yard completion from Brown to fullback Will Johnson, and a 27-yard completion from Brown to receiver Bradley Starks. Another three and out by the Mountaineer defense set up a 49-yard punt return by cornerback Brandon Hogan to the Orange nine-yard line, giving West Virginia excellent field position to start its fourth scoring drive of the half. In just one play, receiver Jock Sanders covered the nine yards on an end-around sweep, and the Mountaineers were up 27-0 at the half. Syracuse got on the board at the 9:52 mark of the third quarter, when backup quarterback Ryan Nassib found receiver Mike Williams for a 50-yard scoring bomb. The Mountaineer defense had kept the explosive Williams in-check for most of the first half, but he got deep to cut the Mountaineer lead to 27-6 after the Orange missed the extra point. West Virginia’s defense continued to play strong, and kept the Orange at bay until the offense could put the game away at the 14:55 mark of the fourth quarter. Devine rushed in from four yards to end a nine-play, 60-yard drive highlighted by a 26-yard completion from Brown to Starks. Trailing 34-6 in the fourth, Syracuse added another score with 9:08 left in the game, when Nassib hit Marcus Sales on a 24-yard scoring toss, but the Orange could not score again on the WVU defense. Brown finished with 244 yards passing, while Devine added 91 yards rushing. Sanders led the Mountaineer receivers with 67 yards through the air. Safety Sidney Glover led a strong defensive effort with six tackles. Syracuse got 120 yards passing from Nassib, who replaced Paulus in the second half. Williams added 89 yards receiving, while Max Suter finished with a game-high 12 tackles. The Mountaineers finished with 127 yards rushing and 258 passing to total 385 yards of total offense. Syracuse was held to just 72 yards rushing by a stingy WVU defense. The Orange totaled 150 through the air to finish with 222 yards of offense. West Virginia controlled the ball nearly 19 minutes longer than Syracuse, while the Mountaineer defense held the Orange to 0-11 on third-down conversions. The win gave West Virginia (4-1/1-0) its eighth-straight victory over the Orange and fourth straight in the Carrier Dome.
Scoring and Statistical Summary 1 2 3 4 F West Virginia 14 13 0 7 34 Syracuse 0 0 6 7 13
l a z e a r
West Virginia 34, Syracuse 13
P AT
game 5
1st WVU WVU 2nd WVU WVU 3rd SU WVU 4th SU
Noel Devine 11 pass from Jarrett Brown (Tyler Bitancurt kick) Ryan Clarke 1 rush (Bitancurt kick) Clarke 3 rush (rush failed) Jock Sanders 9 rush (Bitancurt kick) Mike Williams 50 pass from Ryan Nassib (Ryan Lichtenstein kick) Devine 4 rush (Bitancurt kick) Marcus Sales 24 pass from Nassib (Lichtenstein kick)
First Downs Rushes/Yards Passing Yardage Passes Punts Fumbles/Lost Return Yardage Penalties/Yards Time of Possession
WVU
SU
19 40/127 258 25/34/0 5/215/43.0 3/1 129 4/26 39:02
10 24/72 150 12/25/1 9/381/42.3 1/1 6 7/55 20:58
WVU RUSHING: Devine 22-91; WVU PASSING: Brown 22-30-0-244; WVU RECEIVING: Sanders 9-67, Starks 2-53, Johnson 2-42; WVU TACKLES (TFL/QS): Glover 6 (1/0); WVU INTERCEPTIONS: Taylor. SU RUSHING: Carter 12-33; SU PASSING: Paulis 5-9-1-30, Nassib 7-16 0-120; SU RECEIVING: Williams 4-89; SU TACKLES (TFL/QS): Suter 12; SU INTERCEPTIONS: None.
Attendance - 40,144
138
West Virginia Universit y
Oct. 17, 2009 | Morgantown, W.Va. West Virginia overcame an injury to starting quarterback Jarrett Brown on the game’s fourth play to defeat Marshall, 24-7, for the ninth-straight time. On third-and-eight, Brown rushed for 13 yards, but was hit by two Marshall defenders in the head and suffered a mild concussion, which forced him out of the game. In came true freshman quarterback Geno Smith, and he responded with a solid performance, completing 15-of-21 passes for 147 yards and one touchdown. Smith would have to bring the Mountaineers from behind in his first significant collegiate action, as Marshall grabbed an early 7-0 lead in the first quarter. The Thundering Herd took advantage of West Virginia penalties to keep the scoring drive alive and found the end zone, when quarterback Brian Anderson rushed in from 12-yards away. Anderson’s scoring run ended a 16-play, 64-yard drive for the Herd that covered 8:14 of the first quarter. With the West Virginia offense trying to adjust to the true freshman at the controls, the defense simply kept the Mountaineers in the game. Recording an interception and a fumble recovery, the defense held the Herd at bay until the offense finally got on the scoreboard with just 0:44 remaining in the half, when kicker Tyler Bitancurt converted on a 32-yard field goal, putting the halftime score at 7-3 in favor of Marshall. Whatever adjustments the West Virginia coaches made at halftime certainly worked, and the Mountaineers took control of the game in the second half. After holding Marshall on the third quarter’s opening possession, West Virginia took its first lead of the game at the 10:49 mark, when tailback Noel Devine scored on a 14-yard run, giving WVU a 10-7 advantage. West Virginia’s defense continued to be impressive in the second half by recording another interception and recovering a fumble, while keeping the Herd out of the end zone. West Virginia padded its lead to 17-7 at the 12:31 mark of the fourth quarter, when Smith hit receiver Alric Arnett for a pretty 33-yard touchdown pass. It marked Smith’s first collegiate touchdown pass, and it gave WVU breathing room. West Virginia finished the game with a nine-play scoring drive late in the fourth quarter that ended with Devine’s second touchdown in the game, this time from nine-yards away. Aside from Smith’s numbers, Devine rushed for 103 yards and two touchdowns. He came into the game as the nation’s No. 3-ranked rusher behind the Thundering Herd’s Darius Marshall at No. 2, and Devine out-dueled the Marshall back. Sidney Glover and Reed Williams keyed the strong WVU defensive effort that held the Herd to just 68 total offensive yards in the second half, and 58 total rushing yards for the game. Glover and Williams combined for 17 tackles, two TFL, one forced fumble and two pass deflections. For Marshall, Anderson passed for 149 yards and Marshall rushed for 82. Tight end Cody Slate led all receivers with 10 catches for 102 yards. Ashton Hall paced the Herd defense with nine tackles. West Virginia finished with 147 yards rushing and 166 passing for 313 yards of total offense. The Herd’s final totals stood at 58 yards rushing and 149 passing for 207 yards of total offense. The win gave West Virginia its fourth-straight Friends of Coal Bowl victory, and a 13-game non-conference home winning streak. The game marked the end of the non-conference regular season schedule for West Virginia, with the Mountaineers turning in a 4-1 non-conference record in 2009..
Scoring and Statistical Summary 1 2 3 4 F Marshall 7 0 0 0 7 West Virginia 0 3 7 14 24
smith
West Virginia 24, Marshall 7
GENO
game-by-game recaps game 6
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
MU WVU WVU WVU WVU
Brian Anderson 12 rush (Craig Ratanamorn kick) Tyler Bitancurt 32 FG Noel Devine 14 rush (Bitancurt kick) Alric Arnett 33 pass from Geno Smith (Bitancurt kick) Devine 9 rush (Bitancurt kick)
First Downs Rushes/Yards Passing Yardage Passes Punts Fumbles/Lost Return Yardage Penalties/Yards Time of Possession
MU
WVU
16 34/58 149 17/35/2 6/234/39.0 6/2 35 3/40 32:01
13 31/147 166 16/23/0 6/271/45.2 3/2 31 5/50 27:59
WVU RUSHING: Devine 19-103; WVU PASSING: Smith 15-21-0-147, Brown 1-2-0-19; WVU RECEIVING: Sanders 4-39, Arnett 3-55, Lyons 3-53; WVU TACKLES (TFL/QS): Glover 9 (1/0), Williams 8 (1/0); WVU INTERCEPTIONS: Hogan, Sands. MU RUSHING: Marshall 25-82; MU PASSING: Anderson 17-35-2-149; MU RECEIVING: Slate 10-102, Wilson 2-35; MU TACKLES (TFL/ QS): Hall 9 (3/0), Harvey 8 (1/0); MU INTERCEPTIONS: None.
Attendance - 54,432
MOUNTAINEER FOOTBALL
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Oct. 24, 2009 | Morgantown, W.Va. In a game filled with emotion and six lead changes, No. 22/22 West Virginia used a late fourth quarter rally to defeat Connecticut, 28-24, on Homecoming at Milan Puskar Stadium. It marked the first game for the Huskies since junior cornerback Jasper Howard was murdered the previous week on the UConn campus. Both teams honored Howard’s memory with a moment of silence before the game, handshakes and helmet stickers bearing Howard’s number 6. West Virginia got the action started on the game’s opening kickoff when Tavon Austin returned it 98 yards for a quick 7-0 Mountaineer lead. Connecticut never flinched and came back to tie the game with 5:46 left in the quarter, when tailback Jordan Todman rushed in from five-yards away. The Huskies took their first lead of the game with 2:53 left in the second quarter when kicker Dave Teggart converted on a 38-yard field goal for a 10-7 lead. West Virginia was not done and the final 2:00 of the first half saw a flurry of scoring. West Virginia regained the lead with just 0:49 left to play when quarterback Jarrett Brown rushed in from five-yards away to finish an impressive 10-play, 81yard drive that was highlighted by 23- and 31-yard pass completions from Brown. However, the lead was short lived as Connecticut returned the ensuing kickoff to WVU’s 42-yard line and three plays later, quarterback Cody Endres connected with Kashif Moore for a 17-yard score, putting the Huskies up 17-14 at intermission. The two defenses held for most of the third quarter until West Virginia grabbed the lead back with 2:55 remaining in the quarter when Brown found tight end Tyler Urban in the back of the end zone for a one-yard scoring strike and a 21-17 WVU advantage. The score was set up by a 62-yard run from tailback Noel Devine Coming up with key stops and forcing turnovers, the West Virginia defense protected the lead until the final 4:00 of the game. WVU looked to have clinched the win when defensive back Kent Richardson intercepted Endres and returned it 46 yards to the UConn 10-yard line, but he fumbled, and the Huskies recovered. It took Connecticut just three plays to cash in on the fumble as Endres hit Marcus Easley for a huge 88-yard touchdown reception, giving the Huskies a 24-21 with just 3:50 remaining in the game. The Mountaineers needed a game-winning drive and some big plays, and they got them. Starting at its own 20, WVU converted a third-and-six and then another first down, before Devine broke loose again for a 56-yard scamper and the 28-24 lead with just 2:03 left in the game. UConn still had plenty of time left, but defensive back Sidney Glover tipped an Endres pass on fourth down, and it was intercepted by defensive lineman Chris Neild to preserve WVU’s sixth victory of the season. Devine finished with 178 yards rushing, while Brown passed for 153 yards. Receivers Jock Sanders and Alric Arnett combined for 132 yards receiving, while linebacker Pat Lazear recorded 11 tackles. Endres passed for 378 yards, but had three interceptions for the Huskies. Easley finished with 157 yards receiving, while Todman rushed for 94 yards. Greg Lloyd led the Husky defense with 13 tackles. Final totals showed WVU with 234 yards rushing and 153 passing for 387 yards of total offense. Connecticut possessed the ball nearly three minutes longer than the Mountaineers and wound up with 123 yards rushing and 378 passing for 501 yards of total offense. With the victory, West Virginia improved to 6-0 all-time against Connecticut.
Scoring and Statistical Summary 1 2 3 4 F Connecticut 7 10 0 7 24 West Virginia 7 7 7 7 28
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No. 22/22 West Virginia 28, Connecticut 24
TAVON
game 7
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
WVU UConn UConn WVU UConn WVU UConn WVU
Tavon Austin 98 kickoff return (Tyler Bitancurt kick) Jordan Todman 5 rush (Dave Teggart kick) Teggart 38 FG Jarrett Brown 5 rush (Bitancurt kick) Kashif Moore 17 pass from Cody Endres (Teggart kick) Tyler Urban 1 pass from Brown (Bitancurt kick) Marcus Easley 88 pass from Endres (Teggart kick) Devine 56 rush (Bitancurt kick)
First Downs Rushes/Yards Passing Yardage Passes Punts Fumbles/Lost Return Yardage Penalties/Yards Time of Possession
UConn
WVU
21 37/123 378 25/41/3 4/172/43.0 2/1 47 5/40 31:16
17 40/234 153 16/27/1 6/251/41.8 2/1 55 4/45 28:44
WVU RUSHING: Devine 23-178, Brown 10-41; WVU PASSING: Brown 16-27-1-153; WVU RECEIVING: Sanders 8-81; Arnett 5-51; WVU TACKLES (TFL/QS): Lazear 11, Tandy 8; WVU INTERCEP TIONS: Tandy, Neild, Richardson. UCONN RUSHING: Todman 20-94, Dixon 14-38; UCONN PASSING: Endres 25-41-3-378; UCONN RECEIVING: Easley 5-157, K. Moore 4-62; UCONN TACKLES (TFL/QS): Lloyd 13 (1/0), Wilson 11 (1/0); UCONN INTERCEPTIONS: Vaughn.
Attendance - 58,106
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Oct. 30, 2009 | Tampa, Fla. USF put together a balanced rushing and passing attack to upset No. 20 West Virginia 30-19 at Raymond James Stadium. The Friday night nationally televised contest got started on the positive side for West Virginia, as the Mountaineers took the game’s opening possession and drove 80 yards for the first score. Quarterback Jarrett Brown rushed in from three-yards away, giving the Mountaineers a quick 7-0 lead with 9:42 on the clock. The scoring drive was highlighted by a 32-yard completion from Brown to receiver Alric Arnett. USF tied the game just two minutes later, when quarterback B.J. Daniels hit receiver Carlton Mitchell for a 49-yard touchdown to start the scoring for the Bulls. USF took a 10-7 lead with 2:55 left in the first, when kicker Eric Schwartz connected on a 30-yard field goal. The Mountaineers answered with a safety on the final play of the quarter, when defensive end Julian Miller tackled Jamar Taylor in the end zone. With USF leading 10-9 at the 6:57 mark of the second quarter, the Bulls extended their lead to 17-9, when Daniels hooked up with A.J. Love for an 11yard scoring toss. West Virginia cut the margin to 17-12 with 3:34 left in the half, when kicker Tyler Bitancurt hit a 33-yard field goal. However, USF extended the lead back to eight, 20-12, when Schwartz converted on a 26-yard field goal attempt just before the half. Just like its opening possession of the game, West Virginia’s first possession of the second half resulted in a touchdown. The Mountaineers put together a nine-play, 63-yard drive that ended when Brown rushed in for his second touchdown, this time from 11 yards out, cutting the deficit to 20-19. But the WVU defense could not hold and the momentum was lost, as USF struck back on its next drive. The Bulls went on a 69-yard drive that ended with Daniels’ third touchdown pass, this one to receiver Sterling Griffin from sixyards away, extending the USF lead to 27-19 with 5:26 left in the third quarter. USF added insurance points at the 12:06 mark of the fourth, when Schwartz connected on a 44-yard field goal, giving him three for the night. West Virginia managed one more drive deep into USF territory, which got as far as the Bulls’ 20-yard line, but the drive stalled, and ended when WVU could not convert on fourth down. For West Virginia, Brown passed for 205 yards to go along with his two rushing scores. Tailback Noel Devine came into the game as the nation’s No. 3 rusher, but was held to 42 yards on 17 carries. Arnett led the WVU receivers with 84 yards on six catches, while linebacker Pat Lazear finished with eight stops. For USF, Daniels rushed for 104 yards and passed for 232 to total 336 yards of total offense. Moise Plancher added 86 yards rushing, while Mitchell led all receivers with 132 yards. The USF defense was led by linebacker Kion Wilson with 12 tackles, three TFL and one interception. Final totals for West Virginia showed the Mountaineers with 118 yards rushing and 205 passing for 323 yards of total offense. USF finished with 189 yards rushing and 232 passing for 421 total yards. The loss broke a four-game winning streak for the Mountaineers, who dropped to 6-2 on the year and 2-1 in the BIG EAST. With the win, USF took a 3-2 lead in the all-time series against WVU.
Scoring and Statistical Summary 1 2 3 4 F West Virginia 9 3 7 0 19 USF 10 10 7 3 30
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USF 30, No. 20/20 West Virginia 19
J.T.
game-by-game recaps game 8
1st WVU USF USF WVU 2nd USF WVU USF 3rd WVU USF 4th USF
Jarrett Brown 3 rush (Tyler Bitancurt kick) Carlton Mitchell 49 pass from B.J. Daniels (Eric Schwartz kick) Schwartz 30 FG Julian Miller safety A.J. Love 1 pass from Daniels (Schwartz kick) Bitancurt 33 FG Schwartz 26 FG Brown 11 rush (Bitancurt kick) Sterling Griffin 6 pass from Daniels (Schwartz kick) Schwartz 44 FG)
First Downs Rushes/Yards Passing Yardage Passes Punts Fumbles/Lost Return Yardage Penalties/Yards Time of Possession
WVU
USF
20 35/118 205 19/32/1 5/215/43.0 0/0 28 4/31 31:12
18 40/189 232 13/26/0 4/164/41.0 1/0 16 5/21 28:48
WVU RUSHING: Devine 17-42, Brown 11-39; WVU PASSING: Brown 19-32-1-205; WVU RECEIVING: Arnett 6-84, Lyons 4-39; WVU TACKLES (TFL/QS): Lazear 8 (1/0), Tandy 7 (1/0), Leonard 7 (2/1), Thomas 7; WVU INTERCEPTIONS: None. USF RUSHING: Daniels 14-104, Plancher 18-86; USF PASSING: Daniels 13-26-0-232; USF RECEIVING: Mitchell 5-132, Love 3-71; USF TACKLES (TFL/QS): Wilson 12 (3/0), Murphy 9 (0/1); USF INTERCEPTIONS: Murphy.
Attendance - 56,328 MOUNTAINEER FOOTBALL
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Nov. 7, 2009 | Morgantown, W.Va. West Virginia gained its seventh victory of the season and third in the BIG EAST with a 17-9 win over Louisville at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Both teams turned in solid defensive performances, and the Mountaineers held the Cardinals to just three field goals in claiming the victory. After a scoreless first quarter, Louisville struck first at the 4:16 mark of the second quarter, when kicker Chris Philpott connected on a 37-yard field goal to cap a five-play, 48-yard drive. West Virginia answered the score with just 0:36 left before the half, when quarterback Jarrett Brown hit receiver Jock Sanders from eight-yards away to end an impressive eight-play, 72-yard drive. With West Virginia leading 7-3, Louisville returned the ensuing kickoff to its own 45, and used just four plays to get into field goal range. Philpott made good on a 44-yard attempt just before half to cut the Mountaineer lead to 7-6. After holding the Cardinals on the opening possession of the second half, West Virginia struck again in the third quarter at the 10:32 mark, when Brown led the offense on a six-play, 56-yard drive that ended when true freshman Tavon Austin rushed in from nine-yards away, giving the Mountaineers a 14-6 advantage. Two possessions later, West Virginia took advantage of a shanked punt to move into scoring position once again. Kicker Tyler Bitancurt hit from 44-yards out to extend West Virginia’s lead to 17-6. Another shanked punt by Louisville set up the Mountaineers with good field position again just two possessions later, but a fumbled snap from center put Louisville at the WVU 42-yard line. The Cardinals marched to the West Virginia 20, where the Mountaineer defense held and forced Philpott’s third field goal of the day, this time from 29-yards out, putting the score at 17-9 in favor of West Virginia. For the Mountaineers, tailback Noel Devine played just a few snaps in the second half as he suffered an ankle injury earlier in the game. With Devine out, the Mountaineers turned to Sanders in an effort to get the ground game going. Louisville had one last chance at a game-tying drive with just 2:24 left in the game. The Cardinals managed to get to midfield, but two-straight sacks from defensive lineman Julian Miller for a loss of 14 yards, and two-straight incompletions ended the Cardinals’ comeback attempt. Devine managed 56 yards rushing, but Sanders filled in and led the Mountaineer ground game with 66 yards. Brown passed for 94 yards and receiver Alric Arnett finished with three catches for 46 yards. The WVU defense was led by linebacker Pat Lazear with eight tackles. Louisville had an impressive game running the ball as tailback Darius Ashley rushed for 164 yards on 33 carries. Quarterback Will Stein passed for 100 yards, while receiver Cameron Graham caught four passes for 40 yards. The Cardinal defense was led by linebacker Chris Campa with nine tackles. For the game, West Virginia finished with 173 yards rushing and 100 passing to total 273 yards of total offense. Louisville’s final totals stood at 201 yards on the ground and 100 yards passing for 301 total yards. With the win, West Virginia improved to 9-2 all-time against Louisville and 4-1 against the Cardinals in BIG EAST play.
Scoring and Statistical Summary 1 2 3 4 F Louisville 0 6 0 3 9 West Virginia 0 7 10 0 17
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West Virginia 17, Louisville 9
JULIAN
game 9
2nd UL WVU UL 3rd WVU WVU 4th UL
Chris Philpott 37 FG Jock Sanders 8 pass from Jarrett Brown (Tyler Bitancurt kick) Phillpott 44 FG Tavon Austin 9 rush (Bitancurt kick) Bitancurt 42 FG Phillpott 29 FG
First Downs Rushes/Yards Passing Yardage Passes Punts Fumbles/Lost Return Yardage Penalties/Yards Time of Possession
UL
WVU
17 43/201 100 14/26/0 8/282/35.2 2/1 22 8/74 32:54
14 39/173 100 10/18/1 7/333/47.6 1/1 18 5/29 27:06
WVU RUSHING: Sanders 12-66, Devine 13-56; WVU PASSING: Brown 9-17-1-94; WVU RECEIVING: Arnett 3-46, Sanders 3-20; WVU TACKLES (TFL/QS): Lazear 8, Tandy 7 (1/0), Thomas 7, Miller 6 (3/3); WVU INTERCEPTIONS: None. UL RUSHING: Ashley 33-164; UL PASSING: Stein 14-26-0-100; UL RECEIVING: Graham 4-40, Long 3-22; UL TACKLES (TFL/QS): Campa 9 (1/0), Dempsey 7, Scott 7 (2/1); UL INTERCEPTIONS: Scott.
Attendance - 55,334
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West Virginia Universit y
Nov. 13, 2009 | Cincinnati, Ohio No. 5/5 Cincinnati gained its first home victory ever over West Virginia with a 24-21 decision at Nippert Stadium. The Mountaineers were undefeated in six previous trips to Cincinnati, but the Bearcats used a balanced offensive attack to score a second straight victory over West Virginia. After holding the Mountaineers on downs to start the game, Cincinnati’s high-powered offense got the scoring started at the 9:56 mark of the first quarter, when receiver Armon Binns caught a 10-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Tony Pike to finish off a 73-yard drive. West Virginia answered the score at the 3:19 mark, tying the game, when quarterback Jarrett Brown rushed in from eight-yards away. The scoring drive was set up when safety Sidney Glover recovered a Cincinnati fumble at the Bearcat 49-yard line. Glover’s fumble recovery marked Cincinnati’s first lost fumble of the season. With the score knotted at 7-7, West Virginia took the lead at the 8:05 mark of the second quarter, when fullback Ryan Clarke powered through for a 37-yard touchdown run to cap off an impressive eight-play, 80-yard drive for the Mountaineers. The Bearcats responded with 5:26 left in the half, when tailback Isaiah Pead dove over from the two-yard line to tie the score at 14-14. The play was first ruled by officials on the field as a fumble and recovered by West Virginia, but the replay official overturned the call and gave the questionable touchdown to Pead. The score remained tied until the 11:07 mark of the third quarter, when the Bearcats regained the lead for good. Pike hit receiver DJ Woods for a six-yard scoring strike and a 21-14 lead. Both teams battled back and forth for the rest of the third and most of the fourth quarter. The Bearcats struck again and extended their margin to 24-14 with just 2:08 left in the game, when kicker Jacob Rogers converted a 38-yard field goal. However, West Virginia made the game interesting in the closing minute by driving 64 yards to score a touchdown, when Brown hit Brad Starks with a three-yard pass. Cincinnati then recovered the onsides kick to seal the victory. Brown led the Mountaineer offense with 188 yards passing and 34 rushing. His long pass completion of the game went for 24 yards to receiver Alric Arnett, and his long rush gained 23 yards. Tailback Noel Devine rushed for 88 yards, while Clarke had a career-best 60 yards rushing. Starks caught five passes for 50 yards, while Jock Sanders hauled in four catches for 42 yards. Cornerback Brandon Hogan led the WVU defense with 11 tackles, including eight solo. Linebacker J.T. Thomas added seven tackles in the effort. For Cincinnati, quarterback Zach Collaros passed for 205 yards, while Pike came back from injury to throw two touchdown passes. Pead rushed for 175 yards, while Binns caught five passes for 62 yards and one touchdown. The Bearcat defense was led by linebacker Andre Revels with 13 stops. Statistical totals showed West Virginia with 22 first downs in the game, 202 yards rushing and 188 passing for 390 yards of total offense. Cincinnati finished with 18 first downs, 216 yards rushing, 221 passing for 437 yards of total offense. The win improved No. 5 ranked Cincinnati to 10-0 and 6-0 in the BIG EAST. Ranked at No. 23 coming into the game, West Virginia fell to 7-3 overall and 3-2 in the conference.
Scoring and Statistical Summary 1 2 3 4 F West Virginia 7 7 0 7 21 Cincinnati 7 7 7 3 24
MOUNTAINEER FOOTBALL
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No. 5/5 Cincinnati 24, No. 23 West Virginia 21
RYAN
game-by-game recaps game 10
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
UC WVU WVU UC UC UC WVU
Armon Binns 10 pass from Tony Pike (Jacob Rogers kick) Jarrett Brown 8 rush (Tyler Bitancurt kick) Ryan Clarke 37 rush (Bitancurt kick) Isaiah Pead 2 rush (Rogers kick) Woods 6 pass from Pike (Rogers kick) Rogers 38 FG Brad Starks 3 pass from Brown (Bitancurt kick)
First Downs Rushes/Yards Passing Yardage Passes Punts Fumbles/Lost Return Yardage Penalties/Yards Time of Possession
WVU
UC
22 46/202 188 17/25/0 6/272/45.3 1/0 9 4/25 34:23
18 30/216 221 19/28/1 3/144/48.0 1/1 22 4/39 25:37
WVU RUSHING: Devine 25-88, Clarke 5-60; WVU PASSING: Brown 17 25-0-188; WVU RECEIVING: Starks 5-50, Sanders 4-42; WVU TACKLES (TFL/QS): Hogan 11, Thomas 7 (1/0); WVU INTERCEPTIONS: Sands. UC RUSHING: Pead 18-175; UC PASSING: Collaros 17-24-1-205; UC RECEIVING: Binns 5-62, Robinson 3-59, Woods 3-40; UC TACKLES (TFL/QS): Revels 13 (1/0), Schaffer 8, Stewart 7 (1/1); UC INTERCEPTIONS: None.
Attendance - 35,105 143
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Nov. 27, 2009 | Morgantown, W.Va. Tyler Bitancurt’s 43-yard field goal as time expired gave West Virginia a 19-16 upset victory over No. 8/9 Pitt in the 102nd edition of the Backyard Brawl. The redshirt freshman kicker was clutch all night, hitting four field goals, and he brought West Virginia fans down memory lane back to 1975, when Bill McKenzie’s field goal defeated the nationally ranked Panthers at old Mountaineer Field. In fact, Bitancurt’s game-winning field goal was the first by a West Virginia kicker as time expired since McKenzie’s famous kick. After a scoreless first quarter, Pitt broke through and got on the board at the 3:21 mark of the second quarter, when kicker Dan Hutchins hit for a 37-yard field goal. West Virginia cornerback Keith Tandy intercepted a Bill Stull pass with 1:03 remaining, giving the Mountaineer offense the ball at the Pitt 40-yard line. WVU answered the Pitt score several plays later, as Bitancurt converted from 20-yards away, sending the two teams into the locker room tied 3-3 at the half. After stopping the Panthers on the opening possession of the second half, West Virginia embarked on a 10-play, 48-yard drive that would give the Mountaineers their first lead of the game. Highlighted by a 24-yard completion from quarterback Jarrett Brown to receiver Wes Lyons, the WVU offense moved into field goal range, and Bitancurt hit from 43-yards away, giving WVU a 6-3 advantage. The lead was short lived as Pitt tied the game on the next possession, when Hutchins converted on a 30-yard field goal. However, West Virginia quickly regained the lead on the first play of the ensuing drive when Devine broke loose for an 88-yard run to ignite the home fans, and give the Mountaineers a 13-6 lead, heading into the fourth quarter. At the 9:56 mark of the final stanza, West Virginia upped its advantage to 16-6, when Bitancurt hit for a 39-yard field goal that was set up by a big 35-yard completion from Brown to receiver Alric Arnett. But Pitt was far from done and scored on its next two possessions to tie the game. First Hutchins added a 36-yard field goal to pull the Panthers to 16-9 with 7:28 left. Then Stull hit receiver Jonathan Baldwin for a 50-yard touchdown strike that drew the Panthers even at 16-16 with just 2:48 left in the game. Starting from its own 32-yard line, West Virginia’s offense gained a first down on a 10-yard rush by Brown, and another on an 11-yard completion to Arnett. After a Brown scramble for nine yards, and a clutch one-yard carry on fourth down by fullback Ryan Clarke, which gained the first down by an inch, Bitancurt’s 43-yard field goal three rushing plays later ended the game, giving the victory to the Mountaineers. Devine rushed for 134 yards, Brown passed for 164 and Arnett caught seven passes for 71 yards to pace the WVU offense. Tandy collected 10 tackles to lead the defense. For Pitt offensively, tailback Dion Lewis finished with 155 yards rushing, Stull passed for 179 yards and Baldwin caught eight passes for 127 yards. The Panther defense was led by linebacker Adam Gunn with 11 tackles. West Virginia finished with 205 yards rushing, 164 passing and 369 total yards. Pitt’s final numbers stood at 146 rushing, 179 passing and 325 yards of total offense. The West Virginia win broke a two-game losing streak to the Panthers, and gave the Mountaineers five victories in their last six tries against ranked opponents.
Scoring and Statistical Summary 1 2 3 4 F Pitt 0 3 3 10 16 West Virginia 0 3 10 6 19
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West Virginia 19, No. 8/9 Pitt 16
TYLER
game 11
2nd 3rd 4th
Pitt WVU WVU Pitt WVU WVU Pitt Pitt WVU
Dan Hutchins 37 FG Tyler Bitancurt 20 FG Bitancurt 43 FG Hutchins 30 FG Noel Devine 88 rush (Bitancurt kick) Bitancurt 39 FG Hutchins 36 FG Jonathan Baldwin 50 pass from Bill Stull (Hutchins kick) Bitancurt 43 FG
First Downs Rushes/Yards Passing Yardage Passes Punts Fumbles/Lost Return Yardage Penalties/Yards Time of Possession
Pitt
WVU
15 29/146 179 16/30/2 3/136/45.3 0/0 9 2/20 29:47
18 43/205 164 19/32/0 5/216/43.2 0/0 12 6/46 30:13
WVU RUSHING: Devine 17-134, Clarke 10-29; WVU PASSING: Brown 19-31-0-164; WVU RECEIVING: Arnett 7-71, Lyons 2-44; WVU TACKLES (TFL/QS): Tandy 10, Hogan 8, Sands 7; WVU INTERCEPTIONS: Sands, Tandy. PITT RUSHING: Lewis 26-155; PITT PASSING: Stull 16-30-2-179; PITT RECEIVING: Baldwin 8-127; PITT TACKLES (TFL/QS): Gunn 11 (1/0), DeCicco 9, Chappel 8; PITT INTERCEPTIONS: None.
Attendance - 56,123
West Virginia Universit y
Dec. 5, 2009 | Piscataway, N.J. West Virginia jumped out to a 14-3 first quarter advantage and then held on to defeat Rutgers, 24-21, in a rainy, snowy, cold day at Rutgers Stadium. The Mountaineer defense rose to the occasion all afternoon, holding the Scarlet Knights to just 65 yards rushing and 218 yards of total offense. Aside from a special teams score, Rutgers managed just 14 points on the WVU defense. West Virginia’s offense started strong and took the game’s opening possession 86 yards in just five plays to take a 7-0 lead, when tailback Noel Devine rushed in from six-yards away. Rutgers answered the score with a 38-yard field goal from San San Te with 9:28 left in the opening quarter. However, West Virginia extended its lead to 14-3 with just 0:46 left, when fullback Ryan Clarke powered in from one-yard away. His touchdown finished off an impressive nine-play, 80-yard drive by the Mountaineer offense. Both offenses stalled in the second quarter as the two defenses took control of the game, and the Mountaineers took 11-point advantage into the locker room at halftime. Rutgers took the opening possession of the second half into West Virginia territory, but a Te missed field goal kept the score at 14-3, until safety Sidney Glover intercepted a Tom Savage pass and returned it 24 yards for a touchdown to give the Mountaineers a 21-3 advantage with 10:01 left in the third. Rutgers nullified the score on the very next play when Joe Lefeged took the ensuing kickoff 91 yards for a touchdown. A Savage run converted the two-point try, and the Scarlet Knights found themselves down 21-11 with 9:48 left in the third. Rutgers then closed the gap to 21-14 with just 0:27 left in the quarter by taking advantage of a Mountaineer fumble and converting a 27-yard Te field goal. The Mountaineers benefitted from the running of Devine and Clarke to set up its final score of the game. With 8:44 left, kicker Tyler Bitancurt converted a clutch 41-yard field goal in the bad weather for a 24-14 WVU lead. However, just as it had answered before, Rutgers struck back on the first play of its next drive when Savage found receiver Mohamed Sanu for a 62-yard touchdown strike to put the score at 24-21 with 8:31 left in the game. With the lead down to three, the West Virginia defense responded by holding the Scarlet Knights to just three plays on its next possession. After a second Mountaineer fumble, the WVU defense came up big again, when linebacker J.T. Thomas intercepted Savage on fourth down to halt the possession late in the game. From there it was up to the WVU offense to run out the clock, and it did so when quarterback Jarrett Brown stiffed armed his way for 12 yards on third-andsix play. Devine finished with 65 yards rushing and Clarke added 58 yards on the ground. Brown passed for 116 yards, while Jock Sanders caught five passes for 62 yards. Linebacker Reed Williams led the defense with nine stops, including two sacks. For Rutgers, Savage passed for 153 yards, while Sanu hauled in 105 yards in catches. Linebacker Damaso Munoz led the Scarlet Knight defense with 12 tackles. Final totals showed West Virginia with 162 yards rushing, 116 passing and 278 yards of total offense. The victory gave West Virginia a 15-game winning streak over Rutgers, and the Mountaineers finished the regular season with a 9-3 overall mark and a second-place BIG EAST finish at 5-2. Immediately after the game, West Virginia accepted a bid to play in the 2010 Konica Minolta Gator Bowl..
Scoring and Statistical Summary 1 2 3 4 F West Virginia 14 0 7 3 24 Rutgers 3 0 11 7 21 MOUNTAINEER FOOTBALL
g l o ver
No. 23/24 West Virginia 24, Rutgers 21
SIDNEY
game-by-game recaps game 12
1st 3rd 4th
WVU RU WVU WVU RU RU WVU RU
Noel Devine 6 rush (Tyler Bitancurt kick) San San Te 38 FG Ryan Clarke 1 rush (Bitancurt kick) Sidney Glover 24 interception return (Bitancurt kick) Joe Lefeged 91 kickoff return (Tom Savage rush) Te 27 FG Bitancurt 41 FG Mohamed Sanu 62 pass from Savage (Te kick)
First Downs Rushes/Yards Passing Yardage Passes Punts Fumbles/Lost Return Yardage Penalties/Yards Time of Possession
WVU
RU
13 45/162 116 10/20/0 9/381/42.3 2/2 90 4/30 29:35
11 35/65 153 9/28/2 9/339/37.7 0/0 6 4/25 30:25
WVU RUSHING: Devine 16-65, Clarke 14-58; WVU PASSING: Brown 10-20-0-116; WVU RECEIVING: Sanders 5-62, Arnett 2-34; WVU TACKLES (TFL/QS): Williams 9 (3/2), Sands 7 (1/0), Thomas 7; WVU INTERCEPTIONS: Thomas, Glover. RU RUSHING: Martinek 14-49, Sanu 13-47; RU PASSING: Savage 9-27 2-153; RU RECEIVING: Sanu 6-105, Gravers 3-48; RU TACKLES (TFL/QS): Munoz 12 (1/0), Vallone 11 (2/0); RU INTERCEPTIONS: None.
Attendance - 52,534 145
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NOEL
game 13
Florida State 33, No. 18/17 West Virginia 21 Jan. 1, 2010 | Jacksonville, Fla. In legendary coach Bobby Bowden’s historic last game with Florida State, West Virginia jumped out to a 14-3 first quarter lead, but could not hold on as the Seminoles bounced back to take a 33-21 victory in the 2010 Konica Minolta Gator Bowl. Before a Gator Bowl record crowd of 84,129 at Jacksonville’s Municipal Stadium, West Virginia started strong behind the running of tailback Noel Devine, who finished with 168 yards on 16 carries. The Mountaineers took the game’s opening possession and marched 72 yards in eight plays to score first on quarterback Jarrett Brown’s 32-yard touchdown run. Florida State answered with a 26-yard Dustin Hopkins field goal, before Devine broke loose for a 70-yard run to set up his one-yard plunge for a 14-3 Mountaineer advantage. Devine’s 70-yard scamper was the longest bowl rush in WVU history. With FSU trailing 14-3 in the second quarter, the Seminoles’ Jamie Robinson intercepted Brown to ignite the FSU offense and turn the momentum squarely in favor of the Seminoles. The interception led to FSU’s first touchdown of the game, when Jermaine Thomas rushed in from 12 yards, cutting the deficit to 14-10. Late in the second quarter, Brown was sack and left the game with a sprained ankle and would not return. The Seminoles cut the WVU lead to 14-13 at the half when Hopkins added a 42-yard field goal in the final seconds. The Seminoles took their first lead of the game at the 12:15 mark of the third quarter. A 69-yard kickoff return from Greg Reid on the opening kickoff of the second half led to Hopkins’ third field goal of the game and a 16-14 lead. With true freshman Geno Smith in at quarterback, the Mountaineers marched to the FSU 16-yard line, but kicker Tyler Bitancurt’s missed field goal kept the score at 16-14 in favor of the Seminoles. Later in the third quarter, Florida State pushed the advantage to 23-14 lead when Thomas rushed in from 19 yards, but the Mountaineers quickly answered the score to begin the fourth quarter. Powered by a 34-yard run from Devine, the Mountaineers culminated a nineplay, 80-yard drive with a five yard rush by Ryan Clarke to pull within 23-21 early in the fourth. But Florida State answered with a 12-play, 81-yard drive that took any momentum the Mountaineers had gained. Quarterback E.J. Manuel rushed in from two yards for a deciding touchdown. The Seminoles added a fourth Hopkins field goal with 2:02 left in the game to close the scoring and capture the historic win for Bowden. Aside from Devine’s strong day rushing, Smith passed for 92 yards in the relief role and safety Robert Sands was clearly the leader of the Mountaineer defense with 13 tackles and two TFL. Linebacker Reed Williams followed with 11 tackles and one TFL. For FSU, Thomas rushed for 121 yards and two scores, while Manuel added 70 yards rushing and 189 passing. Jarmon Fortson led all receivers with four catches for 73 yards. The Seminole defense was led by Dekoda Watson with five tackles, including two sacks and three TFL. Patrick Robinson and Nigel Bradham also contributed five tackles in the victory. West Virginia’s final totals stood at 221 yards rushing and 107 passing for 328 yards of total offense. Florida State finished with 226 yards on the ground and 189 through the air for 415 yards of total offense. The loss broke West Virginia’s four-game bowl winning streak, and the Mountaineers finished the 2009 season with a 9-4 record, ranked 25th in the Associated Press poll and 22nd in the ESPN/USA Today Coaches’ Poll.
Scoring and Statistical Summary 1 2 3 4 F West Virginia 14 0 0 7 21 Florida State 3 10 10 10 33 146
d evi n e
konica minolta Gator Bowl
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
WVU FSU WVU FSU FSU FSU FSU WVU FSU FSU
Jarrett Brown 32 rush (Tyler Bitancurt kick) Dustin Hopkins 26 FG Noel Devine 1 rush (Bitancurt kick) Jermaine Thomas 12 rush (Hopkins kick) Hopkins 42 FG Hopkins 22 FG Thomas 19 rush (Hopkins kick) Ryan Clarke 5 rush (Bitancurt kick) E.J. Manuel 2 rush (Hopkins kick) Hopkins 37 FG
First Downs Rushes/Yards Passing Yardage Passes Punts Fumbles/Lost Return Yardage Penalties/Yards Time of Possession
WVU
FSU
18 37/221 107 9/19/1 3/111/37.0 3/0 0 3/29 22:53
24 46/226 189 17/24/0 2/75/37.5 0/0 37 7/69 37:07
WVU RUSHING: Devine 16-168, Brown 6-43, Clarke 3-12; WVU PASS ING: Brown 1-4-1-15, Smith 8-15-0-92; WVU RECEIVING: Starks 3-30, Devine 2-28, Sanders 2-14; WVU TACKLES (TFL/QS): Sands 13 (2/0), Williams 11 (1/0), Glover 7 (1/0); WVU INTERCEPTIONS: None. FSU RUSHING: Thomas 25-121, Manuel 14-70; FSU PASSING: Manuel 17-24-0-189; FSU RECEIVING: Fortson 4-73, Owens 3-37, Easterling 3-33; FSU TACKLES (TFL/QS): Watson 5 (3/2), Robinson 5, Bradham 5 (1/1); FSU INTERCEPTIONS: Robinson.
Attendance - 84,129 West Virginia Universit y
2009 statistics
WVU 340 26.2 243 122 109 12 2,423 2,827 404 508 4.8 186.4 29 2,484 220-347-10 7.2 11.3 191.1 12 4,907 855 5.7 377.5 55-1,209 24-231 17-235 22.0 9.6 13.8 25-15 66-572 44.0 64-2,844 44.4 38.4 30:15 73/173 42% 3/12 25% 29-185 0 43 13-15 0-1 37-43 86%
RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS 30-43 70% PAT-ATTEMPTS 41-42 98% ATTENDANCE 401,216 Games/Avg. Per Game 7/57,317 Neutral Site Games
MOUNTAINEER FOOTBALL
Opponents 282 21.7 219 95 112 12 1,647 1,995 348 442 3.7 126.7 9 2,728 224-423-17 6.4 12.2 209.8 19 4,375 865 5.1 336.5 57-1,380 28-245 10-84 24.2 8.8 8.4 14-6 72-593 45.6 66-2,676 40.5 34.9 29:45 63/195 32% 7/16 44% 24-209 0 30 24-35 0-1 31-37 84%
17-37 46% 28-29 97% 271,562 5/54,312 1/84,129
Overall Conference Time 1-0-0 0-0-0 3:06 2-0-0 0-0-0 3:19 2-1-0 0-0-0 3:31 3-1-0 0-0-0 3:17 4-1-0 1-0-0 3:13 5-1-0 1-0-0 3:14 6-1-0 2-0-0 3:10 6-2-0 2-1-0 3:27 7-2-0 3-1-0 3:17 7-3-0 3-2-0 3:08 8-3-0 4-2-0 3:10 9-3-0 5-2-0 3:04 9-4-0 5-2-0 3:18
Attendance 57,950 59,216 87,451 60,055 40,144 54,432 58,106 56,328 55,334 35,105 56,123 52,534 84,129
BROWN
TEAM STATISTICS SCORING Points Per Game FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty RUSHING YARDAGE Yards gained rushing Yards lost rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing PASSING YARDAGE Comp.-Att.-Int. Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game KICK RETURNS: #-Yards PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards INT. RETURNS: #-Yards KICK RETURN AVERAGE PUNT RETURN AVERAGE INT. RETURN AVERAGE FUMBLES-LOST PENALTIES-Yards Average Per Game PUNTS-Yards Average Per Punt Net punt average TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 3RD-DOWN Conversions 3rd-Down Pct. 4TH-DOWN Conversions 4th-Down Pct. SACKS BY-Yards MISC YARDS TOUCHDOWNS SCORED FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS ON-SIDE KICKS RED-ZONE SCORES
Score W/33-20 W/35-20 L/30-41 W/35-24 W/34-13 W/24-7 W/28-24 L/19-30 W/17-9 L/21-24 W/19-16 W/24-21 L/21-33
JARRETT
Date Opponent Sept. 5, 2009 LIBERTY Sept. 12, 2009 EAST CAROLINA Sept. 19, 2009 at Auburn Oct. 1, 2009 COLORADO Oct. 10, 2009 at Syracuse Oct. 17, 2009 MARSHALL Oct. 24, 2009 CONNECTICUT Oct. 30, 2009 at USF Nov. 7, 2009 LOUISVILLE Nov. 13, 2009 at (5) Cincinnati Nov. 27, 2009 (8) PITT Dec. 5, 2009 at RUTGERS Jan. 1, 2010 vs. Florida State ^ ^ 2010 Konica Minolta Gator Bowl
147
2009 statistics 3rd 74 61
GP Att. Gain Loss 13 241 1,549 84 13 117 689 223 12 60 255 5 13 35 180 5 13 6 47 0 5 6 19 1 12 4 18 8 13 7 12 3 5 17 45 38 1 3 13 6 13 12 0 31
Total
13
PASSING BROWN, Jarrett SMITH, Geno STARKS, Brad TEAM Total Opponents
GP 13 5 12 13 13 13
Effic. 130.20 120.93 360.40 0.00 129.18 113.91
RECEIVING GP SANDERS, Jock 13 ARNETT, Alric 13 STARKS, Brad 12 DEVINE, Noel 13 LYONS, Wes 13 AUSTIN, Tavon 13 URBAN, Tyler 13 JOHNSON, Will 13 CLARKE, Ryan 12 RODGERS, Mark 13
No. 72 43 29 22 20 15 10 6 2 1
Yards 688 586 405 177 263 151 117 78 15 4
Avg. 9.6 13.6 14.0 8.0 13.1 10.1 11.7 13.0 7.5 4.0
TD 3 3 2 1 0 1 1 1 0 0
Total Opponents
220 224
2,484 2,728
11.3 12.2
12 19
508 2,827 404 2,423 4.8
13 13
24 28
INTERCEPTIONS No. SANDS, Robert 5 TANDY, Keith 3 GLOVER, Sidney 2 THOMAS, J.T. 2 RICHARDSON,Kent 1 NEILD, Chris 1 TAYLOR, Josh 1 GOULBOURNE, Ovid 1 1 HOGAN, Brandon Total Opponents
Avg. TD 6.1 13 4.0 6 4.2 8 5.0 1 7.8 1 3.0 0 2.5 0 1.3 0 0.4 0 2.3 0 -2.6 0
13 442 1,995 348 1,647 3.7
PUNT RETURNS No. SANDERS, Jock 17 HOGAN, Brandon 7 Total Opponents
Net 1,465 466 250 175 47 18 10 9 7 7 -31
4th 79 78
RUSHING DEVINE, Noel BROWN, Jarrett CLARKE, Ryan SANDERS, Jock AUSTIN, Tavon ALSTON, Shawne STARKS, Brad RODGERS, Mark SMITH, Geno WHITE, Coley TEAM Opponents
17 10
KICK RETURNS No. RODGERS, Mark 27 AUSTIN, Tavon 17 DEVINE, Noel 5 KOVATCH, Ricky 2 GOULBOURNE, Ovid 1 HOGAN, Brandon 1 148
2nd 77 76
Cmp.-Att.-Int. 187-296-9 32-49-1 1-1-0 0-1-0 220-347-10 224-423-17
Pct. 63.2 65.3 100.0 0.0 63.4 53.0
Yards 2,144 309 31 0 2,484 2,728
Total 340 282 Long Avg./G 88 112.7 36 35.8 37 20.8 19 13.5 19 3.6 8 3.6 13 0.8 4 0.7 13 1.4 13 7.0 0 -2.4
29
9
88 186.4
53 126.7
TD Long 11 58 1 33 0 31 0 00.0 12 58 19 88
Avg./G. 164.9 61.8 2.6 191.1 209.8
Long Avg./G. 38 52.9 46 45.1 58 33.8 20 13.6 29 20.2 58 11.6 33 9.0 33 6.0 9 1.2 4 0.3 58 88
Yards 146 85
Avg. 8.6 12.1
TD 0 0
231 245
9.6 8.8
0 0
Yards 9 7 44 29 54 1 8 13 17
Avg. 1.8 2.3 22.0 14.5 54.0 1.0 8.0 13.0 17.0
TD 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
235 84
13.8 8.4
1 1
Yards 619 426 100 20 8 0
Avg. 22.9 25.1 20.0 10.0 8.0 0.0
TD 0 1 0 0 0 0
191.1 209.8
SANDERS, Jock URBAN, Tyler Total Opponents
Long 51 98 26 12 8 0
28.0 8.0
0 0
28 8
55 57
1,209 1,380
22.0 24.2
1 1
98 91
No.
Yards
Avg.
TD
Long
0 1
0 18
0.0 18.0
0 0
0 18
SCORING TD FGs Kick Rush DEVINE, Noel 14 0-0 0-0 0-0 BITANCURT, Tyler 0 13-15 41-42 0-0 CLARKE, Ryan 8 0-0 0-0 0-0 BROWN, Jarrett 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 SANDERS, Jock 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 AUSTIN, Tavon 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 ARNETT, Alric 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 STARKS, Brad 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 JOHNSON, Will 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 GLOVER, Sidney 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 URBAN, Tyler 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 MILLER, Julian 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 KASH, Jeremy 0 0-0 0-0 0-1
Rec. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pass. DXP Safety Points 0-0 0 0 84 0-0 0 0 80 0-0 0 0 48 0-0 0 0 36 0-0 0 0 24 0-0 0 0 18 0-0 0 0 18 0-0 0 0 12 0-0 0 0 6 0-0 0 0 6 0-0 0 0 6 0-0 0 1 2 0-0 0 0 0
Total Opponents
0 0
0-0 0-0
43 13-15 41-42 0-1 30 24-35 28-29 1-1
0 0
1 0
340 28
TOTAL OFFENSE GP BROWN, Jarrett 13 DEVINE, Noel 13 5 SMITH, Geno CLARKE, Ryan 12 SANDERS, Jock 13 AUSTIN, Tavon 13 12 STARKS, Brad ALSTON, Shawne 5 RODGERS, Mark 13 WHITE, Coley 1 13 TEAM
Plays Rush 413 466 241 1,465 66 7 60 250 35 175 6 47 5 10 6 18 7 9 3 7 13 -31
Pass 2,144 0 309 0 0 0 31 0 0 0 0
Total Avg./G 2,610 200.8 1,465 112.7 316 63.2 250 20.8 175 13.5 47 3.6 41 3.4 18 3.6 9 0.7 7 7.0 -31 -2.4
Total Opponents
855 865
2,484 2,728
4,907 4,375
13 13
49 38
53 22
28 8
Total Opponents
Long 35 49
Long 9 6 24 19 46 1 8 13 17
1 1
FUMBLE RETURNS
c l a rke
1st 110 67
RYAN
SCORE BY QUARTERS West Virginia Opponents
2,423 1,647
377.5 336.5
2009 statistics FIELD GOALS
FGM-FGA Pct 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Long Blkd.
BITANCURT, Tyler 13-15 86.7 0-0 2-2 6-7 5-6 0-0 45 FG SEQUENCE
West Virginia
Liberty East Carolina at Auburn Colorado at Syracuse Marshall Connecticut at USF Louisville at Cincinnati Pitt at Rutgers vs. Florida State
(38),(35),(45),(36) - (28) - - (32) 42 (33) (42) - (20),(43),(39),(43) (41) 33
0
OPPONENTS
(32),(49) (37),23,(23) (46),(42) 40,45,(39),57 (38),27,44 (30),(26),(44) (37),(44),(29) 34,(38) 46,(37),(30),53,(36) (38),45,(27) (26),37,(42),(22),(37)
Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made. PUNTING
No. Yards
KOZLOWSKI, Scott 64 Total 64 66 Opponents
2,844 2,844 2,676
Avg.
Long TB
FC
I-20 Blkd.
44.4 44.4 40.5
63 63 61
7 7 7
12 12 15
17 17 15
0 0 1
KICKOFFS
No. Yards
Avg.
TB
OB Retnd Net YdLn
LIDER, Josh BITANCURT, Tyler Total Opponents
48 19 67 67
55.6 59.5 56.7 61.3
1 3 4 10
3 1 4 1,380 34.9 2 1,209 40.3
ALL PURPOSE
GP
2,668 1,131 3,799 4,110 Rush
Rec.
PR
KOR
DEVINE, Noel 13 1,465 177 0 100 SANDERS, Jock 13 175 688 146 28 9 4 0 619 RODGERS, Mark 13 AUSTIN, Tavon 13 47 151 0 426 0 586 0 0 ARNETT, Alric 13 BROWN, Jarrett 13 466 0 0 0 STARKS, Brad 12 10 405 0 0 0 CLARKE, Ryan 12 250 15 0 LYONS, Wes 13 0 263 0 0 0 117 0 8 URBAN, Tyler 13 HOGAN, Brandon 13 0 0 85 0 JOHNSON, Will 13 0 78 0 0 RICHARDSON,Kent 13 0 0 0 0 LAZEAR, Pat 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 GLOVER, Sidney 12 THOMAS, J.T. 13 0 0 0 0 GOULBOURNE, Ovid 13 0 0 0 8 KOVATCH, Ricky 13 0 0 0 20 18 0 0 0 ALSTON, Shawne 5 SANDS, Robert 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TAYLOR, Josh 12 WHITE, Coley 1 7 0 0 0 TANDY, Keith 13 0 0 0 0 5 7 0 0 0 SMITH, Geno NEILD, Chris 13 0 0 0 0 13 -31 0 0 0 TEAM Total 13 2,423 2,484 231 1,209 Opponents 13 1,647 2,728 245 1,380
35 29
IR
Total
Avg./G.
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 0 54 53 44 29 13 0 0 9 8 0 7 0 1 0 235 84
1,742 1,037 632 624 586 466 415 265 263 125 102 78 54 53 44 29 21 20 18 9 8 7 7 7 1 -31 6,582 6,084
134.0 79.8 48.6 48.0 45.1 35.8 34.6 22.1 20.2 9.6 7.8 6.0 4.2 4.1 3.7 2.2 1.6 1.5 3.6 0.7 0.7 7.0 0.5 1.4 0.1 -2.4 506.3 468.0
|------------------Tackles---------------| |-Sacks-| | ---Pass Def---| |-Fumbles-| DEFENSIVE LEADERS 31 LAZEAR, Pat 30 THOMAS, J.T. 22 HOGAN, Brandon 47 WILLIAMS, Reed 2 SANDS, Robert 8 TANDY, Keith 11 GLOVER, Sidney 97 MILLER, Julian 12 SOWERS, Nate 90 NEILD, Chris 17 RICHARDSON, Kent 94 TAYLOR, Josh 45 LEONARD, Anthony 20 ALLEN, Franchot 49 GOULBOURNE, Ovid 24 SMITH, Eain 93 BERRY, Scooter 13 WOOD, Anthony 52 GOODE, Najee 99 WRIGHT, Jorge 32 GARVIN, Terence 57 COOPER, Zac 3 DAVIS, Eddie 32 CLARKE, Ryan 29 HALE, Trippe 38 LINDAMOOD, Matt 28 ROBERTS, Jordan 23 RODGERS, Mark 46 LIDER, Josh 10 DERVIL, Guesly 87 NUTTER, Cody 92 FORD, Larry 15 SMITH, Lawrence 1 AUSTIN, Tavon 28 MILLER, Pat 33 ANDERSON, Max 64 BARCLAY, Don 41 KOVATCH, Ricky 40 BITANCURT, Tyler 37 KOZLOWSKI, Scott TM TEAM 82 ARNETT, Alric 91 LAGEMAN, J.B. 89 URBAN, Tyler 7 DEVINE, Noel 9 SANDERS, Jock Total Opponents
GP 13 13 13 12 13 13 12 13 12 13 13 12 9 12 13 13 8 13 13 9 10 13 13 12 11 12 13 13 11 11 13 9 3 13 9 11 13 13 13 13 13 13 1 13 13 13 13 13
Solo 37 34 46 30 37 43 39 30 29 13 16 11 13 13 8 8 8 7 6 8 3 5 3 3 2 4 0 3 1 1 0 0 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - -
Assist 41 42 28 38 28 18 21 23 14 22 8 12 10 9 12 9 7 6 5 2 7 5 5 3 3 1 5 1 2 2 3 3 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - -
Total 78 76 74 68 65 61 60 53 43 35 24 23 23 22 20 17 15 13 11 10 10 10 8 6 5 5 5 4 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - -
TFL/Yds. No./Yards Int./Yards 6/20 1/6 0/53 7/16 0.5/1 2/29 2/2 0 1/17 6/24 2/17 0 3.5/10 0 5/9 4/12 0 3/7 7/29 1.5/8 2/44 14/69 9/61 0 5.5/16 0 0 2/2 0 1/1 0/0 0 1/54 3.5/12 2/9 1/8 3/7 1/3 0 3/18 0 0 5.5/35 5.5/35 1/13 0 0 0 2.5/15 1/7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2/4 1/2 0 0 0 0 3.5/29 3.5/29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1/7 1/7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 81/327 29/185 17/235 - 24/209 10/84
PBU Rcv.-Yds. 1 0 5 1 11 1 7 0 8 1 4 1 4 1 3 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 55 6 24 15/18
FF 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 12
Blkd Kick Saf. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
2009 season highs INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS Rushes 25 220 Yards Rushing TD Rushes 3 88 Long Rush Pass attempts 32 24 Pass completions Yards Passing 334 TD Passes 4 58 Long Pass 12 Receptions 115 Yards Receiving TD Receptions 2 58 Long Reception Field Goals 4
MOUNTAINEER FOOTBALL
Devine, Noel at Cincinnati (Nov. 13, 2009) Devine, Noel vs. Colorado (Oct. 1, 2009) Devine, Noel at Auburn (Sept. 19, 2009) Devine, Noel vs. Pitt (Nov. 27, 2009) Brown, Jarrett at Auburn (Sept. 19, 2009) Brown, Jarrett at USF (Oct. 30, 2009) Brown, Jarrett vs. East Carolina (Sept. 12, 2009) Brown, Jarrett vs. East Carolina (Sept. 12, 2009) Brown, Jarrett vs. East Carolina (Sept. 12, 2009) Brown, Jarrett vs. East Carolina (Sept. 12, 2009) Brown, Jarrett at Auburn (Sept. 19, 2009) Sanders, Jock at Auburn (Sept. 19, 2009) Sanders, Jock at Auburn (Sept. 19, 2009) Arnett, Alric vs. East Carolina (Sept. 12, 2009) Austin, Tavon vs. East Carolina (Sept. 12, 2009) Starks, Brad at Auburn (Sept. 19, 2009) Bitancurt, Tyler vs. Liberty (Sept. 5, 2009)
45 Long Field Goal Punts 9 49.5 Punting Avg. Long Punt 63 Long Punt Return 49 Long Kickoff Return 98 Tackles 13 Sacks 3.0 3.0 Tackles For Loss 1 Interceptions
Bitancurt, Tyler vs. Pitt (Nov. 27, 2009) Bitancurt, Tyler vs. Liberty (Sept. 5, 2009) Kozlowski, Scott at Rutgers (Dec. 5, 2009) Kozlowski, Scott at Auburn (Sept. 19, 2009) Kozlowski, Scott vs. East Carolina (Sept. 12, 2009) Hogan, Brandon at Syracuse (Oct. 10, 2009) Austin, Tavon vs. Connecticut (Oct. 24, 2009) Sands, Robert vs. Florida State (Jan. 1, 2010) Miller, Julian vs. Louisville (Nov. 7, 2009) Miller, Julian vs. Liberty (Sept. 5, 2009) Miller, Julian vs. Louisville (Nov. 7, 2009) Sands, Robert vs. Liberty (Sept. 5, 2009) Tandy, Keith vs. East Carolina (Sept. 12, 2009) Goulbourne, Ovid at Auburn (Sept. 19, 2009) Sands, Robert vs. Colorado (Oct. 1, 2009) Glover, Sidney vs. Colorado (Oct. 1, 2009) Thomas, J.T. vs. Colorado (Oct. 1, 2009) Taylor, Josh at Syracuse (Oct. 10, 2009)
149
2009 season highs
Sands, Robert vs. Marshall (Oct. 17, 2009) Hogan, Brandon vs. Marshall (Oct. 17, 2009) Tandy, Keith vs. Connecticut (Oct. 24, 2009) Richardson,Kent vs. Connecticut (Oct. 24, 2009) Neild, Chris vs. Connecticut (Oct. 24, 2009) Sands, Robert at Cincinnati (Nov. 13, 2009) Sands, Robert vs. Pitt (Nov. 27, 2009) Tandy, Keith vs. Pitt (Nov. 27, 2009) Glover, Sidney at Rutgers (Dec. 5, 2009) Thomas, J.T. at Rutgers (Dec. 5, 2009)
TEAM GAME HIGHS
Rushes 46 257 Yards Rushing Yards Per Rush 6.1 4 TD Rushes Pass attempts 41 Pass completions 25 334 Yards Passing Yards Per Pass 10.8 TD Passes 4 80 Total Plays Total Offense 509 Yards Per Play 7.5 Points 35 Sacks By 5 First Downs 25 11 Penalties Penalty Yards 104
at Cincinnati (Nov. 13, 2009) vs. Colorado (Oct. 1, 2009) vs. Colorado (Oct. 1, 2009) at Syracuse (Oct. 10, 2009) at Auburn (Sept. 19, 2009) at Syracuse (Oct. 10, 2009) vs. East Carolina (Sept. 12, 2009) vs. East Carolina (Sept. 12, 2009) vs. East Carolina (Sept. 12, 2009) at Auburn (Sept. 19, 2009) vs. East Carolina (Sept. 12, 2009) at Auburn (Sept. 19, 2009) vs. East Carolina (Sept. 12, 2009) vs. East Carolina (Sept. 12, 2009) vs. Colorado (Oct. 1, 2009) vs. Louisville (Nov. 7, 2009) vs. East Carolina (Sept. 12, 2009) vs. East Carolina (Sept. 12, 2009) vs. East Carolina (Sept. 12, 2009)
Turnovers 6 3 Interceptions By
at Auburn (Sept. 19, 2009) vs. Colorado (Oct. 1, 2009) vs. Connecticut (Oct. 24, 2009)
OPPONENT INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS Rushes 33 175 Yards Rushing TD Rushes 2 53 Long Rush Pass attempts 52 Pass completions 27 378 Yards Passing TD Passes 4 Long Pass 88 11 Receptions Yards Receiving 157 3 TD Receptions Long Reception 88 4 Field Goals Long Field Goal 49 Punts 9 48.0 Punting Avg Long Punt 61 38 Long Punt Return Long Kickoff Return 91 Tackles 13 Sacks 2.0 Tackles For Loss 3.0 1 Interceptions
Ashley, Darius, Louisville (Nov. 7, 2009) Pead, Isaiah, Cincinnati (Nov. 13, 2009) Thomas, Jermaine, Florida State (Jan. 1, 2010) Guy, Trent, Louisville (Nov. 7, 2009) Hawkins, Cody, Colorado (Oct. 1, 2009) Hawkins, Cody, Colorado (Oct. 1, 2009) Endres, Cody, Connecticut (Oct. 24, 2009) Todd, Chris, Auburn (Sept. 19, 2009) Endres, Cody, Connecticut (Oct. 24, 2009) Brown, Mike, Liberty (Sept. 5, 2009) Brown, Mike, Liberty (Sept. 5, 2009) Easley, Marcus, Connecticut (Oct. 24, 2009) Adams, Darvin, Auburn (Sept. 19, 2009) Easley, Marcus, Connecticut (Oct. 24, 2009) Hopkins, Dustin, Florida State (Jan. 1, 2010) Bevins, Matt, Liberty (Sept. 5, 2009) Long, Rob, Syracuse (Oct. 10, 2009) Rogers, Jacob, Cincinnati (Nov. 13, 2009) Cullen, Desi, Connecticut (Oct. 24, 2009) Simmons, Travis, East Carolina (Sept. 12, 2009) Lefeged, Joe, Rutgers (Dec. 5, 2009) Lloyd, Greg, Connecticut (Oct. 24, 2009) Revels, Andre, Cincinnati (Nov. 13, 2009) Watson, Dekoda, Florida State (Jan. 1, 2010) Watson, Dekoda, Florida State (Jan. 1, 2010) Eskridge, Van, East Carolina (Sept. 12, 2009)
McFadden, Walter, Auburn (Sept. 19, 2009) Thorpe, Neiko, Auburn (Sept. 19, 2009) Bynes, Josh, Auburn (Sept. 19, 2009) Stevens, Craig, Auburn (Sept. 19, 2009) Ricks, Jake, Auburn (Sept. 19, 2009) Vaughn, Robert, Connecticut (Oct. 24, 2009) Wilson, Kion, USF (Oct. 30, 2009) Thompson, Chaz, Louisville (Nov. 7, 2009) Robinson, Jamie, Florida State (Jan. 1, 2010)
OPPONENT TEAM GAME HIGHS Rushes 46 226 Yards Rushing Yards Per Rush 7.2 3 TD Rushes Pass attempts 54 Pass completions 27 378 Yards Passing Yards Per Pass 9.2 TD Passes 4 84 Total Plays Total Offense 501 7.5 Yards Per Play Points 41 Sacks By 5 24 First Downs Penalties 9 Penalty Yards 80 4 Turnovers 5 Interceptions By
vs. Florida State (Jan. 1, 2010) vs. Florida State (Jan. 1, 2010) at Cincinnati (Nov. 13, 2009) vs. Florida State (Jan. 1, 2010) vs. Colorado (Oct. 1, 2009) vs. Colorado (Oct. 1, 2009) vs. Connecticut (Oct. 24, 2009) vs. Connecticut (Oct. 24, 2009) at Auburn (Sept. 19, 2009) vs. Colorado (Oct. 1, 2009) vs. Connecticut (Oct. 24, 2009) at Cincinnati (Nov. 13, 2009) at Auburn (Sept. 19, 2009) vs. Florida State (Jan. 1, 2010) vs. Florida State (Jan. 1, 2010) vs. Liberty (Sept. 5, 2009) vs. Liberty (Sept. 5, 2009) vs. Marshall (Oct. 17, 2009) vs. Connecticut (Oct. 24, 2009) at Auburn (Sept. 19, 2009)
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National Hall of Fame Selections Bruce Lee Bosley College Football Hall of Fame Inducted: 1982 as a player West Virginia’s second-ever consensus AllAmerican in 1955, Bruce Bosley was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1982. A native of Fresno, Calif., who grew up in Green Bank, W.Va., Bosley played on the 1954 Sugar Bowl team for the Mountaineers. That squad finished as the 10th-ranked team in the nation. He went on to a long and prosperous NFL career with the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons for 13 seasons. A four-time Pro Bowl pick in 1960, 1965, 1966 and 1967, Bosley is a member of the San Francisco 49ers all-time team. The 6-2, 240-lb., center retired in 1969. He died April 25, 1995, in San Francisco, Calif.
Robert Clecker “Bobby” Bowden College Football Hall of Fame Inducted: 2006 as a coach Bobby Bowden, the No. 2 all-time win leader among college football coaches had an impressive 44-year coaching career which included two national championship. He served as head coach at West Virginia University from 1970-75, compiling a record of 42-26 with two Peach Bowl appearances. The Birmingham, Ala., native graduated from Howard College (now Samford) in 1953 and began his coaching career as an assistant coach from 1954-55. He moved on to South Georgia Junior as head coach between 195658, before returning to his alma mater as head coach from 1959-62, posting a 31-6 record. His first stint at Florida State came in 1963 when he coached the wide receivers. He came to Morgantown in 1966 as offensive coordinator under Jim Carlen, before becoming the head coach in 1970. He left Morgantown in 1976 to become the head coach at Florida State and compiled a 316-97-4 record for an overall career mark of 389129-4. He is the only coach in Division I-A football history to have enjoyed 14-straight 10-win seasons. His FSU teams finished an unprecedented 14-straight seasons in the Top 5 of the Associated Press College Football Poll, won the College Football National Championship in 1993 and 1999 and is 21-8-1 in bowl games.
Major Claybourne Harris College Football Hall of Fame Inducted: 2009 as a player A three-year starter at quarterback, the dynamic Major Harris became the first player in NCAA history to rush for more than 2,000 yards and pass for more than 5,000 yards in his career. As a freshman, Harris led the Mountaineers to the 1987 Sun Bowl. The following season, the quarterback led West Virginia to an undefeated season and a match-up with Notre Dame for the national championship in the 1988 Fiesta Bowl. He accounted for 20 touchdowns that season, while earning ECAC Player of the Year honors and finishing fifth in the Heisman Trophy voting. During his junior campaign, Harris threw for 17 touchdowns and ran for six, while setting school records for most total offense and quarterback rushing yards. He was a voted a first-team All-America, named the ECAC Player of the Year and finished third in the
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Heisman Trophy voting. Drafted by the Los Angeles Raiders in the 1990 NFL Draft, Harris spent several seasons playing in the Canadian Football League, Arena Football League and other semi-pro leagues. In 1999, he was inducted into the WVU Sports Hall of Fame.
Robert Lee “Sam” Huff Pro Football Hall of Fame Inducted: 1982 as a player College Football Hall of Fame Inducted: 1980 as a player A name synonymous with West Virginia football, Robert Lee “Sam” Huff ranks among the all-time great NFL linebackers. At West Virginia, Huff was a 6-1, 230-lb. tackle before being drafted in the third round by the New York Giants in 1956. Shortly thereafter, the Farmington, W.Va., native became one of the greatest and most publicized linebackers in pro football history and the first defensive football player to make the cover of Time magazine. CBS produced a half-hour pro football documentary entitled “The Violent World of Sam Huff.” A fierce competitor and a great rival of Green Bay Packers linebacker Ray Nitsche, Huff earned Pro Bowl status five times, first as a Giant, and then as a Washington Redskin, where he finished his career in 1969. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1980 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1982.
Alfred Earle “Greasy” Neale Pro Football Hall of Fame Inducted: 1969 as a coach College Football Hall of Fame Inducted: 1967 as a coach A noted player and coach, “Greasy” Neale’s affiliation with West Virginia lasted three years as head football coach from 1931-34. Prior to his stay in Morgantown, Greasy (a nickname he had carried since childhood), was a three-sport standout at West Virginia Wesleyan before embarking on an eight-year major league baseball career with the Cincinnati Reds. While a baseball player, Neale also found time to play professional football in the fall. Upon his retirement as an athlete, Neale became a college coaching gypsy, guiding some of the nation’s finest football programs before taking the NFL Philadelphia Eagles coaching job in 1941. Introducing the “naked reverse”, man-to-man shifting defenses, the stutter series and a primitive form of the 4-3 defense during his pro football coaching tenure, Neale guided the Eagles to the 1949 NFL title. The Parkersburg native was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1967 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1969. He died November 2, 1973, in Lake Worth, Fla.
Donald Eugene “Don” Nehlen College Football Hall of Fame Inducted: 2005 as a coach The winningest coach in WVU history with a 14993-4 record, Don Nehlen served as Mountaineer head man from 1980-2000. During his 21 years as head coach in Morgantown, Nehlen guided the Mountaineers to 13 bowl games and two bids for national titles playing Notre Dame in the 1989 Fiesta Bowl and Florida
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in the 1994 Sugar Bowl. He coached 15 first‑team All‑Americans, 82 all‑conference players and 51 players that went on to play professional football. His resume included coaching stints in the Blue‑Gray, East‑West Shrine and Hula Bowl all‑star games, and he served as president of the 10,000‑member American Football Coaches Association in 1997. Nehlen, a two‑time national coach of the year in 1988 and 1993, is a member of the Mid‑American Conference, Bowling Green, Gator Bowl, Chick-Fil-A Bowl and WVU Sports Halls of Fame. He also served as head coach of his alma mater, Bowling Green, from 1968-76, posting a 53-354 mark. The native of Canton, Ohio, was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2005.
Ira Errett “Rat” Rodgers College Football Hall of Fame Inducted: 1953 as a player West Virginia’s preeminent all-around athlete, Ira Errett “Rat” Rodgers gained fame as a hard-charging fullback from 1917-19. Called one of “the finest football players in the land” by syndicated columnist Grantland Rice, Rodgers is unanimously considered West Virginia’s finest pre-World War II football player. A consensus All-American in 1919, Rodgers gained national notoriety after a 25-0 whipping of Princeton, against which he passed for 162 yards and two touchdowns. For the season Rodgers accounted for 147 points. Later an amateur state golf champion, the Bethany, W.Va., native remained at West Virginia as football (1920-25, 1943-45), baseball (1921-42) and golf coach (1949). Rodgers was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1953. He died February 22, 1963, in Morgantown.
Floyd Ben Schwartzwalder College Football Hall of Fame Inducted: 1982 as a coach A two-sport letterman at West Virginia in football and wrestling from 1930-32, he achieved great success as a head coach on the prep and collegiate level. He coached high school football for six seasons in West Virginia and Ohio, winning two state championships at Parkersburg (W.Va.), prior to enlisting in the U.S. Army during World War II. Following his discharge, he was the head coach at Muhlenberg (N.J.) College from 1946-48, compiling a 25-5 record. He left there to become head coach at Syracuse, serving as head man there from 1949-73. His teams were an impressive 153-91-3, went to seven bowls, winning the national championship in 1959, and captured four Lambert Trophies (1952, 1956, 1959 and 1966). He was National Coach of the Year in 1959 and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1982. He died in 1993 at age 83.
Clarence Wiley “Doc” Spears College Football Hall of Fame Inducted: 1955 as a coach
(East-West) in 1922, produced its first unbeaten team (also 1922), defeated Pitt, 9-6 that 1922 season (considered among the greatest wins in school history) and helped build a football stadium. A cordial and delightful man off the field, Spears was the opposite on it, evoking confrontations with sportswriters, alumni and fans alike. After his brief tenure in Morgantown where he also doubled as a practicing medical doctor, thus earning the nickname “Doc,” Spears also coached at Minnesota and Oregon among others, until retiring in 1935 to devote his full time to medicine, practicing in Ypsilanti, Mich. Spears was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1955. He died February 1, 1964, in Jupiter, Fla.
Joseph Lee “Jumbo Joe” Stydahar Pro Football Hall of Fame Inducted: 1967 as a player College Football Hall of Fame Inducted: 1956 as a player A brilliant, but under-recognized two-sport athlete at West Virginia until his graduation in 1936, “Jumbo Joe” Stydahar lost that distinction after surprisingly being the first player taken by the Chicago Bears in the 1936 NFL draft -- the first player ever selected by the organization. Born in Kaylor, Pa., and later a standout at Shinnston High (W.Va.), Stydahar was a giant of a man (6-4, 245-lbs.) who became a perennial NFL all-star at tackle. A sixty-minute performer with the “Monsters of the Midway,” Stydahar played without a helmet, one of the last performers to do so. He participated on three NFL championship teams with the Bears and was named to the official all-NFL team from 1937-40. He sandwiched a two-year stint in the Navy (1943-44) in the middle of his pro career, which finished in 1946. Following his playing career, Stydahar coached the 1951 Los Angeles Rams to the NFL championship, the organization’s first and only title. Stydahar was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1956 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1967. He died March 23, 1977, in Beckley, W.Va.
Fielding Harris “Hurry Up” Yost College Football Hall of Fame Inducted: 1951 as a coach Always in a hurry, thus the nickname “Hurry Up,” Fielding Harris Yost gained national acclaim as a college football coach at Michigan at the turn of the century. Yost’s travels included a stop at West Virginia, where he earned a law degree and played football in 1895-96. After his two years at WVU, the Fairview, W.Va., native took the Michigan coaching job at age 30 in 1900. Four years later, he showed his appreciation for his alma mater at West Virginia by beating the Mountaineers 130-0, a score that didn’t endear him to the West Virginia faithful. That 1904 Michigan squad was called the “PointA-Minute” team. Later the athletic director at Michigan, he was singularly instrumental in building the nation’s largest football stadium at Michigan. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1951. He died August 20, 1946, in Ann Arbor, Mich.
A coach at West Virginia from 1921-24, Clarence “Doc” Spears was responsible for developing West Virginia’s great football fortunes of the early 1920s. During his coaching tenure in Morgantown, the school played in its first bowl game
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WVU’s Consensus All-Americans Aaron Beasley Cornerback, 1995
This Pottstown, Pa., native captured first team All-America honors from five different sources during a 1995 season in which he nabbed five interceptions. The year prior as a junior, Beasley led the nation with 10 picks. Of his 19 career interceptions (second all-time at WVU), three went for TDs. A Jim Thorpe and Football News defensive player of the year semifinalist as a senior, Beasley was a third-round selection of the Jacksonville Jaguars and played in the NFL for nine seasons with the Jaguars, New York Jets and Atlanta Falcons.
Bruce Bosley Tackle, 1955
This Green Bank, W.Va., resident earned consensus All-America honors as a tackle in 1955, ending a 36-year West Virginia consensus drought. A terrific all-around player, Bosley played on the 1954 Sugar Bowl team and helped WVU to a three-year 31-7 mark. A second-round selection by the San Francisco 49ers in 1956, the 1953 Academic All-American was a four-time all-pro as a member of the 49ers during his 13-year NFL career. Bosley was a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.
Mike Compton Center, 1992
West Virginia’s fifth consensus All-American used equal amounts of brains and muscle to gain national acclaim. A native of Richlands, Va., Compton was cited by seven different sources for his consensus tag at center. One of four Rotary Lombardi Award finalists, he was a NCAA Today’s Top Six winner and was selected to speak on behalf of all NCAA student-athletes at the 1993 NCAA Convention in Dallas. A third-round pick by the Detroit Lions in 1993, the Academic All-American was a fixture at guard and center for the Lions for eight seasons before moving on to New England, where he won two Super Bowl rings with the Patriots. He also played one season with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Canute Curtis Linebacker, 1996
One of West Virginia’s most decorated defenders, linebacker Canute Curtis was the anchor of the nation’s No. 1-rated defense in 1996. The BIG EAST defensive player of the year and the school’s all-time sack leader with 342, the Amityville, N.Y., native was a finalist for the Butkus Award, the Football Writers Association Bronko Nagurski Award and the Football News defensive player of the year. He was a sixth-round draft pick of the Cincinnati Bengals.
Brian Jozwiak
Offensive Tackle, 1985 Mammoth offensive tackle Brian Jozwiak became Coach Don Nehlen’s second consensus All-American in 1985. Jozwiak gained consensus status at offensive tackle by earning first team All-America honors from five different sources. The seventh player taken in the 1986 NFL draft by the Kansas City Chiefs, the Catonsville, Md., resident was just the fifth Mountaineer to be taken in the first round of the NFL draft. Jozwiak played three NFL seasons before injury forced him into early retirement.
Dan Mozes Center, 2006
Dan Mozes was named the Rimington Award winner, signifying the top center in the nation. He helped lead the Mountaineers to two 11-win seasons, two Top 10 final rankings and set the best four-year record in the school’s history. Mozes finished with a complete sweep, earning both unanimous and consensus All-America honors. He was a leader on one of the most explosive offenses in college football, ranking No. 2 nationally in rushing, No. 3 in scoring, No. 5 in total offense and No. 6 in fewest sacks allowed. West Virginia averaged 303 yards per game rushing, 38.9 points a game and 461.4 yards per game of total offense. He signed a free agent contract with the Minnesota Vikings.
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Ira Errett “Rat” Rodgers Fullback, 1919
Hailed as one of the nation’s finest pre-World War II football players, Ira Errett Rodgers is considered by several historians to be West Virginia’s finest all-round athlete. West Virginia’s first consensus pick in 1919 at fullback, the Bethany, W.Va., native amassed the single greatest season of any West Virginia player in 1919, leading the nation in scoring with 147 points. National syndicated columnist Grantland Rice labelled Rodgers “the finest allround football player in the land” that season. Rodgers was enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame in 1953.
Todd Sauerbrun Punter, 1994
Considered among the top punters in NCAA football history, Todd Sauerbrun established an NCAA standard 48.4 punting average in 1994 on the way to consensus All-America status. Sauerbrun also set NCAA marks in career punting average (46.1) and season punts traveling longer than 50 yards (32). The AT&T national Long Distance Award winner earned a clean sweep of All-America teams in 1994 and had one punt travel 90 yards against Nebraska in the Kickoff Classic. The Setauket, N.Y., native was the 56th player taken in the 1995 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears (second round), the highest specialist taken since 1979. He also played for the Kansas City Chiefs and was named to the Walter Camp Football Foundation All-Century College Football Team for the 1900’s.
Steve Slaton Running Back, 2006
This three-year starter was a quick-footed and speedy runner who ran for a school record 1,744 yards and 16 touchdowns in 2006, helping lead the Mountaineers to a second-straight 11-win season. He was second in the nation in all-purpose yards, fourth in rushing yards per game and tied for No. 12 in scoring. Slaton finished with a complete sweep, earning both unanimous and consensus All-America honors. He ran for over 1,000 yards all three years, helping the Mountaineers to three-straight 11-win seasons and Top 10 rankings. While he was at WVU, he finished his career among the Top 10 active players nationally in career rushing yards, career rushing yards per game, career rushing touchdowns, career yards per carry, scoring touchdowns, total points and points per game and all-purpose yards per game. He also was named the most valuable player of the 2006 Sugar Bowl, finishing with a bowl record 204 yards against Georgia.
Darryl Talley Linebacker, 1982
Coach Don Nehlen’s first consensus All-America pick in 1982 (third ever at WVU), linebacker Darryl Talley captured first team All-America status on nine teams that season. A vicious hitter who finished his career as the school’s all-time leading tackler, Talley was among the first great Nehlen players that elevated West Virginia football nationally. Selected in the second round by the Buffalo Bills in 1983, the Cleveland, Ohio, native became a fixture on four Buffalo Super Bowl teams. Talley was a two-time NFL all-pro with the Bills.
Grant Wiley Linebacker, 2003
Four-year starter who anchored the Mountaineer defense from his linebacker post. Surpassed fellow consensus All-American Darryl Talley to become the school’s all-time leading tackler in 2003. Finished his career with 492 total tackles in becoming WVU’s ninth consensus All-American. The Trappe, Pa., native displayed the knack for making big plays for the Mountaineer defense and finished his career as WVUs career leader in tackles for loss with 47.5.
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Dan Mozes, center Steve Slaton, running back Grant Wiley, linebacker Canute Curtis, linebacker Aaron Beasley, defensive back Todd Sauerbrun, punter Mike Compton, center Brian Jozwiak, offensive tackle Darryl Talley, linebacker Bruce Bosley, tackle Ira Errett Rodgers, fullback
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Pat White, quarterback Playboy Pat McAfee, punter/kicker CBSSports.com Ryan Stanchek, offensive tackle Football Writers Association of America Steve Slaton, running back Playboy Steve Slaton, running back Associated Press, Walter Camp, American Football Coaches Association, Football Writer’s As sociation and Sporting News Dan Mozes, center Playboy, American Football Coaches Association, Associated Press, Walter Camp, Football Writers Association of America, The Sporting News, Rivals.com Adam Jones, defensive back Collegefootballnews.com, Collegesportsreport.com Grant Wiley, linebacker Associated Press, Football Writers, Southern Football Weekly, The Sporting News, CNNSI.com, CSTV, Collegefootballnews.com John Thornton, defensive tackle Sports Network Canute Curtis, linebacker American Football Coaches Association, Associated Press, Football News, Football Writers Association of America, College Sports, Scripps-Howard, American Football Quarterly Aaron Beasley, defensive back American Football Coaches Association, Walter Camp, Football News, United Press International, College Sports Todd Sauerbrun, punter American Football Coaches As sociation, Walter Camp, Associ ated Press, Football News, United Press International, Foot
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Fred Graham, end Referee Tom Thorp Russ Meredith, tackle New York World Russ Bailey, center Sioux City Tribune, Philadelphia Press Ira Errett Rodgers, fullback Walter Camp, Frank G. Menke, The Knickerbocker, Chicago Tribune, Pittsburgh Post, Newark Sunday Call, St. Louis Star, New Haven Register, Troy (N.Y.) Record, Ohio State Journal, Philadelphia Press Ira Errett Rodgers, fullback Newark Sunday Call Russ Bailey, center Frank G. Menke, A.M. Weyland, Chicago Tribune, Pittsburgh Sun, Pittsburgh Press, New York Evening Journal Ira Errett Rodgers, fullback Frank Cavanaugh, New York Sun, Newark Sunday Call
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Mark Raugh, tight end United Press International Danny Buggs, wide receiver Associated Press, United Press International, Football News Carl Crennel, middle guard Associated Press Carl Crennel, middle guard Associated Press Garrett Ford, halfback Associated Press, United Press International Pete Goimarac, center Associated Press Bruce Bosley, tackle Associated Press Bruce Bosley, tackle International News Service Gene “Beef” Lamone, guard Associated Press Bob Orders, center Central Press Ben Dunkerley, tackle Associated Press Tod Goodwin, end NEA Service Walter “Red” Mahan, guard NEA Service Walter “Red” Mahan, guard NEA Service Charles “Trusty” Tallman, end Walter Camp Nick Nardacci, halfback Chicago Tribune Joe Setron, guard Walter Camp Russ Bailey, center Walter Camp, Chicago Tribune Paul “Monk” Hager, end NEA Service Frank Ice, tackle New York Sun
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Scott Kozlowski, punter Phil Steele Pat McAfee, punter Associated Press, Phil Steele Ryan Stanchek, offensive tackle Associated Press Quincy Wilson, running back Associated Press Avon Cobourne, running back Associated Press Eric de Groh, center Associated Press Amos Zereoue, running back Sporting News Henry Slay, defensive tackle Associated Press Mike Collins, safety Football News Reggie Rembert, wide receiver Associated Press
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Chris Haering, linebacker Associated Press Major Harris, quarterback Associated Press John Stroia, offensive guard Associated Press Paul Woodside, place-kicker Associated Press Mark Raugh, tight end Associated Press Darryl Talley, linebacker Associated Press Gerald Schultze, center Associated Press B.C. Williams, guard Associated Press Carl Crennel, middle guard Associated Press Jerry Yost, quarterback Associated Press Chuck Howley, guard Williamson Rating System Sam Huff, tackle United Press International Gene “Beef” Lamone, guard Associated Press, NEA Service, Chicago Tribune, Williamson Rating System Tommy Allman, fullback NEA Service Bob Orders, center United Press International, Football Digest Joe Stydahar, tackle NEA Service Walter “Red” Mahan, guard Associated Press, International News Service, All-America Board, Chicago Tribune, A.M. Weyland Walter “Red” Mahan, guard Walter Camp Charles “Trusty” Tallman, end Athletic World Joe Harrick, tackle Chicago Tribune Ira Errett Rodgers, fullback A.M. Weyland
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Top Plays Touchdown Run From Scrimmage Pat Randolph vs. Northern Illinois/1986 Noel Devine vs. Syracuse/2008 Robert Walker vs. Syracuse/1993 Eddie Dugan vs. Waynesburg/1952 Lynn Osborne vs. Pittsburgh Athletic Club/1896 Noel Devine vs. Pitt/2009 Arthur Owens vs. Virginia Tech/1974 Robert Moss vs. Marquette/1955 Kerry Marbury vs. Temple/1971 San Pinion vs. West Virginia Wesleyan/1938 Harry Marker vs. Georgetown/1932 Danny Buggs vs. Syracuse/1972 Edward Williams vs. Pitt/1969 Larry Tracewell vs. The Citadel/1962
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Todd Sauerbrun vs. Nebraska/1994 Mark Fazzolari vs. Virginia Tech/1999 Ralph Anastasio vs. Virginia/1957 Mark Fazzolari vs. Idaho/2000 Brian West vs. Syracuse/1996 Pat McAfee vs. Rutgers/2006 Morris Drobeck vs. Washington & Jefferson/1932 Phil Brady vs. Virginia Tech/2004 Greg Hertzog vs. Kent/1990 Jack Gocke vs. Temple/1935 Pat McAfee vs. Cincinnati/2007
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Tom Pridemore vs. Penn State/1977 Marcus Mauney vs. Virginia Tech/1974 Harry Marker vs. West Virginia Wesleyan/1932 Vann Washington vs. Louisiana Tech/1994 Tom Pridemore vs. Temple/1975 Jim Moss vs. Syracuse/1961 Bo Orlando vs. East Carolina/1987 Barrett Green vs. Rutgers/1997 * David Mayfield vs. Rutgers/1993 Russ Meredith vs. Gonzaga/1922 * - non-touchdown
Danny Buggs from Ben Williams vs. Penn State/1973 96 Travis Garvin from Rasheed Marshall vs. Virginia Tech/2003 93 Thomas Yeater from Jerry Yost vs. Oregon State/1962 92 Chris Potts from Bernie Galiffa vs. Duke/1971 89 Chris Henry from Rasheed Marshall vs. Rutgers/2003 83 Jay Kearney from Jake Kelchner vs. Missouri/1993 83 Harry Sweeney from Fred Wyant vs. Fordham/1954 83 Harry Blake from Bernie Galiffa vs. Temple/1971 82 Rahsaan Vanterpool from Chad Johnston vs. Pitt/1994 81 Cedric Thomas from Dan Kendra vs. Richmond/1977 80 Terry Fairbanks from Richard Longfellow vs. Boston/1958 80 Tito Gonzales from Pat White vs. Oklahoma/2008 79
Non-Touchdown Reception/Yards From Scrimmage Kay-Jay Harris from Rasheed Marshall vs. Miami/2003 Chris Henry from Rasheed Marshall vs. Rutgers/2004 James Jett from Greg Jones vs. Boston College/1990 Shawn Foreman from Marc Bulger vs. Rutgers/1996 Eddie Silverio from Mike Sherwood vs. Pitt/1968 Khori Ivy from Brad Lewis vs. Boston College/2000 Bob Dunlevy from Allen McCune vs. Syracuse/1965 Chris Henry from Rasheed Marshall vs. Rutgers/2003 Gary Mullen from Oliver Luck vs. Temple/1981 Brad Starks from Jarrett Brown vs. Auburn/2009 Darius Reynaud from Pat White vs. Western Michigan/2007 Jay Kearney from Darren Studstill vs. Rutgers/1993
Field Goal
Paul Woodside vs. Louisville/1984 Brad Cooper vs. UCF/2004 Paul Woodside vs. Syracuse/1984 Pat McAfee vs. Cincinnati/2008 Pat McAfee vs. Villanova/2008 Jay Taylor vs. Pitt/1997 Pat McAfee vs. Pitt/2006 Jon Ohliger vs. Syracuse/2000 Paul Woodside vs. Pacific/1983
90 78 78 76 76 75 75 73 73 72 71
100 99 98 97 87 87 84 83 82 80
Punt Return
Victor Rabbits vs. Virginia Military/1955 Danny Buggs vs. Tulane/1972 Fulton Walker vs. Boston College/1977 John Mallory vs. The Citadel/1966 John Mallory vs. George Washington/1965 Fulton Walker vs. Virginia Tech/1979 John Mallory vs. William & Mary/1967 Nick Nardacci vs. Allegheny/1923 Willie Drewrey vs. Florida State/1982
Kickoff Return
Shawn Terry vs. Maryland/2001 Shawn Terry vs. Syracuse/2000 Nate Terry vs. Temple/1997 Nate Terry vs. East Carolina/1997 Kerry Marbury vs. Penn State/1972 Shawn Terry vs. Mississippi/2000 Tavon Austin vs. Connecticut/2009 Darius Reynaud vs. Maryland/2006 Arthur Owens vs. Penn State/1973 Eugene Napoleon vs. Maryland/1987 Willie Drewrey vs. Syracuse/1984
99 95 88 88 86 85 85 85 82
100 100 100 100 100 99 98 96 95 94 93
Top Games Total Offense
Pat White vs. Pitt/2006 Marc Bulger vs. Missouri/1998 Jarrett Brown vs. East Carolina/2009 Mike Sherwood vs. Pitt/1968 Marc Bulger vs. Pitt/1998 Pat White vs. North Carolina/2008 Major Harris vs. Boston College/1988
Plays/Yards
38/424 52/424 34/407 47/407 38/394 47/387 39/372
84 69 68 65 65 64 60 59 59 58 58 58
devine
Touchdown Reception/Yards From Scrimmage
79 76 76 75 74 74 71 70 70 67 64 64 64 63 63 63
Punt
50 49 49 49 49 49 49
NOEL
Noel Devine vs. Louisville/2008 Noel Devine vs. Maryland/2007 Jim Moss vs. William & Mary/1962 Major Harris vs. Boston College/1989 Arthur Owens vs. Kentucky/1974 Joe Wilkerson vs. West Virginia Wesleyan/1912 Ted Anderson vs. Virginia Military/1953 Noel Devine vs. Florida State/2010 Mike Sherwood vs. Pitt/1969 Garrett Ford Sr. vs. William & Mary/1965 Darius Reynaud vs. East Carolina/2007 Noel Whipkey vs. William & Mary/1956 Bobby Moss vs. Syracuse/1955 Steve Slaton vs. Cincinnati/2006 Khari Mott vs. Pitt/1996 Glenn Holton vs. George Washington/1961
Ed Kenna vs. Grove City/1901 Pat McAfee vs. Syracuse/2007 Brad Carroll vs. Louisville/1989 Charlie Baumann vs. East Carolina/1988 Paul Woodside vs. Florida/1981 Bill McKenzie vs. Maryland/1977 Ken Juskowich vs. Kentucky/1968
55 54 53 52 52 52 51 50 50
MOUNTAINEER FOOTBALL
157
top performances
Chad Johnston vs. Pitt/1994 Oliver Luck vs. Syracuse/1981 Chad Johnston vs. Purdue/1995 Marc Bulger vs. Miami/1999 Pat White vs. Louisville/2006
Rushing Yards
Kay-Jay Harris vs. East Carolina/2004 Kerry Marbury vs. Temple/1971 Avon Cobourne vs. East Carolina/2002 Pat White vs. Syracuse/2006 Amos Zereoue vs. Notre Dame/1997 Amos Zereoue vs. Rutgers/1998 Noel Devine vs. Colorado/2009 Pat White vs. Pitt/2005 Pat White vs. Pitt/2006 Steve Slaton vs. Pitt/2006 Andrew Wood vs. Boston College/1971
51/370 52/354 43/352 49/351 43/347
Carries/Yards
25/337 22/291 30/260 15/247 32/234 35/228 22/220 23/220 22/220 23/215 24/214
Rushing Yards -- Two Consecutive Games
Yards
Avon Cobourne vs. Cincinnati (193), East Carolina (260)/2002 Amos Zereoue vs. Syracuse (189), Rutgers (228)/1998 Steve Slaton vs. Georgia (204), Marshall (203)/2006 Pat White vs. Pitt (220), USF (129)/2005 Noel Devine vs. Syracuse (188), Auburn (207)/2008 Amos Zereoue vs. Notre Dame (234), Pitt (151)/1997 Avon Cobourne vs. East Carolina (260) and Maryland (123) Amos Zereoue vs. Marshall (174), East Carolina (199)/1997 Amos Zereoue vs. Rutgers (228), Boston College (143)/1998 Kerry Marbury vs. East Carolina (76), Temple (291)/1971 Robert Walker vs. Pitt (163), Syracuse (198)/1993
453 417 407 397 395 385 383 373 371 367 361
Rushing Attempts
George Allen vs. Georgetown/1933 George Allen vs. West Virginia Wesleyan/1933 Amos Zereoue vs. Pitt/1997 Quincy Wilson vs. Rutgers/2003 Amos Zereoue vs. Rutgers/1998 Avon Cobourne vs. Kent State/2001 Avon Cobourne vs. Ohio/2001 Undra Johnson vs. Temple/1985 Edward Williams vs. South Carolina/1969 Quincy Wilson vs. Pitt/2003
Passing
Marc Bulger vs. Missouri/1998 Mike Sherwood vs. Pitt/1968 Marc Bulger vs. Pitt/1998 Chad Johnston vs. Pitt/1994 Chad Johnston vs. Purdue/1995 Marc Bulger vs. Miami/1998 Oliver Luck vs. Syracuse/1981 Marc Bulger vs. Navy/1998 Chad Johnston vs. Boston College/1996 Marc Bulger vs. Georgia Tech/1997
Pass Completions
Marc Bulger vs. Missouri/1998 Oliver Luck vs. Syracuse/1981 Marc Bulger vs. Miami/1999
158
Pass Attempts
Gerald Fisher vs. Maryland/1951 Brad Lewis vs. Maryland/2001 Chad Johnston vs. Virginia Tech/1996 Marc Bulger vs. Missouri/1998 Marc Bulger vs. Miami/1999 Oliver Luck vs. Syracuse/1981 Marc Bulger vs. Virginia Tech/1998 Marc Bulger vs. Miami/1998 Marc Bulger vs. Pitt/1997 Mike Sherwood vs. Virginia Tech/1968
32 31 28 27 26 26 26 26
Attempts
57 52 51 50 48 48 43 43 43 43
Passing Touchdowns
565
Marc Bulger vs. Pitt/1998 6 Pat White vs. Villanova/2008 5 Brad Lewis vs. Mississippi/2000 5 Allen McCune vs. Pitt/1965 5 Jarrett Brown vs. East Carolina/2009 4 Rasheed Marshall vs. UCF/2004 4 Rasheed Marshall vs. East Carolina/2003 4 Marc Bulger vs. Pitt/1999 4 Marc Bulger vs. Missouri/1998 4 Chad Johnston vs. Rutgers/1995 4 Chad Johnston vs. Pitt/1994 4 Major Harris vs. Pitt/1989 4 Jeff Hostetler vs. Oklahoma/1982 4 Oliver Luck vs. Temple/1980 4 31 players with 3 the latest is Pat White vs. Auburn/2008
560
Receiving Yardage
512
Chris Henry vs. Syracuse/2003 Pat Greene vs. Pitt/1997 Rahsaan Vanterpool vs. Pitt/1994 David Saunders vs. Boston College/1996 Calvin Phillips vs. Cal State Fullerton/1988 Oscar Patrick vs. Penn State/1968 Shawn Foreman vs. Missouri/1998 Zach Abraham vs. Pitt/1994 Antonio Brown vs. East Carolina/2000 David Saunders vs. Rutgers/1996
Catches/Yards
508
Receptions
Catches/Yards
Rushing Yards -- Three Consecutive Games Yards Avon Cobourne vs. Cincinnati (193), East Carolina (260) and Maryland (123)/2002 Amos Zereoue vs. Virginia Tech (148), Syracuse (189), Rutgers (228)/1998 Amos Zereoue vs. Syracuse (189), Rutgers (228), Boston College (143)/1998 Avon Cobourne vs. Wisconsin (79), Cincinnati (193) and East Carolina (260)/2002 Robert Walker vs. Louisville (161), Pitt (163), Syracuse (198)/1993 Kerry Marbury vs. William & Mary (144), East Carolina (75), Temple (291)/1971 Avon Cobourne vs. East Carolina (260), Maryland (123) and Rutgers (133)/2002 Steve Slaton vs. Georgia (2006), Marshall (203) and Eastern Washington (105)/2006 Pat White vs. Cincinnati (111), Pitt (220) and South Florida (177)/2005 Steve Slaton vs. Marshall (203), Eastern Washington (105) and Maryland (195)/2006
Marc Bulger vs. Miami/1998 Brad Lewis vs. Maryland/2001 Dan Kendra vs. Syracuse/1975 Mike Sherwood vs. Pitt/1968 Pat White vs. North Carolina/2008 Marc Bulger vs. Pitt/1998 Marc Bulger vs. Virginia Tech/1998 Marc Bulger vs. Pitt/1997
576
532 522 521 516
503
Carries
45 42 41 40 35 35 35 35 35 34
Yards
429 416 409 396 390 380 360 354 354 353
Completions
34 34 32
Jock Sanders vs. Auburn/2009 David Saunders vs. Miami/1998 Shawn Foreman vs. Georgia Tech/1997 Pat Greene vs. Pitt/1997 Mickey Walczak vs. Syracuse/1981 Shawn Foreman vs. Missouri/1998 David Saunders vs. Rutgers/1996 Antonio Brown vs. Maryland/2001 Shawn Foreman vs. Boston College/1997 Rahsaan Vanterpool vs. Ball State/1994 Mark Raugh vs. Syracuse/1981 Oscar Patrick vs. Penn State/1968
6/209 12/205 9/205 8/191 5/190 10/190 11/189 6/180 6/179 11/178
All-Purpose Running
12/115 12/89 12/110 12/205 12/84 11/189 11/178 10/108 10/153 10/115 10/91 10/190
Yards
Garrett Ford Sr. vs. Pitt/1965 356 Steve Slaton vs. Pitt/2006 345 Kay-Jay Harris vs. East Carolina/2004 337 Kerry Marbury vs. Temple/1971 323 Robert Gresham vs. Richmond/1969 312 Rahsaan Vanterpool vs. Pitt/1994 284 Amos Zereoue vs. Syracuse/1998 282 Avon Cobourne vs. East Carolina/2002 274 Danny Buggs vs. William & Mary/1972 268 Amos Zereoue vs. Tulsa/1998 257 -- includes rushing, receiving, kickoff return and punt return yards
Scoring (kickers only listed below) Ira Errett Rodgers vs. Marietta/1919 Ira Errett Rodgers vs. Ohio Wesleyan/1919 Steve Slaton vs. Louisville/2005 Woody Bruder vs. Bethany/1924
37 37 36 35
George Allen vs. Marquette/1934 Ira Errett Rodgers vs. Gettysburg/1917 Steve Slaton vs. Western Michigan/2007 Pat White vs. Syracuse and Louisville/2006 Steve Slaton vs. Pitt/2006 Kay-Jay Harris vs. East Carolina/2004 Kay-Jay Harris vs. Temple/2004 Quincy Wilson vs. Pitt/2003 Avon Cobourne vs. Rutgers/2001 Ira Errett Rodgers vs. West Virginia Wesleyan/1916 Ira Errett Rodgers vs. Marshall/1915
30 30 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24
Kick Scoring
Frank Nester vs. Villanova/1972 19 Ken Juskowich vs. Villanova/1967 16 Tyler Bitancurt vs. Liberty/2009 15 15 Pat McAfee vs. Rutgers/2006 Ken Juskowich vs. Pitt/1967 15 Jay Taylor vs. Rutgers/1999 14 Jay Taylor vs. Miami (Ohio)/1999 14 Charlie Baumann vs. Bowling Green/1988 14 14 Paul Woodside vs. Rutgers/1982 Paul Woodside vs. Syracuse/1982 14 9 players with 13 the latest is Tyler Bitancurt vs. Pitt/2009
Most Punts
Chuck Brooks vs. Penn State/1973 12 Thad Kucherawy vs. Kentucky/1969 12 11 Brian West vs. Syracuse/1995 Mark Fazzolari vs. Virginia Tech/2001 10 10 Todd Sauerbrun vs. Pitt/1994 Steve Superick vs. Boston College/1985 10 Steve Superick vs. Temple/1982 10 10 Curt Carion vs. Penn State/1980 Thad Kucherawy vs. Virginia Military/1967 10 28 players with 9 the latest is Scott Kozlowski vs. Rutgers/2009
Highest Punt Average (min. 3 att.) Todd Sauerbrun vs. Nebraska/1994 Pat McAfee vs. Oklahoma/2008 Ralph Anastasio vs. Virginia/1957 Greg Hertzog vs. Kent/1990 Greg Hertzog vs. Virginia Tech/1990 Pat McAfee vs. Connecticut/2007 Pat McAfee vs. Rutgers/2006 Todd Sauerbrun vs. Eastern Michigan/1993 Steve Superick vs. East Carolina/1982 Todd Sauerbrun vs. Virginia Tech/1992 Greg Hertzog vs. Maryland/1989 Curt Carion vs. Pitt/1980
60.1 58.5 57.0 53.7 53.0 52.7 52.7 52.2 51.5 49.6 49.6 49.6
Top Seasons Total Offense
Marc Bulger/1998 Pat White/2007 Major Harris/1989 Pat White/2006 Pat White/2008 Rasheed Marshall/2004 Jarrett Brown/2009 Major Harris/1988 Oliver Luck/1981 Jeff Hostetler/1983 Marc Bulger/1997 Bernie Galiffa/1972 Rasheed Marshall/2002
Rushing Yards
Steve Slaton/2006 Avon Cobourne/2002 Amos Zereoue/1997 Noel Devine/2009 Amos Zereoue/1998 Quincy Wilson/2003 Pat White/2007 Avon Cobourne/2001 Robert Walker/1993 Robert Gresham/1969 Adrian Murrell/1992 Avon Cobourne/1999
Plays/Yards
452/3,515 413/3,059 400/2,994 344/2,874 465/2,816 411/2,747 413/2,610 320/2,525 434/2,497 404/2,416 375/2,372 394/2,345 432/2,282
Carries/Yards
West Virginia Universit y
248/1,744 335/1,710 281/1,589 241/1,465 283/1,462 282/1,380 197/1,335 267/1,298 214/1,250 206/1,155 222/1,145 224/1,138
top performances
Quarterback Rushing Yards Carries/Yards Pat White/2007 Pat White/2006 Pat White/2008 Pat White/2005 Major Harris/1989 Rasheed Marshall/2004 Rasheed Marshall/2002 Major Harris/1987 Major Harris/1988 Jarrett Brown/2009 Oliver Luck/1979 Jarrett Brown/2007 Darren Studstill/1991 Rasheed Marshall/2003
Fullback Rushing Yards Jim Braxton/1969 Walter Easley/1980 Dick Leftridge/1965 Pete Wood/1971 Pete Wood/1970 Ron Lee/1975 Larry Krutko/1956 Ron Lee/1974 Dick Leftridge/1964 Walter Easley/1976
Rushing Attempts Avon Cobourne/2002 Amos Zereoue/1998 Quincy Wilson/2003 Amos Zereoue/1997 Avon Cobourne/2001 Steve Slaton/2006 Noel Devine/2009 Garrett Ford Sr./1966 Avon Cobourne/2000 Avon Cobourne/1999 Amos Zereoue/1996 Adrian Murrell/1992
Rushing Touchdowns Ira Errett Rodgers/1919 Steve Slaton/2006 Amos Zereoue/1997 Steve Slaton/2007 Steve Slaton/2005 Avon Cobourne/2002 Pat White/2006 Kerry Marbury/1972 Pat White/2007 Noel Devine/2009 Rasheed Marshall/2002 Amos Zereoue/1998 Quincy Wilson/2003 Jim Braxton/1969
Receiving Yards
David Saunders/1996 Chris Henry/2003 Shawn Foreman/1998 Shawn Foreman/1997 David Saunders/1998 Antonio Brown/2000 Chris Henry/2004 Reggie Rembert/1989 Rahsaan Vanterpool/1994 Khori Ivy/2000
Tight End Receiving Yards Lovett Purnell/1995 Mark Raugh/1981 Nate Stephens/1972 Lovett Purnell/1994 Anthony Becht/1999 Dave Jagdmann/1973 Mark Raugh/1982 Anthony Becht/1998 Nate Stephens/1971 Rich Duggan/1978
197/1,335 165/1,219 191/974 131/952 155/936 169/861 173/666 143/615 134/610 117/466 204/407 49/327 88/307 101/303
Carries/Yards
199/843 189/833 144/774 145/724 131/713 155/623 124/584 115/543 125/534 124/493 335 283 282 281 267 248 241 236 224 224 222 222 19 18 18 17 17 17 16 16 14 13 13 13 12 12
Catches/Yards
76/1,043 41/1,006 63/948 77/928 77/883 51/877 52/872 47/850 50/849 47/806
Catches/Yards
37/614 64/601 36/577 41/547 35/510 30/424 32/423 29/393 24/393 23/372
Running Back Receiving Yards Catches/Yards Jim Braxton/1970 Steve Slaton/2006 Steve Slaton/2007 Mickey Walczak/1981 Robert Alexander/1980 Jim Braxton/1969 Adrian Murrell/1992 Tom Gray/1985 Noel Devine/2008 Amos Zereoue/1998 Kay-Jay Harris/2004 Garrett Ford Sr./1965 Noel Devine/2009 Note: Jim Braxton also played tight end in 1970
Receptions
David Saunders/1998 Shawn Foreman/1997 David Saunders/1996 Jock Sanders/2009 Darius Reynaud/2007 Mark Raugh/1981 Shawn Foreman/1998 Jock Sanders/2008 Khori Ivy/1999 Chris Henry/2004 Antonio Brown/2000 Rich Hollins/1983 Oscar Patrick/1968 Antonio Brown/1999 Rahsaan Vanterpool/1994
27/565 27/360 26/350 49/338 31/329 18/276 17/244 26/233 35/185 23/184 20/181 16/179 22/177
Catches/Yards 77/883 77/928 76/1,043 72/688 64/733 64/601 63/948 53/462 53/666 52/872 51/877 50/781 50/770 50/462 50/849
James Jett/1990 Jim Braxton/1970
21.0 20.9
Passing Yards
Comp/Att/Yards
Marc Bulger/1998 Bernie Galiffa/1972 Marc Bulger/1997 Oliver Luck/1981 Jeff Hostetler/1983 Jarrett Brown/2009 Major Harris/1989 Chad Johnston/1995 Mike Sherwood/1968 Chad Johnston/1996 Jeff Hostetler/1982
Pass Completions
Marc Bulger/1998 Oliver Luck/1981 Marc Bulger/1997 Jarrett Brown/2009 Pat White/2008 Jeff Hostetler/1983 Chad Johnston/1996 Bernie Galiffa/1972 Mike Sherwood/1968 Marc Bulger/1999 Pat White/2007 Rasheed Marshall/2004 Major Harris/1989
Catches/Yards
64/601 41/547 37/614 36/577 35/510 32/423 30/424 29/393 25/357 24/393
Marc Bulger/1998 Oliver Luck/1981 Chad Johnston/1996 Bernie Galiffa/1972 Marc Bulger/1997 Jeff Hostetler/1983 Jarrett Brown/2009 Jeff Hostetler/1982 Pat White/2008 Mike Sherwood/1968 Rasheed Marshall/2002 Oliver Luck/1980
Running Back Receptions
Catches/Yards
Touchdown Passes
Mickey Walczak/1981 Noel Devine/2008 Robert Alexander/1980 Steve Slaton/2006 Jim Braxton/1970 Steve Slaton/2007 Tom Gray/1985 Avon Cobourne/2001 Amos Zereoue/1998 Noel Devine/2009 Kay-Jay Harris/2004 David Riley/1977 Pete Wood/1970
Touchdown Receptions
Darius Reynaud/2007 Chris Henry/2004 Reggie Rembert/1989 Chris Henry/2003 Cedric Thomas/1980 Brandon Myles/2006 Shawn Foreman/1998 David Saunders/1998 Cedric Thomas/1977 Danny Buggs/1972 Jim Braxton/1970
Yards Per Reception (min. 15 catches) Rich Hollins/1982 Jay Kearney/1993 Calvin Phillips/1988 Chris Henry/2003 Danny Buggs/1973 Danny Buggs/1972 Reggie Rembert/1988 Nate Stephens/1970
MOUNTAINEER FOOTBALL
49/338 35/185 31/329 27/360 27/565 26/350 26/233 23/124 23/184 22/177 20/181 20/143 20/135 12 12 11 10 10 8 8 8 8 8 8
419 394 334 334 323 309 296 292 274 264 259 254
Marc Bulger/1998 Pat White/2008 Rasheed Marshall/2004 Oliver Luck/1980 Major Harris/1989 Bernie Galiffa/1972 Chad Johnston/1994 Jeff Hostetler/1983 Oliver Luck/1981 Rasheed Marshall/2003 Mike Sherwood/1970 Allen McCune/1965
31 21 19 19 17 17 16 16 16 15 15 15
Passing Efficiency (min. 50 att.) Jake Kelchner/1993 Pat White/2006 Major Harris/1988 Marc Bulger/1998 Pat White/2007 Darren Studstill/1993 Mike Sherwood/1970 Adam Bednarik/2005 Rasheed Marshall/2004 Major Harris/1989 Pat White/2008 Allen McCune/1964
All-Purpose Running 27.1 25.9 25.5 24.5 23.1 22.6 22.4 21.6
274 216 192 187 180 173 167 164 151 145 144 144 142
Pass Attempts
Tight End Receptions Mark Raugh/1982 Lovett Purnell/1994 Lovett Purnell/1995 Nate Stephens/1972 Anthony Becht/1999 Mark Raugh/1983 Dave Jagdmann/1973 Anthony Becht/1998 Randy Swinson/1977 Nate Stephens/1971
274/419/3,607 164/334/2,496 192/323/2,465 216/394/2,448 173/309/2,345 187/296/2,144 142/245/2,058 127/248/2,019 151/264/1,998 167/334/1,958 137/292/1,916
Steve Slaton/2006 Avon Cobourne/2002 Amos Zereoue/1998 Noel Devine/2009 Amos Zereoue/1997 Rahsaan Vanterpool/1994 Willie Drewrey/1984 Noel Devine/2008
164.01 159.73 159.17 157.35 151.40 149.69 145.43 145.20 143.44 142.44 142.35 138.70
Rush/Rec/PR/KR Yards 1,744/306/0/0 1,710/146/0/0 1,462/184/0/168 1,465/177/0/100 1,589/131/0/0 31/849/237/496 0/594/385/563 1,289/185/0/63
2,104 1,856 1,814 1,742 1,720 1,613 1,542 1,537
159
top performances
Robert Gresham/1969 Quincy Wilson/2003 Kerry Marbury/1972 Steve Slaton/2007 Arthur Owens/1974
1,155/147/15/188 1,380/95/0/0 775/127/0/554 1,051/350/0/47 1,130/17/0/301
Most Punts
Steve Superick/1985 Todd James/2003 Todd Sauerbrun/1994 Brian West/1996 Steve Superick/1984 Thad Kucherawy/1969 Thad Kucherawy/1968 Scott Kozlowski/2009 Curt Carion/1978 Jeff Fette/1976 Chuck Brooks/1973
76 74 74 72 70 67 65 64 64 64 64
Highest Punt Average (min. 30 punts) Todd Sauerbrun/1994 Pat McAfee/2008 Todd Sauerbrun/1993 Scott Kozlowski/2009 Todd Sauerbrun/1992 Greg Hertzog/1990 Greg Hertzog/1989 Pat McAfee/2007 Curt Carion/1980 Steve Superick/1984 Steve Superick/1982 Lance Carion/1988 Mark Fazzolari/1999
Punt Return Yardage
SLAT O N
STEVE
Vaughn Rivers/2007 John Mallory/1967 Willie Drewrey/1984
160
1,505 1,475 1,456 1,448 1,448
48.6 44.7 44.6 44.4 44.3 43.5 43.0 42.7 42.1 42.1 42.1 41.7 41.5
Returns/Yards
41/479 36/453 34/385
Nate Terry/1997 Mike Baker/1993 Fulton Walker/1980 Adam Jones/2004 Willie Drewrey/1982 Mike Logan/1996 Leon Jenkins/1970 Ron Pobolish/1969
33/355 44/334 21/307 21/306 25/300 23/282 35/267 29/254
Punt Return Average (min. 11 att.} Lance Frazier/2003 John Mallory/1965 Antonio Lewis/2005 Jack Stone/1953 Jack Stone/1952 Fred Colvard/1961 Richie Martha/1965 John Mallory/1966 Victor Rabbits/1956 Adam Jones/2004 Fulton Walker/1980
Kickoff Return Yardage Adam Jones/2003 Shawn Terry/2000 Darius Reynaud/2006 Nate Terry/1997 Darren Fulton/1986 Shawn Terry/2001 Mark Rodgers/2009 Adam Jones/2004 Willie Drewrey/1984 Kerry Marbury/1972 Noel Devine/2007 Rahsaan Vanterpool/1994
20.8 20.1 19.6 17.9 17.6 16.3 16.1 14.9 14.8 14.6 14.6
Returns/Yards
33/867 29/836 30/813 32/813 39/739 28/726 27/619 26/608 21/563 20/554 22/511 24/496
Kickoff Return Average (min. 11 att.) Shawn Terry/2000 Mike Logan/1993 Daymeian Gallimore/1992 Alvin Swoope/1996 Kerry Marbury/1972 Garrett Ford Sr./1965 Darius Reynaud/2006 Willie Drewrey/1984 Arthur Owens/1972 Adam Jones/2003
Scoring (kickers listed separately) Ira Errett Rodgers/1919 Steve Slaton/2005 Jim Braxton/1969 Steve Slaton/2007 Steve Slaton/2006 Pat White/2006 Amos Zereoue/1997 Kerry Marbury/1972 Avon Cobourne/2002 Noel Devine/2009 Pat White/2007 Amos Zereoue/1998 Danny Buggs/1972
Kick Scoring
Charlie Baumann/1988 Paul Woodside/1982 Pat McAfee/2006 Pat McAfee/2007 Paul Woodside/1983 Jay Taylor/1997 Pat McAfee/2008 Pat McAfee/2005 Frank Nester/1972 Tyler Bitancurt/2009 Brad Cooper/2003 Todd James/2002 Charlie Baumann/1987
Touchdowns Responsible For Pat White/2006 Marc Bulger/1998 Ira Errett Rodgers/1919 Pat White/2008 Pat White/2007 Rasheed Marshall/2004 Major Harris/1989 Oliver Luck/1980 Major Harris/1988 Mike Sherwood/1970 Steve Slaton/2005 Rasheed Marshall/2003 Jeff Hostetler/1983 Oliver Luck/1981 Bernie Galiffa/1972
Field Goals Made
Paul Woodside/1982 Paul Woodside/1983 Charlie Baumann/1988 Pat McAfee/2008 Pat McAfee/2006 Jay Taylor/1997 Jay Taylor/1996 Mike Vanderjagt/1992 Paul Woodside/1984 Tyler Bitancurt/2009 Pat McAfee/2007 Brenden Rauh/2001 Jay Taylor/1999 Bryan Baumann/1994 Charlie Baumann/1987
Field Goals Attempted Paul Woodside/1982 Charlie Baumann/1988 Paul Woodside/1983 Jay Taylor/1996 Ken Juskowich/1967
West Virginia Universit y
28.8 28.2 28.1 27.9 27.7 27.2 27.1 26.8 26.8 26.3 147 114 113 108 108 108 108 108 102 84 84 84 84 119 116 113 103 100 88 87 81 81 80 79 79 78 31 31 30 29 28 23 23 22 20 20 19 19 19 19 19 28 21 20 17 17 15 15 15 15 13 13 13 13 13 13 31 27 25 24 23
top performances
Pat McAfee/2006 Paul Woodside/1984 Pat McAfee/2008 Mike Vanderjagt/1992 Ken Juskowich/1968 Pat McAfee/2007 Bryan Baumann/1994
Extra Points Made Pat McAfee/2007 Pat McAfee/2006 Charlie Baumann/1988 Pat McAfee/2005 Frank Nester/1972 Brad Cooper/2003 Todd James/2002 Brad Cooper/2004 Jay Taylor/1998 Jay Taylor/1997 Tyler Bitancurt/2009 Brad Carroll/1989 Charlie Baumann/1987
Extra Points Attempted Pat McAfee/2007 Pat McAfee/2006 Charlie Baumann/1988 Frank Nester/1972 Todd James/2002 Pat McAfee/2005 Brad Cooper/2003 Jay Taylor/1998 Brad Cooper/2004 Jay Taylor/1997 Tyler Bitancurt/2009 Brad Carroll/1989
22 21 20 20 20 19 19 64 62 59 48 48 46 46 43 43 43 41 39 39 65 62 61 51 50 49 48 46 44 43 42 41
Pete Wood/1969-71 Ron Lee/1972-75 Jim Braxton/1968-70 Larry Krutko/1955-57 Ron Wolfley/1981-84 Dane Conwell/1978-81 Owen Schmitt/2005-07 Rico Tyler/1987-90 Tommy Allman/1951-53
Rushing Attempts
Avon Cobourne/1999-2002 Amos Zereoue/1996-98 Pat White/2005-08 Steve Slaton/2005-06 Robert Walker/1992-95 Noel Devine/2007-09 Rasheed Marshall/2001-04 Robert Alexander/1977-80 Quincy Wilson/1999-2003 Garrett Ford Sr./1965-67 Undra Johnson/1985-88 Major Harris/1987-89
Rushing Touchdowns
Steve Slaton/2005-07 Pat White/2005-08 Avon Cobourne/1999-2002 Ira Errett Rodgers/1915-19 Amos Zereoue/1996-98 Rasheed Marshall/2001-04 Noel Devine/2007-09 Kerry Marbury/1971-72 Undra Johnson/1985-88 Quincy Wilson/1999-2003 Fred Wyant/1952-55
Receptions
Top Careers Total Offense
Pat White/2005-08 Marc Bulger/1996-98 Rasheed Marshall/2001-04 Major Harris/1987-89 Oliver Luck/1978-81 Chad Johnston/1993-96 Avon Cobourne/1999-2002 Dan Kendra/1974-77 Mike Sherwood/1968-70 Jeff Hostetler/1982-83
Rushing Yards
Avon Cobourne/1999-2002 Pat White/2005-08 Amos Zereoue/1996-98 Steve Slaton/2005-06 Noel Devine/2007-09 Arthur Owens/1972-75 Robert Walker/1992-95 Quincy Wilson/1999-2003 Robert Alexander/1977-80 Undra Johnson/1985-88 Robert Gresham/1968-70
Quarterback Rushing Yards Pat White/2005-08 Major Harris/1987-89 Rasheed Marshall/2001-02 Jarrett Brown/2006-09 Fred Wyant/1952-55 Darren Studstill/1990-93 Oliver Luck/1978-81 Richard Longfellow/1957-58 Danny Williams/1958-60 Jake Kelchner/1992-93 Jerry Yost/1962-63
Fullback Rushing Yards Walter Easley/1976-80 Dick Leftridge/1963-65
Plays/Yards
1,467/10,529 1,100/7,827 1,286/7,598 1,018/7,334 1,278/6,282 1,041/5,664 1,050/5,164 868/4,752 797/4,475 751/4,393
Carries/Yards
1,050/5,164 684/4,480 786/4,086 664/3,923 520/3,381 416/2,648 529/2,620 474/2,608 491/2,456 442/2,211 417/2,181
Carries/Yards
684/4,480 432/2,161 491/2,040 234/1,138 303/793 185/610 367/517 149/411 90/316 129/275 111/238
Carries/Yards
430/1,773 348/1,701
David Saunders/1995-98 Shawn Foreman/1995-98 Khori Ivy/1997-2000 Antonio Brown/1998-2001 Jock Sanders/2007-09 Darius Reynaud/2005-07 Rahsaan Vanterpool/1993-96 Mark Raugh/1979-82 Darrell Miller/1978-82 Steve Lewis/1974-78 Cedric Thomas/1976-80 Rich Hollins/1980-83 Marshall Mills/1972-74
Tight End Receptions Mark Raugh/1979-82 Anthony Becht/1996-99 Lovett Purnell/1993-95 Randy Swinson/1974-77 Nate Stephens/1970-72 Rich Duggan/1982-84 Rob Bennett/1982-84 Dave Jagdmann/1971-73 Keith Winn/1985-88 Todd Fisher/1983-86
Running Back Receptions Tom Gray/1982-84 Mickey Walczak/1978-82 Steve Slaton/2005-07 Noel Devine/2007-09 Robert Alexander/1977-80 Avon Cobourne/1999-2002 Amos Zereoue/1996-98 Jim Braxton/1968-70 Rodney Woodard/1991-93 Rico Tyler/1987-90 Adrian Murrell/1991-92
Receiving Yards
David Saunders/1995-98 Khori Ivy/1997-2000 Shawn Foreman/1995-98 Rahsaan Vanterpool/1993-96
MOUNTAINEER FOOTBALL
335/1,695 346/1,470 333/1,463 297/1,407 340/1,296 272/1,089 160/1,003 206/938 167/895 1,050 786 684 664 529 520 491 491 474 453 442 432 50 47 42 42 40 24 23 22 21 20 20
Yards/Catches
2,608/191 2,347/169 2,402/160 1,905/155 1,252/137 1,550/133 2,022/126 1,328/119 1,799/111 1,718/111 1,930/110 1,968/104 1,501/104
Yards/Catches
1,328/119 1,178/83 1,173/79 917/63 970/60 668/51 618/43 631/41 492/39 325/33
Catches/Yards
73/622 69/469 65/805 64/452 61/551 59/459 55/374 54/906 45/340 35/238 32/344
Catches/Yards
191/2,608 160/2,402 169/2,347 126/2,022
Rich Hollins/1980-83 Cedric Thomas/1976-80 Antonio Brown/1998-2001 Chris Henry/2003-04 Darrell Miller/1978-82 Danny Buggs/1972-74
Tight End Receiving Yards Mark Raugh/1979-82 Anthony Becht/1996-99 Lovett Purnell/1993-95 Nate Stephens/1970-72 Randy Swinson/1974-77 Rich Duggan/1982-84 Dave Jagdmann/1971-73 Rob Bennett/1982-84 Keith Winn/1985-88 Adrian Moss/1987-89
104/1,968 110/1,930 155/1,905 93/1,878 111/1,799 86/1,796
Catches/Yards
119/1,328 83/1,178 79/1,173 60/970 63/917 51/668 41/631 43/618 39/492 32/471
Running Back Receiving Yards Yards/Catches Jim Braxton/1968-70 Steve Slaton/2005-07 Tom Gray/1982-84 Robert Alexander/1977-80 Mickey Walczak/1978-82 Avon Cobourne/1999-2002 Noel Devine/2007-09 Amos Zereoue/1996-98 Adrian Murrell/1991-92 Rodney Woodard/1991-93 Bob Gresham/1968-70 Curlin Beck/1979-82
906/54 805/65 622/73 551/61 469/69 459/59 452/64 374/55 344/32 340/45 340/30 293/30
Touchdown Receptions
Cedric Thomas/1976-80 Chris Henry/2003-04 Darius Reynaud/2005-07 Khori Ivy/1997-2000 David Saunders/1995-98 Reggie Rembert/1988-89 Shawn Foreman/1995-98 Rich Hollins/1981-83 Danny Buggs/1972-74 Brandon Myles/2004-06 Rahsaan Vanterpool/1993-96
23 22 19 19 18 18 16 16 15 13 12
Yards Per Reception (min. 50 catches) Danny Buggs/1972-74 James Jett/1989-92 Chris Henry/2003-04 Reggie Rembert/1988-89 Calvin Phillips/1985-88 Rich Hollins/1980-83 Zach Abraham/1993-94 Willie Drewrey/1981-84 Cedric Thomas/1976-80 Nate Stephens/1970-72
Passing Yards
Marc Bulger/1996-99 Pat White/2005-08 Chad Johnston/1993-96 Oliver Luck/1978-81 Rasheed Marshall/2001-04 Major Harris/1987-89 Dan Kendra/1974-77 Bernie Galiffa/1970-72 Mike Sherwood/1968-70 Jeff Hostetler/1982-83 Brad Lewis/1998-2001
Pass Attempts
Marc Bulger/1996-99 Oliver Luck/1978-81 Chad Johnston/1993-96 Rasheed Marshall/2001-04 Pat White/2005-08 Dan Kendra/1974-77 Bernie Galiffa/1970-72 Brad Lewis/1998-2001 Jeff Hostetler/1982-83 Major Harris/1987-89 Mike Sherwood/1968-70
20.9 20.7 20.2 19.5 19.0 18.9 18.2 17.9 17.5 17.3
Comp/Att/Yards
630/1,023/8,153 507/783/6,049 428/839/5,954 466/911/5,765 433/795/5,558 324/586/5,173 348/672/4,781 310/623/4,426 329/573/4,321 310/601/4,261 329/605/3,922 1,023 911 839 795 783 672 623 605 601 586 573
161
top performances
Pass Completions
Marc Bulger/1996-99 Pat White/2005-08 Oliver Luck/1978-81 Rasheed Marshall/2001-04 Chad Johnston/1993-96 Dan Kendra/1974-77 Brad Lewis/1998-2001 Mike Sherwood/1968-70 Major Harris/1987-89 Jeff Hostetler/1982-83 Bernie Galiffa/1970-72
630 507 466 433 428 348 329 329 324 310 310
Touchdown Passes
Marc Bulger/1996-99 Pat White/2005-08 Rasheed Marshall/2001-04 Chad Johnston/1993-96 Oliver Luck/1978-81 Major Harris/1987-89 Mike Sherwood/1968-70 Dan Kendra/1974-77 Brad Lewis/1998-2001 Bernie Galiffa/1970-72 Darren Studstill/1990-93 Jeff Hostetler/1982-83 Allen McCune/1964-65
59 56 45 43 43 41 34 31 28 28 27 26 26
Passing Efficiency (min. 100 att.) Jake Kelchner/1992-93 Pat White/2005-08 Major Harris/1987-89 Marc Bulger/1996-99 Mike Sherwood/1968-70 Allen McCune/1964-65 Jarrett Brown/2006-09 Rasheed Marshall/2001-04 Chad Johnston/1993-96 Darren Studstill/1990-93 Jeff Hostetler/1982-83
Completion Percentage (min. 100 att.) Pat White/2005-08 Jarrett Brown/2006-09 Marc Bulger/1996-99 Jake Kelchner/1992-93 Mike Sherwood/1968-70 Major Harris/1987-89 Rasheed Marshall/2001-04 Brad Lewis/1998-2001 Darren Studstill/1990-93 Kevin White/1981-84 Rasheed Marshall/2001-03
Interception Avoidance (min. 100 att.) Jeff Hostetler/1982-83 Kevin White/1981-84 Pat White/2005-08 Jake Kelchner/1992-93 Jarrett Brown/2006-09 Marc Bulger/1996-99 Chad Johnston/1993-96 Brad Lewis/1998-2001 Greg Jones/1988-90 Rasheed Marshall/2001-04 Mike Sherwood/1968-70
All‑Purpose Yards
Avon Cobourne/1999-2002 Steve Slaton/2005-07 Amos Zereoue/1996-98 Noel Devine/2007-09 Pat White/2005-08 Arthur Owens/1972-75 Rahsaan Vanterpool/1993-96 Robert Alexander/1977-80 Willie Drewrey/1981-84 Robert Gresham/1968-70 Darius Reynaud/2005-07 James Jett/1989-92
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148.42 147.37 143.31 140.93 131.61 129.88 129.54 124.90 120.86 120.47 120.09 .648 .637 .616 .601 .574 .553 .545 .544 .529 .528 .523 .0279 .0296 0294 .0307 0308 .0332 .0334 .0364 .0365 .0372 .0436
Rush/Rec/PR/KR Yards 5,164/459/0/0 3,923/805/047 4,086/374/0/168 3,381/452/0/674 4,480/0/0/0 2,648/149/52/1,122 144/2,022/521/1,163 2,456/551/0/568 20/935/1,191/1,362 2,181/340/103/588 410/1,550/0/1,125 53/1,384/534/1,086
5,623 4,775 4,628 4,507 4,480 3,971 3,850 3,575 3,508 3,222 3,086 3,057
Most Punts
Steve Superick/1982-85 Mark Fazzolari/1999-2002 Thad Kucherawy/1967-69 Curt Carion/1978-80 Todd Sauerbrun/1991-94 Lance Carion/1986-88 Danny Williams/1958-60 Pat McAfee/2005-08 Todd James/2000-03 Jeff Fette/1975-76 Greg Hertzog/1989-90 Chuck Kinder/1963-66
263 195 192 186 177 163 133 126 120 119 108 108
Highest Punt Average (min. 70 att.) Todd Sauerbrun/1991-94 Pat McAfee/2005-08 Scott Kozlowski/2006-09 Greg Hertzog/1989-90 Steve Superick/1982-85 Lance Carion/1986-88 Todd James/2000-03 Curt Carion/1978-80 Mark Fazzolari/1999-2002 Chuck Kinder/1963-66 Phil Brady/2004-05 Bob Sims/1970-72
Punt Return Yardage
Willie Drewrey/1981-84 John Mallory/1965-67 Vaughn Rivers/2004-07 Fulton Walker/1977-80 Lance Frazier/2000-03 Leon Jenkins/1968-71 Mike Baker/1990-93 James Jett/1989-92 Rahsaan Vanterpool/1993-96 Jack Stone/1952-53 Ron Pobolish/1967-69 Nate Terry/1997-99
Yards/Returns
1,109/108 1,049/70 772/67 675/58 660/64 573/73 547/72 534/75 521/62 462/26 455/64 454/42
Punt Return Average (min 25 att.) Jack Stone/1952-53 John Mallory/1965-67 Antonio Lewis/2004-06 Fulton Walker/1977-80 Vaughn Rivers/2004-07 Mike Logan/1993-96 Adam Jones/2002-04 Nate Terry/1997-99 Richie Martha/1965-67 Lance Frazier/2000-03 Willie Drewrey/1981-84
Kickoff Return Yardage Shawn Terry/1999-2001 Adam Jones/2002-04 Willie Drewrey/1981-84 Nate Terry/1997-99 Rahsaan Vanterpool/1993-96 Darius Reynaud/2006 Arthur Owens/1972-75 James Jett/1989-92 Mark Rodgers/2008-09 Fulton Walker/1977-80
17.8 14.9 12.2 11.6 11.5 11.3 10.9 10.8 10.7 10.3 10.3
Yards/Returns
Kickoff Return Average (min. 25 att.) Shawn Terry/1999-2001 Darius Reynaud/2006 Robert Gresham/1968-70 Nate Terry/1997-99 Kerry Marbury/1971-72 Adam Jones/2002-04 Willie Drewrey/1981-84 Mike Logan/1993-96 Arthur Owens/1972-75 Vaughn Rivers/2004-07 Phil Braxton/2000-02
46.2 43.7 43.4 43.3 41.1 40.9 40.7 40.7 40.4 39.0 39.1 38.8
1,747/63 1,475/59 1,329/54 1,285/51 1,163/51 1,126/42 1,122/48 1,086/50 1,083/49 1,066/51 27.7 26.8 25.6 25.2 25.1 25.0 24.4 23.5 23.4 23.3 23.0
Scoring (position player)
Steve Slaton/2005-07 Ira Errett Rodgers/1915-19 Pat White/2005-08 Avon Cobourne/1999-2002 Amos Zereoue/1996-98 Jim Braxton/1968-70 Noel Devine/2007-09 Rasheed Marshall/2001-04 Cedric Thomas/1976-80 Danny Buggs/1972-74 Kerry Marbury/1971-72 * total includes field goals and extra points
Kick Scoring
Pat McAfee/2005-08 Paul Woodside/1981-84 Jay Taylor/1996-99 Charlie Baumann/1985-88 Frank Nester/1971-73 Bill McKenzie/1974-77 Brad Cooper/2003-04 Steve Sinclair/1978-80 Bryan Baumann/1994-96 Todd Sauerbrun/1991-94
Touchdowns Responsible For Pat White/2005-08 Rasheed Marshall/2001-04 Ira Errett Rodgers/1915-19 Marc Bulger/1996-99 Major Harris/1987-89 Steve Slaton/2005-07 Oliver Luck/1978-81 Mike Sherwood/1968-70 Chad Johnston/1993-96 Avon Cobourne/1999-2002 Amos Zereoue/1996-98
Field Goals Made
Paul Woodside/1981-84 Pat McAfee/2005-08 Jay Taylor/1996-99 Charlie Baumann/1985-88 Bill McKenzie/1974-77 Frank Nester/1971-73 Steve Sinclair/1978-80 Bryan Baumann/1994-96 Brad Cooper/2003-04 Ken Juskowich/1967-68
Field Goals Attempted Paul Woodside/1981-84 Pat McAfee/2005-08 Jay Taylor/1996-99 Charlie Baumann/1985-88 Bill McKenzie/1974-77 Ken Juskowich/1967-68 Steve Sinclair/1978-80 Frank Nester/1971-73 Bryan Baumann/1994-96 Brad Cooper/2003-04
Extra Points Made
Pat McAfee/2005-08 Jay Taylor/1996-99 Charlie Baumann/1985-88 Paul Woodside/1981-84 Frank Nester/1971-73 Brad Cooper/2003-04 Bill McKenzie/1974-77 Steve Sinclair/1978-80 Todd Sauerbrun/1991-94 Bryan Baumann/1994-96 Chuck Kinder/1963-66
Extra Points Attempted Pat McAfee/2005-08 Jay Taylor/1996-99 Charlie Baumann/1985-88 Paul Woodside/1981-84 Frank Nester/1971-73
West Virginia Universit y
330 313* 284 252 252 206* 144 144 144 144 144
384 323 310 291 170 152 149 136 130 114 103 69 66 61 59 55 54 46 44 42 42 74 58 53 52 25 25 24 23 20 20 93 79 72 70 43 43 42 38 35 34 210 151 135 101 95 89 77 64 63 61 61 212 155 138 103 101
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top performances
M C AFEE
Steve Slaton/2006 Pat White/2006 Amos Zereoue/1997
Avon Cobourne/1999 Steve Slaton/2005 Amos Zereoue/1996 Garrett Ford Jr./1989 Noel Devine/2007
Freshman Passing Major Harris/1987 Fred Wyant/1952 Pat White/2005 Marc Bulger/1996 Dan Kendra/1974
Freshman Total Offense Major Harris/1987 Pat White/2005 Avon Cobourne/1999 Steve Slaton/2005 Fred Wyant/1952
Freshman Receiving David Saunders/1995 Antonio Brown/1998 Steve Lewis/1975 Tom Gray/1982 Bradley Starks/2008 Tavon Austin/2009 Calvin Phillips/1985 Robert Alexander/1977
Carries/Yards
Junior Passing
Comp/Att/Yards
Marc Bulger/1998 Major Harris/1989 Chad Johnston/1995 Jeff Hostetler/1982 Oliver Luck/1980
Junior Total Offense Marc Bulger/1998 Pat White/2007 Major Harris/1989 Rasheed Marshall/2003 Jeff Hostetler/1982
Junior Receiving
Shawn Foreman/1997 Jock Sanders/2009 Darius Reynaud/2007 Khori Ivy/1999 Chris Henry/2004
92 81 68 68 66
Freshman Scoring Steve Slaton/2005 Pat McAfee/2005 Tyler Bitancurt/2009 Jay Taylor/1996 Bryan Baumann/1994
Sophomore Rushing
Carries/Yards
224/1,138 205/1,128 222/1,035 148/733 73/627
Comp/Att/Yards
79/155/1,200 55/128/867 65/114/828 19/42/352 16/24/316
Plays/Yards
298/1,815 245/1,780 224/1,138 205/1,128 210/1,049
Catches/Yards
38/682 23/275 21/296 19/154 17/168 15/151 14/210 14/122
Steve Slaton/2006 Amos Zereoue/1997 Noel Devine/2008 Robert Walker/1993 Pat White/2006
Sophomore Passing Marc Bulger/1997 Mike Sherwood/1968 Major Harris/1988 Chad Johnston/1994 Pat White/2006
Sophomore Total Offense Pat White/2006 Major Harris/1988 Marc Bulger/1997 Rasheed Marshall/2002 Mike Sherwood/1968
Sophomore Receiving David Saunders/1996 Jock Sanders/2008 Rahsaan Vanterpool/1994 Antonio Brown/1999 Steve Lewis/1976
Sophomore Scoring Paul Woodside/1982 Pat McAfee/2006
MOUNTAINEER FOOTBALL
Points 119 81 80 77 71
Carries/Yards 248/1,744 281/1,589 206/1,289 214/1,250 165/1,219
Comp/Att/Yards
192/323/2,465 151/264/1,948 105/186/1,915 124/242/1,863 118/179/1,655
Plays/Yards
344/2,874 320/2,525 375/2,372 432/2,282 355/1,983
Catches/Yards 76/1,043 53/462 50/849 50/462 48/737
241/1,465 283/1,462 197/1,335 267/1,298 206/1,155
274/419/3,607 142/245/2,058 127/248/2,019 137/292/1,916 135/254/1,874
Plays/Yards
452/3,515 413/3,059 400/2,994 316/2,032 347/1,995
Catches/Yards 77/928 72/688 64/733 53/666 52/872
Junior Scoring
Points
Senior Rushing
Carries/Yards
Senior Passing
Comp/Att/Yards
Jim Braxton/1969 Steve Slaton/2007 Pat McAfee/2007 Paul Woodside/1983 Noel Devine/2009 Pat White/2007 Amos Zereoue/1998
Top Class Rankings Freshman Rushing
Junior Rushing
Noel Devine/2009 Amos Zereoue/1998 Pat White/2007 Avon Cobourne/2001 Robert Gresham/1969
Brad Cooper/2003-04 Bill McKenzie/1974-77 Todd Sauerbrun/1991-94 Steve Sinclair/1978-80 Chuck Kinder/1963-66
108 108 108
Avon Cobourne/2002 Quincy Wilson/2003 Adrian Murrell/1992 Robert Alexander/1980 Arthur Owens/1975 Bernie Galiffa/1972 Oliver Luck/1981 Jeff Hostetler/1983 Jarrett Brown/2009 Chad Johnston/1996
Senior Total Offense Pat White/2008 Rasheed Marshall/2004 Jarrett Brown/2009 Oliver Luck/1981 Jeff Hostetler/1983
Senior Receiving
Shawn Foreman/1998 David Saunders/1998 Reggie Rembert/1989 Khori Ivy/2000 Rich Hollins/1983
Senior Scoring
Ira Errett Rodgers/1919 Charlie Baumann/1988 Kerry Marbury/1972 Avon Cobourne/2002 Pat McAfee/2008
113 108 103 100 84 84 84
335/1,710 282/1,380 222/1,145 204/1,064 159/1,055
164/334/2,496 216/394/2,448 173/309/2,345 187/296/2,144 167/334/1,958
Plays/Yards
465/2,816 411/2,747 413/2,610 434/2,497 404/2,416
Yards/Catches
948/63 883/77 850/47 806/47 781/50
Points
147 119 108 102 87
Points 116 113
163
Played in a Career: 51 by Pat McAfee, 2005-08; by Reed Williams, 2005-09 Started in a Career: 49 by Dan Mozes, 2003-06
Total Offense Most Yards Gained
Game: 424 by Pat White vs Pitt, 2006; by Marc Bulger vs. Missouri,1998 Season: 3,515 by Marc Bulger, 1998 Career: 10,529 by Pat White, 2005-08
Most Plays
Game: 63 by Gerry Fisher vs. Maryland, 1951 Season: 465 by Pat White, 2008 Career: 1,467 by Pat White, 2005-08
Most Touchdowns Responsible For
Game: 9 by Allen McCune vs. Pitt, 1965 Season: 31 by Marc Bulger, 1998 Career (3 seasons): 74 by Pat White, 2005-07 Career (4 seasons): 103 by Pat White, 2005-08
Rushing Most Yards Gained
mozes
Game Played
DAN
Individual Records
Touchdown Run: 96 by Pat Randolph vs. Northern Illinois, 1986 Non-Touchdown Run: 79 by Noel Devine at Louisville, 2008 Quarter: 168 by Kay-Jay Harris vs. East Carolina (2nd), 2004 Half: 223 by Kay-Jay Harris (1st) vs. East Carolina, 2004 Game: 337 by Kay-Jay Harris vs. East Carolina, 2004 Season: 1,744 by Steve Slaton, 2006 Career: 5,164 by Avon Cobourne, 1999-2002
Most 100-Yard Games
Consecutive: 6 by Steve Slaton, 10/7 - 11/16/06; by Avon Cobourne, 9/14 - 10/26/03; by Amos Zereoue,10/24 - 11/27-98; by Robert Walker, 10/9 - 11/20/93; Season: 10 by Avon Cobourne, 2002; Steve Slaton, 2006 Career: 28 by Avon Cobourne, 1999-2002
Most Carries
Game: 45 by George Allen vs. Georgetown, 1933 Season: 335 by Avon Cobourne, 2002 Career: 1,023 by Avon Cobourne, 1999-2002
Highest Average Per Carry
Game (min. 10 att.): 18.9 (11-199) by Eddie Williams vs. Pitt, 1969 Season (min. 100 att.): 8.2 by Bob Moss, 1955 Career (min. 200 att.): 7.8 by Bob Moss, 1952-55
Most Touchdowns
Game: 5 by by Steve Slaton vs. Louisville (3 overtimes), 2005; by George Allen vs. Marquette, 1932; by Ira Errett Rodgers vs. Marietta, 1919; Ohio Wesleyan, 1919 Season: 19 by Ira Errett Rodgers, 1919 Career: 50 by Steve Slaton, 2005-07
Most Completions
Consecutive: 13 by Marc Bulger vs. East Carolina, 1999 Game: 34 by Marc Bulger vs. Missouri, 1998; by Oliver Luck vs. Syracuse, 1981 Season: 274 by Marc Bulger, 1998 Career: 630 by Marc Bulger, 1996-99
Most Yards Gained
Touchdown Play: 96 by Ben Williams to Danny Buggs vs. Penn State, 1973 Non-Touchdown Play: 84 by Rasheed Marshall to Kay-Jay Harris vs. Miami, 2003 Game: 429 by Marc Bulger vs. Missouri, 1998 Season: 3,607 by Marc Bulger, 1998 Career: 8,153 by Marc Bulger, 1996-98
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Receiving
Most Attempts
Most Yards Gained
Most Touchdowns Thrown
Most Receptions
Game: 209 by Chris Henry vs. Syracuse, 2003 Season: 1,043 by David Saunders, 1996 Career: 2,608 by David Saunders, 1995-98
Game: 57 by Gerry Fisher vs. Maryland, 1951 Season: 419 by Marc Bulger, 1998 Career: 1,023 by Marc Bulger, 1996-99 Game: 6 by Marc Bulger vs. Pitt, 1998 Season: 31 by Marc Bulger, 1998 Career: 59 by Marc Bulger, 1996-99
Highest Completion Percentage
Game (min. 10 att.): .900 (18-20) by Pat White vs. East Carolina, 2007; (9-10) by Adam Bednarik vs. Rutgers, 2005; by Mike Sherwood vs. Richmond, (9-10) 1970 Season (min. 100 att.): .667 (144-216) by Pat White, 2007 Career (min. 300 att.): .648 (507-783) by Pat White, 2005-08
Passing Efficiency
Passing
Game: 6 by Dutch Hoffman vs. Colorado State, 1978 Season: 21 by Dutch Hoffman, 1978 Career: 47 by Dan Kendra, 1974-77
Season: 164.01 by Jake Kelchner, 1993 Career: 148.42 by Jake Kelchner, 1992-93
Game: 12 by Jock Sanders at Auburn, 2009; by David Saunders vs. Miami, 1998; by Shawn Foreman vs. Georgia Tech, 1997; by Pat Greene vs. Pitt, 1997; by Mickey Walczak vs. Syracuse, 1981 Season: 77 by David Saunders, 1998; by Shawn Foreman, 1997 Career: 191 by David Saunders, 1995-98
Most Touchdown Receptions
Game: 3 by Cedric Thomas vs. Villanova, 1977; by Herbert Barna vs. Cincinnati, 1936 Season: 12 by Darius Reynaud, 2007; by Chris Henry, 2004 Career: 23 by Cedric Thomas, 1976-80
Punting
Interception Avoidance
Most Yardage
Most Interceptions Thrown
Most Punts
Season (min. 100 att.): .0172 (3-174) by Jake Kelchner, 1993 Career (min. 200 att.): .0279 (16-573) by Jeff Hostetler, 1982-83
Single Punt: 90 by Todd Sauerbrun vs. Nebraska, 1994 Game: 541 by Todd Sauerbrun vs. Nebraska, 1994 Season: 3,594 by Todd Sauerbrun, 1994 Career: 10,934 by Steve Superick, 1982-85
Game: 12 by Chuck Brooks vs. Penn State, 1973; by Thad Kucherawy vs. Kentucky, 1969
West Virginia Universit y
individual records
Most Extra Points Made
Season: 76 by Steve Superick, 1985 Career: 263 by Steve Superick, 1982-85
Game: 11 by Shocky Van Horn vs. Geneva, 1951 Season: 64 by Pat McAfee, 2007 Career: 210 by Pat McAfee, 2005-08
Highest Average
Game (min. 5 att.): 60.1 by Todd Sauerbrun vs. Nebraska, 1994 Season (min. 30 att.): 48.6 by Todd Sauerbrun, 1994 Career (min. 70 att.): 46.2 by Todd Sauerbrun, 1991-94
Most Extra Point Attempts
Game: 13 by Shocky Van Horn vs. Geneva, 1951 Season: 65 by Pat McAfee, 2007 Career: 212 by Pat McAfee, 2005-08
Most Blocked by WVU
Highest Percentage Of PATs
Game: 3 by Joe Harrick vs. Maryland, 1919 Season: 7 by Joe Stydahar, 1934
Season (min. 25 att.): 100.0 (62-62) by Pat McAfee, 2006; (43-43) by Jay Taylor, 1997 Career (min. 50 att.): 99.1 (210-212) by Pat McAfee, 2005-07
Punt Returns
Consecutive Extra Points Made
Most Return Yardage
Game: 9 by Chuck Kinder vs. Pitt, 1965 Season: 62 by Jay Taylor, 1997; Brad Cooper, 2004 Career: 98 by Pat McAfee, 2005-06
Single Return: 99 by Victor Rabbits vs. Virginia Military, 1955 Game: 168 by Nate Terry vs. Rutgers, 1997 Season: 453 by John Mallory, 1967 Career: 1,109 by Willie Drewrey, 1981-84
Most Points Kicking
Most Returns
Game: 7 by by Rahsaan Vanterpool vs. Virginia Tech, 1994; by Grantis Bell vs. Rutgers, 1987; by Willie Drewrey vs. Pitt, 1984 Season: 44 by Mike Baker, 1993 Career: 108 by Willie Drewrey, 1981-84
Most Touchdown Returns
Game: 1 by many players; most recent by Vaughn Rivers vs. Mississippi State, 2006 Season: 3 by John Mallory, 1967 Career: 7 by John Mallory, 1965-67
Field Goals Most Made
Game: 6 by Frank Nester vs. Villanova, 1972 Season: 28 by Paul Woodside, 1982 Career: 74 by Paul Woodside, 1981-84 Consecutive: 15 by Paul Woodside, 1981-82
Most Attempts
Game: 6 by Frank Nester vs. Villanova, 1972 Season: 31 by Paul Woodside, 1982 Career: 93 by Paul Woodside, 1981-84
Highest Average
Season (min. 11 att.): 20.8 by Lance Frazier, 2003 Career (min. 25 att.): 14.9 by John Mallory, 1965-67
Highest Percentage Made
Season (min. 15 att.): 100.0 (19-19)
Game: 8 by Darren Fulton vs. Pitt, 1986 Season: 39 by Darren Fulton, 1986 Career: 63 by Shawn Terry, 1999-2001
Most Touchdown Returns
Game: 1 by many players; most recent by Tavon Austin, Connecticut, 2009 Season: 3 by Shawn Terry, 2000 Career: 4 by Shawn Terry, 1999-2001
Highest Average
Season (min. 11 att.): 28.8 by Shawn Terry, 2000 Career (min. 25 att.): 27.7 by Shawn Terry, 1999-2001
Scoring Most Points
Game: 37 by Ira Errett Rodgers vs. Marietta, 1919 Season: 147 by Ira Errett Rodgers, 1919 Career: 384 by Pat McAfee, 2005-08
Most Touchdowns
Soccer Style: 55 by Paul Woodside vs. Louisville, 1984 Drop-Kick: 50 by Ed Kenna vs. Grove City, 1901
Interceptions Most Passes Intercepted
Game: 4 by Mike Slater vs. Kentucky, 1969; by Francis Farley vs. Pitt, 1925; by Andrew King vs. Marietta,1915 Season: 10 by Aaron Beasley, 1994 Career: 20 by Steve Newberry, 1980-83
Most Touchdowns On Returns
Game: 2 by Vann Washington vs. Louisiana Tech, 1994 Season: 2 by Grant Wiley, 2000; by Vann Washington, 1994; by Aaron Beasley, 1994 Career: 3 by Aaron Beasley, 1992-95; by Vann Washington, 1993-96
Longest Return
100 by Tom Pridemore vs. Penn State, 1977
Miscellaneous Most All-Purpose Yardage
Game: 356 by Garrett Ford vs. Pitt, 1965 Season: 2,104 by Steve Slaton, 2006 Career: 5,623 by Avon Cobourne, 1999-2002
Most Opponent Fumbles Recovered Season: 5 by Bob Starford, 1968 Career: 7 by John Adams, 1972-74
Blocked Punts
Season: 7 by Joe Stydahar, 1934
SA N DERS
Single Return: 100 by Shawn Terry at Maryland, 2001; by Shawn Terry vs. Syracuse, 2000; by Nate Terry vs. Temple, 1997; by Nate Terry vs. East Carolina, 1997; by Kerry Marbury vs. Penn State, 1972 Game: 163 by Nate Terry vs. Georgia Tech, 1997 Season: 867 by Adam Jones, 2003 Career: 1,747 by Shawn Terry, 1999-2001
Most Returns
Longest Distance
JOCK
Kickoff Returns Most Return Yardage
Game: 19 by Frank Nester vs. Villanova, 1972 Season: 119 by Charlie Baumann, 1988 Career: 384 by Pat McAfee, 2005-08
by Bill Samuelson, 1970 Career (min. 30 att.): 79.6 (74-93) by Paul Woodside, 1981-84
Quarter: 3 by Jock Sanders at Connecticut (3rd), 2008; by Pat White vs. Syracuse (3rd), 2006; by George Allen vs. Marquette (4th), 1932 Game: 6 by Steve Slaton vs. Louisville (3 overtimes), 2005 Season: 19 by Steve Slaton, 2006; by Ira Errett Rodgers, 1919 Career: 55 by Steve Slaton, 2005-07
MOUNTAINEER FOOTBALL
165
DEFENSIVE Records Total Tackles
Single Game Unassisted Tackles
Game: 28 by Steve Dunlap vs. Boston College, 1974 Season: 190 by Steve Dunlap, 1974 Career: 492 by Grant Wiley, 2000-03
Robert Tomko vs. Boston College/1977 Dennis Fowlkes vs. Virginia Tech/1980 Jeff Macerelli vs. Boston College/1976 Steve Dunlap vs. Boston College/1974 Barrett Green vs. Navy/1998 Steve Grant vs. South Carolina/1990
Unassisted Tackles
Game: 17 by Robert Tomko vs. Boston College, 1977 Season: 107 by Barrett Green, 1998 Career: 298 by Grant Wiley, 2000-03
17 16 16 16 15 15
Game: 15 by Chris Haering vs. Maryland, 1989 Season: 100 by Chuck Smith, 1975 Career: 222 by Chris Haering, 1986-89
Chris Haering vs. Maryland/1989 Chris Haering vs. Ball State/1989 Eric Lester vs. East Carolina/1986 Dennis Fowlkes vs. Pitt/1982 Steve Dunlap vs. SMU/1975
Quarterback Sacks
Game: 4 by James Davis vs. East Carolina, 2000; by Gary Stills vs. Marshall, 1997; by Steve Hathaway vs. Virginia Tech, 1983 Season: 16.5 by Canute Curtis, 1996 Career: 34.5 by Canute Curtis, 1993-96 Team Game: 12 vs. Idaho, 2000 Team Season: 59, 1996
15 14 13 13 13
Single Game Quarterback Sacks
Tackles for Loss
James Davis vs. East Carolina/2000 4 Gary Stills vs. Marshall/1997 4 4 Steve Hathaway vs. Virginia Tech/1983 Six players with three; the most recent is James Davis vs. Rutgers/2001
Passes Broken Up
Single Game Tackles For Loss
Game: 6 by James Davis vs. East Carolina, 2000 Season: 19 by Johnny Dingle, 2007 Career: 47.5 by Grant Wiley, 2000-03
Game: 5 by Jahmile Addae vs. Rutgers, 2002; by Vann Washington vs. Boston College, 1996; by Harold Kidd vs. Louisiana Tech, 1994 Season: 21 by Brian King, 2003 Career: 54 by Brian King, 2000-03
James Davis vs. East Carolina/2000 6 Darryl Talley vs. Penn State/1980 5 Five players with four; the most recent is Johnny Dingle vs. Connecticut/2007
Longest Interception Return for TD
Single Game Passes Broken Up
Tom Pridemore vs. Penn State/1977 Marcus Mauney vs. Virginia Tech/1974 Vann Washington vs. Louisiana Tech/1994 Tom Pridemore vs. Temple/1975 Bo Orlando vs. East Carolina/1987
100 99 97 87 84
Longest Interception Return/No TD Barrett Green vs. Rutgers/1997 Tom Pridemore vs. Temple/1976 John Hale vs. William & Mary/1968 Tarris Alexander vs. Missouri/1993 Harry Sweeney vs. Geneva/1951
Single Game Total Tackles
83 83 69 67 67
Steve Dunlap vs. Boston College/1974 28 Chris Haering vs. Rutgers/1989 23 Rick Sherrod vs. Syracuse/2001 22 Grant Wiley vs. Syracuse/2001 22 Three players with 21; the most recent is Rick Sherrod vs. Virginia Tech/2001
Jahmile Addae vs. Rutgers/2002 5 Vann Washington vs. Boston College/1996 5 5 Harold Kidd vs. Louisiana Tech/1994 Four players with four; the most recent is Jermaine Thaxton vs. Rutgers/2002
Single Game Interceptions
Mike Slater vs. Kentucky/1969 4 4 Francis Farley vs. Pitt/1925 Andrew King vs. Marietta/1915 4 Five players with three; the most recent is Vann Washington vs. Louisiana Tech/1994
Season Total Tackles 190 185 175 172 170
Steve Dunlap Chris Haering Ray Marshall Jeff Macerelli Charles Smith
107 102 102 101 99
1974 1989 1975 1977 1975
107 100 96 90 88
1998 1975 2001 1973 2003
Chris Haering Charles Smith Steve Dunlap Jack Eastwood Jack Eastwood
1989 1975 1974 1974 1973
Season Quarterback Sacks
16.5 15 12 12 10 10 10 9
Canute Curtis Steve Hathaway Renaldo Turnbull Gary Stills Mike Fox Canute Curtis Gary Stills Julian Miller
Season Tackles For Loss
19 18 15 14.5 14 14 14 14 14
Johnny Dingle Kyle Kayden Jeff Merrow David Upchurch Julian Miller Grant Wiley James Davis David Upchurch Grant Wiley
Season Passes Broken Up
21 18 16 15 15
Brian King Aaron Beasley Jahmile Addae Aaron Beasley Brian King
Single Season Interceptions 10 7 7 7 7 7
Aaron Beasley Bob Snider Mike Slater Tom Geishauser Tim Agee Preston Waters
1996 1983 1988 1997 1989 1995 1998 2009
2007 2001 1973 2002 2009 2003 2001 2001 2000
2003 1995 2002 1994 2002
1994 1952 1969 1972 1983 1989
Career Total Tackles 492 484 459 445 432
166
Barrett Green Ray Marshall Rick Sherrod Tom Zakowski Grant Wiley
Season Assisted Tackles
Single Game Assisted Tackles
Assisted Tackles
Season Unassisted Tackles
Grant Wiley Darryl Talley Dennis Fowlkes Steve Grant Jeff Macerelli
West Virginia Universit y
2000-03 1979‑82 1979‑82 1988-91 1975-78
defensive records
Career Unassisted Tackles 298 286 282 271 267
Grant Wiley Dennis Fowlkes Darryl Talley Steve Grant Kyle Kayden
2000-03 1979‑82 1979‑82 1988-91 1998-2001
Career Assisted Tackles 222 202 198 194 188
Chris Haering Darryl Talley Jack Eastwood Grant Wiley Jeff Macerelli
1986-89 1979‑82 1973‑75 2000-03 1975‑78
Career Quarterback Sacks 34.5 26 22 20 19
Canute Curtis Gary Stills Renaldo Turnbull Steve Hathaway Darryl Talley
1993-96 1996-98 1986‑89 1980‑83 1979‑82
Career Tackles For Loss
Career Passes Broken Up 54 38 38 29 25
Brian King Aaron Beasley Lance Frazier Mike Collins Jahmile Addae
Career Interceptions 20 19 15 15 15
Steve Newberry Aaron Beasley Bob Snider Tom Pridemore Tim Agee
2000-03 1999-2002 1998-2001 1999-2002 2002-05
2000-03 1992-95 2000-03 1990-93 2001-05
1980-83 1992-94 1951-56 1975-77 1980-83
Career Intercetion Return Yardage 398 367 219 201 198
Tom Pridemore Aaron Beasley Vann Washington Marcus Mauney Darrell Whitmore
1975-77 1992-95 1993-96 1973-74 1988-91
MOUNTAINEER FOOTBALL
king
Grant Wiley James Davis Kyle Kayden David Upchurch Mike Lorello
BRIAN
47.5 40 39 35 31.5
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TEAM Records since 1973 Single Game Total Offense
Most Plays: 110 vs. Washington & Lee, 1923 Most Yards Gained: 674 vs. Washington & Lee, 1923 Most Touchdowns: 13 vs. Geneva, 1951 Fewest Opponent Plays: 12 vs. Maryland, 1919 Fewest Opponent Yards: ‑14 vs. Maryland, 1919
Single Game Rushing
Most Carries: 99 vs. Washington & Lee, 1923 Most Yards: 569 vs. Washington & Lee, 1923 Most Touchdowns: 11 vs. Geneva, 1951 Fewest Opponent Rushes: 12 by Washington & Lee, 1923; by West Virginia Wesleyan, 1922; by Maryland, 1919; Fewest Opponent Yards: ‑30 by Florida, 1981
Single Game Passing
Most Completions: 35 vs. Missouri, 1998 Most Attempts: 57 vs. Maryland, 1951 Most Interceptions: 6 vs. Ohio State, 1987; vs. Colorado State, 1978; vs. Richmond, 1973; vs. Maryland, 1950; vs. Washington & Lee, 1950; vs. Ohio, 1949 Most Yards Gained: 452 vs. Missouri, 1998 Most Touchdowns: 6 vs. Pitt, 1998 Most Interception Return Yards: 175 vs. Louisiana Tech, 1994 Fewest Completions: 0 vs. Temple, 1946; vs. Washington & Lee, 1946 Fewest Attempts: 1 vs. Washington & Lee, 1946 Fewest Opponent Pass Attempts: 0 by Maryland, 1919 Fewest Opponent Pass Completions: 0 by Pitt, 1981; by Maryland, 1919 Lowest Opponent Completion Percentage: 0% by Pitt, 1981; by Maryland, 1919 Fewest Opponent Yards Allowed: 0 vs. Pitt, 1981; Maryland, 1919
Single Game Punting Most Punts: 13 vs. Penn State, 1973 Highest Average: 60.1 (9-541) vs. Nebraska, 1994
Single Game Punt Returns
Most Returns: 10 vs. Richmond, 1965; Eastern Michigan, 1993 Most Yards Gained: 201 vs. The Citadel, 1965 Most Touchdowns: 1 vs. many opponents; most recently vs. East Carolina, 2005
Single Game Kickoff Returns Most Returns: 9 vs. Penn State, 1965; vs. Maryland, 1951 Most Yards Gained: 221 vs. Louisville, 1993 Most Touchdowns: 1 vs. many opponents; most recently vs. Connecticut, 2009
Single Game Scoring
Most Points: 92 vs. Marshall, 1916 Greatest Margin of Victory: 89 vs. Geneva, 1951 Greatest Margin of Defeat: 130 vs. Michigan, 1904 Most Touchdowns: 14 vs. Marshall, 1916 Most Extra Points Made: 11 vs. Rutgers, 2001; vs. Geneva, 1951 Most Field Goals Made: 6 vs. Villanova, 1972 Highest Losing Score: 38 vs. Pitt/3OT, 1997
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Single Game First Downs
Season Punt Returns
Most: 36 vs. Washington & Lee, 1923 Most Rushing: 33 vs. Washington & Lee, 1923 Most Passing: 24 vs. Missouri, 1998 Most By Penalty: 5 vs. USF, 2008; vs. Western Michigan, 1996 Fewest by Opponent: 0 by Maryland, 1919 Fewest Rushing by Opponent: 0 by Western Michigan, 1996; by Maryland, 1919 Fewest Passing by Opponent: 0 by Maryland, 1919
Single Game Fumbles
Most: 11 vs. Penn State, 1989 Most Lost: 6 vs. Virginia, 1954; vs. Virginia Military, 1969 Most Caused: 11 vs. William & Mary, 1955 Most Recovered: 7 vs. Virginia, 1949
Single Game Turnovers Most Forced: 10 vs. Geneva, 1951
Single Game Penalties
Most: 17 vs. Drexel, 1945 Most Yards Penalized: 170 vs. Drexel, 1945; vs. Colorado State, 1978 Most Two Teams: 28 vs. Florida State, 2005; vs. Miami, 1994; vs. Colorado State, 1978 Most Yards/Two Teams: 303 vs. Colorado State, 1978
Season Total Offense Most Yards: 5,998 in 2006 Most Yards per Game: 465.9 in 1988 Highest Average per Play: 7.3 in 2006 Most Touchdowns: 65 in 2007 Fewest Opponent Yards: 934 in 1923 Fewest Opponent Yards per Game: 103.8 in 1923 Lowest Opponent Average per Play: 3.0 in 1923 Fewest Opponent Touchdowns: 2 in 1925
Most Returns: 51 in 1978 Fewest Returns: 22 in 1985 Most Yards: 1,124 in 2007 Most Touchdowns: 3 in 2000
Season Scoring
Most Points: 515 in 2007 Most Points per Game: 41.1 in 1988 Most Touchdowns: 68 in 2007 Most Extra Points Made: 66 in 2007 Most Field Goals Made: 30 in 1982 Fewest Points: 14 in 1896 Fewest Opponent Points (6 games): 10 in 1895 Fewest Opponent Points (7 games): 23 in 1898 Fewest Opponent Points (8 games): 20 in 1915 Fewest Opponent Points (9 games): 18 in 1925 Fewest Opponent Points (10 games): 38 in 1907; 1928 Fewest Opponent Points (11 games): 34 in 1922 Fewest Opponent Points (12 games): 101 in 1896 Fewest Opponent Points (13 games): 221 in 2008 Fewest Opponent Points Per Game: 1.7 in 1895 Most Opponent Points: 364 in 1978 Most Opponent Shutouts: 8 in 1922
Most: 281 in 2002 Most Rushing: 178 in 2002 Most Passing: 169 in 1998 Most by Penalty: 27 in 2002 Fewest Allowed: 51 in 1925 Fewest Rushing Allowed: 26 in 1925 Fewest Passing Allowed: 14 in 1923 Fewest by Penalty Allowed: 2 in 1954
Season Fumbles
Most Attempts: 433 in 1998 Most Completions: 280 in 1998 Most Yards: 3,700 in 1998 Most Yards per Game: 308.3 in 1998 Highest Completion Percentage: 66.4% in 2007 Most Touchdowns: 31 in 1998 Most Interceptions: 27 in 1973 Fewest Opponent Yards: 300 in 1923 Fewest Opponent Yards Per Game: 33.3 in 1923 Lowest Opponent Completion Percentage: 34.5 in 1953 Fewest Opponent Touchdowns: 0 in 1925 Most Opponent Interceptions: 24 in 1988; 1981; 1972 Most Opponent Yards on Interceptions: 347 in 1993 Most Opponent Touchdowns on Interceptions: 5 in 1922
Most Punts: 84 in 1996 Fewest Punts: 34 in 1955 Highest Average per Punt: 47.1 in 1994 Most Blocked: 8 in 1934 Returned for TD: 4 in 1934
Season Kickoff Returns
Most Yards: 3,939 in 2006 Most Yards per Game: 303.0 in 2006 Highest Average per Play: 6.7 in 2006 Most Touchdowns: 49 in 2007 Fewest Opponent Yards: 508 in 1925 Fewest Opponent Yards per Game: 56.4 in 1925 Lowest Opponent Average per Play: 1.9 in 1925 Fewest Opponent Touchdowns: 1 in 1925
Season Punting
Most Returns: 46 in 1993 Fewest Returns: 16 in 1964 Most Yards: 584 in 1965 Most Touchdowns: 4 in 1934
Season First Downs
Season Rushing
Season Passing
Most: 44 in 1955 Most Lost: 27 in 1955 Most Caused: 42 in 1973; 1959 Most Recovered: 24 in 1977; 1958 Fewest: 12 in 1996 Fewest Lost: 5 in 1996
Team Streaks
Victories: 13 from 1952‑53 Defeats: 8 from 1959‑60 Home Victories: 14 from 1924‑26 Home Defeats: 5 in 1986 Away Victories: 9 from 1952‑53 Away Defeats: 10 from 1959‑60 Shutouts: 7 from 1904‑05 Shutouts by Opponents: 5 from 1896‑97 Consecutive games without being shutout: 108, 2001-09 Consecutive games without a defensive shutout: 70, 1987-93 Winning Seasons: 12 from 1914‑26 Losing Seasons: 4 from 1958‑61; 1976‑79 Conference Victories: 30 from 1952‑59 Conference Championships: 4 from 1953‑56 Games for Scoring: 84 from 1986-93 Games Scored Against: 71 from 1987‑93 Games Blocked Punt Avoided: 31 from 1974‑77
West Virginia Universit y
m oun t a i n e e r TEAM
FIRST
COACHING HISTORY By Chronology
By Percentage
Bill Stewart (2008-09) 2 19 8 0 .704 Rich Rodriguez (2001-07) 7 60 26 0 .698 Don Nehlen (1980-2000) 21 149 93 4 .614 Frank Cignetti (1976-79) 4 17 27 0 .386 Bobby Bowden (1970-75) 6 42 26 0 .618 Jim Carlen (1966-69) 4 25 13 3 .646 Gene Corum (1960-65) 6 29 30 2 .492 Art “Pappy” Lewis (1950-59) 10 58 38 2 .602 Dudley S. DeGroot (1948-49) 2 13 9 1 .587 William F. “Bill” Kern (1940-42,46-47) 5 24 23 1 .510 Ira Errett Rodgers (1925-30, 43-45) 9 44 31 8 .578 Marshall “Little Sleepy” Glenn (1937-39) 3 14 12 3 .534 Charles C. “Trusty” Tallman (1934-36) 3 15 12 2 .552 Earle “Greasy” Neale (1931-33) 3 12 16 3 .435 Clarence Spears (1921-24) 4 30 6 3 .808 Mont McIntire (1916-17, 19-20) 4 24 11 4 .667 Sol Metzger (1914-15) 2 10 6 1 .618 E.R. Sweetland (1913) 1 3 4 2 .444 W.P. Edmunds (1912) 1 6 3 0 .667 C.A. Leuder (1908-11) 4 17 13 3 .561 Clarence Russell (1907) 1 6 4 0 .600 Carl Forkum (1905-06) 2 13 6 0 .684 Anthony Chez (1904) 1 6 3 0 .667 H.E. Trout (1903) 1 7 1 0 .875 John E. Hill (1900) 1 4 3 0 .571 Louis Yeager (1899, 1901-02) 3 12 9 0 .571 Harry Anderson (1898) 1 6 1 0 .857 George R. Krebs (1897) 1 5 4 1 .550 Thomas G. “Doggy” Trenchard (1896) 1 3 7 2 .333 Harry McCrory (1895) 1 5 1 0 .833 F. William “John” Rane (1893-94) 2 4 3 0 .571 Frederick Lincoln Emory (1891) 1 0 1 0 .000 Totals 118 682 450 45 .599
H.E. Trout Harry Anderson Harry McCrory Clarence Spears Bill Stewart Rich Rodriguez Carl Forkum Mont McIntire W.P. Edmunds Anthony Chez Jim Carlen Bobby Bowden Sol Metzger Don Nehlen Art Lewis Clarence Russell Dud DeGroot Ira Errett Rodgers John E. Hill. F. William Rane Louis Yeager C.A. Leuder Charles Tallman George Krebs Marshall Glenn Bill Kern Gene Corum E.R. Sweetland Earle Neale Frank Cignetti Thomas Trenchard
Coach
Years Win Loss Tie Pct.
COACH
MOUNTAINEER FOOTBALL
PCT .875 857 .833 .808 .704 .698 .684 .667 .667 .667 .646 .618 .618 .614 .602 .600 .587 .578 571 .571 .571 .561 .552 .550 .534 .510 .492 .444 .435 .386 .333
By Wins WINS 149 60 58 44 42 30 29 25 24 24 19 17 17 15 14 13 13 12 12 10 7 6 6 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3
COACH Don Nehlen Rich Rodriguez Art Lewis Ira Errett Rodgers Bobby Bowden Clarence Spears Gene Corum Jim Carlen Mont McIntyre Bill Kern Bill Stewart Frank Cignetti C.A. Leuder Charles Tallman Marshall Glenn Dud DeGroot Carl Forkum Louis Yeager Earle Neale Sol Metzger H.E. Trout W.P. Edmunds Clarence Russell Anthony Chez Harry Anderson George Krebs Harry McCrory John E. Hill F. William Rane E.R. Sweetland Thomas Trenchard
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ALL-TIME sCORES
All‑Time Scores 1891-2009
Scoring Values Through History Seasons Touchdown Field Goal Point After Safety 1891-97 4 points 5 points 2 points 2 points 1898-1903 5 points 5 points 1 point 2 points 1904-08 5 points 4 points 1 point 2 points 1909-11 5 points 3 points 1 point 2 points 1912-57 6 points 3 points 1 point 2 points 1958-87 6 points 3 points 1 point 2 points (kick) 2 points (run or pass) 1988 to date 6 points 3 points 1 point 2 points (kick) 2 points (run or pass) 2 points (defense)
1891 (0‑1)
Coach Frederick Lincoln Emory N28
0‑72/L
Washington & Jefferson
Morgantown
1892
No Football
1893 (2‑1)
Coach F. William “John” Rane O7 N25 N30
12‑0/W 12‑2/W 0‑58/L
Mt. Pleasant Mt. Pleasant, Pa. Uniontown Independents Uniontown, Pa. Washington & Jefferson Washington, Pa.
1894 (2‑2)
Coach F. William “John” Rane O20 O27 N10 N17
16‑0/W 0‑36/L 6‑0/W 6‑16/L
Mt. Pleasant Morgantown Greensburg Athl Assoc. Connellsville, Pa. Bethany Morgantown Marietta Parkersburg
1895 (5‑1)
Coach Harry McCrory O5 O19 O26 N9 N23 N27
6‑0/W 10‑0/W 8‑0/W 6‑0/W 0‑4/L 28‑6/W
Mt. Pleasant Mt. Pleasant, Pa. Latrobe Independents Uniontown, Pa. W.U.P. (Pitt) Wheeling Marietta Parkersburg Washington & Jefferson Wheeling Washington & Lee Charleston
N7 N13 N14 N21 N26 N26 N30
0‑0/T 0‑5/L 4‑0/W 0‑6/L 0‑0/T 0‑26/L 0‑6/L
Duquesne Athletic Club Pittsburgh, Pa. Latrobe Independents Latrobe, Pa. Latrobe Independents Pittsburgh, Pa. Duquesne Athletic Club Pittsburgh, Pa. Pittsburgh Athletic Club Pittsburgh, Pa. Mahoning Cycle Club Youngstown, Ohio Centre Danville, Ky.
1897 (5‑4‑1)
Coach George R. Krebs O9 O14 O16 O23 O30 N4 N5 N6 N17 N25
0‑5/L 18‑0/W 6‑0/W 0‑12/L 0‑0/T 14‑0/W 0‑12/L 24‑0/W 30‑0/W 0‑16/L
Pittsburgh Athletic Club Pittsburgh, Pa. Westminster Morgantown Marietta Fairmont Washington & Jefferson Washington, Pa. Pittsburgh Collegians Pittsburgh, Pa. Washington & Lee Charleston Ohio Athens, Ohio Ohio State Parkersburg Bethany Fairmont Latrobe Independents Latrobe, Pa.
1898 (6‑1)
Coach Harry Anderson Champions of the South O7 O15 O27 O29 N4 N14 N16
24‑0/W 6‑5/W 0‑18/L 6‑0/W 6‑0/W 6‑0/W 16‑0/W
Westminster Morgantown Marietta Marietta, Ohio Pittsburgh Athletic Club Pittsburgh, Pa. Marietta Clarksburg W.U.P. (Pitt) Fairmont Virginia Charleston Ohio Parkersburg
1899 (2‑3)
Coach Louis Yeager O11 O21 O23 N4 N30
6‑0/W 0‑29/L 5‑23/L 17‑6/W 0‑20/L
Grove City Morgantown Washington & Jefferson Washington, Pa. Marietta Marietta, Ohio Waynesburg Clarksburg Waynesburg Waynesburg, Pa.
1900 (4‑3) Coach John E. Hill O6 O20 O27 N3 N5 N10 N17
6‑5/W 24‑6/W 6‑19/L 0‑27/L 6‑5/W 11‑6/W 0‑36/L
W.U.P. (Pitt) Morgantown Monessen Independents Morgantown Marietta Marietta, Ohio Ohio State Columbus, Ohio Ohio Wesleyan Delaware, Ohio California State, Pa. California, Pa. Washington & Jefferson Washington, Pa.
1902 (7‑4)
Coach Louis Yeager S27 O4 O11 O18 O22 O24 N1 N15 N19 N22 N27
11‑6/W 25‑0/W 0‑30/L 0‑6/L 23‑6/W 12‑6/W 0‑5/L 53‑0/W 0‑23/L 17‑5/W 78‑0/W
Alumni and All-Stars Morgantown Westminster Morgantown Ohio State Columbus, Ohio Alumni and All-Stars Morgantown W.U.P. (Pitt) Pittsburgh, Pa. Marietta Marietta, Ohio Georgetown Washington, D.C. Grove City Morgantown Washington & Jefferson Washington, Pa. Washington & Lee Charleston West Virginia Wesleyan Morgantown
1903 (7‑1) Coach H.E. Trout O3 O10 O16 O19 O24 O31 N14 N26
24‑6/W 21‑0/W 18‑11/W 39‑0/W 21‑0/W 6‑34/L 11‑5/W 6‑0/W
W.U.P (Pitt) Morgantown Grove City Morgantown Marietta Marietta, Ohio West Virginia Wesleyan Clarksburg Westminster Morgantown Ohio State Columbus, Ohio Bethany Wheeling Washington & Jefferson Washington, Pa.
1904 (6‑3)
Coach Anthony Chez S24 O1 O7 O15 O22 N8 N15 N19 N24
15‑0/W 16‑0/W 19‑11/W 0‑34/L 0‑130/L 0‑53/L 18‑0/W 6‑5/W 25‑0/W
Westminster Morgantown California State, Pa. Morgantown Ohio Wesleyan Morgantown Penn State State College, Pa. Michigan Ann Arbor, Mich. W.U.P. (Pitt) Pittsburgh, Pa. Alumni and All Stars Morgantown Washington U. St. Louis, Mo. Marietta Marietta, Ohio
1905 (8‑1)
Coach Carl Forkum S30 O7 O14 O21 N4 N11 N18 N25 N30
15‑0/W 12‑0/W 28‑0/W 46‑0/W 45‑0/W 17‑10/W 24‑0/W 0‑6/L 17‑6/W
Westminster California State, Pa. Ohio Bethany Kentucky California State, Pa. Bethany Penn State Marietta
Morgantown Morgantown Morgantown Morgantown Morgantown California, Pa. Wheeling State College, Pa. Marietta, Ohio
1906 (5‑5) 1896 (3‑7‑2)
Coach Thomas G. “Doggy” Trenchard S26 O15 O16 O17 O24
170
6‑0/W 0‑18/L 0‑6/L 0‑34/L 4‑0/W
Grove City Morgantown Lafayette Fairmont Lafayette Parkersburg Lafayette Wheeling Pittsburgh Athletic Club Pittsburgh, Pa.
Coach Carl Forkum
1901 (3‑2)
Coach Louis Yeager O5 O19 N9 N13 N23
0‑12/L 37‑0/W 31‑0/W 0‑22/L 5‑0/W
W.U.P. (Pitt) Morgantown Grove City Morgantown Westminster Morgantown Washington & Jefferson Washington, Pa. Marietta Morgantown
S29 O6 O13 O18 O27 N3 N10
6‑9/L 37‑0/W 11‑0/W 2‑4/L 25‑0/W 51‑0/W 0‑17/L
Ohio Morgantown Connellsville Independents Morgantown California State, Pa. Morgantown Marietta Marietta, Ohio Grove City Morgantown Carnegie Tech Morgantown W.U.P. (Pitt) Pittsburgh, Pa.
West Virginia Universit y
all-time scores
N17 N23 N29
54‑4/W 0‑11/L 6‑29/L
West Virginia Wesleyan Morgantown Penn State State College, Pa. Washington & Jefferson Washington, Pa.
1907 (6‑4)
Coach Clarence Russell S28 O2 O5 O16 O26 N2 N9 N16 N28 N29
35‑5/W 55‑0/W 36‑0/W 65‑0/W 2‑4/L 0‑6/L 0‑10/L 27‑0/W 5‑13/L 11‑0/W
Ohio Morgantown Parkersburg YMCA Morgantown California State, Pa. Morgantown West Virginia Wesleyan Morgantown Marietta Parkersburg Navy Annapolis, Md. W.U.P. (Pitt) Pittsburgh, Pa. Westminster Morgantown Washington & Jefferson Washington, Pa. Alumni and All-Stars Morgantown
1908 (5‑3)
Coach C.A. Leuder 0‑6/L 16‑0/W 0‑12/L 12‑0/W 0‑11/L 4‑0/W 47‑0/W 22‑0/W
Pennsylvania Carnegie Tech Penn State Marietta Pitt Pittsburgh Lyceum Bethany Westminster
Philadelphia, Pa. Pittsburgh, Pa. State College, Pa. Parkersburg Pittsburgh, Pa. Morgantown Morgantown Morgantown
Coach C.A. Leuder O2 O9 O16 O23 O30 N6 N13 N17 N25
15‑0/W 0‑12/L 40‑5/W 6‑6/T 3‑0/W 0‑0/T 0‑40/L 49‑0/W 5-18/L
Waynesburg Morgantown Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pa. Slippery Rock Morgantown Bucknell Morgantown Marietta Parkersburg Pitt Morgantown Penn State State College, Pa. West Virginia Wesleyan Morgantown Washington & Jefferson Morgantown
1910 (2‑4‑1) Coach C.A. Leuder O1 O8 O15 O22 O29 N5 N12
6‑0/W 0‑38/L 0‑0/T 0‑9/L 6‑10/L 0‑38/L 9‑0/W
Westminster Pennsylvania Bethany Bucknell Marietta Pitt Bethany
Morgantown Philadelphia, Pa. Morgantown Morgantown Parkersburg Pittsburgh, Pa. Wheeling
1911 (6‑3)
Coach C.A. Leuder S30 O14 O21 O28
17‑0/W 3‑0/W 3‑0/W 17‑15/W
Waynesburg Ohio Westminster Marshall
Morgantown Morgantown Morgantown Morgantown
N4 N11 N18 N25 N30
6‑5/W 0‑32/L 6‑10/L 36‑0/W 3‑5/L
Washington & Jefferson Morgantown Navy Annapolis, Md. Allegheny Morgantown West Virginia Wesleyan Morgantown Denison Fairmont
1912 (6‑3)
Coach W.P. Edmunds O5 O12 O19 O26 N2 N9 N16 N23 N28
14‑19/L 7‑0/W 20‑13/W 6‑0/W 8‑7/W 22‑6/W 0‑41/L 48‑3/W 6‑17/L
West Virginia Wesleyan Morgantown Westminster Morgantown Geneva Morgantown Ohio Morgantown Allegheny Morgantown Marietta Marietta, Ohio Virginia Tech Blacksburg, Va. Waynesburg Morgantown Denison Fairmont
1913 (3‑4‑2)
Coach E.R. Sweetland S27 O24 O11 O18 O25 N1 N8 N15 N27
43‑0/W 45‑0/W 0‑40/L 0‑21/L 0‑0/T 14‑14/T 0‑34/L 0‑28/L 7‑0/W
Davis & Elkins Morgantown Waynesburg Morgantown Pitt Pittsburgh, Pa. West Virginia Wesleyan Fairmont Morris Harvey Morgantown Marietta Morgantown Washington & Jefferson Morgantown Washington & Lee Charleston Villanova Morgantown
1896
m oun t a i n e e s
S26 O17 O24 O31 N7 N14 N21 N28
1909 (4‑3‑2)
171
all-time scores
1914 (5‑4)
Coach Sol Metzger O3 O10 O17 O22 O31 N7 N14 N21 N26
20‑0/W 13‑0/W 37‑0/W 13‑26/L 0‑48/L 55‑0/W 6‑8/L 6‑0/W 9‑14/L
Marshall Morgantown Bethany Morgantown Duquesne Morgantown North Carolina A&M (State) Raleigh, N.C. Washington & Jefferson Washington, Pa. Davis & Elkins Morgantown Washington & Lee Charleston Marietta Clarksburg West Virginia Wesleyan Fairmont
1915 (5‑2‑1) Coach Sol Metzger
“Hail West Virginia” sung for the first time S25 O2 O16 O23 N6 N13 N19 N25
0‑7/L 6‑6/T 33‑0/W 0‑1/L 92‑6/W 19‑0/W 28‑0/W 30‑0/W
Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pa. Washington & Jefferson Morgantown Geneva Morgantown Washington & Lee (forfeit) Charleston Marshall Huntington Virginia Tech Morgantown Marietta Parkersburg West Virginia Wesleyan Fairmont
O18 O25 N1 N8 N15 N22 N27
27‑0/W 60‑0/W 25‑0/W 6‑14/L 30‑7/W 55‑6/W 7‑0/W
Maryland Morgantown Bethany Wheeling Princeton Princeton, N.J. Centre Charleston Rutgers N.Brunswick, N.J. Ohio Wesleyan Morgantown Washington & Jefferson Morgantown
1920 (5‑4‑1)
Coach Mont McIntire S25 O2 O9 O16 O23 O30 N6 N13 N20 N25
14‑0/W 7‑7/T 13‑34/L 81‑0/W 0‑24/L 3‑10/L 14‑10/W 17‑0/W 20‑0/W 0‑28/L
West Virginia Wesleyan Fairmont Lehigh Morgantown Pitt Pittsburgh, Pa. George Washington Morgantown Yale New Haven, Conn. Princeton Princeton, N.J. Washington & Lee Charleston Rutgers Morgantown Bethany Morgantown Washington & Jeffeson Washington, Pa.
1921 (5‑4‑1)
Coach Clarence Spears First Homecoming Game
1916 (5‑2‑2)
Co‑Coaches Mont McIntire and Elgie Tobin S30 O14 O21 O28 N4 N11 N18 N25 N30
0‑3/L 20‑0/W 7‑12/L 58‑0/W 12‑6/W 0‑0/T 7‑7/T 40‑3/W 54‑7/W
Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pa. Virginia Tech Charleston Navy Annapolis, Md. Davis & Elkins Morgantown Gettysburg Morgantown Rutgers New Brunswick, N.J. Dartmouth Hanover, N.H. Catholic Morgantown West Virginia Wesleyan Fairmont
Co‑Coaches Mont McIntire and Elgie Tobin 9‑14/L 7‑0/W 21‑0/W 2‑6/L 60‑0/W 7‑7/T 27‑3/W 7‑0/W 0‑20/L 21‑0/W
Pitt Morgantown Navy Annapolis, Md. Carlisle Indian School Morgantown Dartmouth Hanover, N.H. Gettysburg Morgantown Rutgers New Brunswick, N.J. Virginia Tech Huntington Washington & Jefferson Fairmont West Virginia Wesleyan Clarksburg North Carolina A&M (State) Morgantown
1918
No football ‑ Influenza and World War I
1919 (8‑2)
Coach Mont McIntire S27 O4 O11
172
61‑0/W 55‑0/W 0‑26/L
Marietta Westminster Pitt
34‑3/W 50‑0/W 13‑21/L 7‑0/W 0‑0/T 14‑21/L 28‑7/W 7‑0/W 7‑17/L 0‑13/L
West Virginia Wesleyan Fairmont Cincinnati Morgantown Pitt Pittsburgh, Pa. Ohio Morgantown Bucknell Morgantown Lehigh South Bethlehem, Pa. Washington & Lee Charleston Virginia Charlottesville, Va. Rutgers New Brunswick, N.J. Washington (HC) Morgantown & Jefferson
1922 (10‑0‑1) Coach Clarence Spears
1917 (6‑3‑1) S29 O6 O13 O20 O27 N3 N10 N17 N24 N29
S24 O1 O8 O15 O22 O29 N5 N12 N19 N24
Morgantown Morgantown Pittsburgh, Pa.
S30 20‑3/W O7 55‑0/W O14 9‑6/W O21 12‑12/T O28 28‑0/W N4 34‑0/W N11 33‑0/W N18 13‑0/W N25 28‑0/W N30 14‑0/W East‑West Bowl D25 21‑13/W
West Virginia Wesleyan Fairmont Marietta Morgantown Pitt Pittsburgh, Pa. Washington & Lee Charleston Rutgers Morgantown Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio Indiana Bloomington, Ind. Virginia Morgantown Ohio Morgantown Washington (HC) Morgantown & Jefferson Gonzaga
San Diego, Calif.
1923 (7‑1‑1)
Coach Clarence Spears S24 O6 O13 O20 O27 N6 N10
21‑7/W 28‑0/W 13‑7/W 81‑0/W 13‑13/T 27‑7/W 63‑0/W
West Virginia Wesleyan Fairmont Allegheny Morgantown Pitt Pittsburgh, Pa. Marshall Morgantown Penn State New York, N.Y. Rutgers New York, N.Y. Washington & Lee Charleston
N17 N29
49‑0/W 2‑7/L
St. Louis Washington & Jefferson
Morgantown Morgantown
1924 (8‑1)
Coach Clarence Spears Old Mountaineer Field Opened S27 O4 O11 O18 O25 N1 N8 N15 N27
21‑6/W 35‑6/W 7‑14/L 55‑0/W 13‑6/W 71‑6/W 34‑2/W 6‑0/W 40‑7/W
West Virginia Wesleyan Morgantown Allegheny Morgantown Pitt Pittsburgh, Pa. Geneva Morgantown Centre New York, N.Y. Bethany Morgantown Colgate Morgantown Washington & Lee Charleston Washington & Jefferson Morgantown
1925 (8‑1)
Coach Ira Errett Rodgers Old Mountaineer Field Completed S26 O3 O10 O17 O24 O31 N7 N14 N26
18‑0/W 6‑0/W 7‑15/L 54‑3/W 16‑0/W 21‑0/W 20‑0/W 14‑0/W 19‑0/W
Allegheny Erie, Pa. Davis & Elkins Morgantown Pitt Pittsburgh, Pa. Grove City Morgantown West Virginia Wesleyan Morgantown Washington & Lee Charleston Boston College Boston, Mass. Penn State Morgantown Washington & Jefferson Morgantown
1926 (6‑4)
Coach Ira Errett Rodgers S25 O2 O9 O16 O23 O30 N6 N13 N20 N25
18‑6/W 18‑0/W 54‑0/W 13‑10/W 7‑0/W 0‑27/L 7‑17/L 21‑0/W 0‑20/L 3‑13/L
Davis & Elkins Morgantown Washington & Lee Charleston Allegheny Morgantown Georgetown Washington, D.C. West Virginia Wesleyan Morgantown Missouri Morgantown Pitt Pittsburgh, Pa. Centre Parkersburg Carnegie Tech Pittsburgh, Pa. Washington & Jefferson Morgantown
1927 (2‑4‑3)
Coach Ira Errett Rodgers S24 O1 O8 O15 O22 O29 N5 N12 N24
27‑7/W 6‑6/T 0‑40/L 7‑7/T 0‑25/L 7‑13/L 0‑13/L 15‑12/W 6‑6/T
West Virginia Wesleyan Morgantown Washington & Lee Charleston Pitt Pittsburgh, Pa. Lafayette Morgantown Georgetown Washington, D.C. Carnegie Tech Morgantown Missouri Columbia, Mo. Davis & Elkins Morgantown Washington & Jefferson Morgantown
1928 (8‑2)
Coach Ira Errett Rodgers S22 S29 O6
0‑7/L 12‑0/W 28‑7/W
Davis & Elkins West Virginia Wesleyan Haskell Institute
West Virginia Universit y
Morgantown Morgantown Wheeling
m oun t a i n e e r s
1923 O13 O20 O27 N6 N10 N17 N29
9‑6/W 22‑0/W 17‑0/W 18‑0/W 32‑6/W 0‑12/L 14‑0/W
Pitt Pittsburgh, Pa. Washington & Lee Charleston Lafayette Easton, Pa. Fordham New York, N.Y. Oklahoma A&M (State) Morgantown Georgetown Washington, D.C. Washington & Jefferson Morgantown
1929 (4‑3‑3)
Coach Ira Errett Rodgers S21 S28 O5 O12 O19 O26 N5 N9 N16 N28
16‑0/W 6‑13/L 7‑7/T 7‑27/L 26‑6/W 9‑6/W 0‑0/T 0‑36/L 0‑0/T 6‑0/W
West Virginia Wesleyan Morgantown Davis & Elkins Morgantown Duquesne Morgantown Pitt Pittsburgh, Pa. Washington & Lee Charleston Oklahoma A&M (State) Stillwater, Okla. Fordham New York, N.Y. Detroit Morgantown Georgetown Washington, D.C. Washington & Jefferson Morgantown
1930 (5‑5)
Coach Ira Errett Rodgers S19 S27 O4 O11 O17 O24 N1 N8 N22 N27
7‑0/W 26‑0/W 0‑16/L 33‑13/W 0‑23/L 14‑7/W 2‑18/L 23‑7/W 6‑7/L 0‑12/L
Duquesne Pittsburgh, Pa. West Virginia Wesleyan Morgantown Pitt Morgantown Washington & Lee Charleston Detroit Detroit, Mich. Georgetown Washington, D.C. Fordham New York, N.Y. Kansas Aggies Morgantown Washington (HC) Morgantown & Jefferson Oregon Aggies (State) Chicago, Ill.
1931 (4‑6)
Coach Earle “Greasy” Neale S26 O3 O10 O17 O24 O31 N7 N14 N21 N28
14‑6/W 7‑20/L 0‑34/L 19‑0/W 7‑9/L 0‑19/L 12‑7/W 0‑13/L 19‑0/W 13‑14/L
Duquesne Morgantown Fordham New York, N.Y. Pitt Pittsburgh, Pa. Washington & Lee Charleston Detroit Detroit, Mich. Kansas Aggies (State) Morgantown West Virginia Wesleyan Morgantown Georgetown Washington, D.C. Penn State (HC) Morgantown Washington & Jefferson Wheeling
1932 (5‑5)
Coach Earle “Greasy” Neale S23 O1 O7 O15 O21 O29 N5 N12 N19 N26
0‑3/L 0‑40/L 13‑14/L 14‑0/W 13‑26/L 34‑7/W 19‑0/W 19‑0/W 25‑12/W 0‑13/L
Duquesne Pittsburgh, Pa. Pitt Morgantown Temple Philadelphia, Pa. West Virginia Wesleyan Morgantown Detroit Detroit, Mich. Marquette Milwaukee, Wis. Georgetown Morgantown Washington & Lee Charleston Davis & Elkins Morgantown Washington & Jefferson Wheeling
1933 (3‑5‑3)
Coach Earle “Greasy” Neale S23 S29 O7 O14 O21 O28
MOUNTAINEER FOOTBALL
0‑0/T 7‑19/L 0‑21/L 0‑20/L 7‑13/L 7‑7/T
Washington & Lee Duquesne Pitt Fordham Temple Davis & Elkins
Charleston Pittsburgh, Pa. Pittsburgh, Pa. New York, N.Y. Philadelphia, Pa. Morgantown
N4 N11 N18 N25 N30
13‑13/T 6‑25/L 26‑13/W 14‑12/W 7‑2/W
Marquette Morgantown Wisconsin Madison, Wis. West Virginia Wesleyan Morgantown Georgetown Washington, D.C. Washington & Jefferson (HC) Morgantown
1934 (6‑4)
Coach Charles C. “Trusty” Tallman S22 S28 O6 O13 O19 O27 N3 N10 N17 N29
19‑0/W 7‑0/W 6‑27/L 12‑0/W 13‑28/L 12‑7/W 7‑2/W 20‑27/L 7‑10/L 14‑12/W
West Virginia Wesleyan Morgantown Duquesne Pittsburgh, Pa. Pitt Pittsburgh, Pa. Washington & Lee Charleston Temple Philadelphia, Pa. Davis & Elkins Morgantown Ohio Parkersburg Fordham New York, N.Y. George Washington Morgantown Washington & Jefferson Atlantic City, N.J.
1935 (3‑4‑2)
Coach Charles C. “Trusty” Tallman S28 O5 O12 O18 O26 N2 N16 N23 N19
0‑0/T 20‑0/W 6‑24/L 7‑15/L 6‑19/L 20‑0/W 0‑19/L 51‑0/W 19‑19/T
West Virginia Wesleyan Morgantown Davis & Elkins Elkins Pitt Pittsburgh, Pa. George Washington Washington, D.C. Temple (HC) Morgantown Washington & Lee Charleston Duquesne Morgantown Washington & Jefferson Morgantown Loyola, La. New Orleans, La.
1936 (6‑4)
Coach Charles C. “Trusty” Tallman S25 S26
7‑0/W 40‑6/W
Waynesburg Cincinnati
Morgantown Cincinnati, Ohio
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1942 (5‑4)
Coach William F. “Bill” Kern
WVU Football by Decade Decade
Overall Conference Record Pct. Record Pct.
Bowls
Pct.
1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s Total
25-20-3 55-29-2 46-27-7 63-24-10 46-45-8 48-44-4 58-38-2 54-43-5 59-53-0 77-39-2 65-49-2 86-39-0 682-450-45
---1-0 1-0 1-0 0-1 1-1 1-1 3-4 0-5 5-4 13-16
1.000 1.000 1.000 .000 .500 .500 .429 .000 .555 .448
.552 .651 .619 .710 .505 .521 .602 .554 .527 .661 .569 .688 .599
-- -- -- -- -- -- 33-9-0 25-5-3 -- -- 36-25-1 46-22-0 140-57-4
-- -- -- -- -- -- .786 .803 -- -- .589 .676 .706
S26 O3 O10 O17 O24 O31 N14 N21 N28
21‑7/W 0‑33/L 13‑0/W 14‑23/L 27‑0/W 24‑0/W 7‑0/W 0‑7/L 13‑21/L
Washington & Lee Boston College South Carolina Fordham Waynesburg Penn State (HC) Kentucky Michigan State Miami, Fla.
Charleston Boston, Mass. Morgantown New York, N.Y. Morgantown Morgantown Lexington, Ky. East Lansing, Mich. Miami, Fla.
1943 (4‑3)
Coach Ira Errett Rodgers O2 O9 O16 O23 O30 N6 N13
0‑6/L 0‑20/L 6‑2/W 32‑0/W 7‑32/L 53‑6/W 26‑13/W
Virginia Pitt Maryland Carnegie Tech (HC) Penn State Lehigh Bethany
Charleston Pittsburgh, Pa. Morgantown Morgantown State College, Pa. Bethlehem, Pa. Morgantown
1944 (5‑3‑1)
Coach Ira Errett Rodgers O3 O10 O17 O24 O31 N7 N14 N26
0‑34/L 28‑7/W 15‑0/W 26‑13/W 33‑20/W 0‑28/L 0‑7/L 2‑7/L
Pitt Pittsburgh, Pa. Washington & Lee Charleston West Virginia Wesleyan Morgantown Centre Louisville, Ky. Western Maryland Morgantown (McDaniel) Georgetown (HC) Morgantown Western Reserve Cleveland, Ohio George Washington Washington, D.C.
1937 (8‑1‑1)
1939 (2‑6‑1)
Coach Marshall “Little Sleepy” Glenn S30 O7 O14 O21 O27 N4 N11 N18 D2
44‑0/W 0‑20/L 7‑0/W 0‑9/L 6‑6/T 0‑14/L 7‑19/L 6‑13/L 0‑13/L
West Virginia Wesleyan Morgantown Pitt Pittsburgh, Pa. Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio Washington & Lee Charleston South Carolina Orangeburg, S.C. Georgetown Washington, D.C. Manhattan (HC) Morgantown Kentucky Lexington, Ky. George Washington Morgantown
Coach Marshall “Little Sleepy” Glenn S25 O2 O9 O16 O23 O30 N6 N13 N25 Sun Bowl J1
14‑0/W 0‑20/L 6‑0/W 13‑7/W 13‑0/W 64‑0/W 6‑6/T 34‑0/W 26‑0/W 7‑6/W
West Virginia Wesleyan Buckhannon Pitt Morgantown Washington & Lee Charleston Xavier Cincinnati, Ohio Waynesburg Morgantown Western Maryland Baltimore, Md. Georgetown Washington, D.C. Toledo Morgantown George Washington (HC) Morgantown Texas Tech
El Paso, Texas
1938 (4‑5‑1)
Coach Marshall “Little Sleepy” Glenn “Alma Mater” sung for the first time S24 O1 O8 O15 O22 O29 N5 N12 N19 N24
174
0‑19/L 38‑6/W 6‑6/T 0‑26/L 20‑13/W 27‑7/W 0‑7/L 0‑14/L 0‑13/L 7‑6/W
Pitt Pittsburgh, Pa. West Virginia Wesleyan Morgantown Washington & Lee Charleston Michigan State Morgantown Creighton Omaha, Neb. Youngstown Morgantown Western Reserve Cleveland, Ohio Georgetown (HC) Morgantown Manhattan New York, N.Y. George Washington Washington, D.C.
S23 S30 O7 O14 O21 O28 N4 N11 N18
13‑26/L 32‑7/W 6‑24/L 6‑6/T 20‑0/W 28‑27/W 6‑0/W 71‑0/W 9‑40/L
Pitt Case Virginia Maryland Bethany Penn State Temple (HC) Lehigh Kentucky
Pittsburgh, Pa. Morgantown Charleston College Park, Md. Morgantown State College, Pa. Morgantown Morgantown Lexington, Ky.
1945 (2‑6‑1)
Coach Ira Errett Rodgers
1940 (4‑4‑1)
Coach William F. “Bill” Kern S28 O5 O12 O19 O25 N2 N9 N17 N23
47‑0/W 7‑20/L 13‑17/L 32‑0/W 0‑19/L 12‑7/W 7‑7/T 9‑7/W 0‑17/L
Westminster Morgantown Fordham New York, N.Y. Penn State State College, Pa. West Virginia Wesleyan Morgantown George Washington Washington, D.C. Washington & Lee Charleston Cincinnati Morgantown Kentucky (HC) Morgantown Michigan State East Lansing, Mich.
S22 S29 O6 O12 O19 O27 N3 N10 N17
42‑7/W 0‑20/L 42‑0/W 0‑12/L 12‑28/L 13‑13/T 7‑13/L 6‑19/L 0‑14/L
Otterbein Pitt Drexel Syracuse Temple Maryland Virginia Kentucky (HC) Ohio
Morgantown Pittsburgh, Pa. Morgantown Syracuse, N.Y. Philadelphia, Pa. Morgantown Charleston Morgantown Morgantown
1946 (5‑5)
Coach William F. “Bill” Kern
1941 (4‑6)
Coach William F. “Bill” Kern S27 O4 O11 O18 O25 N1 N8 N15 N22 N29
13‑7/W 0‑40/L 20‑0/W 0‑27/L 6‑18/L 7‑6/W 21‑0/W 0‑7/L 6‑7/L 12‑14/L
Waynesburg Morgantown Navy Annapolis, Md. West Virginia Wesleyan Morgantown Fordham New York, N.Y. Kentucky Lexington, KY. Washington & Lee Charleston Kansas (HC) Morgantown Penn State State College, Pa. Army West Point, N.Y. Michigan State Morgantown
S21 S28 O5 O12 O18 O16 N2 N9 N16 N23
13‑7/W 7‑33/L 42‑0/W 6‑0/W 0‑6/L 13‑0/W 0‑19/L 39‑0/W 0‑13/L 0‑21/L
Otterbein Pitt Waynesburg Washington & Lee Temple Syracuse (HC) Army Fordham Kentucky Virginia
Morgantown Pittsburgh, Pa. Morgantown Charleston Philadelphia, Pa. Morgantown West Point, N.Y. Morgantown Lexington, Ky. Charlottesville, Va.
West Virginia Universit y
all-time scores
1947 (6‑4)
1951 (5‑5/2-3) Southern Conference
Coach William F. “Bill” Kern S27 O4 O11 O18 O25 N1 N8 N15 N22 N29
59‑0/W 35‑6/W 60‑7/W 40‑0/W 14‑21/L 0‑27/L 6‑15/L 0‑6/L 21‑0/W 17‑2/W
Otterbein Washington & Lee Waynesburg New York U. Penn State Maryland Kentucky Virginia (HC) Temple Pitt
Morgantown Charleston Morgantown New York, N.Y. State College, Pa. College Park, Md. Morgantown Morgantown Morgantown Pittsburgh, Pa.
1948 (9‑3)
Coach Dudley S. DeGroot S19 29‑16/W S25 34‑6/W O2 27‑7/W O9 6‑16/L O16 7‑37/L O23 14‑7/W O30 35‑12/W N6 48‑6/W N13 0‑7/L N20 20‑0/W N27 16‑14/W Sun Bowl J1 21‑12/W
Waynesburg Morgantown Wooster Morgantown Temple Hershey, Pa. Pitt Pittsburgh, Pa. Penn State State College, Pa. Washington & Lee Charleston South Carolina (HC) Morgantown Ohio Morgantown Virginia Charlottesville, Va. Western Reserve Morgantown Maryland Morgantown Texas Western (UTEP)
El Paso, Texas
1949 (4‑6‑1) 42‑7/W 7‑17/L 28‑20/W 7‑20/L 20‑52/L 47‑26/W 14‑19/L 14‑34/L 13‑13/T 28‑20/W 7‑47/L
Waynesburg Ohio Washington & Lee Pitt Boston University Quantico Marines Virginia Penn State (HC) Texas Western Western Reserve Maryland
Morgantown Athens, Ohio Charleston Morgantown Boston, Mass. Morgantown Charlottesville,Va. Morgantown Morgantown Cleveland, Ohio College Park, Md.
1950 (2‑8/1-3) Southern Conference Coach Art “Pappy” Lewis
WVU enters the Southern Conference S23 S30 O6 O14 O21 O28 N4 N11 N18 N25
38‑13/W 7‑26/L 14‑21/L 46‑7/W 23‑27/L 21‑28/L 7‑21/L 0‑27/L 0‑41/L 7‑48/L
Western Reserve Washington & Lee George Washington Richmond Fordham Virginia (HC) Pitt Penn State Maryland Texas Western
S22 S28 O6 O13 O20 O27 N3 N10 N17 N24
20‑9/W 18‑7/W 0‑34/L 24‑0/W 89‑0/W 7‑13/L 35‑7/W 13‑34/L 12‑32/L 7‑54/L
Waynesburg Furman Washington & Lee Richmond Geneva Penn State Western Reserve South Carolina (HC) Pitt Maryland
Morgantown Greenville, S.C. Morgantown Morgantown Morgantown State College, Pa. Morgantown Morgantown Pittsburgh, Pa. College Park, Md.
1952 (7‑2/5-1) Southern Conference Coach Art “Pappy” Lewis
S27 O4 O11 O18 O25 N1 N8 N15 N22
14‑22/L 49‑12/W 21‑35/L 31‑13/W 16‑0/W 24‑0/W 39‑21/W 27‑7/W 13‑6/W
Furman Morgantown Waynesburg Morgantown Penn State Morgantown Washington & Lee Cumberland, Md. Pitt Pittsburgh, Pa. George Washington (HC) Morgantown Virginia Military Roanoke, Va. Virginia Tech Morgantown South Carolina Columbia, S.C.
Morgantown Lynchburg, Va. Washington, D.C. Morgantown Morgantown Morgantown Pittsburgh, Pa. State College, Pa. Morgantown El Paso, Texas
Coach Art “Pappy” Lewis
Final Ranking: 10th - AP; 13th - UPI S26 17‑7/W O3 47‑19/W O10 40‑14/W O16 27‑6/W O24 52‑20/W O31 20‑19/W N7 12‑7/W N14 14‑20/L N21 61‑0/W Sugar Bowl J1 19‑42/L
Pitt Pittsburgh, Pa. Waynesburg Morgantown Washington & Lee Morgantown George Washington Washington, D.C. Virginia Military (HC) Morgantown Penn State State College, Pa. Virginia Tech Bluefield South Carolina Morgantown North Carolina State Raleigh, N.C. Georgia Tech
New Orleans, La.
1954 (8‑1/3-0) Southern Conference Champions Coach Art “Pappy” Lewis Final Ranking: 12th - AP O2 O9 O16 O23 O30 N6 N13 N20 N27
MOUNTAINEER FOOTBALL
26‑6/W 13‑7/W 19‑14/W 40‑6/W 10‑13/L 39‑9/W 20‑6/W 28‑3/W 14‑10/W
Coach Art “Pappy” Lewis
Final Ranking: 19th - AP; 17th - UPI S24 O1 O8 O15 O22 O29 N4 N12 N19 N25
33‑12/W 46‑0/W 47‑12/W 39‑13/W 21‑7/W 39‑0/W 13‑7/W 7‑26/L 13‑20/L 27‑7/W
Richmond Wake Forest Virginia Military William & Mary (HC) Penn State Marquette George Washington Pitt Syracuse North Carolina State
Morgantown Morgantown Bluefield Morgantown Morgantown Milwaukee, Wis. Washington, D.C. Pittsburgh, Pa. Morgantown Raleigh, N.C.
1956 (6‑4/5-0) Southern Conference Champions Coach Art “Pappy” Lewis
Begining of the 30‑Game Southern Conference Winning String
1953 (8‑2/4-0) Southern Conference Champions
Coach Dudley S. DeGroot S17 S24 O1 O8 O14 O22 O29 N5 N12 N19 N24
Coach Art “Pappy” Lewis
1955 (8‑2/4-0) Southern Conference Champions
South Carolina Columbia, S.C. George Washington (HC) Morgantown Penn State State College, Pa. Virginia Military Bluefield Pitt Morgantown Fordham Morgantown William & Mary Williamsburg, Va. North Carolina State Morgantown Virginia Charlottesville, Va.
S22 S29 O6 O13 O20 O27 N3 N10 N17 N23
13‑14/L 30‑6/W 7‑6/W 20‑27/L 20‑13/W 6‑16/L 14‑0/W 13‑6/W 7‑0/W 0‑18/L
Pitt Richmond Texas Syracuse William & Mary Penn State George Washington Virginia Military Furman (HC) Miami, Fla.
Morgantown Morgantown Austin, Texas Syracuse, N.Y. Williamsburg, Va. Univ. Park, Pa. Morgantown Morgantown Morgantown Miami, Fla.
1957 (7‑2‑1/3-0) Southern Conference Coach Art “Pappy” Lewis S21 S28 O5 O12 O18 O26 N2 N9 N16 N23
6‑6/T 14‑0/W 13‑45/L 46‑6/W 34‑14/W 19‑0/W 6‑27/L 7‑6/W 27‑14/W 7‑0/W
Virginia Morgantown Virginia Tech Morgantown Wisconsin Madison, Wis. Boston University Boston, Mass. George Washington Washington, D.C. William & Mary Morgantown Penn State Univ. Park, Pa. Pitt Pittsburgh, Pa. Wake Forest Winston‑Salem, N.C. Syracuse (HC) Morgantown
1958 (4‑5‑1/4-0) Southern Conference Champions Coach Art “Pappy” Lewis S20 S27 O4 O11 O18 O25 N1 N8 N15 N22
66‑22/W 14‑47/L 12‑13/L 30‑36/L 8‑15/L 21‑20/W 35‑12/W 14‑14/T 56‑6/W 12‑15/L
Richmond Oklahoma Indiana Boston University Pitt Virginia Tech George Washington Penn State (HC) William & Mary Syracuse
Morgantown Norman, Okla. Bloomington, Ind. Morgantown Pittsburgh, Pa. Richmond, Va. Morgantown Morgantown Williamsburg, Va. Morgantown
175
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1959 (3‑7/2-2) Southern Conference Coach Art “Pappy” Lewis S19 S26 O2 O9 O17 O24 O31 N7 N14 N21
7‑27/L 10‑7/W 10‑8/W 0‑7/L 23‑15/W 0‑44/L 10‑28/L 0‑36/L 0‑12/L 14‑20/L
Maryland Richmond George Washington Boston University Pitt (HC) Syracuse Penn State Southern California Virginia Tech The Citadel
College Park, Md. Morgantown Washington, D.C. Boston, Mass. Morgantown Syracuse, N.Y. Morgantown Los Angeles, Calif. Morgantown Morgantown
1960 (0‑8‑2/0-2-1) Southern Conference Coach Gene Corum S17 S24 O1 O8 O15 O22 O29 N5 N12 N19
8‑31/L 0‑15/L 0‑33/L 6‑6/T 0‑42/L 0‑45/L 13‑34/L 7‑7/T 6‑20/L 0‑26/L
Maryland Virginia Tech Illinois Richmond Pitt Syracuse (HC) Penn State Boston University Oregon George Washington
Morgantown Richmond, Va. Champaign, Ill. Morgantown Pittsburgh, Pa. Morgantown Univ. Park, Pa. Morgantown Portland, Ore. Morgantown
1961 (4‑6/2-1) Southern Conference Coach Gene Corum S16 S23 S30 O7 O14 O21 O28 N4 N11 N18
26‑35/L 6‑16/L 14‑29/L 28‑0/W 20‑6/W 6‑12/L 7‑3/W 12‑7/W 6‑20/L 9‑17/L
Richmond Vanderbilt Syracuse Virginia Tech Pitt Boston University Army George Washington Penn State (HC) Indiana
Morgantown Nashville, Tenn. Syracuse, N.Y. Morgantown Pittsburgh, Pa. Boston, Mass. West Point, N.Y. Washington, D.C. Morgantown Morgantown
1962 (8‑2/4-0 ) Southern Conference Coach Gene Corum S22 S29 O6 O13 O20 O27 N3 N10 N17 N24
176
26‑0/W 14‑0/W 7‑0/W 15‑8/W 27‑25/W 22‑51/L 28‑13/W 6‑34/L 49‑0/W 17‑6/W
Vanderbilt Virginia Tech Boston University Pitt George Washington (HC) Oregon State William & Mary Penn State The Citadel Syracuse
Morgantown Richmond, Va. Morgantown Pittsburgh, Pa. Morgantown Portland, Ore. Morgantown Univ. Park, Pa. Morgantown Syracuse, N.Y.
All-Time Record by DaTE West Virginia’s Record by Date Aug. 28 Aug. 30 Aug. 31 Sept. 1 Sept. 2 Sept. 3 Sept. 4 Sept. 5 Sept. 6 Sept. 7 Sept. 8 Sept. 9 Sept. 10 Sept. 11 Sept. 12 Sept. 13 Sept. 14 Sept. 15 Sept. 16 Sept. 17 Sept. 18 Sept. 19 Sept. 20 Sept. 21 Sept. 22 Sept. 23 Sept. 24 Sept. 25 Sept. 26 Sept. 27 Sept. 28 Sept. 29 Sept. 30 Oct. 1 Oct. 2 Oct. 3 Oct. 4 Oct. 5 Oct. 6 Oct. 7 Oct. 8 Oct. 9 Oct. 10 Oct. 11 Oct. 12 Oct. 13 Oct. 14 Oct. 15 Oct. 16 Oct. 17 Oct. 18 Oct. 19 Oct. 20 Oct. 21 Oct. 22 Oct. 23 Oct. 24 Oct. 25 Oct. 26 Oct. 27 Oct. 28 Oct. 29 Oct. 30 Oct. 31
0-1-0 2-1-0 2-1-0 3-1-0 3-1-0 3-0-0 3-1-0 2-1-1 4-1-0 3-1-0 3-2-0 6-0-0 4-1-0 5-0-0 4-1-0 5-2-0 5-1-0 2-1-0 4-3-0 5-3-0 3-4-0 8-3-0 3-3-0 6-2-1 7-6-0 6-5-1 9-4-0 10-3-0 12-2-0 12-3-0 10-4-2 7-5-0 5-7-1 11-3-2 10-6-2 8-4-1 11-4-0 7-8-1 10-6-0 9-7-0 4-5-2 8-6-0 7-5-0 8-10-0 7-5-0 11-3-0 10-4-1 7-6-2 15-4-0 10-5-0 5-9-0 11-4-0 11-2-0 6-11-1 6-9-1 9-7-1 11-7-0 7-6-1 4-9-0 6-9-3 6-5-1 6-7-1 6-9-1 7-8-0
.000 .667 .667 .750 .750 1.000 .750 .625 .800 .750 .600 1.000 .800 1.000 .800 .714 .833 .667 .571 .625 .429 .727 .500 .722 .538 .591 .692 .769 .857 .800 .656 .583 .423 .750 .611 .654 .733 .469 .625 .563 .454 .571 .583 .444 .583 .786 .700 .533 .789 .667 .357 .667 .846 .361 .406 .559 .611 .536 .308 .417 .542 .464 .406 .467
Nov. 1 9-6-1 Nov. 2 8-8-0 Nov. 3 7-4-1 Nov. 4 13-5-1 Nov. 5 6-6-2 Nov. 6 13-3-2 Nov. 7 11-3-1 Nov. 8 10-5-1 Nov. 9 11-4-1 Nov. 10 7-9-0 Nov. 11 7-7-2 Nov. 12 9-3-1 Nov. 13 8-9-0 Nov. 14 11-6-0 Nov. 15 12-3-0 Nov. 16 7-5-1 Nov. 17 10-9-0 Nov. 18 6-7-1 Nov. 19 6-8-1 8-2-0 Nov. 20 Nov. 21 7-5-0 Nov. 22 7-8-0 Nov. 23 6-7-0 Nov. 24 9-6-1 Nov. 25 9-7-0 Nov. 26 3-4-1 Nov. 27 10-1-0 Nov. 28 4-7-0 Nov. 29 6-3-0 Nov. 30 6-4-0 Dec. 1 0-1-0 Dec. 2 1-1-0 Dec. 3 1-0-0 Dec. 4 0-0-0 Dec. 5 1-0-0 Dec. 6 1-0-0 Dec. 19 0-1-0 Dec. 23 1-0-0 Dec. 25 1-1-0 Dec. 26 0-1-0 Dec. 27 1-0-0 Dec. 28 1-1-0 Dec. 29 0-2-0 Dec. 30 1-2-0 Dec. 31 3-0-0 Jan. 1 3-6-0 Jan. 2 2-2-0 2010 Game Dates in bold
.594 .500 .625 .737 .500 .778 .767 .656 .719 .438 .500 .731 .471 .647 .800 .577 .526 .464 .433 .800 .583 .467 .462 .594 .563 .438 .909 .364 .667 .600 .000 .500 1.000 .000 1.000 1.000 .000 1.000 .500 .000 1.000 .500 .000 .333 1.000 .333 .500
Winningest Dates in WVU History - By Percentage (minimum 5 games played) 1. Sept. 9 6-0-0 2. Nov. 27 10-1-0 12-2-0 3. Sept. 26 4. Oct. 20 11-2-0 5-1-0 5. Sept. 14 Record by Day of the Week Sunday 4-1-0 Monday 8-5-0 5-1-2 Tuesday Wednesday 16-3-0 34-30-2 Thursday 26-28-1 Friday 590-443-40 Saturday
1.000 .909 .857 .846 .833 .800 .615 .750 .842 .530 .481 .568
West Virginia Universit y
all-time scores
1963 (4‑6/3-1) Southern Conference
1967 (5‑4‑1/4-0-1) Southern Conference Champions
S21 S28 O5 O12 O19 O26 N2 N9 N16 N28
S9 S16 S23 S30 O7 O21 O28 N4 N11 N18
Coach Gene Corum 7‑51/L 34‑0/W 0‑35/L 20‑16/W 10‑13/L 9‑20/L 20‑16/W 13‑15/L 3‑28/L 38‑7/W
Navy Boston University Oregon William & Mary Pitt (HC) Penn State George Washington Syracuse Virginia Tech Furman
Morgantown Boston, Mass. Morgantown Williamsburg, Va. Morgantown Univ. Park, Pa. Washington, D.C. Syracuse, N.Y. Morgantown Morgantown
1964 (7‑4/5-0) Southern Conference Champions Coach Gene Corum S19 20‑10/W S26 7‑3/W O3 0‑24/L O10 0‑14/L O17 23‑10/W O24 8‑37/L O31 26‑21/W N7 20‑19/W N14 24‑14/W N21 28‑27/W Liberty Bowl D19 6‑32/L
Richmond The Citadel Rice Pitt Virginia Tech Penn State (HC) Kentucky George Washington William & Mary Syracuse
Richmond, Va. Morgantown Houston, Texas Pittsburgh, Pa. Blacksburg, Va. Morgantown Morgantown Washington, D.C. Morgantown Morgantown
Utah
Atlantic City, N.J.
1965 (6‑4/4-0) Southern Conference Champions Coach Gene Corum S19 S25 O2 O9 O16 O23 O30 N6 N13 N20
56‑0/W 34‑14/W 63‑48/W 25‑2/W 0‑41/L 6‑44/L 8‑28/L 31‑22/W 19‑41/L 37‑24/W
Richmond William & Mary Pitt The Citadel Virginia Penn State Kentucky Virginia Tech (HC) Syracuse George Washington
Morgantown Williamsburg, Va. Morgantown Charleston, S.C. Richmond, Va. Univ. Park, Pa. Lexington, Ky. Morgantown Morgantown Morgantown
Coach Jim Carlen 40‑0/W 27‑6/W 21‑9/W 6‑23/L 15‑0/W 14‑21/L 7‑20/L 7‑22/L 16‑16/T 35‑0/W
Villanova Richmond Virginia Military Syracuse Pitt Penn State Virginia Tech (HC) Kentucky William & Mary Davidson
45‑14/W 10‑20/L 16‑3/W 20‑9/W 28‑23/W 44‑21/W 43‑33/W 7‑35/L 15‑31/L 28‑3/W 24‑28/L
Boston College California Richmond Pitt (HC) William & Mary East Carolina Temple Penn State Duke Virginia Military Syracuse
1972 (8‑4)
Coach Bobby Bowden
WVU withdraws from the Southern Conference
S9 25‑6/W S16 28‑7/W S23 48‑10/W S30 35‑41/L O7 49‑34/W O14 36‑39/L O21 31‑19/W O28 19‑28/L N4 38‑20/W N11 50‑24/W N18 43‑12/W Peach Bowl D29 13‑49/L
S21 S28 O5 O11 O19 O26 N2 N9 N16 N23
17‑0/W 38‑15/W 20‑31/L 14‑7/W 20‑0/W 12‑27/L 16‑35/L 17‑0/W 30‑20/W 23‑6/W
Richmond Pitt Penn State Virginia Military William & Mary Virginia Tech Kentucky (HC) The Citadel Villanova Syracuse
Morgantown Pittsburgh, Pa. Morgantown Roanoke, Va. Richmond, Va. Blacksburg, Va. Morgantown Charleston, S.C. Morgantown Morgantown
1969 (10‑1) Cincinnati Maryland Tulane Virginia Military Penn State Pitt (HC) Kentucky William & Mary Richmond Syracuse South Carolina
Coach Jim Carlen S17 S24 O1 O8 O15 O22 O29 N5 N12 N19
S12 S19 S26 O3 O10 O17 O24 O31 N7 N14 N28
MOUNTAINEER FOOTBALL
43‑7/W 49‑10/W 47‑10/W 16‑10/W 13‑21/L 35‑36/L 24‑21/W 8‑42/L 28‑14/W 28‑19/W 20‑10/W
William & Mary Richmond Virginia Military Indiana Duke (HC) Pitt Colorado State Penn State East Carolina Syracuse Maryland
Villanova Morgantown Richmond Morgantown Virginia Charlottesville, Va. Stanford Palo Alto, Calif. William & Mary (HC) Morgantown Temple Philadelphia, Pa. Tulane Morgantown Penn State Morgantown Pitt Pittsburgh, Pa. Virginia Military Morgantown Syracuse Morgantown North Carolina State
Atlanta, Ga.
Coach Bobby Bowden
Final Ranking: 17th - AP; 18th - UPI S13 57‑11/W S20 31‑7/W S27 35‑17/W O4 32‑0/W O11 0‑20/L O25 49‑18/W N1 7‑6/W N8 31‑0/W N15 33‑21/W N22 13‑10/W Peach Bowl D30 14‑3/W
Morgantown Berkeley, Calif. Richmond, Va. Morgantown Williamsburg, Va. Morgantown Morgantown Morgantown Durham, N.C. Morgantown Syracuse, N.Y.
1973 (6‑5)
Coach Jim Carlen
Coach Bobby Bowden
Durham, N.C. Morgantown Blacksburg, Va. Pittsburgh, Pa. College Park, Md. Morgantown Morgantown Morgantown Washington, D.C. Morgantown
S11 S18 S25 O2 O9 O16 O23 O30 N6 N13 N20
Coach Jim Carlen
1970 (8‑3)
Duke William & Mary Virginia Tech Pitt Maryland Penn State Kentucky (HC) The Citadel George Washington Syracuse
Coach Bobby Bowden
1968 (7‑3)
1966 (3‑5‑2/3-1-1) Southern Conference Champions 15‑34/L 24‑13/W 13‑13/T 14‑17/L 9‑28/L 6‑38/L 14‑14/T 35‑0/W 21‑6/W 7‑34/L
Morgantown Richmond, Va. Morgantown Syracuse, N.Y. Morgantown Univ. Park, Pa. Morgantown Lexington, Ky. Williamsburg, Va. Morgantown
1971 (7‑4)
Morgantown Morgantown New Orleans, La. Morgantown Univ. Park, Pa. Morgantown Lexington, Ky. Williamsburg, Va. Morgantown Syracuse, N.Y.
S15 S22 S29 O6 O13 O20 O27 N2 N10 N17 N24
20‑13/W 24‑10/W 17‑10/W 14‑28/L 7‑35/L 17‑38/L 14‑62/L 20‑14/W 13‑25/L 42‑17/W 24‑14/W
Maryland Virginia Tech Illinois Indiana (HC) Pitt Richmond Penn State Miami, Fla. Boston College Virginia Syracuse
College Park, Md. Morgantown Champaign, Ill. Morgantown Morgantown Richmond, Va. Univ. Park, Pa. Miami, Fla. Morgantown Morgantown Syracuse, N.Y.
Atlanta, Ga.
1974 (4‑7)
Coach Bobby Bowden Morgantown Morgantown Morgantown Bloomington, Ind. Morgantown Pittsburgh, Pa. Morgantown Univ. Park, Pa. Greenville, N.C. Morgantown College Park, Md.
S14 S21 S28 O5 O12 O19 O26 N2 N9 N16 N23
25‑29/L 16‑6/W 14‑17/L 24‑0/W 14‑31/L 20‑21/L 12‑21/L 3‑35/L 39‑11/W 21‑35/L 22‑21/W
Richmond Kentucky Tulane Indiana Pitt Miami, Fla. (HC) Penn State Boston College Syracuse Temple Virginia Tech
Morgantown Morgantown New Orleans, La. Bloomington, Ind. Pittsburgh, Pa. Morgantown Morgantown Boston, Mass. Morgantown Morgantown Blacksburg, Va.
177
1981
m oun t a i n e e r s
all-time scores
1975 (9‑3)
Coach Bobby Bowden Final Ranking: 20th - AP; 17th - UPI S13 50‑7/W S20 28‑10/W S27 35‑18/W O4 28‑25/W O11 0‑39/L O18 14‑16/L O25 10‑7/W N1 38‑13/W N8 17‑14/W N15 31‑13/W N22 19‑20/L Peach Bowl D31 13‑10/W
Temple California Boston College SMU Penn State Tulane (HC) Virginia Tech Kent State Pitt Richmond Syracuse North Carolina State
Morgantown Berkeley, Calif. Morgantown Dallas, Texas Univ. Park, Pa. Morgantown Morgantown Morgantown Morgantown Richmond, Va. Syracuse, N.Y. Atlanta, Ga.
1976 (5‑6)
Coach Frank Cignetti S11 S18 S25 O2 O9 O16 O23 O30 N6 N13 N20
28‑7/W 3‑24/L 10‑14/L 9‑6/W 42‑0/W 3‑14/L 0‑33/L 7‑24/L 32‑28/W 16‑24/L 34‑28/W
Villanova Maryland Kentucky Richmond Temple Boston College Penn State (HC) Virginia Tech Tulane Pitt Syracuse
Morgantown Morgantown Lexington, Ky. Morgantown Philadelphia, Pa. Ch. Hill, Mass. Morgantown Blacksburg, Va. New Orleans, La. Pittsburgh, Pa. Morgantown
1977 (5‑6)
Coach Frank Cignetti S10 S17 S24
178
36‑0/W 24‑16/W 13‑28/L
Richmond Maryland Kentucky
Morgantown College Park, Md. Lexington, Ky.
O1 O8 O15 O22 O29 N5 N12 N19
13‑0/W 38‑16/W 24‑28/L 28‑49/L 36‑41/L 3‑44/L 20‑14/W 9‑28/L
Virginia Charlottesville, Va. Temple Morgantown Boston College (HC) Morgantown Penn State Univ. Park, Pa. Villanova Morgantown Pitt Morgantown Virginia Tech Morgantown Syracuse, N.Y. Syracuse
1978 (2‑9)
Coach Frank Cignetti S9 S16 S23 S30 O7 O14 O21 O28 N4 N11 N18
14‑12/W 10‑52/L 15‑29/L 21‑28/L 15‑31/L 3‑16/L 27‑28/L 21‑49/L 20‑17/W 7‑52/L 14‑50/L
Richmond Morgantown Oklahoma Norman, Okla. North Carolina State Raleigh, N.C. California Morgantown Syracuse (HC) Morgantown Virginia Tech Blacksburg, Va. Temple Philadelphia, Pa. Penn State Morgantown Virginia Morgantown Pitt Pittsburgh, Pa. Colorado State Fort Collins, Colo.
1979 (5‑6)
Coach Frank Cignetti S8 S15 S22 S29 O6 O13 O20 O27 N3 N10 N17
16‑38/L 14‑24/L 14‑38/L 20‑18/W 10‑6/W 20‑18/W 27‑17/W 6‑31/L 34‑23/W 17‑24/L 7‑42/L
Temple Morgantown Syracuse East Rutherford, N.J. North Carolina State Morgantown Richmond Richmond, Va. Kentucky (HC) Morgantown Boston College Ch. Hill, Mass. Tulane Morgantown Penn State Univ. Park, Pa. Virginia Tech Morgantown Pitt Morgantown Arizona State Tempe, Ariz.
1980 (6‑6)
Coach Don Nehlen New Mountaineer Field completed S6 S13 S20 S27 O4 O11 O18 O25 N1 N8 N15 N22
41‑27/W 52‑24/W 11‑14/L 31‑28/W 45‑21/W 13‑16/L 14‑42/L 15‑20/L 11‑34/L 41‑28/W 24‑15/W 7‑20/L
Cincinnati Colorado State Maryland Richmond Virginia (HC) Hawaii Pitt Penn State Virginia Tech Temple Rutgers Syracuse
Morgantown Ft. Collins, Colo. Morgantown Morgantown Morgantown Honolulu, Hawaii Pittsburgh, Pa. Morgantown Blacksburg, Va. Philadelphia, Pa. New Brunswick, N.J. Morgantown
1981 (9‑3)
Coach Don Nehlen Final Ranking: 17th - AP; 18th - UPI S12 32‑18/W S19 17‑13/W S26 49‑3/W O3 38‑10/W O10 0‑17/L O17 27‑6/W O24 7‑30/L O31 20‑3/W N7 24‑19/W N14 20‑3/W N21 24‑27/L Peach Bowl D31 26‑6/W
Virginia Maryland Colorado State Boston College Pitt Virginia Tech (HC) Penn State East Carolina Temple Rutgers Syracuse
Charlottesville, Va. College Park, Md. Morgantown Ch. Hill, Mass. Morgantown Morgantown Univ. Park, Pa. Morgantown Morgantown Morgantown Syracuse, N.Y.
Florida
West Virginia Universit y
Atlanta, Ga.
all-time scores
1982 (9‑3)
Coach Don Nehlen Final Ranking: 19th - AP; 19th - UPI; 17th - CNN/USA Today S11 41‑27/W S18 19‑18/W S25 43‑10/W O2 13‑16/L O9 20‑13/W O16 16‑6/W O23 0‑24/L O30 30‑3/W N6 20‑17/W N11 44‑17/W N20 26‑0/W Gator Bowl D30 12‑31/L
Oklahoma Norman, Okla. Maryland Morgantown Richmond Morgantown Pitt Pittsburgh, Pa. Boston College (HC) Morgantown Virginia Tech Blacksburg, Va. Penn State Morgantown East Carolina Morgantown Temple Philadelphia, Pa. Rutgers E. Rutherford, N.J. Syracuse Morgantown Florida State
Jacksonville, Fla.
1983 (9‑3)
Coach Don Nehlen Final Ranking: 16th - AP; 16th UPI; 15th - CNN/ USA Today S3 55‑3/W S10 48‑7/W S17 31‑21/W S24 27‑17/W O1 24‑21/W O15 13‑0/W O22 23‑41/L O29 3‑20/L N5 27‑9/W N12 35‑7/W N19 16‑27/L Hall of Fame Bowl D23 20‑16/W
Ohio Pacific Maryland Boston College Pitt Virginia Tech (HC) Penn State Miami, Fla. Temple Rutgers Syracuse
Morgantown Morgantown College Park, Md. Ch. Hill, Mass. Morgantown Morgantown Univ. Park, Pa. Coral Gables, Fla. Morgantown Morgantown Syracuse, N.Y.
Kentucky
Birmingham, Ala.
O19 O26 N2 N9 N16 N30
13‑6/W 0‑27/L 7‑27/L 27‑0/W 23‑10/W 13‑10/W
Boston College Penn State Virginia Rutgers Temple Syracuse
Ch. Hill, Mass. Univ. Park, Pa. Charlottesville, Va. Morgantown Morgantown Syracuse, N.Y.
1986 (4‑7)
Coach Don Nehlen S6 S13 S20 S27 O4 O11 O25 N1 N8 N15 N22
47‑14/W 24‑21/W 3‑24/L 16‑48/L 7‑13/L 14‑58/L 10‑19/L 0‑19/L 24‑17/W 42‑19/W 23‑34/L
Northern Illinois East Carolina Maryland Pitt Virginia Tech Miami, Fla (HC) Boston College Penn State Rutgers Louisville Syracuse
Morgantown Greenville, N.C. Morgantown Pittsburgh, Pa. Blacksburg, Va. Morgantown Morgantown Morgantown E. Rutherford, N.J. Louisville, Ky. Morgantown
1987 (6‑6)
Coach Don Nehlen S5 23‑3/W S12 3‑24/L S19 20‑25/L S26 3‑6/L O3 49‑0/W O17 45‑17/W O24 37‑16/W O31 21‑25/L N7 28‑16/W N14 37‑13/W N21 31‑32/L John Hancock Sun Bowl D25 33‑35/L
Ohio Ohio State Maryland Pitt East Carolina Cincinnati (HC) Boston College Penn State Virginia Tech Rutgers Syracuse
Morgantown Columbus, Ohio College Park, Md. Morgantown Morgantown Morgantown Ch. Hill, Mass. Univ. Park, Pa. Morgantown Morgantown Syracuse, N.Y.
Oklahoma State
El Paso, Texas
1984 (8‑4)
Coach Don Nehlen Final Ranking: 18th - UPI; 21st - CNN/USA Today S1 38‑0/W S8 30‑6/W S15 14‑7/W S22 17‑20/L S29 28‑10/W O13 20‑10/W O20 21‑20/W O27 17‑14/W N3 7‑27/L N10 19‑23/L N17 17‑19/L Bluebonnet Bowl D31 31‑14/W
Ohio Morgantown Louisville Morgantown Virginia Tech Blacksburg, Va. Maryland Morgantown Pitt Pittsburgh, Pa. Syracuse Morgantown Boston College (HC) Morgantown Penn State Morgantown Virginia Morgantown Rutgers E. Rutherford, N.J. Temple Philadelphia, Pa. TCU
Houston, Texas
1985 (7‑3‑1)
1988 (11-1) Coach Don Nehlen
First unbeaten-untied regular season in WVU history WVU wins Lambert Trophy Final Ranking: 5th - AP; 5th - UPI; 5th - CNN/USA Today S3 62-14/W S10 45-10/W S17 55-24/W S24 31-10/W O1 22-10/W O8 30-10/W O22 59-19/W O29 51-30/W N5 51-13/W N12 35-25/W N19 31-9/W Sunkist Fiesta Bowl J2 21-34/L
Coach Don Nehlen S7 S14 S21 S28 O5
52‑13/W 20‑18/W 0‑28/L 10‑10/T 24‑9/W
Louisville Duke Maryland Pitt Virginia Tech (HC)
Morgantown Morgantown College Park, Md. Morgantown Morgantown
MOUNTAINEER FOOTBALL
Bowling Green Morgantown Cal State Fullerton Morgantown Maryland Morgantown Pitt Pittsburgh, Pa. Virginia Tech Blacksburg, Va. East Carolina Greenville, N.C. Boston College (HC) Morgantown Penn State Morgantown Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio Rutgers E. Rutherford, N.J. Syracuse Morgantown Notre Dame
Tempe, Ariz.
1989 (8-3-1) Coach Don Nehlen
Final Ranking: 21st - AP; 21st - UPI; 21st CNN/USA Today S2 35-10/W S9 14-10/W S16 45-21/W S23 30-21/W S30 31-31/T O7 10-12/L O21 69-3/W O28 44-30/W N4 9-19/L N11 21-20/W N24 24-17/W Mazda Gator Bowl D30 7-27/L
Ball State Maryland South Carolina Louisville Pitt Virginia Tech (HC) Cincinnati Boston College Penn State Rutgers Syracuse Clemson
Morgantown College Park, Md. Morgantown Louisville, Ky. Morgantown Morgantown Morgantown Ch. Hill, Mass. Univ. Park, Pa. Morgantown Syracuse, N.Y. Jacksonville, Fla.
1990 (4-7)
Coach Don Nehlen S1 S8 S22 S29 O6 O13 O27 N3 N10 N17 N22
35-24/W 10-14/L 7-9/L 38-24/W 21-26/L 28-20/W 14-27/L 19-31/L 28-3/W 7-31/L 10-29/L
Kent State Maryland Louisville Pitt Virginia Tech Cincinnati (HC) Boston College Penn State Rutgers Syracuse South Carolina
Morgantown Morgantown Morgantown Pittsburgh, Pa. Blacksburg, Va. Morgantown Morgantown Morgantown E. Rutherford, N.J. Morgantown Columbia, S.C.
1991 (6-5/3-4) BIG EAST Conference Coach Don Nehlen
WVU joins the BIG EAST Football Conference WVU celebrates 100 years of football A31 S7 S14 S21 O5 O12 O19 O26 N2 N9 N23
3-34/L 24-17/W 21-16/W 37-7/W 14-20/L 10-9/W 31-24/W 6-51/L 28-3/W 3-27/L 10-16/L
Pitt Bowling Green South Carolina Maryland Virginia Tech (HC) Temple Boston College Penn State Rutgers Miami, Fla. Syracuse
Morgantown Morgantown Morgantown College Park, Md. Morgantown Morgantown Ch. Hill, Mass. Univ. Park, Pa. Morgantown Miami, Fla. Syracuse, N.Y.
1992 (5-4-2/2-3-1) BIG EAST Conference Coach Don Nehlen S5 S12 S19 S26 O3 O17 O24 O31 N7 N14 N21
29-29/T 44-6/W 34-33/W 16-7/W 24-24/T 17-20/L 26-40/L 23-35/L 41-28/W 9-13/L 23-3/W
Miami, Ohio Pitt Maryland Virginia Tech Boston College (HC) Syracuse Penn State Miami, Fla. East Carolina Rutgers Louisiana Tech
Morgantown Pittsburgh, Pa. Morgantown Blacksburg, Va. Morgantown Morgantown Morgantown Miami, Fla. Morgantown Piscataway, N.J. Morgantown
179
all-time scores
1993 (11-1/7-0) BIG EAST Conference Coach Don Nehlen
WVU wins first BIG EAST Football Conference championship WVU wins Lambert Trophy Final Ranking: 7th - AP; 6th - CNN/USA Today S4 48-6/W Eastern Michigan S18 42-37/W Maryland S25 35-3/W Missouri O2 14-13/W Virginia Tech O9 36-34/W Louisville (HC) O23 42-21/W Pitt O30 43-0/W Syracuse N6 58-22/W Rutgers N13 49-7/W Temple N20 17-14/W Miami, Fla. N26 17-14/W Boston College USF&G Insurance Sugar Bowl J1 7-41/L Florida
Morgantown College Park, Md. Morgantown Morgantown Morgantown Morgantown Syracuse, N.Y. Morgantown Philadelphia, Pa. Morgantown Ch. Hill, Mass. New Orleans, La.
1994 (7-6/4-3) BIG EAST Conference Coach Don Nehlen Kickoff Classic A28 0-31/L S3 16-14/W S10 12-17/L S17 13-24/L S22 6-34/L O1 34-10/W O15 47-41/W O22 6-38/L O29 52-16/W N12 55-17/W N19 21-20/W N24 13-0/W Carquest Bowl J2 21-24/L
Nebraska E. Rutherford, N.J. Ball State Morgantown Rutgers Piscataway, N.J. Maryland Morgantown Virginia Tech Blacksburg, Va. Missouri Columbia, Mo. Pitt Pittsburgh, Pa. Miami Morgantown Louisiana Tech (HC) Morgantown Temple Philadelphia, Pa. Boston College Morgantown Syracuse Morgantown South Carolina
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
1995 (5-6/4-3) BIG EAST Conference Coach Don Nehlen S2 S9 S16 S23 S30 O14 O21 O28 N4 N18 N24
24-26/L 24-13/W 17-31/L 45-6/W 20-23/L 31-19/W 0-22/L 0-27/L 59-26/W 12-17/L 21-0/W
Purdue Temple Maryland Kent East Carolina Boston College Syracuse Virginia Tech (HC) Rutgers Miami Pitt
Morgantown Morgantown College Park, Md. Morgantown Greenville, N.C. Chestnut Hill, Mass. Syracuse, N.Y. Morgantown Morgantown Miami, Fla. Morgantown
1996 (8-4/4-3) BIG EAST Conference Coach Don Nehlen A31 S7
180
34-0/W 34-9/W
Pitt Western Michigan
Pittsburgh, Pa. Morgantown
S14 10-9/W S21 20-6/W S28 13-0/W O5 34-17/W O19 30-10/W O26 7-10/L N2 7-30/L N9 55-14/W N23 14-31/L Toyota Gator Bowl J1 13-20/L
East Carolina Morgantown Purdue West Lafayette, Ind. Maryland Morgantown Boston College (HC) Morgantown Temple Philadelphia, Pa. Miami Morgantown Syracuse Morgantown Rutgers Piscataway, N.J. Virginia Tech Blacksburg, Va. North Carolina
Jacksonville, Fla.
1997 (7-5/4-3) BIG EAST Conference Coach Don Nehlen A30 42-31/W S6 24-17/W S13 24-31/L S27 28-17/W O4 48-0/W O11 31-14/W O25 30-17/W N1 10-40/L N15 41-21/W N22 14-21/L N28 38-41/L 3OT Carquest Bowl D29 30-35/L
Marshall East Carolina Boston College Miami Rutgers (HC) Maryland Virginia Tech Syracuse Temple Notre Dame Pitt Georgia Tech
Morgantown Morgantown Chestnut Hill, Mass. Miami, Fla. Morgantown College Park, Md. Morgantown Syracuse, N.Y. Morgantown South Bend, Ind. Morgantown Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
1998 (8-4/5-2) BIG EAST Conference
2000 (7-5/3-4) BIG EAST Conference Coach Don Nehlen S2 34-14/W S16 30-17/W S23 10-47/L S28 29-24/W O7 28-16/W O12 20-48/L O21 28-42/L N4 27-31/L N11 31-24/W 2OT N18 42-24/W N24 28-38/L Music City Bowl D28 49-38/W
Boston College Maryland Miami Temple Idaho Virginia Tech Notre Dame Syracuse (HC) Rutgers East Carolina Pitt
Morgantown Morgantown Morgantown Philadelphia, Pa. Morgantown Blacksburg, Va. Morgantown Morgantown Piscataway, N.J. Morgantown Pittsburgh, Pa. Nashville, Tenn.
Mississippi
2001 (3-8/1-6) BIG EAST Conference Coach Rich Rodriguez S1 S8 S22 S29 O6 O13 O25 N3 N10 N17 N24
10-34/L 20-3/W 34-14/W 20-32/L 0-35/L 24-34/L 3-45/L 80-7/W 13-24/L 14-17/L 17-23/L
Boston College Ohio Kent State Maryland Virginia Tech Notre Dame Miami Rutgers (HC) Syracuse Temple Pitt
Boston, Mass. Morgantown Morgantown College Park, Md. Morgantown South Bend, Ind. Miami, Fla. Morgantown Syracuse, N.Y. Morgantown Morgantown
Coach Don Nehlen S5 17-34/L S19 42-20/W S26 44-21/W O3 45-24/W O10 37-7/W O24 31-34/L O31 13-27/L N7 35-28/W N14 28-14/W N21 35-10/W N27 52-14/W Insight.com Bowl D26 31-34/L
Ohio State Maryland Tulsa Navy Temple Miami (HC) Virginia Tech Syracuse Rutgers Boston College Pitt Missouri
Morgantown Morgantown Morgantown Annapolis, Md. Philadelphia, Pa. Morgantown Blacksburg, Va. Morgantown Piscataway, N.J. Morgantown Pittsburgh, Pa. Tucson, Ariz.
1999 (4-7/3-4) BIG EAST Conference Coach Don Nehlen S4 S11 S18 S25 O2 O16 O23 O30 N6 N13 N27
23-30/L 43-27/W 0-33/L 7-30/L 28-31/L 62-16/W 20-17/W 20-28/L 20-22/L 17-34/L 52-21/W
East Carolina Miami (Ohio) Maryland Syracuse Navy Rutgers (HC) Temple Miami Virginia Tech Boston College Pitt
Charlotte, N.C. Morgantown College Park, Md. Syracuse, N.Y. Morgantown Morgantown Morgantown Miami, Fla. Morgantown Chestnut Hill, Mass. Morgantown
2002 (9-4/6-1) BIG EAST Conference Coach Rich Rodriguez
Final Ranking: 25th - AP; 20th - ESPN/USA Today A31 56-7/W S7 17-34/L S14 35-32/W S28 37-17/W O5 17-48/L O12 40-0/W O19 34-7/W O26 23-40/L N2 46-20/W N9 24-14/W N20 21-18/W N30 24-17/W Continental Tire Bowl D28 22-48/L
Tennessee-Chattanooga Wisconsin Cincinnati East Carolina Maryland Rutgers Syracuse (HC) Miami Temple Boston College Virginia Tech Pitt Virginia
Morgantown Madison, Wis. Cincinnati, Ohio Morgantown Morgantown Piscataway, N.J. Morgantown Morgantown Philadelphia, Pa. Morgantown Blacksburg, Va. Pittsburgh, Pa. Charlotte, N.C.
West Virginia Universit y
all-time scores
2003 (8-5/6-1) BIG EAST Champions Coach Rich Rodriguez A30 17-24/L S6 48-7/W S13 13-15/L S20 7-34/L O2 20-22/L O11 34-15/W O22 28-7/W N1 36-19/W N8 35-28/W N15 52-31/W N22 34-23/W N29 45-28/W Toyota Gator Bowl J1 7-41/L
Wisconsin East Carolina Cincinnati Maryland Miami Rutgers (HC) Virginia Tech UCF Boston College Pitt Syracuse Temple Maryland
Morgantown Greenville, N.C. Morgantown College Park, Md. Miami, Fla. Morgantown Morgantown Morgantown Chestnut Hill, Mass. Morgantown Syracuse, N.Y. Morgantown Jacksonville, Fla.
2004 (8-4/4-2) BIG EAST Champions Coach Rich Rodriguez S4 56-23/W S11 45-20/W S18 19-16/W OT S25 45-10/W O2 13-19/L O13 31-19/W O21 27-6/W O30 35-30/W N6 42-21/W N13 17-36/L N25 13-16/L Toyota Gator Bowl J1 18-30/L
East Carolina UCF Maryland James Madison Virginia Tech Connecticut Syracuse Rutgers Temple (HC) Boston College Pitt Florida State
Morgantown Orlando, Fla. Morgantown Morgantown Blacksburg, Va. East Hartford, Conn. Morgantown Piscataway, N.J. Morgantown Morgantown Pittsburgh, Pa. Jacksonville, Fla.
2005 (11-1/7-0) BIG EAST Champions Coach Rich Rodriguez
2006 (11-2/5-2) BIG EAST Champions
2008 (9-4/5-2) BIG EAST Conference
Final Ranking: 10th - AP; 10th - ESPN/USA Today
Final Ranking: 23rd - AP
S2 42-10/W S9 52-3/W S14 45-24/W S23 27-10/W O7 42-14/W O14 41-17/W O20 37-11/W N2 34-44/L N11 42-24/W N16 45-27/W N25 19-24/L D2 41-39/W 3OT Toyota Gator Bowl J1 38-35/W
A30 48-21/W S6 3-24/L S18 14-17/L OT S27 27-3/W O4 24-17/W O11 17-6/W O23 34-17/W N1 35-13/W N8 23-26/L OT N22 35-21/W N28 15-19/L D6 13-7/W Meineke Car Care Bowl D27 31-30/W
Coach Rich Rodriguez
Marshall Morgantown Eastern Washington Morgantown Maryland Morgantown East Carolina Greenville, N.C. Mississippi State Starkville, Miss. Syracuse (HC) Morgantown Connecticut East Hartford, Conn. Louisville Louisville, Ky. Cincinnati Morgantown Pitt Pittsburgh, Pa. USF Morgantown Rutgers Morgantown Georgia Tech
Jacksonville, Fla.
Coach Bill Stewart
Villanova East Carolina Colorado Marshall Rutgers Syracuse (HC) Auburn Connecticut Cincinnati Louisville Pitt USF
Morgantown Greenville, N.C. Boulder, Colo. Morgantown Morgantown Morgantown Morgantown East Hartford, Conn. Morgantown Louisville, Ky. Pittsburgh, Pa. Morgantown
North Carolina
Charlotte, N.C.
2007 (11-2/5-2) BIG EAST Champions
2009 (9-4/5-2) BIG EAST Conference
Final Ranking: 6th - AP; 6th - ESPN/USA Today WVU wins Lambert Trophy
Final Ranking: 22nd – USA Today Coaches, 25th - AP
S1 62-24/W S8 48-23/W S13 31-14/W S22 48-7/W S28 13-21/L O6 55-14/W O20 38-13/W O27 31-3/W N8 38-31/W N17 28-23/W N24 66-21/W D1 9-13/L Tostitos Fiesta Bowl J2 48-28/W
S5 33-20/W Liberty S12 35-20/W East Carolina S19 30-41/L Auburn O1 35-21/W Colorado O10 34-13/W Syracuse O17 24-7/W Marshall O24 28-24/W Connecticut (HC) O30 19-30/L USF N7 17-9/W Louisville N13 21-24/L Cincinnati N27 19-16/W Pitt D5 24-21/W Rutgers Konica Minolta Gator Bowl J1 21-33/L Florida State
Coach Rich Rodriguez
Western Michigan Morgantown Marshall Huntington, W.Va. Maryland College Park, Md. East Carolina Morgantown USF Tampa, Fla. Syracuse Syracuse, N.Y. Mississippi State (HC) Morgantown Rutgers Piscataway, N.J. Louisville Morgantown Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio Connecticut Morgantown Pitt Morgantown Oklahoma
Glendale, Ariz.
Coach Bill Stewart
Morgantown Morgantown Auburn, Ala. Morgantown Syracuse, N.Y. Morgantown Morgantown Tampa, Fla. Morgantown Cincinnati, Ohio Morgantown Piscataway, N.J. Jacksonville, Fla.
Final Ranking: 5th - AP; 6th - ESPN/USA Today S4 15-7/W S10 35-7/W S17 31-19/W S24 20-15/W O1 17-34/L O8 27-14/W O15 46-44/W 3OT N2 45-13/W N9 38-0/W N24 45-13/W D3 28-13/W Nokia Sugar Bowl J2 38-35/W
Syracuse Wofford Maryland East Carolina Virginia Tech Rutgers Louisville (HC) Connecticut Cincinnati Pitt USF Georgia
Syracuse, N.Y. Morgantown College Park, Md. Morgantown Morgantown Piscataway, N.J. Morgantown Morgantown Cincinnati, Ohio Morgantown Tampa, Fla. Atlanta, Ga.
2009 m oun ta i n e e r s
MOUNTAINEER FOOTBALL
181
series Records Opponent
First Met
Last Met W
L
T
Allegheny Arizona State Army Auburn Ball State Bethany, W.Va. Boston College Boston University Bowling Green Bucknell California California, Pa. Cal State Fullerton Carlisle Indian School Carnegie Mellon Case Catholic University Centre
1911 1979 1941 2008 1989 1894 1925 1949 1988 1909 1971 1900 1988 1917 1906 1944 1916 1896
1926 5 1979 0 1961 1 2009 1 1994 2 1944 13 2003 21 1963 3 1991 2 1921 0 1978 1 1907 6 1988 1 1917 1 1943 3 1944 1 1916 1 1936 3
1 1 2 1 0 0 11 4 0 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 2
0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cincinnati
1921
2009 14
3
Citadel, The Clemson
1959 1989
1968 1989
1 1
Coastal Carolina
first meeting
Colgate Colorado Colorado State
1924 2008 1970
1924 2009 1981
1 1 3
0 1 1
0 0 0
Connecticut
2004
2009 6
0
0
Creighton Dartmouth Davidson Davis & Elkins Denison Detroit Drexel Duquesne Duke East Carolina Eastern Michigan
1938 1916 1967 1913 1911 1929 1945 1914
1938 1917 1967 1935 1912 1932 1945 1935
1 0 1 9 0 0 1 4
0 1 0 2 2 4 0 3
0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1
1966 1970 1993 1928 1981 1982 1951 1912 1902 1920 2006 1953 1916 1922 1899 1928
1985 1 2009 18 1993 1 1954 3 1993 1 2009 0 1963 3 1951 4 1939 4 1966 17 2006 1 2007 1 1917 2 1922 1 1925 6 1928 1
3 3 0 8 1 3 1 0 7 7 0 2 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fordham Florida Florida State Furman Geneva Georgetown George Washington Georgia Georgia Tech Gettysburg Gonzaga Grove City Haskell Institute
182
5 0
Opponent
First Met
Last Met W
L
T
Hawaii Idaho llinois Indiana James Madison Kansas Kansas State Kent State Kentucky Lafayette Lehigh Liberty Louisiana Tech
1980 2000 1960 1922 2004 1941 1930 1975 1905 1896 1920 2009 1992
1980 2000 1973 1974 2004 1941 1931 2001 1983 1928 1944 2009 1994
0 1 1 3 1 1 1 4 8 1 2 1 2
1 0 1 3 0 0 1 0 11 3 1 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0
Louisville
1984
2009 9
2
0
Loyola. La.
1935
1935
0
0
1
LSU
first meeting
1
Manhattan Marietta Marquette
1938 1894 1932
1939 0 1922 16 1955 2
2 6 0
0 1 1
0 0
Marshall Maryland
1911 1919
2009 9 0 0 2007 23 21 2
Miami. Miami, Ohio Michigan Michigan State Mississippi Mississippi State Missouri Morris Harvey Navy Nebraska New York University North Carolina North Carolina State Northern Illinois Notre Dame Ohio State
1942 1992 1904 1938 2000 2006 1926 1913 1907 1994 1947 1996 1914
2003 1992 1904 1942 2000 2007 1998 1913 1999 1994 1947 2000 1979
3 1 0 0 1 2 2 0 2 0 1 1 5
16 0 1 4 0 0 3 0 6 1 0 1 4
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Oregon Oregon State Otterbein Pacific Penn State Pennsylvania
1986 1989 1897 1897 1900 1958 1928 1960 1930 1945 1983 1904 1908
1986 1 2001 0 1998 1 2001 13 1919 3 2008 2 1987 2 1963 0 1962 0 1947 3 1983 1 1992 9 1916 0
0 4 5 4 0 2 1 2 2 0 0 48 5
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Pitt
1895
2009 38 61 3
Princeton Purdue
1919 1995
1920 1996
Ohio Ohio Wesleyan Oklahoma Oklahoma State
1 1
1 1
Opponent
First Met
Last Met W
L T Rice
1964 Richmond
1964 1950
0 1 1982 21
0 3
1
Rutgers
1916
2009 31
4
2
Saint Louis Slippery Rock South Carolina Southern Cal Southern Methodist Stanford
1923 1909 1939 1959 1975 1972
1923 1910 1994 1959 1975 1972
0 0 4 1 0 1
0 0 1 0 0 0
Syracuse
1945
2009 27 30 0
Temple Tennessee-Chattanooga Texas TCU Texas Tech Texas Western (UTEP) Toledo Tulane Tulsa UCF
1932 2002 1956 1984 1937 1948 1937 1969 1998 2003
2004 24 2002 1 1956 1 1984 1 1937 1 1950 1 1937 1 1979 4 1998 1 2004 2
12 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
UNLV USF
first meeting 2005 2009 2
3
0
Utah Vanderbilt Villanova Virginia Virginia Military Virginia Tech Wake Forest Washington & Jefferson Washington & Lee Washington, Mo. Waynesburg Western Maryland Western Michigan Western Reserve
1964 1961 1913 1898 1952 1912 1955 1891 1895 1904 1899 1936
0 1 6 10 11 28 2 12 27 1 16 2
1 1 1 12 0 22 0 20 6 0 1 0
0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 4 0 0 0
1996 1 1951 4 1940 14 1941 29 1972 15 2003 0 2005 1 1948 1 1937 1 1920 0 1938 1 17 8
0 2 0 4 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 3
0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
1996 1936 Westminster 1897 West Virginia Wesleyan 1902 William & Mary 1954 Wisconsin 1933 Wofford 2005 Wooster 1948 Xavier, Ohio 1937 Yale 1920 1938 Youngstown State Non‑intercollegiate teams
1964 1962 2000 2002 1972 2005 1957 1935 1953 1904 1953 1937
1 1 7 0 1 0
0 0
West Virginia Universit y
bowl games 1922 East‑West Bowl
1949 Sun Bowl
1964 Liberty Bowl
West Virginia..................................... 21 Gonzaga................................................ 13
West Virginia..................................... 21 Texas Western................................... 12
Utah....................................................... 32 West Virginia........................................ 6
Scoring Summary
Scoring Summary
Scoring Summary
West Virginia Gonzaga
1 7 0
2 7 0
3 7 0
4 Total 0 21 13 13
West Virginia Texas Western
1 0 0
2 7 6
3 14 0
4 Total 0 21 6 12
WV ‑ Russ Meredith 80 interception return (Ekberg kick)
TW ‑ Harvey Gabriel 1 run (kick fail) WV ‑ Clarence Cox 25 pass from Jimmy Walthall (Gene Simmons kick)
WV ‑ Jack Simons 16 pass from Nardacci (Ekberg kick)
WV ‑ Jim Devonshire 9 run (Simmons kick) WV ‑ Devonshire 1 run (Simmons kick)
GZ ‑ Matt Bross 55 pass from Stockton (kick fail) GZ ‑ Bross 2 run (Stockton kick)
TW ‑ Fred Wendt 60 run (kick fail)
WV ‑ Nick Nardacci 12 run (Gustavius Ekberg kick)
2nd 3rd
Attendance: 15,000
West Virginia........................................ 7 Texas Tech.............................................. 6 West Virginia Texas Tech
1 0 0
2nd
2 7 6
3 0 0
WV ‑ Davey Isaac 1 run (Kelly Moan kick) TT ‑ Calhoun 4 run (kick fail)
Attendance: 12,000
4 Total 0 7 0 6
3 6 6
4 Total 0 6 7 32
1 0 14
UT ‑ Roy Jefferson 32 field goal
2nd
UT ‑ Jefferson 35 field goal UT ‑ Ernest Allen 11 run (Jefferson kick) UT ‑ Ron Coleman 53 run (pass fail)
4th
UT ‑ William Morley 33 pass from Richard Groth (Jerry Pullman kick)
Attendance: 6,059
Georgia Tech....................................... 42 West Virginia..................................... 19 West Virginia Georgia Tech
2 0 16
WV ‑ Milt Clegg 6 pass from Allen McCune (pass fail) UT ‑ Andy Ireland 47 run (run fail)
Attendance: 13,000
Scoring Summary
1 0 3
3rd
1954 Sugar Bowl
1938 Sun Bowl
Scoring Summary
3rd 4th
4th
West Virginia Utah
1st
2nd
1st
2 6 6
3 0 9
4 Total 13 19 13 42
1st
GT ‑ Sam Hensley 21 pass from Pepper Rodgers (Rodgers kick) GT ‑ Jimmy Durham 2 pass from Rodgers (Rodgers kick)
2nd
1969 Peach Bowl West Virginia..................................... 14 South Carolina...................................... 3 Scoring Summary
West Virginia South Carolina
1 7 0
3 0 0
4 Total 7 14 0 3
1st
WV ‑ Bob Gresham 10 run (Jim Braxton kick)
2nd
WV ‑ Danny Williams 5 run (kick fail) GT ‑ Henry Hair 12 pass from Rodgers (kick fail)
SC ‑ Bill Dupree 37 field goal
GT ‑ Rodgers 18 field goal GT ‑ Leon Hardeman 23 rush (kick fail)
Attendance: 48,452
3rd
2 0 3
4th
WV ‑ Jim Braxton 1 run (Braxton kick)
4th
WV ‑ Joe Marconi 1 run (Tommy Allman kick) GT ‑ Ruffin 43 run (kick fail) WV ‑ Allman 1 run (kick fail) GT ‑ Bill Teas 9 run (Glenn Turner kick)
Attendance: 71,666
183
bowl games 1972 Peach Bowl
1981 Peach Bowl
1983 Hall Of Fame Bowl
North Carolina State...................... 49 West Virginia..................................... 13
West Virginia..................................... 26 Florida...................................................... 6
West Virginia..................................... 20 Kentucky.............................................. 16
Scoring Summary
Scoring Summary
Scoring Summary West Virginia NC State
1 13 7
2 0 7
3 4 Total 0 0 13 21 14 49
1st
WV ‑ Frank Nester 27 field goal WV ‑ Nester 39 field goal NCS ‑ Don Buckey 37 pass from Dave Buckey (Ron Sewell kick)
2nd
WV ‑ Danny Buggs 4 pass from Bernie Galiffa (Nester kick)
3rd
NCS ‑ Stan Fritts 1 run (Sewell kick) NCS ‑ Don Buckey 2 run (Sewell kick) NCS ‑ Fritts 1 run (Sewell kick)
West Virginia Florida
1 7 0
2 9 0
3 3 0
4 Total 7 26 6 6
WV ‑ Mickey Walczak 7 pass from Oliver Luck (Paul Woodside kick)
2nd
WV ‑ Woodside 35 field goal WV ‑ Woodside 42 field goal WV ‑ Woodside 49 field goal
Scoring Summary West Virginia NC State
1 0 7
2 6 3
3 0 0
4 Total 7 13 0 10
1st
NCS ‑ Ricky Adams 1 run (Jay Sherrill kick)
WV ‑ Paul Woodside 39 field goal
2nd
UK ‑ Randy Jenkins 26 pass from Tony Mayes (John Hutcherson kick) UK ‑ Hutcherson 32 field goal
Attendance: 37,582
WV ‑ Rob Bennett 2 pass from Hostetler (Woodside kick) WV ‑ Woodside 23 field goal UK ‑ Joe Phillips 13 pass from Bill Ransdell (kick fail)
1982 Gator Bowl
1984 Bluebonnet Bowl
Florida State...................................... 31 West Virginia..................................... 12
West Virginia..................................... 31 TCU........................................................ 14
Scoring Summary
Scoring Summary
Attendance: 42,000
West Virginia Florida State
1 0 3
2 6 14
3 0 14
4 Total 6 12 0 31
1st
West Virginia TCU
1 14 7
2 17 0
3 0 7
4 Total 0 31 0 14
1st
FS ‑ Philip Hall 20 field goal
2nd
WV ‑ John Gay 2 pass from Kevin White (Paul Woodside kick) TCU ‑ Dan Sharp 5 pass from Anthony Gulley (Ken Ozee kick) WV ‑ Gary Mullen 62 pass from White (Woodside kick)
NCS ‑ Sherrill 21 field goal WV ‑ Artie Owens 39 pass from Dan Kendra (kick fail)
WV ‑ Paul Woodside 48 field goal FS ‑ Billy Allen 95 kickoff return (Hall kick) WV ‑ Woodside 34 field goal FS ‑ Dennis McKinnon 27 pass from Blair Williams (Hall kick)
WV ‑ Scott MacDonald 50 pass from Kendra (Bill McKenzie kick)
FS ‑ Greg Allen 29 run (Hall kick) FS ‑ Allen 1 run (Hall kick)
WV ‑ John Holifield 1 run (Woodside kick) WV ‑ Ron Wolfley 5 pass from White (Woodside kick) WV ‑ Woodside 21 field goal
WV ‑ Darrell Miller 26 pass from Kevin White (pass fail)
TCU ‑ Keith Burnett 20 pass from Gully (Ozee kick)
2nd 4th
Attendance: 45,134
3rd 4th
Attendance: 80,913
184
4 Total 10 20 6 16
4th
WV ‑ Walczak 1 run (Woodside kick) FL ‑ Chris Faulkner 22 pass from Bob Hewko (pass fail)
Attendance: 52,671
West Virginia..................................... 13 North Carolina State...................... 10
3 7 0
WV ‑ Rich Hollins 16 pass from Jeff Hostetler (Woodside kick)
4th
1975 Peach Bowl
2 0 10
3rd
WV ‑ Woodside 24 field goal
NCS ‑ Fritts 4 run (Sewell kick) NCS ‑ Pat Hovance 14 pass from Dave Buckey (Sewell kick) NCS ‑ Willie Burden 7 run (Sewell kick)
1 3 0
1st
1st
3rd
4th
West Virginia Kentucky
2nd
3rd
Attendance: 43,260
West Virginia Universit y
bowl games 1987 John Hancock Sun Bowl
1989 Mazda Gator Bowl
1994 USF&G Sugar Bowl
Oklahoma State................................ 35 West Virginia..................................... 33
Clemson............................................... 27 West Virginia........................................ 7
Florida................................................... 41 West Virginia........................................ 7
Scoring Summary Oklahoma State West Virginia
Scoring Summary
1 14 7
2 0 17
3 14 3
4 Total 7 35 6 33
1st
West Virginia Clemson
1 7 0
2 0 10
3 0 0
4 Total 0 7 17 27
1st
WV - Jett 12 pass from Harris (Carroll kick)
OS ‑ Thurman Thomas 5 run (Cary Blanchard kick) WV ‑ Anthony Brown 1 run (Charlie Baumann kick) OS ‑ Thomas 9 run (Blanchard kick)
2nd
CL - Gardocki 27 field goal CL - McFadden 1 run (Gardocki kick)
2nd
WV ‑ Brown 5 run (Baumann kick) WV ‑ Baumann 33 field goal WV ‑ Darnell Warren 23 interception return (Baumann kick)
3rd
OS ‑ Thomas 4 run (Blanchard kick) WV ‑ Baumann 38 field goal OS ‑ J.R. Dillard 6 pass from Mike Gundy (Blanchard kick)
4th
CL - Henderson 4 run (Gardocki kick) CL - McGlockton fumble recovery in end zone (Gardocki kick) CL - Gardocki 24 field goal
Attendance: 82,911
Scoring Summary
Florida West Virginia
1 7 7
2 14 0
3 14 0
4 Total 6 41 0 7
1st
WV - Jay Kearney 32 pass from Jake Kelchner (Tom Mazzone kick) FL - Errict Rhett 3 run (Judd Davis kick)
2nd
FL - Lawrence Wright 52 interception return (Davis kick) FL - Willie Jackson 39 pass from Terry Dean (Davis kick)
3rd
FL - Rhett 2 run (Davis kick) FL - Rhett 1 run (Davis kick)
4th
FL - Davis 43 field goal FL - Davis 26 field goal
4th
OS ‑ Thomas 4 run (Blanchard kick) WV ‑ Craig Taylor 6 run (pass fail)
Attendance: 75,437
Notre Dame........................................ 34 West Virginia..................................... 21 Scoring Summary West Virginia Notre Dame
1 0 9
2 6 14
3 7 3
4 Total 8 21 8 34
1st
ND ‑ Billy Hackett 45 field goal ND ‑ Anthony Johnson 1 run (run fail)
2nd
ND ‑ Rodney Culver 5 run (Reggie Ho kick) WV ‑ Charlie Baumann 29 field goal ND ‑ Raghib Ismail 29 pass from Tony Rice (Ho kick) WV ‑ Baumann 31 field goal
3rd
KEVIN WHITE
1989 Sunkist Fiesta Bowl
1984
Attendance: 43,240
ND ‑ Ho 32 field goal WV ‑ Grantis Bell 17 pass from Major Harris (Baumann kick)
4th
ND ‑ Frank Jacobs 3 pass from Rice (Rice run) WV ‑ Reggie Rembert 3 run (Rembert from Greg Jones)
Attendance: 74,911
MOUNTAINEER FOOTBALL
185
bowl games
1995 Carquest Bowl
1997 Carquest Bowl
2000 Music City Bowl
South Carolina................................... 24 West Virginia..................................... 21
Georgia Tech....................................... 35 West Virginia..................................... 30
West Virginia..................................... 49 Mississippi.......................................... 38
Scoring Summary
Scoring Summary
Scoring Summary
South Carolina West Virginia
1 7 0
2 10 7
3 7 14
4 Total 0 24 0 21
1st
.
Georgia Tech West Virginia
1 14 7
2 14 7
3 0 10
4 Total 7 35 6 30
Mississippi West Virginia
1st
1st
2nd
2nd
1 3 7
2 6 28
3 4 Total 7 22 38 14 0 49
2nd
GT - Ed Wilder 1 run (Brad Chambers kick) WV - Amos Zereoue 14 run (Jay Taylor kick) GT - Joe Hamilton 30 run (Chambers kick)
WU - Wes Ours 40 pass from Brad Lewis (Brenden Rauh kick) MS - Les Binkley 23 field goal
3rd
GT - Mike Lillie 3 pass from Hamilton (Chambers kick) WV - Jerry Porter 21 pass from Marc Bulger (Taylor kick) GT - Hamilton 9 run (Chambers kick)
WV - Khori Ivy 11 pass from Lewis (Rauh kick) MS - Binkley 47 field goal WV - Antonio Brown 35 pass from Lewis (Rauh kick) MS - Binkley 26 field goal WV - Brown 60 pass from Lewis (Rauh kick) WV - Ours 1 run (Rauh kick)
SC - Boomer Foster 2 yard pass from Steve Tanneyhill (Reed Morton kick) SC - Morton 47 field goal WV - Robert Walker 24 run (Bryan Baumann kick) SC - Tanneyhill 4 run (Morton kick) WV - Lovett Purnell 6 pass from Chad Johnston (Baumann kick) SC - Stanley Pritchett 1 run (Morton kick) WV - Purnell 7 pass from Johnston (Baumann kick)
Attendance: 50,853
1997 Toyota Gator Bowl North Carolina.................................. 20 West Virginia..................................... 13 Scoring Summary North Carolina West Virginia
1 0 0
2 17 3
3 3 7
4 Total 0 20 3 13
2nd
NC - Octavus Barnes 18 pass from Oscar Davenport (McGee kick) NC - Josh McGee 22 field goal WV - Jay Taylor 47 field goal NC - Davenport 5 run (McGee kick)
3rd
WV - David Saunders 34 pass from Chad Johnston (Taylor kick) NC - McGee 20 field goal
4th
WV - Taylor 47 field goal
Attendance: 52,103
3rd
WV - Zereoue 19 run (Taylor kick) WV - Taylor 21 field goal
3rd
4th
WV - Shawn Terry 99 kickoff return (Rauh kick) WV - Ivy 10 pass from Lewis (Rauh) MS - Romaro Miller 7 run (Binkley kick)
GT - Charles Wiley 5 run (Chambers kick) WV - Porter 74 pass from Bulger (pass fail)
Attendance: 28,262
4th
MS - Jamie Armstrong 23 pass from Eli Manning (Binkley kick) MS - Omar Rayford 18 pass from Manning (Binkley kick) MS - Toward Sanford 16 pass from Manning (L.J. Taylor pass from Manning)
1998 Insight.com Bowl Missouri............................................... 34 West Virginia..................................... 31 Scoring Summary
West Virginia Missouri
1 0 14
2 3 10
3 4 Total 14 14 31 7 3 34
1st
MO - Carlos Posey 70 blocked field goal return (Long kick) MO - Corby Jones 9 run (Long kick) 2nd WV - Jay Taylor 28 field goal MO - Punt blocked through end zone for safety MO - C.Jones 2 run (Kent Layman pass)
3rd
WV - David Saunders 9 pass from Marc Bulger (Taylor kick) MO - C.Jones 11 run (Long kick) WV - Khori Ivy 8 pass from Bulger (Taylor kick) 4th WV - Amos Zereoue 9 pass from Bulger (Taylor kick) MO - Brian Long 18 field goal WV - Saunders 1 pass from Bulger (Taylor kick)
Attendance: 36,147
Attendance: 47,719
2002 Continental Tire Bowl Virginia................................................. 48 West Virginia..................................... 22 Scoring Summary
West Virginia Virginia
1 10 7
2 0 21
3 4 Total 6 6 22 10 10 48
1st
WV - Todd James 27 FG VA - Wali Lundy 14 pass from Marques Hagans (Connor Hughes kick) WV - Avon Cobourne 6 rush (James kick)
2nd
VA - Matt Schaub 1 rush (Hughes kick) VA - Marques Hagans 69 punt return (Hughes kick) VA - Lundy 4 rush (Hughes kick)
3rd
VA - Lundy 48 pass from Schaub (Hughes kick) VA - Hughes 27 FG WV - Rasheed Marshall 1 rush (James kick failed)
4th
VA - Hughes 30 FG WV - Cobourne 1 rush (Conversion failed) VA - Lundy 31 rush (Hughes kick)
Attendance: 73,535
186
West Virginia Universit y
bowl games 2004 Toyota Gator Bowl
2005 Toyota Gator Bowl
2006 Nokia Sugar Bowl
Maryland............................................. 41 West Virginia........................................ 7
Florida State...................................... 30 West Virginia..................................... 18
West Virginia..................................... 38 Georgia................................................. 35
Scoring Summary
West Virginia Maryland
1 0 10
2 0 14
3 7 10
4 Total 0 7 7 41
1st
MD - Nick Novak 26 FG MD - Jafar Williams 31 pass from Scott McBrien (Novak kick)
2nd
MD - Steve Suter 76 punt return (Novak kick) MD - Williams 22 pass from McBrien (Novak kick)
3rd
MD - McBrien 2 rush (Novak kick) WV - Rasheed Marshall 15 rush (Brad Cooper kick) MD - Novak 24 FG
4th
MD - Jo Jo Walker 14 pass from McBrien (Novak kick)
Attendance - 78,892
Scoring Summary Florida State West Virginia
1 10 12
2 3 0
3 10 3
4 Total 7 30 3 18
1st
FS - Leon Washington 69 rush (Xavier Beitia kick kick) FS - Beitia 32 FG WV - Kay‑Jay Harris 36 pass from R. Marshall (Brad Cooper kick failed) WV - Harris 1 rush (Andy Good kick failed)
2nd
FS - Beitia 28 FG
3rd
Scoring Summary
West Virginia Georgia
1 21 0
2 10 21
3 0 7
4 Total 7 38 7 35
1st
WV - Steve Slaton 52 run (Pat McAfee kick) WV - Darius Reynaud 3 pass from White (Reynaud kick) WV - Reynaud 13 run (McAfee kick)
2nd
WV - Slaton 18 run (McAfee kick) GA - Kregg Lumpkin 34 run (Brandon Coutu kick) GA - Thomas Brown 52 run (Coutu kick) WV - McAfee 27 FG
FS - Beitia 28 FG WV - Good 44 FG FS - Craphonso Thorpe 14 pass from Chris Rix (Beitia kick)
3rd
WV - Good 34 FG FS - James Coleman 1 rush (Beitia kick)
WV - Slaton 52 run (McAfee kick) GA - Bryan McClendon 43 pass from Shockley (Coutu kick)
4th
music city bowL
2000
Attendance: 70,112
GA - Leonard Pope 4 pass from D.J. Shockley (Coutu kick) GA - A.J. Bryant 34 pass from Shockley (Coutu kick)
4th
Attendance: 74,458
2007 Toyota Gator Bowl West Virginia..................................... 38 Georgia Tech....................................... 35 Scoring and Statistical Summary
West Virginia Georgia Tech
1 7 14
2 10 14
3 21 7
4 0 0
F 38 35
1st
WV ‑ Owen Schmitt 1 rush (Pat McAfee kick) GT ‑ Calvin Johnson 31 pass from Taylor Bennett (Travis Bell kick) GT ‑ Tashard Choice 3 rush (Bell kick) 2nd GT ‑ C. Johnson 48 pass from Bennett (Bell kick) WV ‑ McAfee 25 FG GT ‑ James Johnson 27 pass from Bennett (Bell kick) WV ‑ Schmitt 11 rush (McAfee kick)
3rd
GT ‑ Choice 5 rush (Bell kick) WV ‑ Tito Gonzales 57 pass from Patrick White (McAfee kick) WV ‑ Brandon Myles 14 pass from White (McAfee kick) WV ‑ White 15 rush (McAfee kick)
Attendance: 67,714
MOUNTAINEER FOOTBALL
187
bowl games
2008 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl
2010 Konica Minolta Gator Bowl
West Virginia..................................... 48 Oklahoma............................................. 28
Florida State...................................... 33 West Virginia..................................... 21
Scoring and Statistical Summary
Scoring and Statistical Summary
West Virginia Oklahoma
1 6 0
2 14 6
3 4 14 14 9 13
F 48 28
1st
WV - Pat McAfee 38 FG WV - McAfee 42 FG
West Virginia Florida State
1 14 3
2 0 10
3 4 Final 0 7 21 10 10 33
1st
WVU -Jarrett Brown 32 rush (Tyler Bitancurt kick) FSU -Dustin Hopkins 26 FG WVU -Noel Devine 1 rush (Bitancurt kick)
2nd
OU - Garret Hartley 37 FG WV - Owen Schmitt 57 rush (McAfee kick) OU - Hartley 24 FG WV - Darius Reynaud 21 pass from Patrick White (McAfee kick)
2nd
FSU -Jermaine Thomas 12 rush (Hopkins kick) FSU -Hopkins 42 FG
3rd
3rd
OU - Hartley 42 FG OU - Chris Brown 1 rush (Sam Bradford pass failed) WV - Noel Devine 17 rush (McAfee kick) WV - Reynaud 30 rush (McAfee kick)
4th
OU - Quentin Chaney 19 pass from Bradford (Brown rush failed) WV - Tito Gonzales 79 pass from White (McAfee kick) OU - Juaquin Iglesias 15 pass from Bradford (Hartley kick) WV - Devine 65 rush (McAfee kick)
FSU -Hopkins 22 FG FSU -Thomas 19 rush (Kopkins kick)
4th
WVU -Ryan Clarke 5 rush (Bitancurt kick) FSU -E.J. Manuel 2 rush (Hopkins kick) FSU - Hopkins 37 FG
Attendance: 84,129
Attendance: 70,016
2008 Meineke Car Care Bowl West Virginia..................................... 31 North Carolina.................................. 30
Scoring and Statistical Summary
West Virginia North Carolina
1 21 14
2 0 9
3 3 7
4 7 0
F 31 30
1st
WV - Noel Devine 18 rush (Pat McAfee kick) UNC - Hakeem Nicks 73 pass from T.J. Yates (Casey Barth kick) WVU - Alric Arnett 44 pass from Pat White (McAfee kick) UNC - Nicks 66 pass from Cooter Arnold (Barth kick) WVU - Bradley Starks 35 pass from White (McAfee kick)
2nd
UNC - Team Safety UNC - Nicks 25 pass from Yates (Barth kick)
3rd
WVU - McAfee 25 FG UNC - Yates 4 rush (Barth kick)
4th
WVU - Arnett 20 pass from White (McAfee kick)
Attendance: 73,712
PAT
W H ITE
188
All-time lettermen 1891 ‑ 2009
a Abraham, Seth (WR) Triadelphia, W.Va. Abraham, Zach (WR) Triadelphia, W.Va. Adams, C. Adams, John (DT) Bethesda, Md. Addae, Jahmile (DB) Valrico, Fla. Adkins, Fred (G) Huntington, W.Va. Agee, Tim (DB) Bethesda, Md. A’Hearn, Vic (T) Midland, Pa. Alessi, Terry (OG) Steubenville, Ohio Alexander, Robert (RB) South Charleston, W.Va. Alexander, Tarris (LB) Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Alexander, Tony (WR) Lester, W.Va. Alford, Roger (OG) Wintersville, Ohio Allen, Franchot, “Boogie” (DB)Jacksonville, Fla. Allen, Frank (E) Parkersburg, W.Va. Allen, George “Eck” (RB) Ashland, Ky. Allen, Glenn (QB) Parkersburg, W.Va. Allen, Rodney (DB) Lindside, W.Va. Allen, William (QB) Parkersburg, W.Va. Allison, John Bruce Dallas, Pa. Allman, Clinton (T) Parkersburg, W.Va. Allman, Thomas (FB) Charleston, W.Va. Alston, Dee (WR) Theodore, Ala. Ameri, Matt (OL) Morgantown, W.Va. Hattiesburg, Miss. Amerson, Bernardo (LB) Amos, Clay Dille (T) Amos, Frank Anastasio, Ralph (HB) Follansbee, W.Va. Anderson, Charles (G) Hinton, W.Va. Colliers, W.Va. Anderson, Ernie (MG) Anderson, George (FB) Latrobe, Pa. Anderson, Gregory (DE) North Canton, Ohio Anderson, H. Anderson, Lane Anderson, Maxwell (RB) Morgantown, W.Va. Anderson, Ted (QB) Mount Hope, W.Va. Anderson, William (E) Wheeling, W.Va. Andrews, Carl (OT) Charleston, W.Va. Andrews, Quinton (BS) Opa Locka, Fla. Anglin, Zach (P) Bridgeport, W.Va. Antion, Thomas (OG) Claysville, Pa. Antolini, Peter (G) Elkins, W.Va. Archer, John “Sky” (T) Armstead, Reggie (DB) Fairmont, W.Va. Armstrong, Ray (RB) Elyria, Ohio Belle Glade, Fla. Arnett, Alric (WR) Arnold, Jackson Arnold, W.Va. Arnold, Malcolm (T) Blooming Rose, W.Va. Arthur, Don (G) Montgomery, W.Va. Arthur, Theodore Ashe, Arthur (DB) Washington, D.C. Atty, Alex (G) Johnston, Pa. Norwalk, Conn. Audena, Lawrence (DB) Charleston, W.Va. Audia, Sam (HB) Austin, Milo (WR) Bowie, Md. Austin, Sam (OT) Tampa, Fla. Austin, Tavon (WR/KR) Baltimore, Md. Amityville, N.Y. Avritte, James (LB) Miami, Fla. Axem, Leroy (DB) Ayers, Louis Ayuso, Joe (OG) Montville, N.J.
2000-01 1993-94 1912 1972‑73‑74 2001-02-04-05C 1959‑60‑61 1981‑82‑83 1940 1977‑78 1977‑78‑79‑80 1990-91-93 1995 1963‑64‑65 2006-07-08-09 1948 1932‑33‑34 1913 1994 1948‑49‑50 1904 1944 1951‑52‑53C 2002-03 2005 1994-95-96 1910 1909-10 1955‑56‑57 1931‑32‑33 1981‑82‑83‑84 1896‑98 1973‑74‑76 1916 1916 2006-09 1953 1943 1970 2006-07-08 1998-99-2000 1975‑76 1939 1919 1979‑80‑81‑82 1979 2008-09 1895 1929-30 1963‑64 1901-02 1982‑83‑84 1936‑37‑38C 2002-03-04 1936‑37‑38C 2003 1995-96-97 2009 1996 1989-90-91-92 1913 1990-91
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Bachman, Carl George (B) Wheeling, W.Va. Backman, Lloyd (G) Morgantown, W.Va. Bailey, Bruce Bailey, Josh (TE) Gilbert, W.Va. Bailey, Russell B (T) Weston, W.Va. Bailey, Scott (OG-C) Alexandria, Va.. Baisi, Albert (T) Elkins, W.Va. Baker, Mike (WR) Waverly, Ga. Baker, Stanley (HB) Lake Lynn, Pa. Baker, William Elkins, W.Va. Ballard, Wade (E) Welch, W.Va. Ballard, Walter Bambick, William Banda, Doug (QB) New Cumberland, W.Va. Barber, Kantroy (FB) Miami, Fla. Barclay, Don (OL) Cranberry, Pa. Bargeloh, James (HB) Parkersburg, W.Va. Barna, Herbert “Babe”(E) Anmoore, W.Va. Barnard, W. Oliver (E) Morgantown, W.Va. Barnes, Duane (OT) Pittsburgh, Pa. Barnette, Gary (C) Dunbar, W.Va. Barnette, Quentin (QB) Charleston, W.Va. Barnum, Robert “Pete”(QB) Parkersburg, W.Va. Barr, Arthur (FB) Huntington, W.Va. Martinsburg, W.Va. Barrett, Brandon (WR) Barrows, Scott (OG) Marietta, Ohio Bartges, Kent (QB) Masontown, Pa. Barton, John (OG) Whitehall, Pa. Bartrug, Edwin (HB) New Martinsville, W.Va. Vienna, Va. Basil, Gary (RB-TE) Bastien, Perlo (DB) Delray Beach, Fla. Baum, Bob (DE) Latrobe, Pa. Baumann, Bryan (K-P) Erie, Pa. Baumann, Charlie (K) Erie, Pa. Bazzoli, Raymond (E) Meadowlands, Pa. Beale, William Lewis Beall, Walter (T) Mannington, W.Va. Beasley, Aaron (CB) Pottstown, Pa. Beasley, Damon (RB) Akron, Ohio Beasley, Michael (RB-WR) Pottstown, Pa. Becca, Charles (HB) Martins Ferry, Ohio Becht, Anthony (TE) Drexel Hill, Pa. Beck, Carl (HB) Harrisburg, Pa. Beck, Curlin (RB) Bedford Heights, Ohio Bednarik, Adam (QB-WR) Bethlehem, Pa. Salem, Ohio Begalla, George (OT) Behnke, William (HB) Follansbee, W.Va. Bell, Bill (B) Bell, Derrick (C) Bladensburg, Md. Bell, Ernest (HB) Bell, Grantis (WR) Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Bellas, Leonard (FB) Dallas, Pa. Charles Town, W.Va. Beltzhoover, Harry Hastings, Pa. Bem, Stanley (DT) Bendana, John (MG) Englewood, N.J. Benedict, Ernest (C) Clarksville, Pa. Benjamin, Leo (C) New Philadelphia, Ohio Star Junction, Pa. Benke, Robert (FB) Akron, Ohio Benn, David (LB) Bennett, Glenn (FB) Hinton, W.Va. Bennett, Rob (TE) Buckhannon, W.Va.
MOUNTAINEER FOOTBALL
1911‑12C 1904‑07-08 1902 2002-03-04-05 1915‑16‑17C‑19 1994-95 1937‑38‑39C 1990-91-93 1936 1893 1926 1902 1893-94 1978‑79‑80 1994-95 2008-09 1960 1934‑35‑36C 1914 1983 1964‑65 1940‑41‑42 1922‑23‑25 1945 2005 1982‑83‑84 1949‑50 1985‑86 1928‑29‑30 1985‑86‑87 1996-97-98-99 1994-95-96-97 1994-95-97 1985‑86‑87‑88 1960‑61‑62 1894 1928-29-31 1992-93-94-95C 1981 1990-91 1947 1996-97-98-99 1920 1979‑80‑81‑82 2005-07 1965‑66‑67 1927-28-29 1941 1993-94-95 1910‑11C 1985‑86‑87‑88 1948‑49‑50 1897 1966 1977‑78‑79‑80 1945 1941‑42‑46‑47 1958‑59‑60 1968‑69‑70 1961‑62 1982‑83‑84
Benoit, Tyler (DB) Beresford, Scott (WR/TE) Berk, Jeff (OT) Berkey, Kevin (DB) Berkhimer, Lewis (LB) Berkich, Joseph (T) Berry, Scooter (DE) Berton, Sean (TE) Berzansky, Stephen (FB) Biddle, William (RB) Billak, Charles (C) Billetz, John (DB) Bilokonsky, Mike (DT) Bingamon, Howard Milton Birts, Frank (OT) Birurakis, Louis (G) Bischoff, Paul (E) Biser, Sean (OG) Bitancurt, Tyler (K) Bivens, Robert F. (B) Black, James (QB) Blackwell, Roger (TB) Blake, Barry (G) Blake, Harry (WR) Blake, N.B. (G) Bland, Matt (C) Bledsoe, Jack (HB) Blueford, Fred (DT) Bobbitt, John (G) Bolden, Rayshawn (WR) Bom, Robert (G) Bonar, Charles (G) Bonato, Louis (HB) Bonfili, Victor (HB) Booth, Mike (LB-DE) Borlie, Raymond (E) Bosley, Bruce (T) Bouldin, Al (DB) Bove, John (T) Bowden, Terry (RB) Bowden, Thomas (WR) Bowers, Douglas (FB) Bowers, James (RB) Bowles, John (E) Bowman, Glenn (G) Bowman, Tom (RB) Bowyers, Dale (E) Boyd, Alpheus Edward (E) Boyd, George (OG) Boykin, Eric (QB-TE) Boyle, Robert (DE) Boyle, Rudolph (G) Boyles, Charles (G) Boyles, Melvin P.(T) Bradshaw, John (OT) Brady, James B. Brady, Phil (P) Brady, Ryan (LB) Bragg, Walter (OG-OT) Braham, Rich (OT) Brailler, John (QB) Brake, Arthur Kent (G) Brandner, Tom (OT)
Broussard, La. Cameron, W.Va. Huber Heights, Ohio Windber, Pa. Sisterville, W.Va. Hibbing, Minn. North Babylon, N.Y. Greensburg, Pa. Portage, Pa. Carlisle, Pa. Ronco, Pa. Greensboro, Pa. Strongsville, Ohio Okeechobee, Fla. Liberty, W.Va. Beaver Falls, Pa. Keyser, W.Va. Springfield, Va. Washington, D.C. Kiski, Pa. Oak Hill, W.Va. Mount Hope, W.Va. Summerville, S.C. Cox Landing, W.Va. Richmond, Va. War, W.Va. Hermitage, Ark. Penns Grove, N.J. Cheektowaga, N.Y. Wheeling, W.Va. Moundsville, W.Va. Pittsburgh, Pa. Morgantown, W.Va. Pittsburgh, Pa. Portage, Pa. Green Bank, W.Va. Akron, Ohio Auburn, N.Y. Morgantown, W.Va. Morgantown, W.Va. Clarksburg, W.Va. Huntington, W.Va. Bluefield, W.Va. Charleston, W.Va. Portsmouth, Ohio Dundon, W.Va. Uniontown, Pa. Mount Hope, W.Va. Dayton, Ohio McKeesport, Pa. New Salem, Pa. Philippi, W.Va. Philippi, W.Va. Stafford, Va. Fairfax, Va. Huntington, N.Y. Morristown, Tenn. Morgantown, W.Va. Latrobe, Pa. Buckhannon, W.Va. Pittsburgh, Pa.
2005 2002-03 2001-02-03-04 1976‑77 1967 1950‑51 2007-08-09 2000 1961‑62‑63 1946‑47 1957‑58 1970‑71‑72 2007 1903 1995-96 1944‑48‑49‑50 1950‑51‑52C 1992 2009 1891C 1926-27-28 1964 1954‑56 1971‑73 1891 1990 1951‑52 2002-03 1948‑49‑50 2003-04-05-06 1944‑45‑46‑47 1960 1950 1945‑46‑47‑48C 1991-93 1959 1952‑53‑54‑55C 1984 1948‑49‑50 1977‑78 1975‑76 1921‑23 1944 1956‑57‑58 1958‑59‑60 1982‑83‑84C 1944 1891-93 1969‑70 1994-95-96 1974 1949‑50 1943‑46‑47‑48 1910‑11‑12‑13C 2005-06-07-08 1901-02 2004-05 1997-98-99 1971‑72‑73C 1990-91-92-93C 1896 1905‑06 1974‑75
189
all-time lettermen
Brannon, Dorsey Grafton, W.Va. 1913‑14‑15‑16 Braswell, Charles (DB) Clairton, Pa. 1975 Braswell, Kenneth (LB) Clairton, Pa. 1975‑76‑78 Braxton, James (FB-TE) Vanderbilt, Pa. 1968‑69‑70C Braxton, Phil (WR) Vanderbilt, Pa. 2000-01-02 Brewster, Walter (T) Lewisburg, W.Va. 1927‑28 Briggs, Tom (DE) Liverpool, N.Y. 1991-92 Pittsburgh, Pa. 1987‑88-89 Brockman, Lonnie (LB) Brooks, Allen Buckhannon, W.Va. 1914‑16‑19 Brooks, Charles (K) Huntington, W.Va. 1973‑74 Brooks, Jay (C) Bay Village, Ohio 1994-95 Brooks, Jason (OG) Cleveland, Ohio 2000-01 Brooks, Leslie (T) 1913‑14 Brooks, Wayne (OT) Decatur, Ga. 1967‑68‑69 Brown, Anthony (RB) Salem, N.J. 1987‑88 Brown, Antonio (WR) Miami, Fla. 1998-99-2000-01 Brown, Baker (LB) South Charleston, W.Va. 1966‑67‑68C Brown, Jamie (DB) Newark, N.J. 1995 Brown, Jarrett (QB) West Palm Beach, Fla. 2006-07-08-09C Brown, John (DB) Winfield, W.Va. 1989-91 Brown, Leland (G) Elkins, W.Va. 1929‑30‑31 Brown, Ronald (DT) Mallory, W.Va. 1971‑72‑73 Brown, Roscoe (HB) New Cumberland, W.Va. 1899‑1900C‑01‑04 Brown, Tim (LB) McKeesport, Pa. 1992-93C Harrisburg, Pa. 2000-01-02-04 Brown, Tim (OG) Brown, Wayne (WR) Somerville, N.J. 1981‑82‑83‑84 Brown, William (RB) Princeton, W.Va. 1945 Browning, Frank (LB) Richmond Heights, Fla. 1993 Browning, John (DT) Miami, Fla. 1993-94-95 Beaver Falls, Pa. 2005-06 Bruce, Jeremy (WR) Bruder, Woody “Doc” (HB) Houston, Texas 1924 Brugison 1903 Brunner, William J. Pittsburgh, Pa. 1894-95C‑96 Bryant, Richard (DB) Pahokee, Fla. 1999-2000-01 Buggs, Daniel (WR) Atlanta, Ga. 1972‑73‑74 Bulger, Marc (QB) Pittsburgh, Pa. 1997-98-99 Bullard, Archie Huff 1907‑08-09 Bumgardner, Rex (HB) Clarksburg, W.Va. 1946‑47 Bunn, Gary (E) Barboursville, W.Va. 1953‑54‑55 Pittsburgh, Pa. 1966‑67 Buratti, Patrick (OT) Burke, Mark (DB) Marietta, Ohio 1973‑74‑75 Burnison, John (QB) Gaylord, Mich. 1961‑62 Bursich, Charles (G) Etna, Pa. 1963‑64 Burwell, Darius (TE) Columbia, Md. 1992 Busic, Karl (RB) Mingo Junction, Ohio 1964 Buskirk, Fred (T) McMechen, W.Va. 1935 Butler, S.G. 1900 Byer, Karl Davis 1904
C
Caldwell, Ralph (QB) Caldwell, Ray (HB) Campbell, Todd (DT) Canich, Thomas (RB) Canterbury, Larry (E) Canton, Philip (G) Capers, Selvish (OT) Cappa, John (TE) Carden, Dana (QB) Carden, David Lamont Carder, Glenn (HB) Carfer, Archie Boyd (E) Carion, Curt (P) Carion, Lance (P)
190
Mullens, W.Va. New Kensington, Pa. Beaver Falls, Pa. Ceredo, W.Va. Uniontown, Pa. Kenner, La. Oakmont, Pa. Weston, W.Va. Zela, W.Va. Anmoore, W.Va. New Kensington, Pa. New Kensington, Pa.
1895 1948‑49‑50 1979‑80‑81‑82 1931-32-33 1964‑65‑66 1951‑52‑53 2007-08-09 1991-92 1929‑30‑31 1909‑12 1935‑36 1911 1978‑79‑80 1986‑87‑88
Carliss, John (RB) Carney, Bernard (T) Carrico, Clinton (C) Carrigan, Charles Carroll, Brad (K) Carter, David (LB) Carter, Leon (DB) Casto, Everett Casto, Jeff (LB) Cavastassi, Mario (G) Cecil, Ronald (OG) Ceglie, Matt (LB) Ceresa, Matt (OT) Cestaric, Joseph (G) Chancey, Roger (E) Chapman, Alexander C.(T) Charley, Douglas (DB) Chatfield, Bo (LB) Cheatham, Willie (C) Chenoweth, Fred (HB) Chiles, Brian (FB) Chilton, Samuel (C) Christian, Derek (LB) Cialli, Fred (HB) Cicarelli, Gene (T) Ciccarelli, Larry (E) Cignetti, Curt (QB) Cimino, Vincent (G) Clark, Andrew (E) Clarke, Harry (HB) Clarke, Ryan (FB) Clegg, Milton (E) Cobourne, Avon (RB) Cogdell, Damon (LB) Coker, John (WR) Colaw, Ronald (FB) Cole, Harry O. Cole, Luther (E) Cole, Robert Lee (E) Colebank, Jasper (G). Collington, Ed (RB) Collins, Ben (LB) Collins, Mike (DB) Colson, Jason (RB) Colvard, Frederick (QB) Combs, Russell (QB) Compton, Mike (OG-C) Conochan, Pat (C) Connolly, Carmen (WR) Conoway, Ernest Daniel (G) Conte, John (C) Contraguerro, Tom (LB) Conwell, Dane (FB) Cook, Glynn (G) Cook, Larry (OG) Cookman, Donald (D) Cooley, Doug (OT) Cooper, Brad (K) Cooper, Clifford (E) Cooper, Zac (LB) Copeman, James (G) Corbin, C.G. Core, John (FB) Core, John L. Corman, Mark (TE)
Windber, Pa. 1938‑39‑40 Wheeling, W.Va. 1962‑63C Wheeling, W.Va. 1927-28‑29 Moundsville, W.Va. 1894 Hatfield, Pa. 1989-90 Philadelphia, Pa. 1998-99-2000 Wellsville, Ohio 1976 1902-03 Clendenin, W.Va. 1985‑86 Follansbee, W.Va. 1945‑48‑49 Oakmont, Pa. 1968‑69 Follansbee, W.Va. 1991-92 Ebensburg, Pa. 1997 Barrackville, W.Va. 1938-39 Pomeroy, Ohio 1956‑57 1899C Ford City, Pa. 1970‑72 Tucson, Ariz. 1994-96 Teaneck, N.J. 1991 Fairmont, W.Va. 1913‑14‑15‑16 Inwood, N.Y. 1971‑72 1907 St. Albans, W.Va. 1981‑83‑84‑85 Bronx, N.Y. 1948 Follanbee, W.Va. 1963‑64‑65 Shinnston, W.Va. 1947-48-49-50C Morgantown, W.Va. 1982 Weirton, W.Va. 1940‑41‑42 Mount Hope, W.Va. 1941‑42‑46 Uniontown, Pa. 1937‑38‑39C Glen Burnie, Md. 2009 Moundsville, W.Va. 1962‑63‑64 Cherry Hill, N.J. 1999-2000-01C-02C Miami, Fla. 1997-98 Johnsonville, S.C. 1974‑75 Oakland, Md. 1962‑63‑64 Morgantown, W.Va. 1894-95‑96-97 Morgantown, W.Va. 1900-01-02 Ceredo, W.Va. 1909 Evansville, W.Va. 1914‑15 Pittsburgh, Pa. 2007 Barrackville, W.Va. 2000-01-02 Huntington, W.Va. 1990-91-92-93C Rochester, N.Y. 2003-04-05-06 Logan, W.Va. 1961 Penns Grove, N.J. 1946‑47‑48C Richlands, Va. 1989-90-91-92C Cleveland, Ohio 1978‑79‑80 Pittsburgh, Pa. 2009 1910 Morgantown, W.Va. 1998-99 Wheeling, W.Va. 2007 South Point, Ohio 1978‑79‑80‑81 Beckley, W.Va. 1944 Oceana, W.Va. 1989-90 Romney, W.Va. 1964‑65‑66 Lancaster, Mass. 1991 Bowling Green, Ky. 2003-04 Summersville, W.Va. 1944 Weirton, W.Va. 2007-08-09 Kingwood, W.Va. 1930 1903 1901-02-03‑04 1907-08 Harrisburg, Pa. 1998
Cortileso, Jeffrey (OT) Corum, Eugene (G) Corwell, Chris (DB) Costin, Doug (FB) Covey, Thomas (RB) Cox, Clarence (E) Cox, Eddie (E) Cox, O=Rondai (DB) Craver, Kenneth Crawford, Greg (OT) Creeden, Tom (OT) Crennel, Carl (MG) Criddle, Homer (HB) Criss, Scott (DE) Crissey, Damien (OT) Crites, Bob (DT) Crookshank, Gene (E) Cropp, Hosmer (G-T) Crossland, Howard Crow, Jack (WR) Culbertson, Ken (LB) Cummings, Robert (MG) Cuneo, Mark (OL) Cureton, Ben (DB) Curry, Harry (FB) Curtis, Canute (LB) Curtis, Travis (DB) Cutrone, Greg (DB) Czajka, Joseph (E)
Leechburg, Pa. Huntington, W.Va. Wadsworth, Ohio Glen Mills, Pa. Beckley, W.Va. Parkersburg, W.Va. Madison, W.Va. Decatur, Ga. Fairfax, Va. Levviton, Pa. Lynchburg, Va. Huntington, W.Va. Philipi, W.Va. Manns Choice, Pa. Akron, Ohio East Bank, W.Va. Clarksburg, W.Va. New Haven, Pa. Weirton, W.Va. Logan, Ohio Charleston, W.Va. Greensburg, Pa. Reading, Pa. Grafton, W.Va. Amityville, N.Y. Potomac, Md. Pittsburgh, Pa. Carmichaels, Pa.
1977 1941‑42‑46‑47C 2006 1992-93 1931‑32‑33 1947‑48‑49 1943‑44 2001 1921 1983 1976‑77‑78 1967‑68‑69C 1963‑64 1968 2005-06 1980 1944 1934‑35‑36 1896 2009 1973‑74‑75‑76C 1966‑67 1979‑80 1986 1913‑14‑15‑16C 1993-94-95-96 1983‑84‑85‑86 1986 1938‑39‑40
D
Morgantown, W.Va. 1995 Dalton, Eric (OG) Daniels, Anthony (DB) Cleveland, Ohio 1982‑83‑84 Daniels, Lewis (DB) Youngstown, Ohio 1999-2000-01-02 Daniels, Ted (OG) Red Hill, Pa. 1995 Dannenberg, Carl (G) Wheeling, W.Va. 1957‑58‑59 Danter, James (G) Charleston, W.Va. 1949‑50‑51C 1897-98 Darnell, Aaron James (T) Dattola, Louis (T) Springdale, Pa. 1941‑42 Davies, Thomas (FB) Morgantown, W.Va. 1937‑38-39-40 Davis, Bob (LB) Warren, Ohio 1984 Davis, Carl Louis (T) Charleston, W.Va. 1922‑23‑24‑25 Davis, James (DB) Stuart, Fla. 1999-2000-01-02C Davis, Jason (DT) Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 1999-2000-01-02 Davis, Orin H.(C) Charleston, W.Va. 1912‑13‑14C Davis, Richard (E) Beckley, W.Va. 1949‑50‑51 Davis, Scooter (DB) Temple Hills, Md. 1998-99 Dawson, Mike (LB) New Martinsville, W.Va. 1979‑80 Dawson, Paul (QB) Rockford, W.Va. 1919‑20 DeAngelis, Murino (G) Monessen, Pa. 1936‑37‑38 Williamstown, W.Va. 1981‑82 Deem, Jeff (LB) Huron, Ohio 1995-96-97-98 de Groh, Eric (C) DeGroot, Dudley Jr. (HB) Morgantown, W.Va. 1949 DeJarnett, Dave (OG) Charleston, W.Va. 1982‑83‑84 Dellemonache, Paul (OT) McKees Rocks, Pa. 1967 New Cumberland, W.Va. 1993-94-95 DeLong, Joe (OT) Fairmont, W.Va. 1960‑61‑62 DeLorenzo, Robert (G) Dent, Mike (C) Jeannette, Pa. 2005-06-07-08 Dervil, Guesly (DB) Jacksonville, Fla. 2006-07-08-09 Rome, N.Y. 1949 DeSantis, Enrico (HB) Dessimoz, Robert 1973 Weirton, W.Va. 1946 DeVecchis, Guido (RB) Devine, Noel (RB) Ft. Myers, Fla. 2007-08-09
West Virginia Universit y
all-time lettermEn
Devonshire, James (HB) Dick, Bryan (LB) Dickerson, Ashby (T) Diffendall, Charles (FB) Digon, Thomas (QB) Dilcher, Charles (T) Dillon, Ade (QB) Dillow, Zack (C) Dilworth, J.B. (G) Dingle, Johnny (DE) Discenzo, Mike (OG) Dixon, Eldridge (RB) Dixon, Jim (LB) Dixon, Roger (MG) Dixon, Scott (LB) Dixon, Terry (OG) Doggette, Cecil (DB) Dolly, Richard (E) Dolly, Rick (DL) Domen, Thomas (C) Donaldson, Charles (C) Donley, Edward G.(C) Dorn, Gregory (C) Dorsey, Arlen (RB) Dotson, Leo (FB) Dougher, William (E). Douglas, Jarod (WR) Dovey, W.T. (E) Dowell, Lee (RB) Doyle, John (HB) Dragovich, Gregory (C) Drewrey, Willie (WR) Drobeck, Morris (HB) Drumgoole, Lawrence (DB) Dubouse, Kelvin (DT) Duffield, Jim (MG) Dugan, Edwin (HB) Duggan, Richard (TE) Dunkerley, Benton (T) Dunlap, Stephen (LB) Dunlevy, Robert (WR) Dunnigan, Randy (OG) Durrette, Mike (OG) Dutton, Robert (HB) Dyer, Bill (OG) Dykes, Keilen (DT) Dykes, Greg (WR) Dziak, Justin (FB)
Penns Grove, N.J. Triadelphia, W.Va. Rhodell, W.Va. California, Pa. Charleston, W.Va. Appleton, Wis. Smithfield, Pa. Miami, Fla. Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland, Ohio Youngstown, Ohio Palm Bay, Fla. Canton, Ohio Washington, D.C. Queens, N.Y. Onego, W.Va. Keyser, W.Va. Frederickstown, Pa. Jeannette, Pa. Morgantown, W.Va. Bridgeville, Pa. Chicago, Ill. Richwood, W.Va. Procious, W.Va. Charlottesville, Va. Pennsboro, W.Va. Keystone, W.Va. Columbus, N.J. Martins Ferry, Ohio Baltimore, Md. Havaco, W.Va. St. Albans, W.Va. Uniontown, Pa. Vienna, W.Va. Glassport, Pa. Hurricane, W.Va. Wheeling, W.Va. Dublin, Va. Charlottesville, Va. Weston, W.Va. Summersville, W.Va. Youngstown, Ohio Cleveland, Ohio Latrobe, Pa.
1946‑47‑48 1984 1936 1908 1966‑67‑68 1921-24‑25 1972‑73 2001-02 1908 2005-06-07 1994 1978‑79‑80 1983 1989 1982‑83‑84 1999-2000 1990-91 1937‑38‑39 1989-90-91-92C 1955‑56‑57 1951‑52‑53‑54C 1897-98 1973‑74‑75 2005 1930‑31 1915 2005 1899 1976 1929‑30‑31C 1966 1981‑82‑83‑84 1930‑31‑32 1987‑88-89 2002 1986 1952‑53‑54 1976‑77‑78‑79C 1951‑52 1973‑74‑75 1963‑64‑65 1995-96-97-98 1980‑81 1942‑43C 1981 2004-05-06-07C 1989 2004-06
Earley, Steve (OG) Easley, Walter (FB) Eastwood, Jack (DE) Eddy, Jeff (TE) Edmonds, Chris (LB) Edwards, Calvin (OT) Edwards, Stephen D. (WB) Edwards, Stephen H. (T) Edwards, Willie (DB) Ekberg, Gustavius “Gus”(FB) Eliopulos, Mark (LB) Eller, Charles (E) Elliott, Charles (T)
Apollo, Pa. 1974‑75‑76C Charleston, W.Va. 1976‑77‑79‑80 Nitro, W.Va. 1973‑74‑75C Parkersburg, W.Va. 1984 Pittsburgh, Pa. 1997-98-99-2000C Richmond, Va. 1992-93-94 Duquesne, Pa. 1966 St. Albans, W.Va. 1961‑62 Morgantown, W.Va. 1985‑86‑87‑88 Minneapolis, Minn. 1922‑23‑24 Belpre, Ohio 1974‑75 Grafton, W.Va. 1936‑37‑38 1896
E
Ellis, Glennis (HB) Morgantown, W.Va. 1938‑39‑40 Ellis, Theron (LB) Norristown, Pa. 1987‑88-89-90 Ely, Richard 1896 Emanuel, Charles (SS) Indiantown, Fla. 1993-94-95-96C Embick, Danny (QB) Jupiter, Fla. 2002 Emery, Andy (LB) Morgantown, W.Va. 2006-07 Emsweller, Samuel (C) Morgantown, W.Va. 1919‑20 Beaver Falls, Pa. 1979‑80‑81 Engle, Mike (DB) English, Frank (LB) Roanoke, Va. 2001 Enick, Mike (OG) McCullough, Pa. 1999-2000 Ernst, Howard Mark (FB) Thompson, Ohio 1904‑05‑06 Estrada, Angel (DB) Bronx, N.Y. 2001-02 Evans, Aaron (FB) Richmond, Va. 1988-89 Evans, Billy (WR) Bethel Park, Pa. 1979‑80‑81 Evans, Dale (QB) Thomas, W.Va. 1960‑61 Evans, Tyshun (DB) Miami, Fla. 1997 Everly, John (WR) New Cumberland, W.Va. 1972‑73‑74
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Fairbanks, Terry (E) Parsons, W.Va. 1957‑58C Farley, Dale (LB) Sparta, Tenn. 1968‑69‑70 Farley, Francis (HB) Charleston, W.Va. 1924‑25‑26 Huntington, W.Va. 1944 Farley, Richard (HB) Farley, William Don (OT) Hinton, W.Va. 1973 Faulkner, Frank 1896 Fazzolari, Mark (P) Washington, Pa. 1999-2000-01-02 Federovitch, Frank (G) Allison, Pa. 1951‑52‑53 Berwick, Pa. 1988-89-90 Fedorco, Charlie (WR) Feldman, Lewis (T) Cos Cobb, Conn. 1948 Ferrara, Louis (G) Morgantown, W.Va. 1929-30 Fette, Jeffrey (K) Danville, N.J. 1975‑76 Fewell, Michael (MG) Winfield, W.Va. 1965‑66‑67 Fiber, Clarence (OG) Clarksburg, W.Va. 1967‑68 Fidler, Louis (G) Ashland, Ky. 1933‑34 Fields, Rory (DB) Berwind, W.Va. 1974 Figner, Jake (OT/OG) Fogelsville, Pa. 2005-06-07-08 Filozof, Mike (OT) West Hazelton, Pa. 1989 Pittsburgh, Pa. 1966‑67‑68 Finnerty, John (DB) Fiorante, A. Chuck (QB) New Castle, Pa. 1973‑74 Fisher, Charles (DT) Charleston, W.Va. 1968‑69‑70 Fisher, Charles (DB) Aliquippa, Pa. 1995-96-97-98 Fisher, Gerald (QB) Jeannette, Pa. 1951 Fisher, James (LB) Charleston, W.Va. 1965 Fisher, Ken (WR) New Martinsville, W.Va. 1994-95-96-97 Fisher, Todd (TE) Canton, Ohio 1983‑84‑86 Fizer, Homer Morgantown, W.Va. 1930-31 Fizer, Leo (FB) St. Albans, W.Va. 1935 Fleming, Brooks (QB) 1904 Fleming, Scott (LS) Plano, Texas 2001-02-03-04 Fleming, William (QB) Monongah, W.Va. 1962‑63 Winchester, Va. 1959 Fletcher, Robert (T) War, W.Va. 1969‑70 Flinchum, John (OT) Florence, Thomas 1973 Floyd, Charles Duffy (G) 1910‑11 Fofana, Moe (FB) Silver Spring, Md. 2001-02-03 Moundsville, W.Va. 1994 Fogle, Chris (OG) Waverly, W.Va. 1936‑37‑38 Foley, Douglas (T) Forbes, Charlton (DT) Old Harbor, Jamaica 1996-97-98 Ford, Garrett Sr. (RB) Washington, D.C. 1965‑66‑67 Morgantown, W.Va. 1989-90-91-92 Ford, Garrett Jr. (RB) Ford, Gene 1902-03 Masontown, W.Va. 1891-95 Ford, George M. (C) Ford, Larry (DE) Georgetown, S.C. 2008-09
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Ford, Steve (OG) Foreman, Shawn (WR) Fornadel, Ed (OT) Forrelli, William (HB) Forte, Anthony (G-T) Fought, Robert (HB) Fowler, Delbert (DE) Fowlkes, Dennis (LB) Fox, Mike (DT) Foy, John (DE) Francis, F. Frazier, J. Clayton Frazier, Lance (DB) Freeman, Jim (FB) Freeman, Kevin (DT) Freese, George (QB) Frost, Tim (TE) Fryer, Kenneth (FB) Fuccy, Louis (C) Fuller, James “Skip” (MG) Fuller, Robert (G) Fulmore, Randy (DB) Fulton, Darren (DB
Trenton, N.J. Chesapeake, Va. Bethel Park, Pa. Morgantown, W.Va. Fairmont, W.Va. Parkersburg, W.Va. Cleveland, Ohio Columbus, Ohio Akron, Ohio Lambertville, N.J. Delray Beach, Fla. Lima, Ohio Carteret, N.J. Wheeling, W.Va. Youngstown, Ohio Wellsburg, W.Va. Weston, W.Va. Somerville, N.J. Moundsville, W.Va. Columbia, S.C. Miami, Fla.
1996-97-98 1995-96-97-98 1983 1951‑52 1934 1947 1977‑78‑79‑80 1979‑80‑81‑82 1986‑87‑88-89 1980 1904 1895 2000-01-02-03C 1992-93-94 1999- 2001-02 1946‑47 2000 1940‑43 1921‑22‑23 1987‑88-89 1960 1993-94-95 1986‑88-89
Gaffney, Thomas (QB) Gainer, Del (DB) Galiffa, Bernard (QB) Gallimore, Daymeian (WR) Gambill, Charles (OG) Garcia, John (LB) Gardner, William (HB) Garrett, Dieter (E) Garrett, Travis (OG) Garrett, Wylie (E) Garvin, Travis (WR) Gary, Jimmy (RB) Gaskins, Scott (DT) Gates, Brian (MG) Gatewood, Wayne (OT) Gatto, Paul (G) Gay, John (RB) Geatz, Tobin (OT) Geishauser, Thomas (DB) Genther, Chris (LB) Gerkins, Frederick (G) Germak, Michael (OG) Gianola, James (C) Gibson, Joseph Gillespie, Michael (DB) Gilliam, Rick (C) Gillooly, Thomas J. Gillooly, Thomas Jr. (C) Gilmore, William (T) Gist, Andre (OG) Gladys, Kevin (OT) Gleason, Fran (DE) Glenn, Albert H. (HB) Glenn, Chris (K) Glenn, Francis (FB) Glenn, Marshall (QB) Glenn, Walter (HB) Glover, Darnell (TE)
1907 Elkins, W.Va. 1968 Donora, Pa. 1970‑71‑72C Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 1992 Penn Hills, Pa. 1977‑78‑79‑80 Plum, Pa. 1978‑79 Charleston, W.Va. 1940‑41‑42 Dunbar, W.Va. 1960‑61‑62 Grafton, W.Va. 2003-04-05 Fairmont, W.Va. 1926‑27‑28 Bradenton, Fla. 2002-03 Okeechobee, Fla. 1994-95 Dayton, Ohio 1990-91-92-93 Roaring Spring, Pa. 1973‑74 Columbus, Ohio 1975‑76‑77C Vandergrift, Pa. 1960 Monroeville, Pa. 1984‑85 Cumberland, Md. 1979 Altoona, Pa. 1970‑71‑72 Cleveland, Ohio 1983 Grafton, W.Va. 1944 Edwardsville, Pa. 1967‑68 Morgantown, W.Va. 1977‑78 1905 Buckhannon, W.Va. 1970 Newville, Pa. 1997-98-99-2000 1907 Clarksburg, W.Va. 1940 Wheeling, W.Va. 1936 Clinton, Md. 1980‑81‑82 Monessen, Pa. 1971 Bradford, Pa. 1975‑76‑77 Elkins, W.Va. 1925-26-27-28 Newtown, Pa. 2007-08 Smithfield, Pa. 1928-29‑30 Elkins, W.Va. 1927-28-29C Charles Town, W.Va. 1949‑50 Roanoke, Va. 2002
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Glover, Sidney (DB) Gluchoski, Adam (OT) Gluchoski, Allan (C) Gocke, Jack (HB) Goimarac, Peter (C) Gondek, Joseph (DT) Gondorchin, Frank (OT) Gonzales, Tito (WR) Gonzalez, Tony (DT) Goode, Najee (LB) Goodman, Henry (T) Goodwin, Charles (E) Goodwin, Michael (OG) Goodwin, Ronald (LB) Gordon, Gordon (OG) Gordon, Walter (G) Goulbourne, Ovid (LB) Graham, Boris (LB) Graham, Fred (E). Graham, Shane (LB) Graley, Keith (TE) Grant, David (NG) Grant, Steve (LB) Gray, Chris (QB) Gray, Jim (DT) Gray, Paul (E) Gray, Tom (RB) Green, Anthony (FB) Green, Barrett (DB) Green, Victor (G) Greene, Pat (WR) Gresham, Robert (RB) Griffith, Dave (C) Groves, Bill (OT) Guenther, Robert (G) Guesman, Richard (T) Gussie, Michael (G) Gyorko, Scott (LB)
Warren, Ohio Woodbridge, N.J. Woodbridge, N.J. Clarksburg, W.Va. Charleroi, Pa. Allison, Pa. Akron, Ohio Tampa, Fla. Lake Hiawatha, N.J. Cleveland, Ohio Bradford, Pa. Wheeling, W.Va. Elizabeth, W.Va. Bluefield, W.Va. Moundsville, W.Va. Parkersburg, W.Va. Easton, Pa. Pemberton, N.J. Morgantown, W.Va. Allen, Texas South Charleston, W.Va. Belleville, N.J. Miami, Fla. Manalapan, N.J. West Mifflin, Pa. Library, Pa. Somerville, N.J. Jersey City, N.J. West Palm Beach, Fla. Rupert, W.Va. Monessen, Pa. Yukon, W.Va. South Charleston, W.Va. Carmichaels, Pa. Clairton, Pa. Brownsville, Pa. Everettville, W.Va. Morgantown, W.Va.
2007-08-09 1971 1973‑74‑75 1934‑35 1961‑62‑63C 1971 1993 2006-07-08C 1983 2008-09 1940‑41C 1932‑33‑34 1971 1971 1978‑79‑80C 1928‑29‑30C 2006-07-08-09 1989-90-91-92 1921‑22‑23‑24C 2001-02 1989-90-91 1984‑85‑86‑87 1988-89-90-91C 1991 1988-89-90C-91 1961 1982‑83‑84 1996-97-98-99 1996-97-98-99 1962‑63 1997-98 1968‑69‑70 1985 1965 1955‑56‑57C 1956‑57‑58 1937‑38‑39 2001-02-03-04
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Habak, Tom (OG) Wheeling, W.Va. Hackett, Brad (K) Vienna, W.Va. Hackett, Shawn (DB) Trenton, N.J. Hackney, John “Butch” Morgantown, W.Va. Haddock, George (FB) St. Joe, Mich. Hadley, John (LB) Delray Beach, Fla. Haering, Chris (LB) Pueblo, Colo. Haff, Hollis (E) Bellevue, Ohio Hagberg, Rudolph ASwede@ (T) Follansbee, W.Va. Hageder, Charles (G) North Braddock, Pa. Accoville, W.Va. Hager, Buddy (DT-OG) Charleston, W.Va. Hager, Paul “Monk” (E) Haggerty, Ronald (T) Monongah, W.Va. Hale, John (DE) Huntington, W.Va. Hale, Trippe (DB) Mobile, Ala. Ellisville, Miss. Hales, Charles (QB/WR) Hall, Archie Carl (E) Hall, Carl (G) Williamson, W.Va. Haman, Robert Moundsville, W.Va. Hamilton, Glenn (HB) Hamilton, J.C. (G) Hinton, W.Va. Hamilton, Robert (E) Hamilton, Scott (B) Grafton, W.Va.
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1995 1995 2000-01 1891 1929‑31 1996-97 1986‑87‑88-89C 1970 1926-27‑28 1957 1993-94-95C 1915‑17-19 1960‑61 1968‑69‑70C 2007-08-09 2003-04 1903‑04‑05 1934‑35 1944 1925‑26-27 1906 1929‑30‑31 1943
Hamilton, Tom (OT) Hammer, Samuel Francis Hanley, Timothy (FB) Hannahs, Daniel (LB) Harcharic, John (DB) Hardee, Jason (DE) Hardison, Richard (DE) Hardy, Michael (FB) Harless, Dan (C) Harman, Curtis (FB) Harper, John (DB) Harrick, Joseph V. (T) Harrick, Joseph W. (E) Harrick, Stephen (HB) Harris, Charles (T) Harris, Chuck (DT) Harris Clifford (DE) Harris, James (E) Harris, Kay-Jay (RB) Harris, Major (QB) Harris, Tyrone (TB) Harrison, Arthur (DB) Harrison, Samuel (E) Harrison, Markell (QB) Hart, Richard (DB) Harvey, Jamien (DE) Harvey, King (TB) Hathaway, Bobby (LB) Hathaway, Steve (LB) Hatton, Kenneth (K) Hauff, Fred (TE) Hawkins, Barry (DT) Hawkins, Robert (E) Hawley, John (G) Hayes, Carl (RB) Hayes, Derek (OG) Hayes, Russell Hayes, Wilford Haymond, Thomas W.(C) Haynes, Vearl (C) Heath, Richard (HB) Heavener, James Heckert, Robert (T) Hedrick, Olan (C) Heeter, Eugene (E) Heizer, William (E) Helinski, Charles (HB) Hendershot, Joseph Henderson, Miquelle (WR) Hendricks, Brian (OG) Henrie, Howard (T) Henry, Chris (WR) Henry, Jay (LB) Henshaw, George (DT) Henshaw, Mike (DB) Hensley, George (C) Hernandez, Gregory (DB) Herock, Kenneth (E) Herrig, Richard (HB) Herron, Ross (E) Hertzog, Greg (P) Herzog, Mike (DT) Hess, David (E) Hester, Eugene (E) Hicks, Joel (HB)
Stow, Ohio 1985 Morgantown, W.Va. 1902-03-04 Rainelle, W.Va. 1966 Barnesville, Ohio 1970‑71 Weirton, W.Va. 1971‑72‑73 San Mateo, Calif. 2003-04 Welch, W.Va. 1965‑66‑67C Morgantown, W.Va. 1925‑26‑27 Gilbert, W.Va. 1992-93 Caretta, W.Va. 1959 McKeesport, Pa. 1992-93 Punxsutawney, Pa. 1917‑19‑20 Punxsutawney, Pa. 1949‑50‑51 Punxsutawney, Pa. 1921 Hinton, W.Va. 1940-41-46 Madison City, Iowa 1981 Charleston, W.Va. 1970‑71 Sutton, W.Va. 1965 Tampa, Fla. 2003-04 Pittsburgh, Pa. 1987‑88-89 Steubenville, Ohio 1968 Syracuse, N.Y. 2001-02 Clarksburg, W.Va. 1911‑12‑13 Scotch Plains, N.J. 2007 Mt. Lebanon, Pa. 1972 Harrisburg, Pa. 2000 Dublin, Va. 1981‑82‑83‑84 Carmichaels, Pa. 2004-05-06-07 Beaver Falls, Pa. 1981‑82‑83 Logan, W.Va. 1977 Silver Spring, Md. 1963‑64 Marietta, Pa. 1991-92-93-94 Morgantown, W.Va. 1920‑21‑22 1907‑08 Bradenton, Fla. 1989-90 Tallahassee, Fla. 2007 1900 1893 Bristol, W.Va. 1901-02‑03 Grantsville, W.Va. 1959 Wellsburg, W.Va. 1933‑34‑35 1917 Morgantown, W.Va. 1938-39 Fairmont, W.Va. 1935‑36‑37 Windber, Pa. 1960‑61‑62 Charleston, W.Va. 1925 Benwood, W.Va. 1941‑42‑43 1897 Mobile, Ala. 2001-02-03-04 Upper Marlboro, Md. 1986‑87‑88 Parkersburg, W.Va. 1913‑15‑16 Belle Chasse, La. 2003-04 Jenks, Okla. 2003-04-05-06C Midlothian, Va. 1967‑68‑69C Brentwood, Tenn. 2001-02-03-04 Huntington, W.Va. 1926 Hurley, N.Y. 1996-98 Munhall, Pa. 1960‑61‑62 Point Pleasant, W.Va. 1959 Hiller, Pa. 1949‑50 Jeannette, Pa. 1989-90 Waldorf, Md. 1983‑84‑85 Bridgeport, W.Va. 1959 Plymouth, Pa. 1934‑35 Richwood, W.Va. 1963
Hill, Ed (FB) Reston, Va. 1985‑86 Hill, Ed (WR) Cincinnati, Ohio 1990-91-92-93 Hill, George (FB) Fairmont, W.Va. 1919‑20‑21 Hill, Lee (G) South Charleston, W.Va. 1945 Hill, Norman (OT) Moorestown, N.J. 1965‑66‑67 Hill, Philip (C) Charleston, W.Va. 1921‑22‑23‑24 Hill, Pierre (E) Fairmont, W.Va. 1920-21‑22‑23 Smock, Pa. 1956‑57‑58 Hillen, James (T) Hillen, William (E) Uniontown, Pa. 1952‑53‑54 Himic, James (OG) Derry, Pa. 1977‑78‑79C Hindsley, Scott (DE) Beckley, W.Va. 1971 Hinerman, Edgar M. (E) 1908 Hines, Jack (DB) Morgantown, W.Va. 1971 Hines, Jeremy (C) Lakewood, Ohio 2003-04 Hinman, Clark Frank (HB) Sommerville, Mass. 1904‑05‑06‑07 Hite, Clay (HB). Huntington, W.Va. 1914‑15‑16‑19 Hockenberry, Charles (HB) Nemacolin, Pa. 1938‑39 Hodges, Charles Edward Morgantown, W.Va. 1911 Hodges, Daniel (OG) Rocky Mount, Va. 1966‑67 Hodges, Milton Stanley (T) Keyser, W.Va. 1898-1899‑1901C Hodges, Paul “Moose” (T) Morgantown, W.Va. 1935‑36‑37 Hoffman, Mark “Dutch”(QB) Newark, Del. 1977‑78 Hoffman, Richard (T) Greensburg, Pa. 1947‑48 Hogan, Brandon (WR/CB) Manasses, Va. 2007-08-09 Sewell Station, W.Va. 1891 Hogg, Gory (QB) Hogue, Homer (G) Pennsboro, W.Va. 1927‑28 Hoisington, Ray (OT) Norristown, Pa. 1981‑82 Holbert, John Thomas (L) Watson, W.Va. 1891 Holbert, Larry (DB) Virginia Beach, Va. 1976‑77 1904 Holden, Fleming Holden, William 1896 Holdinsky, Roger (HB) Moundsville, W.Va. 1959‑60‑61 Holdt, Art (DE) Falls Church, Va. 1968‑69‑70 Holifield, John (RB) Romulus, Mich. 1984‑85‑86C Holland, Brock (OT) Bangor, Pa. 1997-98 Holland, Paul (TE) Westlake, Ohio 1976 Holley, Larry (DB) Donora, Pa. 1983‑84‑85‑86 Holliday, Andy (LB) Hurricane, W.Va. 1982 Holliday, John (LB) Hurricane, W.Va. 1976‑77‑78 Zanesville, Ohio 1981‑82‑83 Hollins, Rich (WR) Holmes, Jerry (DB) Hampton, Va. 1978‑79C Holmes, John (LB) Rockledge, Fla. 2005-06-07-08 Holmes, Ted (E) Pittsburgh, Pa. 1954 Holton, Glenn (FB) Barboursville, W.Va. 1961‑62‑63C Hoover, Allan (G) Waynesboro, Pa. 1962‑63‑64C Hoover, Douglas (LB) Waynesboro, Pa. 1965‑66 Horn, Mike (OG) Lancaster, Pa. 1994-95-96 Hortman, Edward Tunnelton, W.Va. 1891 Horvath, Timothy (OT) Sandusky, Ohio 1969‑70 Hosek, Anthony (E) Pittsburgh, Pa. 1955 Hostetler, Jeff (QB) Holsopple, Pa. 1982‑83C Hott, George (HB) Moorefield, W.Va. 1949 Gauley Bridge, W.Va. 1969‑70 Houghton, John (OT) Beckley, W.Va. 1949 Hovanski, Augustine (G) Howard, Charles (T) Wheeling, W.Va. 1921-22‑23-24 Howard, Edwin (E) Wheeling, W.Va. 1930 Howard, Mo (LB) Baltimore, Md. 2002-03-04 Monroeville, Pa. 1990 Howard, Verne (OT) Morgantown, W.Va. 2005 Howell, Aaron (OG) Howley, Charles (G) Wheeling, W.Va. 1955‑56‑57 Hoy, C.F. 1901-02 Salamanca Lake, N.Y. 1973‑74 Hubbard, G. Mike (FB) Hubbard, Robert 1956 Bellaire, Ohio 1971 Hudson, David (C) Hudson, Garland (DB) Newport News, Va. 1967‑68‑69
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Huey, L.B. Huff, Robert “Sam” (G) Farmington, W.Va. Huffman, Bruce (LB) Poca, W.Va. Hughes, Adam (LS) Princeton, W.Va. Hughes, Ed (LB) Ypsilanti, Mich. Hughes, John W. (G) Troy, W.Va. Hunt, Brad (DT) Ripley, W.Va. Burke, Va. Hunter, Ernest (DT) Hunter, Joe (DB/WR) Mobile, Ala. Hunter, Malcom (DB) Silver Spring, Md. Huntz, Bernard (E) Wyoming, Pa. Huston, Tom (FB) Arlington, Va. Hutchinson, B. Lee (E) Hutchinson, Brooks S. (E) Fairmont, W.Va. Hutchinson, Harold (FB) Fairmont, W.Va. Huyett, John (T) Charles Town, W.Va.
1906-07 1952‑53‑54‑55C 1972‑73‑74 2007-08 1980‑81‑82‑83 1891 1984‑85‑86‑87C 2002-03-04-05C 2003-04 1978 1946‑47‑48‑49 1955‑59‑60 1906‑07‑08‑09C 1906-07-08 1914‑15‑16 1935
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Jones, Abraham (DB) Jones, Adam (DB) Jones, Andrew (DB) Jones, Dennis (E) Jones, Derek (QB-WR) Jones, Greg (QB) Jones, Greg “Pete” (WR) Jones, Jon (RB) Jones, Keith (OT) Jordan, Paul (DB) Joseph, Adle (C) Joseph, Eugene (E) Jozwiak, Brian (OT) Juriga, Richard (E) Juskowich, Ken (K) Justice, Garin (OT)
Prichard, Ala. College Park, Ga. Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Monongah, W.Va. Huber Heights, Ohio Miami, Fla. Washington, D.C. Charleston, W.Va. Charleston, W.Va. Cincinnati, Ohio Charleston, W.Va. Martins Ferry, Ohio Catonsville, Md. Uniontown, Pa. Bethel Park, Pa. Gilbert, W.Va.
2003-04-05-06 2002-03-04 1984‑85‑87 1957 2001 1988-90 1990 1990-91-92-93 1978‑79‑80‑81 1974‑75‑76 1948‑49‑50 1928‑29‑30 1982‑83‑84‑85C 1963 1967‑68 2003-04-05C
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Ice, Frank (G) Igono, David (DB) Ingram, James (DE) Ingram, Leo (HB) Introcaso, Mark (RB) Isdaner, Greg (OG) Issac, David (HB) Ivy, Khori (WR) Ivy, Mortty (LB)
Fairmont, W.Va. 1916-17‑19 Phoenix, Ariz. 2005 Cleveland Heights, Ohio 2006 Parkersburg, W.Va. 1935 Church Creek, Md. 1982 Gladwyne, Pa. 2006-07-08 Charleston, W.Va. 1935‑36‑37 Boca Raton, Fla. 1997-98-99-2000C Monroeville, Pa. 2005-06-07-08C
Jackson, Akeem (DB) Jackson, Dale (LB) Jackson, Eddie (WR) Jacobs, Samuel Jagdmann, David (E) Jalloh, Dorrell (WR) James, Todd (P-K) Jarrett, Summers (G) Jarrett, William (HB) Javins, Lee (LB) Jelich, Joseph (MG) Jenkins, Josh (OT) Jenkins, Leon (DB) Jenkins, Samuel (T) Jennings, William (C) Jenniwine, Fred (G) Jett, James (WR) Jobe, Eric (C/OG) Jochum, Thomas (C) Johnson, Al (QB) Johnson, Dave (TE) Johnson, Hikee (FB) Johnson, Lester (MG) Johnson, Mark (K) Johnson, Tony (RB) Johnson, Tory (TE) Johnson, Undra (RB) Johnson, Will (WR/FB/TE) Johnson, William (T) Johnson, William (T) Johnston, Chad (QB) Johnston, Joseph (E-C) Jolliff, Chuck (OG)
Elizabeth, N.J. Canton, Ohio Columbus, Ohio Monroeville, Pa. Greensboro, N.C. Bentleyville, Pa. East Bank, W.Va. Charleston, W.Va. Madison, W.Va. Ravenswood, W.Va. Parkersburg, W.Va. Weirton, W.Va. Grafton, W.Va. Williamson, W.Va. Morgantown, W.Va. Shepherdstown, W.Va. La Plata, Md. Wheeling, W.Va. Washington, D.C. Pittsburgh, Pa. Lansdale, Pa. West Union, S.C. Ripley, W.Va. Morgantown, W.Va. Dania, Fla. Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Dayton, Ohio Welch, W.Va. Princeton, W.Va. Peterstown, W.Va. Morgantown, W.Va. Canton, Ohio
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2004-05-06 1985‑86‑87‑88 2004 1894 1971‑72‑73C 2005-06-07-08 2000-01-02-03 1944 1951‑52‑53C 1988 1975‑76‑77‑78 2009 1969‑70‑71C 1891 1938‑39 1924-25‑26‑27 1989-90-91-92 2007-08-09 1943‑45 1992 1979‑80‑81‑82 2001-02-03-04 1975‑76‑77 1990-91-92 1984‑85 2001-02-03 1985‑86‑87‑88 2007-08-09 1920 1943‑44 1994-95-96C 1931‑34‑35 1983‑84‑85
Kallmerten, James (HB) Huntington, W.Va. 1944‑45 Kaminski, Bob (OG) Elyria, Ohio 1974‑75 Karwoski, Jim (C) Freedom, Pa. 1964 Karr, William (E) Ripley, W.Va. 1930‑31‑32 Toledo, Ohio 1981‑82‑83 Kaser, Jim (TE) Kaser, Robin (WB) Cleveland, Ohio 1969‑70 Kash, Jeremy (H) Centreville, Ohio 2007-08-09 Katchur, John (HB) Morgantown, W.Va. 1941 Kay, Robert H.C. (G) Royal, W.Va. 1919‑20‑21C Fremont, Ohio 1998-99-2000C-01C Kayden, Kyle (LB) Kazmierski, Frank (T) Weirton, W.Va. 1948‑49 Keadle, James (G) Huntington, W.Va. 1944 Keane, Thomas (QB) Bellaire, Ohio 1946‑47 Kearney, Jay (WR) Piscataway, N.J. 1992-93 Keaton, Curtis (RB) Columbus, Ohio 1997 Keefer, Clarence (E) Cameron, W.Va. 1925‑26‑27‑28C Keely, Josiah 1893‑95 Keener, Hayes (E) Taylortown, Pa. 1898‑99‑1900 Kehl, Kurt (OT) Berwick, Pa. 1981‑82‑83‑84 1904 Keister, John Claude Kelchner, Jake (QB) Berwick, Pa. 1992-93 Kell, Septimus Jasper Welch, W.Va. 1904 Kelly, Charles (TE) Shamokin, Pa. 1973‑74‑75 Kemp, Harold (G) Rand, W.Va. 1944 Kemper, Jack (HB) Clarksburg, W.Va. 1943 Kendra, Dan (QB) Allentown, Pa. 1974‑75‑76‑77 Kenna, Edward (K) Charleston, W.Va. 1901 Kenna, Jack (HB) 1906 Kernic, John (C) Pittsburgh, Pa. 1952‑53‑54 Keslar, Jack (OT) Ligonier, Pa. 1984 Kesling, Leo (HB) Elkins, W.Va. 1944‑45 Kester, Ted (LB) Winfield, W.Va. 1987‑88-89-90 Harrisburg, Pa. 1978 Keys, Jamie (SS) Clarksville, Pa. 1994-95C Keys, Rob (DB) Kidd, Harold (DB) Okeechobee, Fla. 1991-92-93-94 Kiger, Clem (E) New Martinsville, W.Va. 1920‑21 Kimble, Frank (T) Williamson, W.Va. 1941 Cleveland, Ohio 1979‑80‑81 Kinczel, Frank (OT) St. Albans, W.Va. 1963‑65‑66 Kinder, Carl (K) King, Adam (FB) Ripley, W.Va. 2002-03 King, Andrew V.( HB) 1915‑16‑17‑19 Damascus, Md. 2000-01-02-03C King, Brian (DB) King, Harry (T) 1910‑11 Boynton Beach, Fla. 1978‑79‑80‑81 King, Sedrick (DB) King, Terry (LB) Lorain, Ohio 1970‑71C
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Kinsey, C. (HB) 1910 Kirchner, Bernard (WR) Arlington, Va. 1971‑72‑74 Kiselica, Joseph (C) Tarentum, Pa. 1961‑62 Klick, Chris (OT) Douglassville, Pa. 1993-94 Klim, Ronald (C) Carnegie, Pa. 1955 Knapp, Jeremy (TE) Ridgeview, W.Va. 2001 Knapp, Justin (LB) Ridgeview, W.Va. 2006 Poca, W.Va. 1999-2000-01C Knell, Brad (OG) Knox, Roy 1893 Koken, Kevin (C) Youngstown, Ohio 1985‑86‑87‑88C Konrad, Philip New Martinsville, W.Va. 1896‑97-98 Konstantinos, Kereazis (T) Yorkville, Ohio 1949‑50‑51C Kopnisky, Joseph (E) Pittsburgh, Pa. 1955‑56C Kortwright, Harlan 1903 Kosanovich, Eli (HB) Weirton, W.Va. 1960‑61‑62 Kostelich, David (T) Canonsburg, Pa. 1970 Kovach, Bob (OG) New Castle, Pa. 1986‑87‑88 Kovatch, Ricky (TE) Dublin, Ohio 2008-09 Kozlowski, Scott (P) West Palm Beach, Fla. 2006-09 Krawchyk, Brian (WR) Aliquippa, Pa. 1985 Krebs, George R. (G). New Martinsville, W.Va. 1894-95-96C-97-98 Krohe, Jay (OL) McKeesport, Pa. 1976‑77‑78‑79 Krutko, Lawrence (FB) Carmichaels, Pa. 1955‑56‑57 Kucer, Thomas (C) Wintersville, Ohio 1967‑68C Stockdale, Pa. 1967‑68‑69 Kucherawy, Thaddeus (DB) Kuhayda, Joseph (HB) McMechen, W.Va. 1946 Kulakowski, Edmund (T) Morgantown, W.Va. 1941‑42‑46‑47 Kunst, George H.A. (G) Pruntytown, W.Va. 1891‑93‑94C‑96 Kunst, Karl 1894 Windber, Pa. 1963‑64‑65 Kush, Steve (G) Kyle, Robert (QB) Princeton, W.Va. 1934‑35‑36
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Dunlevy, Pa. 1970 Labrasca, Algie (DB) LaFon, Ed (E) New Martinsville, W.Va. 1962 Lake, Alex (LB) Morgantown, W.Va. 2002-03 Lake, Antwan (DT) New Market, Md. 1998-99-2000-01 Middlebourne, W.Va. 1960 Lamb, Gene (HB) Lambert, Gordon (E) Leckie, W.Va. 1964‑65 Lambert, Oscar (C) Charleston, W.Va. 1915 Lamone, Gene (G) Wellsburg, W.Va. 1951‑52‑53‑54C Lanasa, Charles (C) Etna, Pa. 1958‑60C Landolt, Kevin (LB) Delran, N.J. 1995-96-97-98 Lang, Nelson (E) Cameron, W.Va. 1927-28‑29 Lang, Thomas (T) Clarksburg, W.Va. 1899-1900 Lankster, Ellis (DB) Whistler, Ala. 2007-08 Larcamp, Daniel (OT) St. Albans, W.Va. 1972‑73 Lardin, Frank (G) Masontown, Pa. 1897-98-99‑1900-01 Larkin, Edward (T) East Cleveland, Ohio 1913 Larue, Russell (FB) Wheeling, W.Va. 1927‑28‑29 Carbondale, Pa. 1976‑77‑78 LaSavage, John (DB) Buckhannon, W.Va. 1925‑26-27C Latham, Winchester (C) Lathey, Eugene (G) Dunbar, W.Va. 1954‑55‑56 Laughlin, Norman (G) Fairmont, W.Va. 1941 Lavella, David (TB) Herminie, Pa. 1966‑67 Jeannette, Pa. 1960 Lavella, Robert (E) Wexford, Pa. 2006 Lavelle, Brandon (LB) Law, Marcus (DB) Canal Fulton, Ohio 2005-06 Lazear, Pat (LB) Bethesda, Md. 2007-08-09 Austinburg, Ohio 1904‑05‑06C‑07C Leahy, Thomas (T) Leatherwood, Carl (HB) Wheeling, W.Va. 1912-13-14-15C Waltham, Mass. 1991-93 LeBlanc, Jim (OG) Lee, Danny (DL) Jacksonville, Fla. 1979
193
all-time lettermen
Lee, Ronnell (FB) Bellaire, Ohio Leftridge, Richard (FB) Hinton, W.Va. Legg, Bill (C) Poca, W.Va. Lehnortt, Adam (LB) Oil City, Pa. Lemak, William (DT) Duquesne, Pa. LeMon, Jamie (WR) Washington, Pa. Lentz, Howard (FB) New Martinsville, W.Va. McKeesport, Pa. Leonard, Anthony (LB) Leonard, Richard (HB) Morgantown, W.Va. Leone, Anthony (HB) Morgantown, W.Va. Leps, Henry M. Lester, Eric (LB) Cleveland, Ohio Lester, Roy (E) Spencer, W.Va. LeVinus, Chuck (QB) Glendale, Ariz. Lewellen, Howard (E) Wheeling, W.Va. Lewis, Antonio (DB) Waldorf, Md. Lewis, Brad (QB) Shadyside, Ohio Lewis, Charles (QB) Charleston, W.Va. Lewis, Clarence (T) Charleston, W.Va. Lewis, Ernest (C) Lewis, Geoff (OG) Fairview, Pa. Lewis, H. Carson (HB) Charleston, W.Va. Lewis, Issac (G) Fairmont, W.Va. Lewis, Jim (LB) Wilmington, Del. Dayton, Ohio Lewis, Kirk (QB) Lewis, Sedrick (DT) Orange, N.J. Lewis, Steve (WR) Hurricane, W.Va. Lider, Josh (K) Bellevue, Wash. Liebig, Pat (DT) Naples, Fla. Wilmington, Del. Lightcap, David (DB) Linder, Edward (DT) Pittsburgh, Pa. Lindsay, Rock (RB) Pittsburgh, Pa. Lindsey, Donnie (OL) Bridgeport, W.Va. Lindsey, Tim (LS) Bridgeport, W.Va. Ling, Chris (OG) East Aurora, N.Y. Linn, Jack (OT) Rochester, N.Y. Linn, Jacob Lippe, Steve (LB) Uniontown, Ohio Little, Freddie (RB) Riviera Beach, Fla. Oceana, W.Va. Lively, Robert (C) Lively, William (QB) Charleston, W.Va. Loadman, Tom (QB) Pittsburgh, Pa. Lockwood, Dave (DB) Media, Pa. Logan, Mike (DB) McKeesport, Pa. Lohr, William (HB) Wellsburg, W.Va. Lombard, J. Gary (LB) Perryopolis, Pa. Long, Jerrald (WR) Gary, W.Va. Longfellow, Richard (QB) Spencer, W.Va. Longino, Elige (LB) Cleveland, Ohio Lopasky, William (G) Lehman, Pa. Lopez, Russell (C) Clarksburg, W.Va. Lorello, Mike (DB) Powell, Ohio Lancaster, N.Y. Lorenz, Bryan (LB) East Brady, Pa. Lorenz, Harold (QB) Loring, Richard (QB) Morgantown, W.Va. Lough, Dana (T) Morgantown, W.Va. Lough, Frank (T) Morgantown, W.Va. Chippewa Lake, Ohio Love, Tim (DE) Lewisburg, W.Va. Loving, Scott (TE) Lovinsky, Charles (WB) Wheeling, W.Va. Lowe, John (E) Charleston, W.Va. Hackensack, N.J. Lucas, Jeff (DT) Lucente, John (RB) Clarksburg, W.Va. Niagara Falls, N.Y. Luciani, Richard (HB) Luck, Oliver (QB) Cleveland, Ohio
194
1972‑74‑75 1963‑64‑65 1981‑82‑83‑84 2001-02-03-04C 1968 1988 1916‑17‑19‑20C 2007-08-09 1942 1944 1893C‑94‑95 1986‑87‑88 1948 1987‑88 1941‑46‑47 2004-05-06-07 1999-2000-01 1917-19 1925-26‑27‑28 1900‑01 2001-02-03 1925 1929‑31 2008 1974 2001 1975‑76‑77‑78C 2009 2003-05-06-08 1997-98 1967 1976 1996-97-98-99 2005-06C 1993 1986‑87‑88-89 1893 1994-95-96-97 2004 1960 1912 1975‑76 1985‑86‑87‑88 1993-94-95-96 1950 1973‑74‑75 1994 1957‑58 1993-94-95-96 1958‑59C 1943‑44C‑45‑47 2002-03-04-05C 1999 1936‑37‑38 1949‑50 1922-25‑26 1930‑31 2000-01-02 2009 1967 1943 1983‑84‑85‑86C 1943 1951 1978‑79‑80-81C
Ludes, Joseph (E) Ludwig, Max (E) Lukowski, Richard (DT) Lum, Robert (LB) Lumley, Paul (RB) Lutz, Shawn (TE) Lynch, Ben (DT) Lyons, Wes (WR) Lysick, Stanley (T) Lytle, Irvin (HB)
Ripley, W.Va. Murrysville, Pa. Wilmington, Del. Butler, Pa. Massillon, Ohio Oil City, Pa. North Braddock, Pa. McKees Rocks, Pa. Morgantown, W.Va.
1903 1952‑53‑54 1973‑74‑75 1998 1975‑76‑77 1994-95 2001-02-03-04C 2006-07-08-09 1963‑64‑65C 1920‑21
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MacDonald, Marshall (QB) Charles Town, W.Va. 1902-03-04-05 MacDonald, Scott (E) Two Harbors, Minn. 1975 Macerelli, Jeffrey (LB) Canonsburg, Pa. 1975‑76‑77‑78C MacInnis, Charlie (K) Londonderry, N.H. 2002 Mackey, Loyal (T) Cameron, W.Va. 1930 MacRae, John (E) Aylesbury, Saskatchewan 1910-11 Madison, Richard (WB) New Washington, Pa. 1964 Madsen, Joe (OC) Chardon, Ohio 2009 Magro, Marc (LB) Morgantown, W.Va. 2004-05-06-07C Mahan, Walter (G) Follansbee, W.Va. 1922-23-24-25C Dayton, Ohio 1922 Mahrt, Armin (HB) Main, Ralph (T) Coeburn, Va. 1947‑48‑49 Malardie, Frank (G) Burgettstown, Pa. 1965 Malik, Ridwan (DB) Columbia, S.C. 2004-05-06-07 Mallory, John (DB) Summit, N.J. 1965‑66‑67 Vineland, N.J. 1947‑48‑49 Malyk, Walter (FB) Mandich, Samuel (C) Weirton, W.Va. 1938‑39‑40 Mantooth, Billy Joe (LB) Clendenin, W.Va. 1971‑72 Marbury, Kerry (RB) Monongah, W.Va. 1971‑72 Marconi, Joseph (FB) Fredericktown, Pa. 1952‑53‑54‑55 Marker, Harry (HB) Ligonier, Pa. 1929‑30‑31‑32 Marker, William (E) Uniontown, Pa. 1951‑52‑53 Marlatt, Pat (DT) Princeton, N.J. 1985‑86‑87‑88 Marra, John (HB) Shinnston, W.Va. 1958‑59‑60 Marshall, Rasheed (QB) Pittsburgh, Pa. 2001-02-03-04C Clairton, Pa. 1974‑75 Marshall, Ray (LB) Martha, Richard (DB) Wilkinsburg, Pa. 1963‑64‑65 Martin, Allan (HB) Elm Grove, W.Va. 1940‑41‑42 Martin, Bill (DB) New Cumberland, W.Va. 2001-02 Martin, Charles (G) Lookout, W.Va. 1960 Martin, Homer (FB) Charleston, W.Va. 1919‑20‑21‑22 Martin, Paul (T) Mannington, W.Va. 1929‑30 Martin, Paul Herman (HB) Cassville, W.Va. 1901-02-03-04C-05C Martin, Richardo (DT) Huntington, W.Va. 1970 Martin, Truman 1912‑13 Martin, William (HB) 1907 Mascaro, John (C) Monongah, W.Va. 1943 Mathews, Travis (DB) Mount Airy, Md. 1990-91 Bluefield, W.Va. 1943 Matz, George (C) Shelby, N.C. 1972‑73‑74 Mauney, Marcus (DB) Maw, Stephen (OT) Central Square, N.Y. 2007-08 Mawhinney, Sam (T) Washington, Pa. 1933‑34‑35 Mayfield, David (DB) Morgantown, W.Va. 1991-92-93-94 Palmetto, Fla. 1988 Mays, Alvoid (DB) Fullerton, Calif. 1994 Mayweather, Lenard (DT) Mazzei, Joseph 1931 Mazzella, James (C) South Charleston, W.Va. 1963‑64C Follansbee, W.Va. 1993 Mazzone, Tom (K) McAfee, Pat (K/P) Plum, Pa. 2005-06-07-08C Pittsburgh, Pa. 1984‑85‑86 McAllister, Bryant (RB) McBrien, Scott (QB) Rockville, Md. 2000
McCann, Dee (DB) Lucedale, Miss. 2004-05 McCann, Donald (HB) Charleroi, Pa. 1939‑40‑41 McCleary, Rollin (FB) Romney, W.Va. 1951‑52 McClintic, Travis (WR) Lewisburg, W.Va. 2005-06 McClung, Brad (LB) Rainelle, W.Va. 2005 McClung, Bruce (E) Rupert, W.Va. 1956‑57‑58 McClure, William (HB) Charleston, W.Va. 1957‑58 Sarver, Pa. 1974 McCollim, Reed (DE) McComas, William (T) Huntington, W.Va. 1943 McComb, Bennett (E) Sewickley, Pa. 1958‑59 McConnell, Peter (DE) Smoke Rise, N.J. 1975‑76‑77 McCracken, Ross 1931 McCue, Anthony (E) Persinger, W.Va, 1905 McCue, John (HB) Morgantown, W.Va. 1936-37 McCue, John B. (G) 1917‑19 McCulty, Matt (WR) Spencer, W.Va.. 1995 McCune, Allen (QB) East Bank, W.Va. 1964‑65C McDay, Ben (TE) Johnstown, Pa. 1976‑77 McDonald, Angus (E) 1896 McDonald, Dale (MG) Springfield, Ohio 1984‑85 McDonald, Romeo (T) Grantsville, W.Va. 1932‑33 McElroy, Bill (OG) Butler, Pa. 1995-96-97 McElwee, Richard (HB) Marlinton, W.Va. 1940‑41‑42‑43C McFarland, L.G. 1901 Chicago, Ill. 1982 McGowan, Gregg (DB) McGraw, Richard (T) Anstead, W.Va. 1960 McGregor, Frank (HB) Cairo, W.Va. 1896-98-99-1900 McGuiness, Russell 1947 McHenry, Ross (G) Parkersburg, W.Va.. 1924‑25‑26C Niagara Falls, N.Y. 1951‑52 McInerney, Gerald (QB) McIntire, Mont M. (T) New Martinsville, W.Va. 1906‑07‑08C McIntyre, Corey (RB-LB) Indiantown, Fla. 1998-99-2000-01 McKenzie, William (K) Warwood, W.Va. 1975‑76‑77 McKibben, Harold (HB) Parkersburg, W.Va. 1944‑45 McKown, Jody (DB) Fayetteville, W.Va. 1977‑78‑79‑81 McLaughlin, Stanley (C) Vanderbilt, Pa. 1949‑50‑51 McLee, Kevin (LB) Uniontown, Pa. 2003-04-05-06 McLee, Reggie (RB) Uniontown, Pa. 1979 McLee, William (LB) Uniontown, Pa. 1977 Cumberland, Md. 1969‑70‑72 McMillan, Frederick (DT) McMillan, Gordon (HB) Minnesota 1922-23 McMillen, Josh (RB) Morgantown, W.Va. 2000 McNeil, Cortez (DE) Woodbridge, Va. 2000 McVay, Michael (LB) East Liverpool, Ohio 1971 McWhorter, Charles (QB) Lewisburg, W.Va. 1897-98‑99‑1900 Meckstroth, Aaron (DB) Huntington, W.Va. 2005-06 Meeley, Robin (TE) Belpre, Ohio 1976‑77‑78 Mehalko, Vince (DT) Akron, Ohio 1984 Meighan, Ben (DB) Lexington, Ky. 2000 Meisel, Louis (G) Huntington, W.Va. 1926‑27‑28 Melenyzer, Keith (G) Charleroi, Pa. 1960‑61‑62C Mellace, Robert (E) Parkersburg, W.Va. 1938‑39‑40 Shenandoah, Pa. 1946 Mensick, Peter (C) Fairmont, W.Va. 1917‑20‑21‑22C Meredith, Russell (T) Merrill, Austin Cook 1909 Merritts, Jim (DT) Hollidaysburg, Pa. 1982‑83 Merrow, Jeffery (DT) Akron, Ohio 1972‑73‑74C Buford, Ga. 2007-08 Merrow, Thor (NT) Clarksburg, W.Va. 1958 Messinger, Phillip (E) Metheny, Brad (DB) Kingwood, W.Va. 1985‑86 Metro, Sid (E) Moundsville, W.Va. 1947‑48 Fredericksburg, Va. 1973 Michael, H. Mike (LB) Middleburg, Charles 1898 Follansbee, W.Va. 1957 Mikanik, Paul (HB) Miller, Charles (DB) Monongah, W.Va. 1972‑73‑74
West Virginia Universit y
all-time lettermEn
Miller, Darrell (WR) Philadelphia, Pa. Miller, Dwight Morgantown, W.Va. Miller, Forney Dunkard, Pa. Miller, J.D. (G) Sewickley, Pa. Miller, Joseph (HB) Hurricane, W.Va. Miller, Julian (DT) Columbus, Ohio Mills, Fred (E) Keyser, W.Va. Morristown, Tenn. Mills, Marshall (WR) Mims, Anthony (DB) Los Angeles, Calif. Minetree, Brad (LB) Bridgeport, W.Va. Minneyfield, Tony (WR) Columbus, Ohio Mirault, Joe (DE) Howell, N.J. Mitchell, Darrell (TE) Point Pleasant, W.Va. Mitchell, Fred Moan, Emmett “Kelly” (HB) Long Beach, Calif. Montinar, L.J. (DB) Naples, Fla. Montone, Neil (E) Jersey City, N.J. Moore, Brian (RB) Washington, D.C. Moran, James (T) Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Morecraft, Fred (E) South Charleston, W.Va. Moreland, Allen (DB) Ridgeley, W.Va. Morelli, Frank (OG) Bridgeville, Pa. Morgan, C. (G) Morgan, Fred (T) Williamson, W.Va. Morgan, Monte Earle Morris, David (DB) Wayne, W.Va. Morris, George (WB) Wheeling, W.Va. Morris, Keith (DT) Elizabethtown, Pa. Morrison, Edward T. (QB) Erie, Pa. Paris, Texas Morrone, Sam (TE) Morton, Jack (FB) Parkersburg, W.Va. Moses, John (MG) Pittsburgh, Pa. Moses, Richard (G) Charleston, W.Va. Moss, Adrian (TE) Cocoa, Fla. Moss, Jim (HB) Huntington, W.Va. Moss, Robert (HB) Huntington, W.Va. Mott, Khari (RB) Swathmore, Pa. Mott, Walter (E) Wheeling, W.Va. Moye, Jermaine (WR) Rochester, Pa. Washington, Pa. Mozes, Dan (C) Mullen, Gary (WR) Clairton, Pa. Mullennex, H.P. (T) Morton, W.Va. Mundle, Dwayne (DB) Toronto, Canada Mundy, Ryan (DB) Pittsburgh, Pa. Munk, Rudolph (QB) Connellsville, Pa. Murphy, John (HB) Bridgeport, W.Va. Murphy, John (DB) Wooster, Ohio Murphy, Robert (E) Bridgeport, W.Va. Murray, Lind (DB) Youngstown, Ohio Murrell, Adrian (RB) Wahiawa, Hawaii Murrin, Clarence (E) Parkersburg, W.Va. Murrin, Julian (E) Parkersburg, W.Va. Coraopolis, Pa. Musmanno, Robert (C) Miami, Fla. Mustipher, Sam (NG) Myers, Donald (FB) Greensburg, Pa. Myles, Brandon (WR) Goochland, Va.
1978‑79‑80‑82 1900 1893 1958 1944-45 2008-09 1917‑19 1972‑73‑74C 2002-03-04-05 1982‑83 1994 2003 1988-89-90 1897 1935‑36‑37 2004 1941 1992 1946‑47‑48 1942‑47 1979‑80‑81 1989 1903-04 1928-29 1902-03 1970‑71‑72 1964 1992-93-94 1924‑25‑26 2006-07-08 1946‑47‑48‑49 1983-84-85 1935-37 1987‑88-89C 1960‑61‑62C 1952‑53‑54‑55 1997 1944 2004 2003-04-05-06C 1981‑82‑83‑84 1914 2005 2007 1909‑10C 1948‑49‑50 1989 1949 1980‑81 1990-91-92 1924-25 1924‑25‑26-27 1966 1991 1960 2004-05-06C
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Napoleon, Eugene (RB) Nardacci, Nicholas (RB) Narick, Steven (E) Nastase, Samuel (C) Nastasi, A.J. (WR)
Jersey City, N.J. Youngstown, Ohio Wheeling, W.Va. Bellafonte, Pa. Woodbury, Pa.
Neal, Aaron (WR) Oxnard, Calif. Neale, William (HB) Parkersburg, W.Va. Nebera, Fred (E) Grant Town, W.Va. Nebera, John (HB) Grant Town, W.Va. Nebinger, Richard (HB) Steelton, Pa. Nedeff, George (G) Parkersburg, W.Va. Neely, Matthew Mansfield Fairmont, W.Va. Stroudsburg, Pa. Neild, Chris (NT) Nelly, Henry (C) Parkersburg, W.Va. Nelson, Michael (FB) Paden City, W.Va. Nelson, Robert (OT) Detroit, Mich. Nester, W. Frank (K) Ravenswood, W.Va. Nethken, C. Ervin (G) Newberry, Steve (DB) Peterstown, W.Va. Newman, Rush C. Spencer, W.Va. Newsom, Tim (DB) Glen Jean, W.Va. Newton, Wilbert (LB) New Martinsville, W.Va. Nicely, Joseph (G) Rupert, W.Va. Nicholson, Richard (HB) Richwood, W.Va. Nickler, Francis (C) Greensboro, Pa. Niedermyer, John Benwood, W.Va. Niedzalkoski, Larry (T) Greensburg, Pa. Nielson, Robert (C) Long Beach, Calif. Nimmo, Lance (OT) New Castle, Pa. Morgantown, W.Va. Nixon, George (T) Nixon, Jeff (RB) State College, Pa. Nixon, Theodore (G) Morgantown, W.Va. Noble, Joseph (E) Noechel, Jeff (LB) Fairmont, W.Va. Wheeling, W.Va. Norman, Carl (HB) Northcott, C. Andrew Huntington, W.Va. Nosa, Osa (DT) Homestead, Fla. Nutter, Cody (LS) Parkersburg, W.Va. Nulton, Harold (T)
2002-03 1919 1935‑36‑37 1944‑45 1907‑08 1963 1897 2007-08-09 1895 1971‑72‑73 1992 1971‑72‑73 1895‑96‑98 1980‑81‑82‑83 1914-15‑16‑17 1988-89-90-91 1971‑72‑73 1956‑57 1951‑52‑54 1964 1914 1960‑61‑62 1935‑36‑37 2000-01-02C 1926-27‑29 1994 1926-27-28 1897-98 2002-03-04-05 1951‑52‑53‑54 1915 1999 2009 1903
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Oblak, David (MG) O’Brien, C.G. (C) Ochs, Robert (LB) Ohliger, Jon (K) Olds, Rod (OG) Oleyar, Rick (OG) Oliker, Aaron (E) Olsen, Oscar (T) Onder, Angelo (E) Orders, Robert (C) Orlando, Bo (DB) Orr, J. Morgan (HB) Orr, Tommy (DB) Osborne, Robert Lynn Osegueda, Carlos (WR) Osleger, Kenneth (DE) Ours, Wes (RB) Owens, Arthur (RB)
Brook Park, Ohio Parkland, Pa. Newark, Del. Rutherford, Fla. Saxonburg, Pa. Clarksburg, W.Va. Spring Lake, N.J. McCullough, Pa. Huntington, W.Va. Berwick, Pa. Elizabeth, N.J. Miami, Fla. Monongahela, Pa. Rawlings, Md. Stroudsburg, Pa.
1979‑81‑82‑83C 1899 1978 2000 2002 1997-98-99 1924‑25‑26 1949 1933‑34‑35 1952‑53 1985‑86‑87‑88C 1896 1990-91-92-93 1896‑97-98 1997-99-2000 1969‑70 1998-99-2000 1972‑73‑74‑75C
Pabian, Joseph Jr. (T) Pabian, Joseph III (LB) Page, Michael (WR) Page, Solomon (OT) Painter, Ken (DL)
Barton, Ohio St. Clairsville, Ohio Cumberland, Md. Pittsburgh, Pa. Saltsburg, Pa.
1962‑63 1990-92-93 2001-02 1996-97-98 1993
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1987‑88-89 1921‑22‑23‑24 1940‑41‑42 1972 1999-2000-01-02
MOUNTAINEER FOOTBALL
Palmer, Brad (FB) Oakland, Md. Palmer, Jack (C) Wheeling, W.Va. Palmer, Lesley (HB) Cedar Grove, W.Va. Papetti, Joseph (E) Fairmont, W.Va. Parise, Brett (WR) Cortland, Ohio Parker, Chris (DT) Whitehall, Pa. Parker, Scott (OG) Whitehall, Pa. Morgantown, W.Va. Parriot, William (HB) Parriott, Joseph Parsons, Stoner (E) Poca, W.Va. Pastilong, Edward (QB) Moundsville, W.Va. Pastorkovich, Jim (RB) Pittsburgh, Pa. Patrick, Edward (E) Charleston, W.Va. Patrick, Oscar (E) Coalwood, W.Va. Patterson, Norman (DT) Brownsville, Pa. Patton, Benjamin (G) Paulin, Anthony (T) Charleston, W.Va. Pearcy, Earle Morgantown, W.Va. Peccon, Chris (FB) Uniontown, Pa. Peck, M. Wood Peelish, Victor (G) Raleigh, W.Va. Pence, Richard (C) Parkersburg, W.Va. Pence, Robert (E) Wheeling, W.Va. Pendry, Joseph (E) Matheny, W.Va. Charleston, W.Va. Pennington, John (WR) Pennypacker, Richard (OG) Royersford, Pa. Pepper, Wade Clarksburg, W.Va. Perkins, Steve (DE) Ft.Lauderdale, Fla. Perlozzo, Tom (RB) Cumberland, Md. Hampton, Va. Perry, William (DT) Peters, Andrew (DE) Fox Chapel, Pa. Peterson, Ray (HB) Falls Church, Va. Pettaway, Everett (DB) Richmond, Va. Peyton, James (G) Wheeling, W.Va. Pfleger, Philip (E) Chicago, Ill. Phares, John “Squint” (HB) Elkins, W.Va. Phillippi, Butch (OT) Smithfield, Pa. Phillips, Calvin (WR) Boynton Beach, Fla. Phillips, Erick (RB) Hilliard, Ohio Parkersburg, W.Va. Phillips, Rick (OT) Pickett, James (T) Jeannette, Pa. Pickett, Robert (LB) Miami, Fla. Pierce, Andrew Craig (C) Pike, Patrick (E) Northfork, W.Va. Pike, Walter (T) Northfork, W.Va. Pinion, Samuel (HB) Wheeling, W.Va. Pinkney, Dixon (G) Piscorick, John (FB) Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Pisula, Allen (DL) Scottdale, Pa. Plank, Phil (LB) Springfield, Pa. Plants, Mark (FB) South Charleston, W.Va. Plaster, Lawrence (C) Charleston, W.Va. Mount Hope, W.Va. Plumley, Mickey (OG) Dillonvale, Ohio Pobolish, Ronald (DB) Podbesek, Robert (OT) Hutchinson, Pa. Poilek, Joseph (QB) Jeannette, Pa. Poitier, Mike (RB) Opa Locka, Fla. Youngstown, Ohio Pomponio, Carmen (QB) Porter, Donald Porter, Jerry (WR-DB) Washington, D.C. Porter, Wayne (WB) Mt. Lebanon, Pa. Clarksburg, W.Va. Post, Arthur (C) Potosnak, Carl (G) McKeesport, Pa. Madison, Ohio Potter, Glenn (LB) Potts, Christopher (E) Washington, Pa.
2004-05-06 1977‑78‑79 1942 1953‑54 1992 1985‑86‑87‑88 1987‑88-89 1930‑31‑32 1953‑54 1950 1964‑65 1988 1926 1967‑68‑69 1975‑76 1899‑1900-01 1942‑43 1906‑07-08‑09 1984‑85‑86 1901‑02 1940‑41‑42‑46C 1943‑47 1945 1966 2003-04 1973‑74‑75 1912 1992-93-94 1979 2000 1973‑74‑75 1957‑58‑59 1979‑80‑81 1952‑53 1924-25 1934‑35‑36-37 1973 1985‑86‑87‑88 2003 1985‑86‑87‑88 1956‑57 1985‑86‑87‑88C 1908 1943 1938‑39‑40 1937-38-39 1924 1964‑65‑66 1976‑77‑78‑79C 2006 1996-97-98-99 1928‑29‑30 1967‑68‑69 1967-68-69 1968 1934‑35 2009 1959‑60C 1894 1997-98-99 1968‑69‑70 1903‑04 1943 1982‑83 1970‑71
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Pounds, Gary (OG) Powell, Warder (T) Powers, Jon (P) Pozeqa, John (G) Preston, Dave (LB) Prete, Louis (G) Price, Andrew (T) Price, James (HB) Price, Jeff (C) Price, Ryan (DT) Pridemore, Thomas (DB) Priester, Jim (HB) Pritt, Hermon (C) Procopio, James (HB) Proctor, Basil (DB) Pugh, Charles (DB) Pukenas, Bryan (OG) Pupilli, Mark (DB) Purello, Alfred (HB) Purinton, John Purnell, Lovett (TE)
Canton, Ohio Clarksburg, W.Va. Lackawanna, N.Y. Logan, W.Va. Warren, Ohio Morgantown, W.Va. Marlinton, W.Va. Welch, W.Va. Inkster, Mich. Brookville, Ohio Anstead, W.Va. Fairmont, W.Va. Dunbar, W.Va. St. Marys, W.Va. Miami, Fla. Kissimmee, Fla. Bordentown, N.J. Pittsburgh, Pa. Albany, N.Y. Morgantown, W.Va. Seaford, Del.
1985 1941‑42 1995 1942‑45C‑46‑47 1980‑82‑83‑84C 1949 1891 1949 1987‑88-89 1995-96-97 1975‑76‑77C 1949‑50 1944 1962 1988-89 2005-06-07 1995-96-97-98 1979 1949‑50 1904 1993-94-95C
Quarles, Patrick (C) Queen, Ervin (T) Queen, Raymond (HB) Quinlan, John James (G)
Richmond, Va. Logan, W.Va. Wayne, W.Va. Huntington, W.Va.
1922 1947‑48 1943 1922‑23
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Rabbits, Victor (HB) Jeannette, Pa. 1954‑55‑56 Race, James Stewart Fairmont, W.Va. 1912‑13 Rader, Brian (TB) Sewickley, Pa. 1967 Rader, Emil (HB) Wheeling, W.Va. 1944 Rader, Richard (WB) Ripley, W.Va. 1963‑64‑65 Rahl, Marvin G. 1915 Folsom, Pa. 1983‑84‑87 Randolph, Pat (TB) Rane, John “Chip” 1894‑95 Rapaswick, Anthony (QB) Wheeling, W.Va. 1937‑38‑39 Raugh, Mark (TE) Roaring Spring, Pa. 1979‑80‑81‑82C Rauh, Brenden (K) Dublin, Ohio 2001C Ray, John (OT) Charleston, W.Va. 1989-90-91C Reda, Tony (QB) Mt. Lebanon, Pa. 1985 Redd, Steve (DT) Philippi, W.Va. 1990 Redwine, Milton (OT) Pittsburgh, Pa. 1986‑87‑88 Reed, Ben (QB) Bixby, Okla. 1986‑87 Rego, Cooper (RB) Montvale, N.J. 1999-2000-01 New Martinsville, W.Va. 1971‑72 Reid, Dennis (DT) Reight, Melvin (HB) Etna, Pa. 1957‑58 Okeechobee, Fla. 1988-89 Rembert, Reggie (WR) Weirton, W.Va. 1945‑46‑47‑48 Remenar, Eugene (T) Reno, Frank (E) Greensburg, Pa. 1946‑47‑48C Resenic, Daniel (OT) Latrobe, Pa. 1972 Rexroad, Harvey (G) Charleston, W.Va. 1943 Boutte, La. 2005-06-07 Reynaud, Darius (WR) 1906 Reynolds, A.F. (QB) Reynolds, E. Bunker 1893-94-95 Reynolds, Lynden Eugene 1912 1916 Rhodes, Walter Rice, Benjamin Franklin 1894 St. Clairsville, Ohio. 1973 Rice, E. Jeff (RB) Richards, Maurice (DB) Montreal, Canada 1993
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Richardson, David (WR) Abescon, N.J. Richardson, Jess (C) Charleston, W.Va. Richardson, Kent (DB) Tallahassee, Fla. Richardson, Van (LB) Bethel Park, Pa. Richardson, Wes (LB) Bethel Park, Pa. Richmond, Alva (HB) Mullens, W.Va. Rider, David (HB) War, W.Va. Northfork, W.Va. Riley, David (RB) Rine, Nate (TE) New Martinsville, W.Va. Rivers, Vaughn (DB) Pittsburgh, Pa. Roark, James (LB) Ravenswood, W.Va. Robb, Bill (DE) Zanesville, Ohio Robb, Lewis Roberts, Richard (C) Welch, W.Va. Robinette, Greg (DE) Hampden, W.Va. Robinson, J. French Robsock, Tom (OG) Berwick, Pa. Rockis, John (G) Morgantown, W.Va. Rodemoyer, Eric (G) Sharon, Pa. Rodes, Richard (DT) Hinton, W.Va. Rodgers, Ira Errett (FB) Bethany, W.Va. Rodgers, Jim (OT) Smithburg, Md. Rodgers, Mark (RB) Lawndale, Calif. Rodriguez, Manuel (WR) Beckley, W.Va. Grant Town, W.Va. Rodriguez, Rich (DB) Rogers, Ralph Ronai, Sterling (T) New York, N.Y. Ros, Emil (K) Steubenville, Ohio. Rosenbloom, Benjamin Man, W.Va. Rowe, Joseph (G) Ruble, William Jefferson Ruckaman, Robert (DE) St. Marys, W.Va. Rusesky, Dale (DT) Shenandoah, Pa. Russ, Bernard (LB) Utica, N.Y. Russell, G. Eddie (LB) Charleston, W.Va. Russell, John (DT) Annapolis, Md. Russell, Tanner (OT) Princeton, W.Va. Rust, M.W. Ruth, Joe (OG) Shenandoah, Pa. Mannington, W.Va. Ryan, Clarence (HB) Ryan, Lonnie Morgantown, W.Va. Ryan, William Henry
1997 1937‑38‑39 2006-07-08-09 1982‑83‑84‑85C 1990-91-92-93 1946‑47‑48 1957‑58‑59 1975‑76‑77 1990-92-93 2004-05-06-07C 1972 1976 1895‑96 1968‑69‑70 1998-99 1912 1992-93-94C 1939 2007 1965‑66‑67 1915-16-17-19C 1982 2008-09 1976‑77 1982‑83‑84 1896 1936 1974 1901 1945 1904 1970 1981 1995-96 1972‑73 1966 1998-99-2000C 1906 1990-91 1926‑27‑28 1906-07-08 1896
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Samsa, Frank (DT) Samuelson, William (OT) Sands, Roberts (DB) Sanders, Jock (WR) Sandor, Ken (OG) Sands, Robert (FS) Santrock, David (G) Sarkus, Dave Sauerbrun, Todd (P) Saunders, David (WR) Saylor, Scott (OT) Schareti, Ronald (G) Schelhaas, Rob (OG) Schell, John (DB) Schiller, K.C. (LB) Schillings, William (C) Schimmel, Paul (T) Schmitt, Owen (RB) Schneider, Frank (E)
Turtle Creek, Pa. York, Pa. Miami, Fla. St. Petersburg, Fla. Roebling, N.J. Opa Locke, Fla. Dunbar, W.Va. Monongahela, Pa. Setauket, N.Y. Palatine, Ill. Whitehall, Pa. Seneca Falls, N.Y. Pittsburgh, Pa. Athens, Ga. Delran, N.J. Isabella, Pa. Fairmont, W.Va. Fairfax, Va. Columbus, Ohio
1970‑71‑72 1970‑71‑72 2009 2007-08-09 2001-02 2008 1961 1979 1991-92-93-94 1995-96-98 1985 1950 1981‑82‑83 1974‑75‑76C 1996-97-98-99 1960‑61‑62 1934 2005-06-07C 1960
Schollenberger, George (DT) Laurel, Del. Schooles, Lewis (E) Burgettstown, Pa. Schrader, Charles (FB) Charleston, W.Va. Schultze, Gerald (C) Wheeling, W.Va. Schupbach, Allen “Emo” (E) New Martinsville, W.Va. Schwartzwalder, Floyd (C) Huntington, W.Va. Schwartzwalder, Wayne (G) Huntington, W.Va. Parkersburg, W.Va. Schweiker, Russell (DE) Schweitzer, Fred (T) Huntington, W.Va. Scott, B.F. Scott, James (HB) Williamstown, W.Va. Scott, Julian (T) Bowling Green, Ky. Scott, Malcolm (HB) Scott, Mike (DB) Parkersburg, W.Va. Seabright, Charles (QB) McMechen, W.Va. Seals, Jeff (DE) Silver Spring, Md. Seamon, Harry M. Moundsville, W.Va. Sebulsky, Jacob (QB) Martins Ferry, Ohio Seckman, John Randolph Secret, Peter (QB) Clarksburg, W.Va. Sensabaugh, Boo (DB) Norton, Va. Setron, Joseph (G) Buffalo, N.Y. Shaffer, S. Rick (DT) Oakland, Md. Shamblin, Glendin (FB) Sissonville, W.Va. Centerville, Pa. Sharkady, Paul (T) Shearer, Dan (DB) Morgantown, W.Va. Sheehan, John (TE) Wharton, N.J. Sheffey, Jeremy (OG) Catlettsburg, Ky. Shehl, George (H) Clarksburg, W.Va. Huntington, W.Va. Shelton, Kemper (QB) Shepherd, Paul (HB) St. Marys, W.Va. Sherrod, Rick (DB) Charleston, W.Va. Sherwood, Michael (QB) Bellaire, Ohio Shonk, John (E) Charleston, W.Va. Shook, Alex (RB-TE) Moundsville, W.Va. Siegfried, Bennett (RB) Pittsburgh, Pa. Sieminski, Louis (OG) Swoyersville, Pa. Silverio, Edward (RB) Turtle Creek, Pa. Silvestro, Rich (C) Willowick, Ohio Wheeling, W.Va. Simmons, Floyd (HB) Simmons, Gene (K) Elkins, W.Va. Simons, Fred “Jack” (HB) Morgantown, W.Va. Simpson, Charles (QB) Charleston, W.Va. Sims, Archie (LB) Laurel, Miss. Sims, Robert (DE) Zanesville, Ohio Sinclair, Steve (K) East Liverpool, Ohio Sine, Larry (WB) Paden City, W.Va. Singletary, Clay (C) State College, Pa. Sirianni, Frank (T) Clarksburg, W.Va. Siverand, Kerry (DB) La Marque, Texas Six, Marvin (LB) New Cumberland, W.Va. Sizemore, Phillip (T) East Bank, W.Va. Princeton, W.Va. Sizemore, Samuel (HB) Charles Town, W.Va. Skinner, John (C) Slate, Patsy (HB) Weirton, W.Va. Slater, Michael (DB) Williamson, W.Va. Slater, Paul (FB) Moundsville, W.Va. Levittown, Pa. Slaton, Steve (RB) Mount Lebanon, Pa. Slavonic, Doug (DE) Slay, Henry (DT) Elyria, Ohio Sleith, Marvin (HB) Herminie, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. Smalls, Fred (LB) Smider, Brian (OT) Pittsburgh, Pa. Uniontown, Pa. Smith, Andrew Brown (E) Smith, Cassel (RB) Staten Island, N.Y.
1967 1969 1941‑42‑46‑47 1970‑71‑72 1966‑67‑68 1930‑31‑32 1936-37 1971‑72 1930‑31‑32C 1896-99 1932‑33‑34 1927‑28‑29 1911 1982‑83 1938‑39‑40 1978‑79‑80‑81 1901‑02‑03C 1929‑30‑31 1912‑14 1966‑67 1997-98-99 1919‑20‑21‑22 1973‑74‑75 1957‑58 1955‑56‑57 1987‑88 1974 2003-04-05-06 2002-03-04-05 1907‑08 1955‑56 1999-2000-01 1968‑69‑70 1939‑40C 1989-90-91 1966‑67 1968 1967‑68‑69 1982 1902-03‑04 1948‑49‑50 1921‑22‑23C 1958 2008 1970‑71‑72C 1978‑79‑80 1965‑66 1974‑75‑76‑77 1960‑61‑62 1995-97 1968‑69 1960‑61‑62 1956 1961‑62 1934 1968‑69‑70 1949‑50 2005-06-07 2005-06-07-08 1994-95-96-97 1960 1982‑83‑84‑85C 1985‑86‑87‑88 1891 2001-02
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Smith, Charles (T) Smith, Charles (DT) Smith, Daniel (LB) Smith, Derrick (WR) Smith, Eain (FS) Smith, Geno (QB) Smith, Harvey (WR) Smith, Heywood (FB) Smith, James Smith, James (E) Smith, Kwame (DB) Smith, Lewis O. “Bull” (HB) Smith, Matt (LB) Smith, Stacy (DB) Smith, Thandi (DB) Smithnosky, Bob (OG) Snider, Robert (FB) Sniffen, Jeff (OT) Snively, Terry (DB) Snodgrass, John (FB) Snyder, David (DT) Snyder, Herbert (DB) Snyder, Scott (LB) Sommer, Edward (G) Soroka, Steve (K) Sortet, Wilbur (E) South, Walter (HB) Sowers, Nate (QB/WR/SS) Spangler, Harry (HB) Speer, Edgar Boyle (E) Spelock, Chester (E) Spraggins, John (DE) Springer, Charles W. Sprouse, Dave (LB) Sprouse, Earl (E) Staats, Blaine (T) Standiford, William Stanchek, Ryan (OG/OT) Stanley, Amos Stanley, Douglas (RB) Stansbury, Charles (E) Starford, Robert (DE) Stark, Warne (G) Starkey, James (E) Starkey, Ralph (T) Starks, Brad (WR) Starr, Paul (C) Staten, Ray (WR) Stemple, Don (DB) Stephens, Nathaniel (E) Stephenson, David (C) Stewart, Josh (OT) Stevens, Douglas (OG) Stevenson, Paul E. (HB) Stewart, Herbert (C) Stewart, Melville (FB) Stills, Gary (LB) Stone, Douglas (HB) Stone, Jack (HB) Stortz, Dale (OT) Stout, Benjamin Franklin Straight, Beryl (G) Stroia, John (OG) Struck, Richard (E) Studstill, Darren (QB)
Ravenswood, W.Va. Monongahela, Pa. Welch, W.Va. Lovejoy, Ga. Miramar, Fla. Miramar, Fla. Monroeville, Pa. Dunbar, W.Va. Woodbury, N.J. Miami, Fla. Plum, W.Va. Gahanna, Ohio Akron, Ohio Youngstown, Ohio Mt. Pleasant, Pa. Elizabeth, W.Va. West Patterson, N.J. Powhatan Point, Ohio Charleston, W.Va. Gauley Bridge, W.Va. Heidelberg, Pa. Point Pleasant, W.Va. Clifton, N.J. Huntington, W.Va. Martinsburg, W.Va. Fayetteville, W.Va. Glasgow, W.Va. Coalwood, W.Va. Findlay, Ohio Morgantown, W.Va. Mason City, W.Va. Cincinnati, Ohio Williamstown, W.Va. Beckley, W.Va. Grafton, W.Va. Charleston, W.Va. Circleville, Ohio Circleville, Ohio Unionville, Va. Parkersburg, W.Va. Parsons, Kan. Vienna, W.Va. Farmington, W.Va. Clendenin, W.Va. Morgantown, W.Va. Milton, W.Va. Philadelphia, Pa. Wheeling, W.Va. Moundsville, W.Va. Trenton, N.J. Morgantown, W.Va. Mount Hope, W.Va. Emmaus, Pa. Fairmont, W.Va. North Canton, Ohio Upper Darby, Pa. Riviera Beach, Fla.
1943‑44 1974‑75‑76 1968‑69‑70 2002 2008-09 2009 1984‑85‑86‑87C 1974‑75 1896-97 1967‑68‑69 1990-91-92 1900-01‑02C 1983‑84‑85‑86 1984‑85‑86‑87 2002-03-04-05 1984 1951‑52‑56 1989-90 1967‑68‑69 1900‑01 1973 1966‑67 1983 1952‑57‑58 1971‑72 1930‑31‑32 1893‑94‑95-96‑98 2006-07-08-09 1944‑45 1910‑11 1941‑42‑46‑47 1972‑73‑74 1909 1988 1930‑31 1958 1895‑96-97 2005-06-07-08C 1896-97 1964‑65 1939 1967‑68‑69 1943 1951‑52‑53 1952‑53C 2008-09 1952‑54 1990 1980‑81 1970‑71‑72 1948‑49 2003 1972 1915 1932‑33‑34C 1912‑13‑14 1996-97-98 1931 1952‑53 1964‑65‑66 1904 1926-27 1985‑86‑87‑88C 1959‑60‑61 1990-91-92-93
Stump, Richard (DE) Clendenin, W.Va. 1971‑72 Stumpp, Edward (HB) Wheeling, W.Va. 1928‑29 Stunkard, Benjamin (E) Avilla, Pa. 1929 Stuvek, Fred (T) Millsboro, Pa.. 1947‑48‑49 Stydahar, Joseph (T) Shinnston, W.Va. 1933‑34‑35C Styles, Lorenzo (OG) Miami, Fla. 1990-91-92C Suber, Warren (DL) Brownsville, Pa. 1989 Clairidge, Pa. 1963‑64‑65C Sullivan, William (E) Summits, Scott (DT) Davidsville, Pa. 1987-88-89 Superick, Steve (P) Virginia Beach, Va. 1982‑83‑84‑85 Surbaugh, Raymond (HB) Hinton, W.Va. 1951 Sutherland, John William 1902 Swain, Quentin (LB) Miami, Fla. 2001 Swaney, William G. New Cumberland, W.Va. 1891 Swearingen, Edwin Lewis 1909 Sweeney, Ben (HB) Princeton, W.Va. 1945 Sweeney, Clyde (T) West Union, W.Va. 1953 Sweeney, Harry (HB) Wheeling, W.Va. 1951‑52‑53‑54 Sweeney, Jamie (LB) Greensburg, Pa. 1995-96-97 Sweeney, John 1898 Swindall, Shawn (DB-WR) Oklahoma City, Okla. 2000-01 Swinson, Randy (TE) Washington, D.C. 1974‑75‑77 Swisher, Arthur (G) Fairmont, W.Va. 1932‑33C-34 Swoope, Alvin (RB) Port St. Lucie, Fla. 1996-98 Fairmont, W.Va. 1964‑65‑66C Sypult, James (E) Szuch, Alex (QB) Logan, W.Va. 1956
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Tackett, James (RB) Ashland, Ky. Taffoni, Joseph (G) Nemacolin, Pa. Taffoni, Matt (LB) Medford, N.J. Talbott, Kenneth (HB) Elkins, W.Va. Tallarico, Anthony (E) Lorado, W.Va. Talley, Darryl (LB) East Cleveland, Ohio Talley, John (QB-WR) East Cleveland, Ohio Tallman, Charles (E) Beech Hill, W.Va. Tamburino, Thomas (DE) Youngstown, Ohio Hopkinsville, Ky. Tandy, Keith (CB) Taparausky, Keith (RB) Shrewsbury, Mass. Tate, Brandon (TE) Macon, Miss. Taylor, Blake (FB) Taylor, Craig (FB) Linden, N.J. Taylor, Jay (K) Hershey, Pa. Taylor, Josh (DL) Miramar, Fla. Taylor, Zachariah (G) Terry, Nate (DB) Homestead, Fla. Terry, Shawn (WR) Homestead, Fla. Thall, Gary (FB) Baltimore, Md. Thaxton, Jermaine (DB) Pottstown, Pa. Thayer, Thomas (LB) New Cumberland, W.Va. Kingwood, W.Va. Thistlethwaite, Dan (RB) St. Albans, W.Va. Thomas, Alan (OL) Thomas, Cedric (WR) Aliquippa, Pa. Thomas, James “JT” (LB) Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Thomas, JT (LB) Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Thomas, John “Bennie” (HB) Fairmont, W.Va. Mount Morris, Pa. Thomas, Robert (C) Thomas, Ryan (TE) Dillsburg, Pa. Thomas, Thomas (G) New Martinsville, W.Va. Miami, Fla. Thompkins, Gary (DB) Thompson, Dwayne (WR) Miami, Fla. Parkersburg, W.Va. Thornton, Harry (DE) Thornton, John (DT) Scottsdale, Pa.
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1977 1964‑65 1991-92-93-94C 1926‑27 1958 1979‑80‑81‑82C 1985‑86‑87 1920-21-22-23 1971 2009 1991-92-93 2005-06 1910‑11 1986‑87‑88 1996-97-98-99 2009 1905 1997-99 2000-01 1966‑67‑68 2002 1968 1981 1977‑78‑79‑80 1976‑77‑79‑80 1994-95 2007-08-09 1932‑33‑34 1946‑47 2002-03-04 1935 1997-98-99 2004-05-06 1975‑76 1995-96-97-98
Thurston, Mark (LB) Miami, Fla. 1998-99 Tiger, Jahn (DT) Arlington, Va. 1994 Tilaye, Ezra (WR) Springfield, Va. 2008 Tillis, Gary (DT) Bancroft, W.Va. 1990 Timko, Mike (QB) Euclid, Ohio 1985‑86‑87 Timmerman, Jason (LB) Ellwood City, Pa. 1992 Timmerman, Robert (E) Ellwood City, Pa. 1959‑60‑61C Auburn, Ohio 2001-02-03 Timmons, Ben (OT/C) Tirado, Pete (OG) Lancaster, Pa. 1993-94 Tobin, Elza “Elgie” (HB) 1907 Todorowski, Walter (OG) Pittsburgh, Pa. 1969 Tolley, Elmer “Pete” (G) Bartley, W.Va. 1958‑59‑60 Tomko, Robert (LB) Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 1977 Torchio, Anthony (T) Weirton, W.Va. 1948‑49 Tracewell, Larry (HB) Parkersburg, W.Va. 1963 Tredway, Richard (E) Ceredo, W.Va. 1952 Trenchard, Thomas G. “Doggie” (E) Church Hill, Md.. 1896 Trimarki, Michael (QB) Burgettstown, Pa. 1955‑56‑57 Trozzo, William (T) Rillton, Pa. 1957‑58 Tucker, O’Dell (LB) McKenney, Va. 1994-96-97 Turcan, Murat (K) Morgantown, W.Va. 1978‑79‑80‑81 Turnbull, Renaldo (DE) St. Thomas, V.I. 1987‑88-89C Turner, Calvin (DT) Fairmont, W.Va. 1978‑79‑80‑81C Turner, Eric (DB) Weirton, W.Va. 2007 Beckley, W.Va. 1944 Turner, Jack (C) Turner, West (LB) Vanderbilt, Pa. 1983‑84 Tyler, Emory Ledrew (C) 1910 Tyler, Rico (FB) Wilkinsburg, Pa. 1987‑88-89-90C
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Carbondale, Pa. 1991-92-93 Moundsville, W.Va. 1953‑54‑55‑56 Hyattsville, Md. 1999-2000-01-02C North Huntingdon, Pa. 2008-09 Carmichaels, Pa. 1954‑55
Vacheresse, Edward (E) Vail, Donald (T) Valko, William (C) Vanderjagt, Mike (P) Vanterpool, Rahsaan (WR) Van Halanger, David (OT) Vargo, John (T) Varney, Louis (FB) Vassalotti, Wayne (C) Velickoff, Ed (DT) Villagrana, Michael (TE) Venerable, Walton Veon, Howard Voithofer, Terry (OT) Volkin, David (G)
Triadelphia, W.Va. Clarion, Pa. Wilkinsburg, Pa. Oakville, Ontario North Babylon, N.Y. Turtle Creek, Pa. Martins Ferry, Ohio Williamson, W.Va. Claymont, Del. Bruceton Mills, W.Va. Boardman, Ohio Fairchance, Pa. Mt. Pleasant, Pa.
Wable, Chad (TE) Waggoner, Vental (HB) Wagoner, Loy (E) Walczak, Mickey (RB) Walker, Fulton (DB)
Rivesville, W.Va. 1994-96-97 Harrisville, W.Va. 1929 Springfield, W.Va. 1943‑44‑45 Saratoga Springs, N.Y. 1978‑79‑81‑82 Martinsburg, W.Va. 1977‑78‑79‑80C
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Walker, Robert (RB) Walker, T.J. (RB) Walko, Jon (OT) Walsh, Raymond (T) Walters, Rich (DT) Walthall, James (QB) Wamsley, Randolph (G) Ward, Richard (QB) Ware, Anthony (C) Warren, Darnell (LB) Washer, William Washington, Bryan (OT) Washington, Charles (TE) Washington, Leandre (LB) Washington, Vann (DB) Waters, Preston (DB) Watson, Bowman Watson, Clyde (HB) Watson, Michael (OT) Waugh, Roy (T) Weaver, Ron (WR) Weber, Edward (HB) Webster, John Burns (T) Weiskircher, Richard (DB) Weiss, Richard (FB) Welch, Richard (E) Wendell, William (G) Weppler, Randy (OT) West, Brian (P) West, Kim (QB) Wheeler, E.J. (LB) Wheeler, Ernest (LB) Whipkey, Noel (FB) White, Carl (C) White, Edwin White, Henry (T) White, Homer (QB) White, James (HB) White, Jerry (DB) White, Kevin (QB) White, Leroy (FB) White, Pat (QB) White, Patrick (OT) White, Robert (FB) White, Robert (WR) White, Terry (DB) Whitham, George (E) Whitham, William Whitman, Richard (DB) Whitmire, Shawn (K) Whitmore, Darrell (DB) Whitten, Darren (LB) Wiant, Harold D (QB). Wicks, Eric (DB) Wilcher, David (OG) Wiley, Darrick (LB) Wiley, Grant (LB) Wiley, Harry Ruffner Wilfong, Daniel (DT) Wilkenson, Joseph Willey, C.D. Williams, B.C. (MG) Williams, Ben (QB) Williams, Dale (OG-C) Williams, Daniel (QB)
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Huntington, W.Va. 1992-93-94-95 Ansonia, Conn. 1997 Germantown, Md. 2009 Morgantown, W.Va. 1951‑52‑53 Glenshaw, Pa. 1981‑82‑83 Princeton, W.Va. 1944‑47‑48‑49 Elkins, W.Va. 1929 Bluefield, W.Va. 1969‑70 Enterprise, W.Va. 1948 McKeesport, Pa. 1986‑87 Akron, Ohio 1902 Moorefield, W.Va. 1994-95-96 Monticello, Fla. 1993 Key West, Fla. 2002-03 Monticello, Fla. 1993-94-95-96 Miami, Fla. 1986‑87‑88-89 1951 Kingwood, W.Va. 1899‑1900 Pasadena, Calif. 2003-04 1903 McKees Rocks, Pa. 1991 Hinton, W.Va. 1927-28 Bethany, W.Va. 1914-15-16 Martins Ferry, Ohio 1970‑71‑72 Ballard, W.Va. 1968‑69 1897-98 Keyser, W.Va. 1935‑36 Marietta, Ohio 1976‑77‑78 Falsington, Pa. 1993-94-96 St. Albans, W.Va. 1970‑71 Mars, Pa. 1988-89-90 Johnstown, Pa. 1965 Charleston, W.Va. 1956‑57‑58 Clarksburg, W.Va. 1930‑31-32 1906 Camden, W.Va. 1893-94-95-96-97C-98 Wellsburg, W.Va. 1929‑30‑31 Holden, W.Va. 1945 Rockville, Md. 2002-03-04C Casa Grande, Ariz. 1982‑84 Washington, D.C. 1995-96-97 Daphne, Ala. 2005-06-07-08C Mine Hill, N.J. 1972 New Martinsville, W.Va. 1940 Ft. Pierce, Fla. 1985 Cambridge, Ohio 1987 1897-98-99 Morgantown, W.Va. 1897-99 St. Albans, W.Va. 1966‑67 Etters, Pa. 2003 Front Royal, Va. 1988-89-90-91 Oceana, W.Va. 1986‑87 1900‑03 Pittsburgh, Pa. 2004-05-06-07 Wintersville, Ohio 1973‑74‑75 Jeannette, Pa. 1990-91-92-93 Trappe, Pa. 2000-01-02-03C 1909 Parsons, W.Va. 1969‑70 1912 1899 Clifton Forge, Va. 1970‑71 Wilmington, Del. 1974‑75 Cleveland, Ohio 1991-92-93 Belle, W.Va. 1975‑76-77
Williams, Daniel (FB) Belle, W.Va. 1951‑52‑53‑54 Williams, Danny (QB) Beckley, W.Va. 1958‑59‑60 Williams, Edward (FB) Sandusky, Ohio 1969‑70 Williams, Eldridge (DB) Miami, Fla. 1994 Williams, Fred (G) 1903‑05 Williams, James (T) War, W.Va. 1945 Williams, Jason (LB) Youngstown, Ohio 1994-95-96-97 Moorefield, W.Va. 2001-02 Williams, Justin (C-OG) Williams, Larry (DB) Highland Springs, Va. 2004-05-06-07 Williams, Pernell (RB) New Lebanon, Ohip 2004-05 Williams, Ralph “Tom” (RB) Clarksburg, W.Va. 1970 Williams, Reed (LB) Moorefield, W.Va. 2005-06-07-09C Williams, Thomas (G) Beckley, W.Va. 1944‑45 Williams, Virgil (G) Parkersburg, W.Va. 1941‑42 Williamson, Danny (DE) Wheeling, W.Va. 1965‑66‑67C Wilson, Craig (DT) River Ridge, La. 2003-04-05-06 Wilson, Donald (C) Moundsville, W.Va. 1952‑53 Wilson, Fred (E) Daybrook, W.Va. 1932‑33‑34 Wilson, Kenneth (E) Morgantown, W.Va. 1948‑49 Wilson, L.L. 1909 Wilson, Matt (OT) East Sparta, Ohio 1998-99-2000 Wilson, Quincy (RB) Weirton, W.Va. 1999-2001-02-03C Wilson, Rodney (LB) Washington, D.C. 1986‑87 Wilson, Sam (DB) Rochester, N.Y. 1989-90C Uniontown, Pa. 1949 Wiltrout, William (HB) Winans, George 1900 Winn, Keith (TE) Dayton, Ohio 1985‑86‑87‑88 Winter, William (T) Ripley, W.Va. 1959‑60‑61C Wirth, Joseph (C) Pittsburgh, Pa. 1958‑59 Altoona, Pa. 1971‑72‑73 Withers, John (LB) Wolfe, Walter (HB) Parkersburg, W.Va. 1927 Wolfley, Dale (OG) Orchard Park, N.Y. 1987‑88-89-90C Wolfley, Ron (FB) Orchard Park, N.Y. 1981‑82‑83‑84C Wolverton, James (HB) Richwood, W.Va. 1935 Wood, Andrew “Pete” (FB) Bluefield, W.Va. 1969‑70‑71 Wood, Charles (DB) Cadiz, Ohio 1966‑67 Wood, Eddie 1895-96 Woodard, Rodney (FB) Columbia, S.C. 1991-92-93 Woodeshick, Kenneth (T) Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 1963‑64‑65 1960‑61‑62 Woodeshick, Thomas (HB) Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Woodhouse, Shepherd James 1909 Woodruff, James (DB) Buffalo, N.Y. 2001-02-03 Wood, Anthony (DB) Blakeslee, Pa. 2009 Woods, Dwayne (RB) Bluefield, W.Va. 1973‑75‑76 Woods, Harold (DB) Richmond, Va. 1976‑77 Woodside, Paul (K) Falls Church, Va. 1981‑82‑83‑84 Wracher, Matt (OT) Richfield, Ohio 1988-89 Wright, Andrae (DE) Mobile, Ala. 2005 Wright, Barry (LB) Pensacola, Fla. 2006 Wright, Bryan (RB) Romney, W.Va. 2003-04 Wright, Eugene (C) Fairmont, W.Va. 1931‑32-33 Wright, James “Puppy” (LB) Miami, Fla. 1991-92-93-94 Weston, W.Va. 1952‑53‑54‑55C Wyant, Fred (QB)
Yost, Fielding (T) Yost, Jerry (QB) Yost, Peter (C) Young, Donald (G) Young, Gary (DE) Young, Harry (HB) Young, Warren (DE) Yount, Carl (E) Yuss, Ronald (LB)
Fairview, W.Va. Rogersville, Pa. Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Clendenin, W.Va. Akron, Ohio Eightmile, Ala. Charleroi, Pa.
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Zabkar, Joe (TE) Zakowski, Mike (OG) Zakowski, Thomas (LB) Zaleski, Joseph (FB) Zambo, Robert (E) Zelek, John (G) Zereoue, Amos (RB) Zinaich, Peter (FB) Zirbs, Charles (E) Zitelli, Robert (OG) Zopp, Cam (LB) Zubel, Ambrose (G)
Latrobe, Pa. Colebrook, Pa. Orwell, Ohio. Morgantown, W.Va. McKeesport, Pa. Oak Hill, W.Va. Hempstead, N.Y. Weirton, W.Va. Elkins, W.Va. McKees Rocks, Pa. Buckhannon, W.Va. Wheeling, W.Va.
1983 1974 1971‑72‑73C 1933‑34‑35 1967 1952 1996-97-98 1946‑47‑48‑49C 1930‑31‑32 1970 1981‑83‑84 1946‑47‑48
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Follansbee, W.Va. Marlinton, W.Va. Montreal, Canada Moundsville, W.Va. Mannington, W.Va.
1989-90 1896‑97-98C-99 1904‑05‑07 1987 1962‑63 1945 1896 1901
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players in the pros Alexander, Robert (77-78-79-80) Los Angeles Rams (NFL)................................1981-83 Los Angeles Express (USFL)................................1985 Anderson, William (43) Boston Yanks (NFL).................................................1945 Atty, Alexander (36-37-38) New York Giants (NFL)...........................................1948 Bailey, Russell (15-16-17-19) Akron Pros (APFA)............................................1920-21 Baisi, Albert (37-38-39) Chicago Bears (NFL).................................1940-41,46 Philadelphia Eagles (NFL)......................................1947 Baker, Mike (90-91-93) St. Louis Stampede (AFL).....................................1996 Albany Firebirds (AFL).............................................1997 Grand Rapids Rampage (AFL)................1998-2002 Barber, Kantroy (94-95) New England Patriots (NFL).................................1996 Carolina Panthers (NFL)........................................1997 Miami Dolphins (NFL).......................................1998-99 Barnum, Pete (22-23-25-26) Columbus Tigers (NFL)..........................................1926 Barrows, Scott (82-83-84) Detroit Lions (NFL)............................................1986-87 Baumann, Charlie (85-86-87-88) Orlando Thunder (WLAF)......................................1991 Miami Dolphins (NFL)..............................................1991 New England Patriots (NFL)..........................1991-92 Orlando Predators (AFL)................................1996-97 Beasley, Aaron (92-93-94-95) Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL)......................1996-2001 New York Jets (NFL)........................................2002-03 Atlanta Falcons (NFL).............................................2004 Becht, Anthony (96-97-98-99) New York Jets (NFL)........................................2000-04 Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL)......................2005-07 St. Louis Rams (NFL)..............................................2008 Arizona Cardinals (NFL).........................................2009 Beck, Carl (20) Buffalo All-Americans (APFA)..............................1921 Bell, Grantis (85-86-87-88) Orlando Thunder (WLAF)......................................1992 Detroit Drive (AFL)...................................................1993 Massachusetts Marauders (AFL).....................1994 Tampa Bay Storm (AFL).........................................1994 Bischoff, Paul (50-51-52) Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL).....................................1955 Bosley, Bruce (52-53-54-55) San Francisco 49ers (NFL)...........................1956-68 Atlanta Falcons (NFL).............................................1969 Bove, John (48-49-50) Ottawa Rough Riders (CFL)...1951-53,55, 58-59 Braham, Rich (90-91-92-93) Arizona Cardinals (NFL).........................................1994 Cincinnati Bengals (NFL)..........................1994-2006 Braxton, Jim (68-69-70) Buffalo Bills (NFL)...............................................1971-78 Miami Dolphins (NFL)..............................................1978 Brewster, Walter (27-28) Buffalo Bisons (NFL)................................................1929 Briggs, Tom (91-92) Anaheim Piranhas (AFL)........................................1997 Portland Forest Dragons (AFL)...................1997-99 Oklahoma Wranglers (AFL)..........................2000-01 Dallas Desperados (AFL)................................2002-03 Austin Wranglers (AFL)..................................2004-06 Tampa Bay Storm (AFL)..................................2007-08 Brown, Anthony (87-88) New York Jets (NFL)........................................1989-92 Brown, Antonio (98-99-2000-01) Buffalo Bills (NFL)......................................................2003 Washington Redskins (NFL).........................2004-05 Brown, Tim (92-93) Anaheim Piranhas (AFL)........................................1997
Albany Firebirds (AFL)................................1998-2000 Chicago Rush (AFL).................................................2001
Browning, John (93-94-95) Kansas City Chiefs (NFL)..........................1996-2005 Bruder, Woodruff (24) Buffalo Bisons (NFL)................................................1925 Frankford Yellowjackets (NFL).....................1925-26 Buggs, Danny (72-73-74) New York Giants (NFL)....................................1975-76 Washington Redskins (NFL).........................1976-79 Edmonton Eskimos (CFL)......................................1980 Tampa Bay Bandits (USFL)...................................1983 San Antonio Gunslingers (USFL).................1984-85 Bulger, Marc (96-97-98-99) St. Louis Rams (NFL).......................................2001-09 Bumgardner, Rex (46-47) Buffalo Bills (AAFC)...........................................1948-49 Cleveland Browns (NFL).................................1950-52 Burke, Mark (73-74-75) Philadelphia Eagles (NFL)......................................1976 Campbell, Todd (79-80-81-82) Arizona Wranglers (USFL)...................................1983 Carliss, John (38-39-40) Richmond Rebels (DFL)..........................................1941 Clarke, Harry (37-38-39) Chicago Bears (NFL)........................................1940-43 San Diego Bombers (PCFL).................................1945 Los Angeles Dons (AAFC)..............................1946-48 Chicago Rockets (AAFC).......................................1948 Cobourne, Avon (99-2000-01C-02C) Detroit Lions (NFL)...................................................2003 Cologne Centurions (NFLE)..................................2004 Montreal Alouettes (CFL)...............................2006-09 Collins, Mike (90-91-92-93C) St. Louis Stampede AFL).......................................1995 Compton, Mike (89-90-91-92) Detroit Lions (NFL)......................................1993-2000 New England Patriots (NFL)..........................2001-03 Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL)...................................2004 Crennel, Carl (67-68-69) Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL).....................................1970 Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL)...........................1971 Montreal Alouettes (CFL)...............................1972-79 Edmonton Eskimos (CFL)......................................1979 Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL).....................................1980 Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL).....................1981 Curtis, Canute (93-94-95-96) Cincinnati Bengals (NFL)..........................1997-2002 Curtis, Travis (83-84-85-86) St. Louis Cardinals (NFL).......................................1987 Phoenix Cardinals (NFL).........................................1988 Minnesota Vikings (NFL)........................................1989 New York Jets (NFL)...............................................1990 Barcelona Dragons (WLAF)................................1992 Davis, Carl (22-23-24-25) Newark Bears (AFL)................................................1926 Frankford Yellowjackets (NFL)............................1927 Davis, James (99-2000-01-02C) Detroit Lions (NFL)............................................2003-05 Davis, Jason (1999-2000-01-02) Berlin Thunder (NFLE)............................................2006 De Groh, Eric (95-96-97-98) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL).............................1999 Doggette, Cecil (90-91) Detroit Drive (AFL)...................................................1993 Arizona Rattlers (AFL)...................... 1995, 97-2002 Grand Rapids Rampage (AFL)......................2003-05 Columbus Destroyers (AFL).................................2006 Dolly, Richard (37-38-39) Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL)..............................1941,45 Drewrey, Willie (81-82-83-84) Houston Oilers (NFL).......................................1985-88 Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL)......................1989-92 Houston Oilers (NFL)..............................................1993
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Durrette, Mike (80-81) Los Angeles Express (USFL).........................1983-85 San Francisco 49ers (NFL)...........................1986-87 Easley, Walter (76-77-79-80) San Francisco 49ers (NFL)...........................1981-82 Chicago Blitz (USFL)................................................1983 Pittsburgh Maulers (USFL)..................................1984 Eckberg, Gustavus (22-23-24) Cleveland Bulldogs (NFL).......................................1925 Edmonds, Chris (1997-98-99-2000) Cincinnati Bengals (NFL)................................2002-03 Eller, Charlie (36-37-38) Newark Bears (AA)...........................................1939-41 Emanuel, Charles (93-94-95-96) Minnesota Vikings (NFL)........................................1997 Philadelphia Eagles (NFL)......................................1997 Rhein Fire (NFLE)......................................................1999 Estrada, Angel (2002-03) Ohio Valley Greyhounds (NIFL)............................2004 New York Dragons (AFL)................................2005-08 Farley, Dale (68-69-70) Miami Dolphins (NFL)..............................................1971 Buffalo Bills (NFL)...............................................1972-73 Toronto Argonauts (CFL).......................................1974 Fisher, Charles (95-96-97-98) Cincinnati Bengals (NFL)..........................1999-2000 Ford, Garrett (65-66-67) Denver Broncos (AFL)............................................1968 Foreman, Shawn (95-96-97-98) Oklahoma Wranglers (AFL).................................2001 Dallas Desperados (AFL).......................................2002 Fowler, Delbert (77-78-79-80) Montreal Alouettes (CFL)...............................1982-83 Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL)........... 1984, 86-89 Fowlkes, Dennis (79-80-81-82) Minnesota Vikings (NFL).................................1983-85 Fox, Mike (86-87-88-89) New York Giants (NFL)....................................1990-94 Carolina Panthers (NFL).................................1995-98 Frazier, Lance (2000-01-02-03C) Dallas Cowboys (NFL).............................................2004 Cologne Centurions (NFLE)..................................2006 Saskatchewan Rough Riders (CFL)...........2007-08 Fryer, Kenneth (40-43) Newport News (DFL)..............................................1941 Brooklyn Tigers (NFL).............................................1944 Gilliam, Rick (97-98-99-2000) Indiana Firebirds (AFL)...........................................2002 Gist, Andre (80-81-82) Tampa Bay Bandits (USFL)...................................1983 Goodman, Henry (40-41) Detroit Lions (NFL)...................................................1942 Goodwin, Charles Tod (32-33-34) New York Giants (NFL)....................................1935-36 Wilmington Clippers (DFL)...................................1937 Wilmington Clippers (AA)..............................1938-40 Graham, Frederick (21-22-23-24) Frankford Yellowjackets (NFL)............................1926 Providence Steam Rollers (AFL)........................1926 Grant, David (84-85-86-87) Cincinnati Bengals (NFL)................................1988-92 Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL).............................1992 Green Bay Packers (NFL)......................................1993 Grant, Stephen (88-89-90-91) Indianapolis Colts (NFL)...................................1992-97 Green, Anthony (96-97-98-99) New York Giants (NFL)...........................................2001 Green, Barrett (96-97-98-99) Detroit Lions (NFL)............................................2000-03 New York Giants (NFL)....................................2004-05 Gresham, Bob (68-69-70) New Orleans Saints (NFL).............................1971-72 Houston Oilers (NFL).......................................1973-74
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players in the pros
New York Jets (AFL).........................................1975-76 Guseman, Richard (56-57-58) New York Titans (AFL).....................................1960-62 New York Jets (AFL)................................................1963 Denver Broncos (AFL)............................................1964 Gussie, Michael (37-38-39) Brooklyn Dodgers (NFL)........................................1940 Haering, Chris (86-87-88-89) New York/New Jersey Knights (WLAF)........1991 Hagberg, Rudolph (27-28) Buffalo Bisons (NFL)................................................1929 Brooklyn Dodgers (NFL)........................................1930 Harris, Chuck (81) Denver Dynamite (AFL)..........................................1987 Los Angeles Cobras (AFL)....................................1988 Maryland Commandos (AFL)...............................1989 Washington Commandos (AFL).........................1990 Albany Firebirds (AFL).............................................1991 Chicago Bears (NFL%)...........................................1987 Harris, Kay-Jay (2004-05) St. Louis Rams (NFL).......................................2006-07 New York Giants (NFL)...........................................2008 Harris, Harry (17) Akron Pros (APFA)...................................................1920 Harris, Major (87-88-89) British Columbia Lions (CFL)................................1990 Columbus Thunderbolts (AFL).............................1991 Cleveland Thunderbolts (AFL)..............................1992 Hathaway, Steve (81-82-83) Indianapolis Colts (NFL)..........................................1984 Hedrick, Olan (35-36-37) Newark Bears (AA)..................................................1939 Heeter, Eugene (60-61-62) New York Jets (AFL).........................................1963-65 Henry, Chris (2003-04) Cincinnati Bengals (NFL)................................2005-09 Herock, Kenneth (60-61-62) Oakland Raiders (AFL).....................................1963-67 Cincinnati Bengals (AFL)........................................1968 Boston Patriots (AFL).............................................1969 Hill, Ed (90-91-92-93) St. Louis Stampede (AFL)..............................1995-96 Milwaukee Mustangs (AFL)..................................1997 Holifield, John (84-85-86) Cincinnati Bengals (NFL).......................................1989 Holmes, Jerry (78-79) New York Jets (NFL)........................................1980-83 Pittsburgh Maulers (USFL)..................................1984 New Jersey Generals (USFL)..............................1985 New York Jets (NFL)........................................1986-87 Detroit Lions (NFL)............................................1988-89 Green Bay Packers (NFL)...............................1990-91 Hostetler, Jeff (82-83) New York Giants (NFL)....................................1984-92 Oakland Raiders (NFL).....................................1993-96 Washington Redskins (NFL).........................1997-98 Howley, Chuck (55-56-57) Chicago Bears (NFL)........................................1958-59 Dallas Cowboys (NFL)......................................1961-73 Huff, Sam (52-53-54-55)# New York Giants (NFL)....................................1956-63 Washington Redskins (NFL)..................1964-67,69 Hunter, Ernest (2002-03-04-05) Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers (AFL2).....2007 Los Angeles Avengers (AFL)................................2008 Igono, David (2005) Central Valley Coyotes (AFL2).............................2008 Ivy, Khori (1997-98-99-2000C) Barcelona Dragons (NFLE)..................................2002 Los Angeles Avengers (AFL)................................2005 Ivy, Mortty (2005-06-07-08) Carolina Panthers (NFL)........................................2009 Jenkins, Leon (69-70-71) Detroit Lions (NFL)...................................................1972 Shreveport Steamers (WFL)..............................1975 Jett, James (89-90-91-92) Oakland Raiders (NFL)...............................1993-2002
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Johnson, Undra (85-86-87-88) Atlanta Falcons (NFL).............................................1989 San Antonio Riders (WLAF).................................1991 Johnston, Chad (94-95-96) Orlando Predators (AFL).......................................1998 Jones, Adam (2002-03-04) Tennessee Titans (NFL)..................................2005-06 Dallas Cowboys (NFL).............................................2008 Jones, Greg (88-90) London Monarchs (WFL)......................................1992 Jozwiak, Brian (83-84-85-86) Kansas City Chiefs (NFL)................................1986-88 Karr, William (30-31-32) Chicago Bears (NFL)........................................1933-38 Keane, Thomas (46-47) Los Angeles Rams (NFL)................................1948-51 Dallas, Texans (NFL)................................................1952 Baltimore Colts (NFL)......................................1953-54 Chicago Cardinals (NFL)........................................1955 Kelchner, Jake (92-93) Las Vegas Posse (CFL)...........................................1994 Tampa Bay Storm (AFL).........................................1995 Milwaukee Mustangs (AFL)..................................1996 Florida Bobcats (AFL).......................................1996-97 Grand Rapids Rampage (AFL).............................1998 Kidd, Harold (91-92-93-94) Orlando Predators (AFL).......................................1996 Kimble, Frank (41) Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL).....................................1945 King, Andrew (15-16-17-19) Akron Pros (APFA)............................................1920-22 Milwaukee Badgers (NFL).....................................1922 Chicago Cardinals (NFL).................................1923-24 Hammond Pros (NFL).............................................1925 Krutko, Lawrence (55-56-57) Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL)..............................1958-60 Lake, Antwan (98-99-2000-01) Detroit Lions (NFL)...................................................2002 Atlanta Falcons (NFL)......................................2004-05 New Orleans Saints (NFL).............................2006-08 Lambert, Gordon (64-65) Denver Broncos (AFL).....................................1968-69 Landolt, Kevin (95-96-97-98) Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL)...................................1999 Lankster, Ellis (2007-08) Buffalo Bills (NFL)......................................................2009 Lee, Ron (72-74-75) Baltimore Colts (NFL)......................................1976-78 Leftridge, Dick (63-64-65) Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL).....................................1966 Lester, Ray (48) Patterson Panthers (AFL)....................................1949 Linn, Jack (86-87-88-89) Indianapolis Colts (NFL)..........................................1991 Detroit Lions (NFL)............................................1992-93 Cincinnati Bengals (NFL).......................................1993 Logan, Mike (93-94-95-96) Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL)......................1997-2000 Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL)..............................2001-06 Lopasky, William (58-59) San Francisco 49ers (NFL)..................................1961 Lucas, Jeff (83-84-85-86) Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL%).................................1987 Lucente, John (43) Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL).....................................1945 Richmond Rebels (DFL)..........................................1946 Wilmington Clippers (AA).....................................1947 Luck, Oliver (78-79-80-81) Houston Oilers (NFL).......................................1982-86 Mahan, Walter (22-23-24-25) Frankford Yellowjackets (NFL)............................1926 Chicago Bulls (AFL)..................................................1926 Mahrt, Armin (22-23) Dayton Triangles (NFL)....................................1924-25 Pottstown Maroons (NFL)....................................1925 Mallory, John (65-66-67) Philadelphia Eagles (NFL)......................................1968
Atlantic Falcons (NFL)......................................1969-71 Houston Texans (WFL)...........................................1974 Shreveport Steamers (WFL).......................1974-75
Mantooth, Billy Joe (71-72) Philadelphia Eagles (NFL)......................................1973 Houston Oilers (NFL).......................................1974-75 Marbury, Kerry (71-72) Toronto Argonauts (CFL).......................................1973 Ottawa Rough Riders (CFL).................................1974 Birmingham Vulcans (WFL).................................1975 Marconi, Joe (52-53-54-55) Los Angeles Rams (NFL)................................1956-61 Chicago Bears (NFL)........................................1962-66 Marker, Henry (29-30-31-32) Pittsburgh Pirates (NFL).......................................1934 Marlatt, Pat (85-86-87-88) New York/New Jersey Knights (WLAF).1991-92 Marshall, Rasheed (2001-02-03-04C) San Francisco 49ers (NFL)..................................2005 Columbus Destroyers (AFL).................................2007 Mays, Alvoid (88) Washington Redskins (NFL).........................1990-94 Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL).....................................1995 Tampa Bay Storm (AFL)............................1998-2001 McAfee, Pat (2005-06-07-08) Indianapolis Colts (NFL)..........................................2009 McCann, Dee (2004-05) Detroit Lions (NFL)...................................................2006 McIntyre, Corey (1998-99-2000-01) Cleveland Browns (NFL)........................................2005 Atlanta Falcons (NFL)......................................2006-07 New Orleans Saints (NFL)....................................2006 Buffalo Bills (NFL)...............................................2008-09 Mclee, Boo (2003-04-05-06) Green Bay Blizzard (AFL2)....................................2008 Meredith, Russell (17-20-21-22) Louisville Brecks (NFL)...........................................1923 Cleveland Bulldogs (NFL).......................................1925 Merritts, Jim (82-83) Indianapolis Colts (NFL%)......................................1987 Merrow, Jeff (72-73-74) Oakland Raiders (NFL)............................................1977 Atlanta Falcons (NFL)......................................1975-83 Moan, Emmett “Kelly” (35-36-37) New Jersey Giants (AA).........................................1938 Cleveland Rams (NFL)............................................1939 Moran, James (46-47-48) Wilkes-Barre Barons (AFL)..................................1949 Morrison, Edward (24-25-26) Frankford Yellowjackets (NFL)............................1927 Mullen, Gary (81-82-83-84) Chicago Bears (NFL%)...........................................1987 Denver Dynamite (AFL)..........................................1987 Los Angeles Cobras (AFL)....................................1988 Detroit Drive (AFL)............................................1989-92 Cincinnati Rockers (AFL).......................................1993 Tampa Bay Storm (AFL).........................................1994 Milwaukee Mustangs (AFL)..................................1995 Mundy, Ryan (2007) Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL).....................................2009 Murrell, Adrian (90-91-92) New York Jets (NFL)........................................1993-97 Arizona Cardinals (NFL)..................................1998-99 Washington Redskins (NFL)................................2000 Napoleon, Eugene (87-88-89) Tampa Bay Storm (AFL).........................................1992 Orlando Predators (AFL).......................................1992 Nardacci, Nicholas (21-22-23-24) Cleveland Bulldogs (NFL).......................................1925 Nicely, Joseph (56-57) Montreal Alouettes (CFL)......................................1958 Nimmo, Lance (99-2000-01-02) Cologne Centurions (NFLE)..................................2004 Oliker, Aaron (24-25-26) Pottsville Maroons (NFL).......................................1926 Orlando, Bo (85-86-87-88) Houston Oilers (NFL).......................................1990-94
West Virginia Universit y
players in the pros
San Diego Chargers (NFL)...................................1995 Cincinnati Bengals (NFL)................................1996-97 Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL).....................................1998
Orr, Thomas (90-91-92-93) Connecticut Coyotes (AFL)...................................1996 New York CityHawks (AFL)...................................1997 Ours, Wes (98-98-200) Indianapolis Colts (NFL)..........................................2001 Tennessee Titans (NFL).........................................2001 Amsterdam Admirals (NFLE)..............................2003 Los Angeles Avengers (AFL).........................2004-05 Philadelphia Soul (AFL)....................................2006-08 Owens, Artie (72-73-74-75) San Diego Chargers (NFL)............................1976-78 Buffalo Bills (NFL)......................................................1980 New England Patriots (NFL).................................1980 Philadelphia Stars (USFL).....................................1983 Page, Solomon (96-97-98) Dallas Cowboys (NFL)...................................1999-2002 San Diego Chargers (NFL)...................................2003 Parriott, William (30-31-32) Cincinnati Reds (NFL).............................................1934 Perkins, Steve (92-93-94) St. Louis Stampede AFL).......................................1996 Porter, Jerry (97-98-99) Oakland Raiders (NFL).....................................2000-07 Miami Dolphins (NFL)..............................................2008 Pridemore, Tom (75-76-77) Atlanta Falcons (NFL)......................................1978-85 Proctor, Basil (88-89) Sacramento Surge (WLAF).................................1992 Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL).....................1993 Sacramento Gold Miners (CFL)..........................1993 Florida Bobcats (AFL)..............................................1996 Connecticut Coyotes (AFL)...................................1996 New Jersey Red Dogs (AFL)................................1997 Grand Rapids Rampage (AFL).............................1998 Iowa Barnstormers (AFL).....................................1999 New York Dragons (AFL).......................................2002 Purnell, Lovett (93-94-95) New England Patriots (NFL)..........................1996-98 Baltimore Ravens (NFL).........................................1999 Chicago Enforcers (XFL)........................................2001 Raugh, Mark (79-80-81-82) Pittsburgh Maulers (USFL)..................................1984 Memphis Showboats (USFL)...............................1985 Ray, John (89-90-91) Indianapolis Colts (NFL)..........................................1993 Rembert, Reggie (88-89) Cincinnati Bengals (NFL)................................1990-93 Reynaud, Darius (2005-06-07) Minnesota Vikings (NFL).................................2008-09 Riley, Dave (75-76-77) Philadelphia Stars (USFL)..............................1983-84 Baltimore Stars (USFL)..........................................1985 Robsock, Tom (92-93-94) Oakland Raiders (NFL)............................................1995 Russ, Bernard (95-96) New England Patriots (NFL)..........................1997-99 Scottish Claymores (NFLE)..................................1999 Ryan, Clarence (26-27-28) Buffalo Bisons (NFL)................................................1929 Sauerbrun, Todd (91-92-93-94) Chicago Bears (NFL)........................................1995-99 Kansas City Chiefs (NFL).......................................2000 Carolina Panthers (NFL).................................2001-04 Denver Broncos (NFL)................................... 2005, 07 New England Patriots (NFL).................................2006 Saunders, David (95-96-98) New Jersey Red Dogs (AFL)................................2000 New Jersey Gladiators (AFL)...............................2001 Tampa Bay Storm (AFL)............2002-03, 2007-08 Columbus Destroyers (AFL)..........................2004-06 Schmitt, Owen (2005-06-07) Seattle Seahwaks (NFL)..................................2008-09 Seabright, Charles (38-39-40) Cleveland Rams (NFL)............................................1941 Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL)..............................1946-50
Setron, Joseph (19-20-21) Cleveland Indians (NFL)..........................................1923 Sheffey, Jeremy (2003-04-05-06) New York Dragons (AFL).......................................2008 Green Bay Blizzard (AFL2)....................................2008 Shonk, John (39-40) Philadelphia Eagles (NFL)......................................1941 Slaton, Steve (2005-06-07) Houston Texans (NFL).....................................2008-09 Slay, Henry (94-95-96-97) Berlin Thunder (NFLE)............................................1999 New Jersey Red Dogs (AFL)................................2000 New Jersey Gladiators (AFL)...............................2001 New York/New Jersey Hitmen (XFL)..............2001 Florida Bobcats (AFL)..............................................2001 Smalls, Fred (82-83-84-85) Philadelphia Eagles (NFL%)..................................1987 Pittsburgh Gladiators (AFL).................................1990 Washington Commandos (AFL).........................1990 Albany Firebirds (AFL).............................................1991 Smider, Brian (85-86-87-88) San Antonio Riders (WLAF).................................1991 Smith, Derrick (2002) Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL)...........................2004 Smith, Matt (83-84-85-86) Denver Broncos (NFL%)........................................1987 Sniffen, Jeff 89-90) Albany Firebirds (AFL).............................................1991 Sortet, Wilbur (30-31-32) Pittsburgh Pirates (NFL)................................1933-40 Stephenson, J. Davidson (48-40) Los Angeles Rams (NFL).......................................1950 Green Bay Packers (NFL)...............................1951-55 Stills, Gary (96-97-98) Frankfurt Galaxy (NFLE).........................................2001 Kansas City Chiefs (NFL)..........................1999-2005 Baltimore Ravens (NFL)..................................2006-07 St. Louis Rams (NFL)..............................................2008 Las Vegas Locomotives (UFL).............................2009 Studstill, Darren (90-91-92-93) Dallas Cowboys (NFL).............................................1994 Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL)............................1995-96 Stydahar, Joseph (33-34-35)# Chicago Bears (NFL)......................... 1936-42,45-46 Superick, Steve (82-83-84-85) Houston Oilers (NFL%)..........................................1987 Taffoni, Joseph (64-65) Cleveland Browns (NFL).................................1967-70 New York Giants (NFL)....................................1972-73 Talley, Darryl (79-80-81-82) Buffalo Bills (NFL)...............................................1983-94 Atlanta Falcons (NFL).............................................1995 Minnesota Vikings (NFL)........................................1996 Talley, John (85-86-87) Cleveland Browns (NFL).................................1990-91 Tallman, Charles (21-22-23) Cleveland Indians (NFL)..........................................1924 Taylor, Craig (85-86-87-88) Cincinnati Bengals (NFL)................................1989-91 Milwaukee Mustangs (AFL)...........................1995-96 New Jersey Red Dogs (AFL).........................1997-98 Taylor, Jay (96-97-98-99) Orlando Rage (XFL)..................................................2001 Rhein Fire (NFLE)......................................................2003 Orlando Predators (AFL)..........2004, 2006, 2008 Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL).............................2004 Terry, Nate (97-99) Saskatchewan Rough Riders (CFL)..................2000 Scottish Claymores (NFLE)..................................2001 Calgary Stampeders (CFL)...................................2004 Thompkins, Gary (97-98-99-2000) Frankfurt Galaxy (NFLE).........................................2001 Thornton, John (95-96-97-98) Tennessee Titans (NFL)............................1999-2002 Cincinnati Bengals (NFL)................................2003-08 Trimarki, Mickey (55-56-57) Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL).....................................1958
MOUNTAINEER FOOTBALL
Turnbull, Renaldo (87-88-89) New Orleans Saints (NFL).............................1990-96 Carolina Panthers (NFL)........................................1997 Turner, Calvin (78-79-80-81) Denver Gold (USFL)..........................................1983-85 Pittsburgh Gladiators (AFL).................................1988 Vanderjagt, Mike (91-92) Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL)..............1993-95 Minnesota Fighting Pike (AFL)............................1996 Toronto Argonauts (CFL)................................1996-97 Indianapolis Colts (NFL).............................1998-2005 Dallas Cowboys (NFL).............................................2006 Walker, Fulton (77-78-79-80) Miami Dolphins (NFL).......................................1981-85 Los Angeles Raiders (NFL)...................................1985 Washington, Vann (93-94-95-96) Kansas City Chiefs (NFL).......................................1997 White, Pat (2005-06-07-08C) Miami Dolphins (NFL)..............................................2009 Williams, Dale (91-92-93) Cleveland Thunderbolts (AFL)..............................1994 Williams, Edward (69-70) Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL)....................1971-72 Wilson, Quincy (1999-2001-02-03C) Cincinnati Bengals (NFL)........................ 2004, 2006 Wolfley, Ron (81-82-83-84) St. Louis Cardinals (NFL)................................1985-87 Phoenix Cardinals (NFL)..................................1988-91 Cleveland Browns (NFL).................................1992-93 Woodeshick, Tom (60-61-62) Philadelphia Eagles (NFL)...............................1963-71 St. Louis Cardinals (NFL).......................................1972 Woods, Harold (76-77) Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL).....................1978 Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL)..............................1979-82 Toronto Argonauts (CFL).......................................1982 Montreal Alouettes (CFL)......................................1983 Wyant, Fred (52-53-54-55) Washington Redskins (NFL)................................1956 Toronto Argonauts (CFL).......................................1957 Young, Warren (2004-05-06) Green Bay Blizzard (AFL2)....................................2008 Zereoue, Amos (96-97-98) Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL)........................1999-2003 Oakland Raiders (NFL)............................................2004 New England Patriots (NFL).................................2005 # - Member of Pro Football Hall of Fame % - Replacement Player during the 1987 NFL Strike
Abbreviations: Major Leagues AAFC - All‑American Football Conference (1946-49) AFL - American Football League (1926) AFL - American Football League (1936) AFL - American Football League (1960-69) APFA - American Professional Football Association (1920-21) NFL - National Football League (1920-2006) USFL - United States Football League (1983-85) WFL - World Football League (1974-75) Other Leagues CFL - Canadian Football League AA - American Association (1936-41) AFL - American Football League (1937-41) AFL - American Football League (1946-50) DFL - Dixie Football League (1936-47) NFLE - National Football League Europe (19982002) PCFL - Pacific Coast Football League (1940-48) WLAF - World League of American Football (1991-97) XFL - Xtreme Football League This list was compiled by the West Virginia University Sports Communications Office. Any corrections or additions are requested. This list is complete through the 2009-10 professional football season. Inclusion on this list is based on at least one game of active service on the roster of any professional football team recognized by the Pro Football Researchers Association. Research on the Canadian Football League was supplied by independent researcher Jay Langhammer of Fort Worth, Texas. Arena Football League listings were supplied by Jennifer Boehm and Neil Boudreaux
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Joe Stydahar 1st Herb Barna 7th Kelly Moan 5th Alex Atty 18th Harry Clarke 11th Mike Gussie 13th John Shonk 17th Vic Peelish 17th Quentin Barnette 19th Eddie Kulakowski 19th Dick McElwee 28th Leo Benjamin 27th Russ Lopez 17th Tom Keene 2nd Gene Corum 9th Jim Walthall 11th Jim Walthall 16th Gene Corum 26th Pete Zinach 9th Fred Stuvek 11th Jack Morton 13th Dave Stephenson 15th Jack Bove 19th Frank Kazmierski 26th Paul Bischoff 15th Bob Orders 13th Tommy Allman 4th Bill Marker 8th Ralph Starkey 8th Ben Dunkerly 12th Jerry Cooper 21st Bill Jarrett 24th Ed Brookman 24th Jack Stone 29th Gene Lamone 5th Bill Hillen 11th Clyde Sweeney 18th Chuck Donaldson 23rd Joe Marconi 1st Bruce Bosley 2nd Sam Huff 3rd Fred Wyant 3rd Bobby Moss 4th Bill Underdonk 11th Tony Hosek 15th Joe Kopnisky 21st Ron Klim 24th Bill Trozzo 29th Chuck Howley 1st Larry Krutko 2nd Joe Nicely 3rd Mickey Trimarki 13th Bill Chancey 19th Dick Guessman 6th Bill Lopasky 13th Mel Reight 21st Glenn Shamblin 22nd Ray Peterson 14th Ray Peterson Bill Lopasky Bill Winter 6th Bill Winter 12th Tom Woodeshick 4th Gene Heeter 8th Tom Woodeshick 8th Jim Moss 13th Jim Moss 16th Steve Berzansky 19th Steve Berzansky 28th Pete Goimarac 5th Pete Goimarac 7th Glenn Holton 10th Joe Pabian 15th Dick Leftridge 1st Dick Leftridge 4th Bob Dunlevy 6th Bill Sullivan 15th Bob Dunlevy 19th Garrett Ford 3rd John Mallory 10th Ron Williams 14th Dan Williamson 14th Carl Crennel 9th Jim Braxton 3rd Dale Farley 3rd Bob Gresham 8th
Team
Chicago Bears Philadelphia Eagles New York Giants Cleveland Browns Chicago Bears Brooklyn Dodgers Philadelphia Eagles Detroit Lions Brooklyn Dodgers Philadelphia Eagles Detroit Lions Philadelphia Eagles Pittsburgh Steelers Los Angeles Rams Chicago Cardinals Philadelphia Eagles Buffalo Bills Chicago Rockets San Francisco 49ers Los Angeles Rams New York Bulldogs Los Angeles Rams Philadelphia Eagles Detroit Lions New York Giants Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers Washington Redskins New York Giants Washington Redskins Los Angeles Rams Chicago Bears Los Angeles Rams Philadelphia Eagles Philadelphia Eagles New York Giants Los Angeles Rams Washington Redskins Los Angeles Rams San Francisco 49ers New York Giants Washington Redskins Cleveland Browns Cleveland Browns Chicago Bears Chicago Cardinals Chicago Cardinals Cleveland Browns Chicago Bears Pittsburgh Steelers Baltimore Colts Philadelphia Eagles Chicago Bears Detroit Lions San Francisco 49ers Washington Redskins Chicago Cardinals Philadelphia Eagles Buffalo Bills Los Angeles Chargers San Francisco 49ers New York Titans Buffalo Bills San Diego Chargers Philadelphia Eagles New York Giants Oakland Raiders Baltimore Colts San Diego Chargers San Diego Chargers Philadelphia Eagles Detroit Lions San Francisco 49ers Pittsburgh Steelers Miami Dolphins Dallas Cowboys Detroit Lions Kansas City Chiefs Denver Broncos Philadelphia Eagles Dallas Cowboys Philadelphia Eagles Pittsburgh Steelers Buffalo Bills Miami Dolphins New Orleans Saints
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1972 Leon Jenkins Ed Williams 1973 1975 Danny Buggs John Adams Charles Miller Marshall Mills Jeff Merrow Kerry Marbury 1976 Ron Lee Artie Owens Charles Braswell Al Gluchoski Rich Lukowski Scott MacDonald 1978 Tom Pridemore Dave Riley 1981 Delbert Fowler Fulton Walker Robert Alexander Oliver Luck 1982 1983 Darryl Talley Mark Raugh 1984 Jeff Hostetler Rich Hollins Steve Hathaway Ron Wolfley 1985 Willie Drewrey Paul Woodside 1986 Brian Jozwiak Fred Smalls Derek Christian John Holifield 1987 1988 David Grant Bo Orlando 1989 Craig Taylor Undra Johnson Chris Parker Anthony Brown Alvoid Mays Pat Marlatt Brian Smider Renaldo Turnbull 1990 Reggie Rembert Mike Fox Basil Proctor Jack Linn Lonnie Brockman Major Harris Jim Gray 1992 Steve Grant Mike Compton 1993 Adrian Murrell 1994 Rich Braham Jay Kearney Darren Studstill 1995 Todd Sauerbrun 1996 Aaron Beasley John Browning Kantroy Barber Lovett Purnell 1997 Mike Logan Canute Curtis Henry Slay 1998 1999 Charles Fisher Solomon Page John Thornton Gary Stills Amos Zereoue Kevin Landolt 2000 Anthony Becht Jerry Porter Barrett Green Marc Bulger 2003 Lance Nimmo James Davis 2004 Quincy Wilson 2006 Adam Jones Chris Henry Rasheed Marshall 2007 Dee McCann 2008 Steve Slaton Owen Schmitt Ryan Mundy 2009 Pat White Ellis Lankster Pat McAfee Selvish Capers 2010 Source: National Football League
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Detroit Lions Baltimore Colts New York Giants St. Louis Cardinals Cleveland Browns Atlanta Falcons Atlanta Falcons New England Patriots Baltimore Colts San Diego Chargers Detroit Lions New York Jets Minnesota Vikings New Orleans Saints Atlanta Falcons New Orleans Saints Houston Oilers Miami Dolphins Los Angeles Rams Houston Oilers Buffalo Bills Pittsburgh Steelers New York Giants Detroit Lions Indianapolis Colts St. Louis Cardinals Houston Oilers Buffalo Bills Kansas City Chiefs San Diego Chargers Buffalo Bills Cincinnati Bengals Cincinnati Bengals Houston Oilers Cincinnati Bengals Atlanta Falcons Detroit Lions New York Jets Houston Oilers New York Jets Houston Oilers New Orleans Saints New York Jets New York Giants New York Jets Detroit Lions New Orleans Saints Los Angeles Raiders New England Patriots Indianapolis Colts Detroit Lions New York Jets Arizona Cardinals Green Bay Packers Dallas Cowboys Chicago Bears Jacksonville Jaguars Kansas City Chiefs New England Patriots New England Patriots Jacksonville Jaguars Cincinnati Bengals Atlanta Falcons Cincinnati Bengals Dallas Cowboys Tennessee Titans Kansas City Chiefs Pittsburgh Steelers Jacksonville Jaguars New York Jets Oakland Raiders Detroit Lions New Orleans Saints Tampa Bay Buccaneers Detroit Lions Atlanta Falcons Tennessee Titans Cincinnati Bengals San Francisco 49ers Detroit Lions Houston Texans Seattle Seahawks Pittsburgh Steelers Miami Dolphins Buffalo Bills Indianapolis Colts Idianapolis Colts
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President James P. Clements................. 204 Director of Athletics Oliver Luck...... 205 Mountaineer Varsity Coaches........... 206 Mountaineer Sports Network........... 207 Media Information................................... 208
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GENERAL INFORMATION
JAMES P. Clements President
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ames P. Clements has said that no university in the country means as much to its state as West Virginia University means to West Virginia. Since becoming WVU’s 23rd president on June 30, 2009, Dr. Clements has shown a strong dedication to expanding the University’s role as a 21st century land-grant institution, providing superior academic programs, expanding a wellness initiative for students, technologically advancing research for use around the globe and strengthening service and health-care initiatives for the community. Dr. Clements has already announced several initiatives in support of this commitment, including: adding100 new faculty members to achieve goals directly related to WVU’s mission; building a new student health facility to increase wellness efforts; dedicating capital funds to expand outdoor recreational space for students; creating a grants budget office to assist researchers; and increasing research to strengthen the University’s position as a leader in fields such as energy, biometrics and health sciences. Additional priorities have been to continue offering world-class health care and – through WVU’s Top-10 ranked Rural Health Program – remain committed to increasing state outreach in the health sciences. Other goals include finding more efficient and effective ways to use technology to drive progress, increasing the diversity of WVU’s learning community and developing an even broader global focus in preparing students for new international opportunities. He also plans to focus on increasing student retention, increasing WVU’s doctoral program enrollment, enhancing leadership development and increasing operating funds. In 2009-10, private giving to the University increased, external and competitive funding for research grew, and student applications increased, keeping enrollment strong. A major strategic planning process was launched, several new facilities opened and ground was broken on a project to house WVU’s nationally acclaimed Physics Program. Recently, Dr. Clements was appointed to the American Council on Education’s (ACE) Commission on Women in Higher Education and was appointed to serve as the Outreach Liaison for the Association of Public and LandGrant Universities (APLU), representing the Mid-Atlantic Region. Dr. Clements’ previous experience in higher education demonstrates his ability to
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help achieve these objectives and guide WVU to continued stability, growth and prominence. Before joining the Mountaineer family, Dr. Clements served as provost and vice president at Towson University, the second-largest public university in Maryland. Under his leadership, Towson developed academic and student support programs that led to impressive increases in enrollment as well as retention and graduation rates. Towson’s externally-funded research increased by 36 percent during Dr. Clements’ tenure as provost. Prior to becoming provost, he served as Towson University’s vice president for economic and community outreach and as the Robert W. Deutsch Distinguished Professor and chair of the Department of Computer and Information Sciences. He was a four-time recipient of Towson’s Faculty Member of the Year Award given by students at the university. With a background in computer science, Dr. Clements also brings technological savvy to his role as president. He has a B.S. in computer science and an M.S. and Ph.D. in operations analysis from the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), as well as an M.S. in computer science from Johns Hopkins University. His project management textbook, in its fourth edition, is used in more than 20 countries and is published in four languages. At WVU, Dr. Clements is a tenured professor in the College of Engineering and Mineral Resources’ Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. In October 2009, he was named UMBC’s Alumnus of the Year in the Engineering and Information Technology category.
Dr. Clements chairs the boards of the WVU Research Corporation, the West Virginia United Health System, and the WVU Hospitals. He also serves as an ex-officio member of the WVU Foundation and WVU Alumni Association boards. He is married to Beth Clements, and they have four children – Tyler, twin daughters Hannah and Maggie, and Grace.
The Clements Family -- Maggie. Tyler, Hannah, standing; Beth, Grace, Jim, seated, near WVU’s historic Woodburn Hall.
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oliver luck director of athletics
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liver Luck is the right man at the right time for West Virginia University. President James P. Clements appointed the former Mountaineer quarterback Director of Athletics on June 9, 2010, making him the 11th person to hold that title at WVU. “Oliver Luck is someone who has succeeded at the highest levels at everything he has done – from his college and professional football playing days to his academic pursuits and his professional business career,” said Clements. “He is the clear choice to carry forward what has truly been a golden era in athletics.” “It’s an incredible honor for me to be appointed as athletic director at my alma mater,” said Luck. “I care deeply about this school. I’ve had an opportunity to serve on the Board of Governors the last couple of years, and it’s given me a tremendous viewpoint of how important intercollegiate athletics is at a land-grant institution like WVU. “WVU is truly one of the outstanding land-grant universities in the country, and I am so pleased to be a part of its momentum and growth. This is a tremendous opportunity - a chance to return to a University and a state that I love at a dynamic and strategic time in its history.” Luck’s athletic and professional career has been the epitome of success, first as a record-setting quarterback for the Mountaineers from 1978-81, then as a professional quarterback for the Houston Oilers, and later as a professional sports executive. Luck’s journey to the big chair at WVU began in his native Cleveland, where in 1977 he was named the Cleveland Touchdown Club Player of the Year at St. Ignatius High. Luck chose WVU over Ivy League schools Harvard and Yale, embarking upon a career that saw him establish school records for touchdown passes and completions during his playing days, while also leading the Mountaineers to a 26-6 upset victory over Florida in the 1981 Peach Bowl. His best season came as a senior in 1981 when he completed 216 of 394 passes for 2,448 yards and 16 touchdowns. He passed for a career-high 360 yards in a 27-24 loss to Syracuse at the Carrier Dome in the final regular-season game of his career. Luck ended his college career with 5,765 yards and 43 touchdown passes, both figures still ranking among the best in school history. Luck was a two-time team MVP in 1980 and 1981, and also received the Louis D. Meisel Award for the WVU football student-athlete with the high-
est grade point average. The two-time ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American was the recipient of Today’s Top Five, presented for scholastics by the NCAA and was selected by the National Football Foundation as one of its 10 scholar-athletes to make a keynote speech at its annual banquet in 1982. Selected in the second round of the NFL draft by the Houston Oilers (44th overall pick), Luck spent four years with the Oilers from 1982-86. His most extended action came in 1983 when he started six games and finished the season completing 124-of-217 passes for 1,375 yards and eight touchdowns. After retiring from football, Luck became vice president of business development for the National Football League and later was appointed general manager of the Frankfurt Galaxy of the newly created World League of American Football. He spent the ’95 season as general manager of the Rhein Fire before being named President and CEO of NFL Europe in 1996. Luck totaled more than 10 years with the National Football League before becoming chief executive officer of the Harris CountyHouston Sports Authority in 2001. In that role, Luck oversaw the development and management of a $1 billion professional sports and entertainment complex for the city of Houston that included Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros, Reliant Stadium, home of the Houston Texans, the Toyota Center, home of the Houston Rockets, Comets and Aeros and the Livestock Show and Rodeo. In 2005, Luck was appointed as the first president of Major League Soccer’s Houston Dynamos, helping that organization to a pair of MLS Cup titles in his first two years at the helm. Luck was in the midst of securing the funding for an $80 million soccer complex to house the Dynamos when the call came to return to his alma mater. Prior to his current position at WVU, Luck was appointed by Gov. Joe Manchin in 2008 to a four-year term on the West Virginia University Board of Governors, a spot he
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relinquished in June 2010, to become director of athletics. The Rhodes Scholar finalist graduated from WVU magna cum laude in 1982 as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He also earned a law degree from the University of Texas, graduating cum laude in 1987. In 1997, Luck was inducted into the West Virginia University Sports Hall of Fame, and in 2008, he was inducted into the CoSIDA Academic All-America Hall of Fame. He is married to the former Kathy Wilson. They have two sons and two daughters: Andrew, the starting quarterback and a Heisman Trophy candidate at Stanford; Mary Ellen, an incoming freshman volleyball player at Stanford; Emily and Addison. WVU’s Directors of Athletics Anthony Chez E.R. Sweetland George Pyle Harry Stansbury Roy “Legs” Hawley Robert “Red” Brown Leland Byrd Richard Martin Fred Schaus Ed Pastilong Oliver Luck
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west virginia Intercollegiate Athletics
Mike Parsons
Deputy Director of Athletics
Garrett Ford
Associate Athletic Director
Nicole Izzo-Brown Linda Burdette
Women’s Soccer
Jimmy King
Rowing
Gymnastics
Marlon LeBlanc
Men’s Soccer
Terri Howes
Associate Athletic Director
Mike Carey
Women’s Basketball
Vic Riggs
Swimming and Diving
Niles Eggeslton
Assistant Athletic Director – Development
Sean Cleary
Cross Country and Track
Bill Stewart
Football
WVU Athletics 2009-10
Team Record Baseball 27-30 Cross Country Sixth place NCAA Men’s Basketball 31-7 (NCAA Final Four) – BIG EAST Champions Finished No. 3 nationally in Coaches’ Poll Women’s Basketball 29-6 (NCAA 2nd Round) Finished No. 15 nationally in Coaches’ Poll Football 9-4, (22/25 in final national polls – 2nd BIG EAST) Gymnastics 21-12 Rowing 6th BIG EAST Men’s Soccer 7-5-6 Women’s Soccer 10-7-6 (NCAA 2nd Round) Men’s Swimming and Diving 5-3, 4th BIG EAST (5 NCAA Qualifiers, 44th) CSCAAA Scholar-Athlete All-America team Women’s Swimming and Diving 5-6, 3rd BIG EAST Women’s Tennis 17-7 Rifle 11-0 (3rd NCAA) GARC Regular Season and Postseason Champions Women’s Track Indoor: 10th NCAA, Outdoor: 16th NCAA Volleyball 17-13 Wrestling 3-10, 3 NCAA qualifiers
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ESPN The Magazine CoSIDA Academic All-Americans
ESPN The Magazine CoSIDA Academic all-District II Team
Liz Repella Women’s Basketball (first team) Marie-Louise Asselin Track (second team) Andy Lamson Rifle (second team) Reed Williams Football (second team) Kaylyn Christopher Track (third team)
Marie-Louise Asselin Niccolo Campriani Kaylyn Christopher Chelsey Corrotto Eric Jobe
Track Rifle Track Women’s Soccer Football
Michael Fragale
Assistant Athletic Director –Communications
Veronica Hammersmith
Volleyball
Craig Turnbull
Wrestling
Andy Lamson Josh Lider Liz Repella Kiersten Spoerke Reed Williams
Patrick Hairston
Assistant Athletic Director – Compliance
Jon Hammond
Rifle
Greg Van Zant
Baseball
Rifle Football Women’s Basketball Gymnastics Football
2009-10 All-Americans First Team Marie-Louise Asselin Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track Keri Bland Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track Da’Sean Butler Men’s Basketball Nicco Campriani Rifle Kaylyn Christopher Indoor Track Brandi Eskew Rifle Jedd Gyorko baseball Clara Grandt Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track Karly Hamric Outdoor Track Michael Kulbacki Rifle Andy Lamson Rifle Jessica O’Connell Indoor Track April Rotilio Indoor Track Bryant Wallizer Rifle
Major Award Winners Carolyn Blank Da’Sean Butler Chelsea Carrier Noel Devine
TopDrawerSoccer National Third Team Lowes’ Senior CLASS Award Mid-Atlantic Field Athlete of the Year Konica Minolta Gator Bowl WVU MVP
Brad Howe
Assistant Athletic Director – Marketing
Bob Huggins
Men’s Basketball
Marc Walters
Women’s Tennis
Eric Schoenle TopDrawerSoccer all-rookie first team Reed Williams National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete/ Konica Minolta Gator Bowl Jon Hammond GARC Coach of the Year
BIG EAST Major Award Winners Marie Louise Asselin Scholar-Athlete Sport Excellence Award Kim Benda Female Scholar Athlete Da’Sean Butler Tournament MOP George Farquhar Male Scholar Athlete Sarah Miles Defensive Player of the Year Reed Williams Football Scholar Athlete Scholar-Athlete Sport Excellence Award
BIG EAST Champions Marie-Louise Asselin Outdoor Track (5,000 meters) Clara Grandt Outdoor Track (10,000 meters) Karly Hamric Outdoor Track (1,500 meters)
Forty-Seven All-BIG EAST Selections Four All-EAGL Selections Seven All-GARC Selections
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mountaineer sports network Radio The Mountaineers Play Here! MSN is your home for all of the excitement of West Virginia football. Week after week, MSN’s complete coverage of the Mountaineers has been a state tradition for more than five decades. MSN Radio, 50 affiliates strong, blankets West Virginia while extending into five other states. On football game days, fans have the luxury of listening to the Mountaineers from any point statewide thanks to the network’s strong lineup of affiliates. Football on MSN begins with two popular pregame shows “MSN Pregame” and “The Mountaineers Today,” featuring insights with Coach Bill Stewart WVU assistant coaches and Mountaineer players starting 60 minutes prior to kickoff. The network’s coverage continues with an extensive halftime show, and extends well after the final play into the locker room for postgame interviews that provide insight from WVU coaches and players. Whether you’re at Milan Puskar Stadium, at home or in your car, MSN Radio is a must for every fan on game day. Fans outside the coverage area will once again be able to listen to Mountaineer games live on the Internet by logging on to MSNsportsNET. com, live play-by-play of West Virginia football is just a mouse-click away. MSN’s coverage of Mountaineer football is also available on Sirius Satellite Radio. For complete coverage of WVU football, there’s no better seat in the house, in the car or at the stadium than with MSN Radio.
Mountaineer Magazine Mountaineer Magazine, MSN’s popular weekly flagship television program, offers a unique insight to the viewer’s favorite team and players. The award-winning show is fast paced and provides extensive coverage of West Virginia football with features, highlights and stories that keep the viewer in the know. Mountaineer Magazine is not just another football coaches show, but one that mixes fun, entertainment and football into 30 minutes of action. Mountaineer Magazine’s talented lineup of co-hosts and reporters provide a behind-thescenes look at Mountaineer football. The show is the best 30 minutes you can spend to get ready for football Saturdays. Check local listings for the time and station in Charleston/Huntington, W.Va. (WVAH/ WCHS), Beckley/Bluefield, W.Va. (WOAY), Clarksburg, W.Va. (WVFX), Wheeling, W.Va. (WTOV/RTV9), Chambersburg, Pa. (WJAL), Ohio Region (SportsTime Ohio), Capital Region (MASN) and nationally on Fox College Sports.
MSN Announcers
Tony Caridi
Dwight Wallace
Hoppy Kercheval
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Jed Drenning
2010 MSN Affiliates Market....................................Station...................Frequency Beckley................................ WHAJ-FM........................104.5 Berkeley Springs.............WDHC-FM........................... 93.5 Bluefield.............................. WHAJ-FM........................104.5 Buckhannon......................WBRB-FM........................101.3 Charleston.........................WCHS-AM............................ 580 Charleston..........................WVAF-FM........................... 99.9 Clarksburg......................... WAJR-FM........................103.3 Cumberland, Md............. WDYK-FM........................100.5 Danville................................ WZAC-FM........................... 92.5 Dunmore........................... WVMR-AM........................1370 Elkins....................................WDNE-AM........................1240 Fairmont.............................WTCS-AM.........................1490 Fairmont..............................WRLF-FM........................... 94.3 Fayetteville.........................WVBD-FM........................100.7 Fisher................................... WELD-AM............................ 690 Hot Springs, Va...............WCHG-FM........................107.1 Huntington........................WVHU-AM........................... 800 Keyser.................................WKLP-AM.........................1390 Keyser.................................WQZK-FM........................... 94.1 Kingwood........................... WFSP-AM.........................1560 Kingwood............................WFSP-FM........................107.7 Logan..................................WVOW-AM........................1290 Logan..................................WVOW-FM.......................101.9 Martinsburg.................... WEPM-AM........................1340 Monterey, Va.....................WVLS-FM........................... 89.7 Morgantown.....................WAJR-AM.........................1440 Morgantown..................... WVAQ-FM........................101.9 Mullens..............................WPMW-FM......................... 92.7 New Martinsville............. WETZ-AM.........................1330 New Martinsville..............WETZ-FM........................103.9 Parkersburg.....................WADC-AM.........................1050 Parkersburg.....................WHBR-FM........................103.1 Petersburg.........................WELD-FM........................101.7 Pittsburgh, Pa..................WBGG-AM........................... 970 Princeton........................... WAEY-AM.........................1490 Richwood...........................WVAR-AM............................ 600 Ripley....................................WCEF-FM........................... 98.3 Ronceverte...................... WRON-AM........................1400 Ronceverte.......................WRON-FM........................... 97.7 Spencer..............................WVRC-AM.........................1400 Spencer..............................WVRC-FM........................104.7 Summersville................... WCWV-FM.......................... 92.9 Sutton..................................WSGB-AM.........................1400 Sutton..................................WDBS-FM........................... 97.1 St. Mary’s......................... WJAW-AM........................... 630 Weirton...............................WEIR-AM..........................1430 Welch.................................. WELC-AM.........................1150 Welch...................................WELC-FM........................102.9 Wheeling...........................WWVA-AM........................1170 Williamsport, Md..............WICL-FM............................. 95.9 MSN Radio is sponsored by: Anheuser-Busch, U.S. Cellular, Kroger, United Bank, Coca Cola, West Virginia Lottery, State Farm Insurance, Chesapeake Energy, Papa Johns Pizza, Mead Westvaco, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Laborer’s District Council, West Virginia Coal Association, Subway, Suddenlink, Brickstreet Insurance
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MEDIA information Following are some guidelines for covering the 2010 Mountaineers.
Credentials: All requests for working press, photo and broadcast credentials to cover West Virginia’s home football games must be made in writing on company letterhead at least two weeks prior to the game. Requests the week of the game will be honored only if space permits and will not be mailed; those credentials will be left at the “Will Call” window at the North ticket booth. Due to the demand for working credentials, media regularly assigned to cover WVU and the visiting school will receive priority. All photographers must work outside the 30-yard lines as prescribed by the NCAA; they are not permitted in the bench area. Photographers must sign in for a field access credential in the press box prior to each game. No children (age 16 and under) are allowed on the sidelines for any reason; any children on the sidelines will be ejected, along with their guardians, from the stadium. Any abuse of a working credential to West Virginia football games can result in the media agency losing credential privileges for the remainder of 2010 and possibly the entire 2011 home season.
Michael Fragale
Assistant Athletic Director – Communications
Bryan Messerly
Sports Information Director
Mike Montoro
Director of Football Communications
Joe Swan
Sports Publications Director
After The Game: Coach Bill Stewart will conduct a postgame news conference in the press room adjacent to the WVU locker room; Stewart’s press conference is also heard over the press box PA. Requested WVU players will also be available. No media will be granted access to the West Virginia locker room. During The Week: Coach Bill Stewart will meet with the media each Tuesday afternoon in the Team Room at Mountaineer Field. He will be available on the BIG EAST weekly conference call each Monday at 11:30 a.m., and will also wrap up the previous week’s game on Sunday afternoons in a conference call; contact the WVU sports communications office for information. Mountaineer players will be available for interviews each Monday during the dinner hour; Monday during dinner is also the best time for players to return calls to out-of-town media. They will also be available to return phone calls on Tuesday and Wednesday as class and practice schedules permit. Any special arrangements for player interviews should be made through director of football communications Mike Montoro at least a day in advance. Players will not be asked to miss class or study hall for interviews and at no time will a player’s home number be given to the press. No player interviews will be conducted during practice sessions. The practice and interview schedule for preseason camp and game weeks will be announced in August. 208
Lisa Ammons
Business Manager
Phil Caskey
Associate Sports Information Director
Cheryl Maust
Program Assistant
John Antonik
Director of New Media
Tim Goodenow
Assistant Sports Publications Directorr
Amy Prunty
Program Assistant
Directions To MEDIA Parking Area (Red and Brown Lots) From I-79: Take the Star City/WVU exit. Cross the Star City bridge and proceed up Monongahela Boulevard toward the Coliseum. At the Coliseum traffic light, turn left onto Patteson Drive. At the second traffic light, turn right onto University Avenue and proceed up the hill to the WVU Law School. This is the location of the Red and Brown parking areas. A shuttle van runs continuously from the media lots to the press box. From I-68: Take the Pierpont Road exit and follow signs to the stadium. At the second traffic light off the interstate, turn left and travel up Easton Hill. Count two more traffic lights and turn right on Route 705 and stay on this highway as it becomes Chestnut Ridge Road. Turn left at the sixth traffic light onto Van Voorhis Road, and make another left at the second traffic light onto University Ave. Proceed up the hill to the WVU Law School. This is the location of the Red and Brown parking areas. A shuttle van runs continuously from the media lots to the press box.
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