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Shortly after the 45-13 drubbing West Virginia suffered by the hands of UCF, a superb buddy Mountaineer fan texted me that WVU had hit “rock bottom”.
Unfortunately, I felt compelled to mood his optimism. To say that issues are as unhealthy as they may get implies that it will no less than get slightly bit higher.
But watching this group one can discover no cause to imagine that there’s any chance of enchancment.
Quarterback play has been abysmal, and just about everybody obtainable has had a chance to exhibit their abilities.
West Virginia had all of 79 passing yards, but in addition suffered seven sacks decreasing the online yards gained on go performs to 44 for the complete recreation.
But it isn’t honest to solely blame quarterback play. The offensive line can’t block. Receivers can’t get any separation. Running backs are lacking in motion.
Meanwhile, UCF confirmed what an actual passing assault seems like by shredding the Mountaineers for 323 yards by the air.
The Knights’ quarterbacks stood comfortably within the pocket to scan the panorama for open receivers.
We ought to observe that WVU has zero sacks in 4 Big 12 video games. UCF averaged 7.7 yards per offensive play, whereas West Virginia averaged 2.7, a placing distinction.
The Mountaineers have now misplaced their first 4 convention video games by a mean of 28 factors, and there’s no aid in sight.
The remaining 5 groups on the schedule have a mixed file of 25-10, and so they all have one thing to play for.
None of them might be feeling sorry for WVU. One sided thrashings will possible be the norm as this season performs out.
This is just not a couple of lack of effort by the gamers on the sphere. The drawback as a substitute is that West Virginia is enjoying a Big 12 Conference schedule with out Big 12 degree expertise.
Currently, WVU and Oklahoma State sit alone in final place within the Big 12 Conference standings.
We do discover one optimistic nugget within the punting of Oliver Straw, who averaged 46.7 yards per punt, with three contained in the 20.
But I’m reminded of feedback by Oz Campbell, who shared writing Monday Morning Quarterback columns from the late 80s into the 90s. Oz as soon as famous that in case your punter is the participant of the sport then you already know you had huge issues.
THIS SATURDAY: TCU travels to Morgantown for a 6 pm Saturday tilt. The Horned Frogs are available in with a 5-2 file and averaging 36 factors per recreation.
The spotlight for WVU followers would be the recognition of the 1975 Peach Bowl group, a reminder of previous days of successful soccer.
TCU 41,
WEST VIRGINIA 17.