West Virginia’s Special Teams: Mixed Results

Published on: 30th April, 2010

In 2009, West Virginia’s special teams were both a strength and a weakness of the team. The biggest problem was on kickoffs, which will need to be solved for the Mountaineers to win the Big East. West Virginia’s punt coverage was one of the top units in the country, with a ...

Looking At West Virginia’s Safety Rotation

Published on: 29th April, 2010

In West Virginia’s 3-3-5 defense, the safety position is key, as the defense has three safeties on the field at all times. In 2009, West Virginia rotated five safeties throughout the course of the game, and they returned three of them. The biggest, and most important safety, is free safety Robert Sands. Sands ...

West Virginia Football Has Solution To Their Cornerback Problem

Published on: 29th April, 2010

During the past several seasons, West Virginia has struggled at the cornerback position. They have been beat consistently. But now, the Mountaineers may finally have their cornerback situation fixed. After being torched for three plays of more than 40 yards against South Florida, the West Virginia cornerbacks stepped up, allowing only ...

West Virginia’s Linebacker Depth Is a Concern

Published on: 29th April, 2010

West Virginia returns 10 of 11 starters from a top-40 defense in 2010. Despite the returning starters, the linebacker corps is the weakest group on the defense, with not much depth and experience behind the starters. The lone starter to graduate from last year’s team is middle linebacker Reed Williams. Williams ...

West Virginia’s Defensive Line is Deepest in Years

Published on: 29th April, 2010

West Virginia’s defense should be the strength of the team in 2010. The Mountaineers return 10 starters from the nation’s 36th-ranked total defense. The defensive line, however, should be one of the deepest the Mountaineers have had in years. West Virginia returns all three starters on the defensive line, and a ...

West Virginia’s Offensive Line Key

Published on: 28th April, 2010

One of the main keys for West Virginia's success in 2010 lies on the shoulders of the offensive line. The Mountaineers line gave up 25 sacks in 2009, up from 18 in 2008. This will be offensive line coach Dave Johnson's third year at West Virginia, so this will be a ...

Looking at West Virginia’s Receiving Depth

Published on: 26th April, 2010

When West Virginia opens the 2010 football season, they will return two of their four starting wide receivers. Senior Jock Sanders and junior Bradley Starks are the Mountaineers' most experienced wide receivers. After Sanders and Starks, West Virginia is young, and will need a couple players to step up to help ...

Looking At West Virginia’s Running Backs

Published on: 25th April, 2010

With spring practice entering its last week, West Virginia will head into the 2010 season with senior Noel Devine entering his third year as the team's starting running back. Devine is looking to have another strong season after he finished his junior campaign with nearly 1,500 yards rushing and 13 touchdowns. ...