... their traditional rivalry football game with Maryland is currently put on hold, the Terrapins have been widely regarded as a barometer of West Virginia’s prospects for the season.

 

However, with Maryland no long on the schedule, the game that may turn out to be the truest barometer of West Virginia’s 2009 season is the date with East Carolina.

 

While the Pirates are clearly not the toughest, non-conference opponent on the Mountaineer’s schedule, their contest with East Carolina will likely be critica...

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