College Football Preseason Composite Rankings Top 126

The College Football Preseason Composite Rankings Top 126 takes into account three important factors in college football: recruiting, returning starters, and end of last season’s polls. The composite rankings consist of the recruiting and returning starters rankings for 2013 and the final polls for the 2012-13 season (AP & Coaches); 41 teams received votes in the final polls.

In each of the three categories, teams are rated with a maximum of 126 points and a minimum of zero. For example in the recruiting rankings, Alabama has 472 points at No. 1 and Ohio State has 469 points at No. 2 so when converted to the composite rankings, the Tide receives 126 points and the Buckeyes receives 125.199 points (469/472 times 126). For teams not included in the Coaches Poll due to sanctions, their AP rank was duplicated.

This is another interesting look at ranking teams, but it is not exactly perfect. Some ratings are skewed. Northern Illinois appears drastically underrated, but that is mostly due to their dismal recruiting ranking. NIU did finish in the top 25 last season, but was one of the lowest teams ranked in the polls so not many points were garnered for the composite. Oddly, Indiana is just outside the top 25, but the Hoosiers bring back the most starters in the FBS with 21 and have the 45th rated recruiting class. The highest non-BCS teams are Boise State at No. 38 and Utah State at No. 53.

The CFU preseason rankings will be released sometime in May or early June.

The CFU preseason top 126 will be based on which teams I rate as the best.

Preseason Composite Top 126
1. Alabama 336
2. Notre Dame 324.729
3. Ohio State 320.42
4. Georgia 317.642
5. Oregon 311.997
6. Texas A&M 294.155
7. Clemson 270.505
8. Florida 268.644
9. South Carolina 266.99
10. Louisville 265.106
11. LSU 264.224
12. Stanford 263.581
13. Florida State 254.156
14. Oklahoma 232.582
15. Ole Miss 226.525
16. Texas 224.909
17. Miami FL 222.508
18. Washington 220.513
19. Vanderbilt 215.488
20. Auburn 214.653
21. Northwestern 214.026
22. Michigan 210.018
23. Oklahoma State 206.574
24. USC 205.716
25. UCLA 205.089
26. Indiana 201.547
27. Oregon State 201.226
28. Nebraska 194.538
29. Michigan State 193.551
30. Tennessee 188.898
31. Baylor 187.695
32. Virginia Tech 186.369
33. Wisconsin 185.681
34. North Carolina 185.161
35. California 183.559
35. Virginia 183.559
37. Arizona 183.464
38. Boise State 182.716
39. Pittsburgh 182.492
40. TCU 181.401
41. Washington State 180.737
42. Penn State 180.71
43. Mississippi State 179.835
44. Kansas State 178.039
45. Arkansas 174.496
46. Arizona State 173.204
47. Missouri 169.284
48. Wake Forest 168.992
49. Kentucky 168.356
50. Maryland 167.148
51. Colorado 163.119
52. Cincinnati 162.427
53. Utah State 161.07
54. Iowa 157.665
55. Marshall 157.258
56. Illinois 156.343
57. Bowling Green 155.504
58. Texas Tech 153.801
59. Purdue 151.131
60. East Carolina 151.106
61. Houston 150.064
62. Minnesota 149.784
63. Hawaii 149.237
64. Utah 149.542
65. San Diego State 147.114
66. BYU 145.119
67. Duke 144.585
68. West Virginia 144.229
69. Rutgers 144.087
70. Toledo 141.648
71. Connecticut 141.521
72. Rice 141.229
73. Tulane 140.034
74. UTSA 139.081
75. Colorado State 137.237
76. Syracuse 136.843
77. Fresno State 134.581
78. Middle Tennessee 134.428
79. North Carolina State 132.864
80. Southern Miss 132.572
81. Georgia Tech 132.445
82. South Alabama 131.758
83. Memphis 128.161
84. UNLV 126.814
85. Kansas 126.737
86. Boston College 126.432
87. Central Michigan 125.364
88. Northern Illinois 125.135
89. South Florida 124.335
90. Iowa State 123.127
91. Louisiana 118.309
92. Tulsa 117.643
93. Florida Atlantic 116.962
94. Miami OH 116.822
95. San Jose State 116.699
96. Western Kentucky 116.428
97. ULM 116.403
98. Texas State 116.161
99. UCF 115.898
100. Buffalo 115.869
101. Navy 114.419
102. Akron 114.153
103. Temple 112.297
104. Wyoming 111.483
105. SMU 110.314
106. Army 108.674
107. North Texas 107.606
108. Ball State 105.89
109. UAB 105.623
110. Old Dominion 101.072
111. Georgia State 100.805
112. New Mexico State 99.610
113. Eastern Michigan 98.415
114. Arkansas State 93.929
115. Western Michigan 92.021
116. Ohio 87.261
117. Nevada 86.822
118. New Mexico 84.292
119. Air Force 84.025
120. Kent State 82.636
121. Massachusetts 81.75
122. Idaho 74.809
123. UTEP 71.339
124. Troy 70.818
125. Louisiana Tech 70.247
126. FIU 44.809

~~  Justin Burnette ~~

WV Quarterback Geno Smith at New York Jets

Geno Smith stayed in New York for Round 2 and now he’s apparently staying there to start his NFL career.

The Jets made Smith their selection at No. 39 overall, a pick that had NFL Network analyst Rich Eisen chortling, “If we could only have a camera on Mark Sanchez right now!”

ESPN Broadcast
The sad face Geno Smith sported Thursday night was replaced by elation when he was picked by the New York Jets at No. 39 on Friday.
Smith, so despondent after being bypassed in the first round on Thursday night, sounded far more energized Friday evening. From the stage of Radio City Music Hall, the WVU standout said: “I’m ready to compete, ready to go in there and try to win a starting job.”

He then told Jets fans, “We’re going to the playoffs next year.”

Not everyone was surprised to see Smith slip into the second round.

“When I look at him, to be brutally honest, I think he fell right where he should have been, based on his tape,” NFL Network draft guru Mike Mayock said. “There are four or five games that are not even worthy of a fifth-round grade. There are others where you say he’s a first-round pick.”

While Jets waded shoulder-deep into a quarterbacking controversy by acquiring Tim Tebow last season, their selection of Smith figures to stimulate more drama. New York gave Sanchez a three-year extension before last season, but the $37.75 million due from 2014-2016 is not guaranteed.

While acknowledging New York needed to address its poor quarterback play in light of Sanchez’s struggles, former NFL general manager Charley Casserly warned Smith isn’t prepared to excel as a rookie.

“No, he is not ready to start, and this is not me being negative because he was my No. 1-rated quarterback,” Casserly said. “But everybody I talked to said the best thing for this guy was to sit for a year and learn.”

NEARLY TEAMMATES?
The Jets reportedly were primed to pounce on Tavon Austin at No. 9 overall before St. Louis traded up to the eighth slot on Thursday.

Assuming subsequent picks played out in similar fashion, that means the Jets nearly paired Smith with his former college teammate.

WHO ELSE PASSED GENO?
A glimpse at the teams with quarterback issues who passed on Smith early in Friday’s second round:

Jacksonville picks FIU safety John Cyprien at No. 33. The Jaguars were thought to be leaking confidence in Blaine Gabbert, the No. 10 overall pick from 2011 who has 21 touchdowns and 17 interceptions in 24 starts. And his backup is five-year pro Chad Henne, who sports more career picks (48) than touchdowns (42). But Cyprien addressed a need after Jacksonville lost four members from last season’s secondary.

Though Smith might have welcomed the chance to launch an NFL career in his home state, well, it’s Jacksonville.

Philadelphia selects Stanford tight end Zach Ertz at No. 35. The Eagles have Michael Vick re-signed to a 1-year deal, but he turns 33 in June and is coming off two turnover-doomed seasons that produced only a 10-13 record as a starter.

Rookie Nick Foles appeared in seven games last season and was a mistake machine himself (six interceptions and five fumbles). In February, Philadelphia added five-year journeyman Dennis Dixon, whose nondescript NFL career followed a senior season in which he flourished at Oregon under Kelly’s tutelage as offensive coordinator.

Arizona trades No. 38 pick to San Diego: The Cardinals replaced Kevin Kolb and John Skelton with 33-year-old Carson Palmer and sixth-year free agent Drew Stanton. Palmer restructured his Raiders contract upon coming over from Oakland and has two years remaining at a cap-friendly rate.

Instead, the Cardinals traded the spot to the Chargers who selected pre-draft drama king Manti Te’o.

~~ Alan Taylor ~~

Vazquez Signs with His Father’s Rival, Glenville State

It had been virtually days since Tony Vazquez signed his letter-of-intent to play football at Glenville State, yet the trash-talking began almost immediately in the family.

Father against son; son against father.

Glenville is a longtime rival of Shepherd, the alma mater of his father. Nelson Vazquez played football for the Rams from 1982-85.

Now the Vazquezes are on opposite sides.

“The next few years..,“ Tony Vazquez said.

The Washington senior can’t wait for day when the longtime rivals from the West Virginia Conference play their first game under the banner of the new Mountain East Conference.

Dad might be a little more reluctant, though Dad realizes that blood matters more.

“The game at Shepherd, he said he’ll have on Glenville blue but a Shepherd T-shirt underneath,“ Vazquez said.

Rivalries don’t die that easily, in other words.

Vazquez narrowed his college choices down to Glenville and Shepherd incidentally, making the situation even closer to the vest in the family.

“My dad was really the pushing point behind recruiting,“ Vazquez said. “He knew what it was all about. He took himself out of it emotionally. He just wanted what was best for me. Any way I went, he’d be proud of me.“

His football coach, Mark Hash, is a graduate of Glenville, making matters even more personal.

“My friends, I don’t think any of them went to rival schools of their dad,“ Vazquez said. “I think it’s ironic and funny.“

Glenville had a step up in the eyes of Vazquez.

“Right after the season ended, the recruiting process began,“ Vazquez said. “Glenville was one of the first schools recruiting me and pursuing me.

“When I went up there, I liked the campus. The place is great, and the coaching staff is awesome.“

Vazquez also drew interest from Shippensburg and Alderson-Broaddus.

“Since I was a little kid, I always had a dream to play college football,“ Vazquez said. “After my junior season, that dream started coming into reality as colleges started talking to me.“

The senior projected as an inside linebacker for the Pioneers.

One thing that appealed to Vazquez is that he is under the impression he’ll get a chance to play as a true freshman, rather than being redshirted.

“The big thing that really got me going was that they put big emphasis on giving me every chance they can to give me (playing time) as a freshman,“ Vazquez said. “That was really cool for me.“

Surely cool for his father, too, despite the rivalry.

Vazquez plans to study criminal justice at Glenville.

Beyond the rivalry with his father, Vazquez noted he’ll have an opportunity to play against Washington teammate Tyler Wilt, for whom the Glenville recruit worked hard to raise funds to help defray the costs of Wilt’s cancer treatments. Wilt, who didn’t play football his senior year because of a tumor discovered in his chest, signed to play football at Shepherd.

“It will also be pretty cool to be able to play against Tyler Wilt, my former teammate,“ Vazquez said.

Former teammate, indeed.

The same, in some sense, can be said about Vazquez and his father.

~~  Rick Kozlowski - Journal Sports Editor ~~

Gene Steratore Named Mountain East Conference Supervisor of Football Officials

The Mountain East Conference has announced the hiring of National Football League referee Gene Steratore, Jr. as its first Supervisor of Football Officials. The 30-year officiating veteran will be in charge of selecting, training, evaluating and assigning all officials for every football game hosted by MEC member schools when the league’s inaugural season kicks off in the fall. Steratore will begin his duties immediately.

“We consider ourselves quite fortunate to have filled this very important post with an individual like Gene who has worked his way to the top of his profession,” MEC Commissioner Reid Amos said. “Gene’s experience and expertise will be tremendous assets in our commitment to develop a model NCAA Division II football officiating program for the MEC.”

A Western Pennsylvania native who began his football officiating career at the local level in 1983, Steratore rose quickly through the ranks and spent 15 years working in the NCAA ranks before getting the call from the NFL. He was promoted to referee in 2006 and just completed his first decade as an NFL official, his seventh season as a referee. In addition, Steratore is currently in his 16th season as an NCAA Division I college basketball official.

As the head of the Tri-State Officials Association, an organization which has been recruiting, training and developing officials for more than a half-century, Steratore has served as Supervisor of Football Officials for the Presidents Athletic Conference since 2010. During his time with that league, PAC grid officials have landed the highest rate of NCAA post-season assignments among all Division III leagues and Steratore says he has similar goals for the MEC.

“I am extremely excited to become a part of the newly-formed Mountain East Conference,” Steratore said. “We at the Tri-State Officials Association welcome the challenge of supporting what we believe will become a highly-regarded football conference with a similarly high level of officiating. Our Association has helped develop countless college football officials over the years with many of them working their way up to the Division I and NFL level. I look forward to assembling an outstanding staff of officials for the MEC.”

The MEC was approved as the NCAA’s 25th Division II conference earlier this month. The 12-team regional all-sports league, which includes schools from West Virginia, Ohio and Virginia, will sponsor championship competition in 16 men’s and women’s sports during the 2013-14 academic year.

G-Comm™: Hoppy’s Commentary - Randy Moss Spices Up Super Bowl

Thank goodness for Randy Moss.

The West Virginia native and San Francisco 49ers football player threw the blogosphere and sports talk radio into a frenzy this week with his proclamation—unsolicited—that when it comes to NFL receivers, he’s “the greatest to ever play the game.”

Almost before Moss got the words out of his month, football fans and sportswriters were Tweeting the superior career numbers of legendary 49er’s receiver Jerry Rice.

It was enough to cause dueling opinions in the traditional media and trigger beer guzzling fans to raise voices and shake fists in yet another endless (and tiresome) debate over “who’s the best (fill in the blank)?”

As a casual fan, I look at Moss’s bluster differently.  Quite simply, he’s entertaining, and what are professional sports other than entertainment?  Pro athletes may choose to be role models; good for them, but consistently looking to them for life’s lessons about grace, humility, morality and career choices usually leads to disappointment.

Worse yet, a fawning sports media often create false impressions of a highly regarded athlete’s character or life story.  Anyone sucked in by the Manti Te’o story should know that by now.

No, it’s a show, and Moss’s declaration livened up an otherwise mundane Super Bowl week.

The Ray Lewis retirement angle has been tired for weeks. True, the allegation that Lewis used performance enhancing drugs spiced things up a bit since somehow, even in today’s sports world, it’s regarded as breaking news that a pro athlete may have juiced.

Who could have imagined?

A more interesting story might be how the particular PED in question can come from deer antlers, and what do deer everywhere have to say about being drawn into the controversy?

And then there’s 49er’s coach Jim Harbaugh’s heart-felt confession: “I’m not a Tweeter.”  Not exactly Oprah-worthy.

Beyond that, most of the Super Bowl media day quotes are of players reciting practiced and clichéd platitudes about the opponent or giving bewildered answers to inane questions.

According to a report in the San Francisco Examiner, 49er’s kicker David Akers was asked whether, during this economic downturn, a team could get by with just one player for both punting and kicking.

Carrying out that economic argument to its fullest, could a quarterback snap the ball to himself?

No, give me Randy Moss.  He’s the only pro athlete I know of who, at one point in his career, announced at a press conference that he would ask, as well as answer, the questions.

“If there’s going to be an interview, I’m going to conduct it,” Moss told a gaggle of press wags after a game in 2010.  “So, I’ll ask myself the questions and then give you all the answers.”

Priceless.

The Super Bowl is the largest media spectacle in the United States.  And, like any extravaganza, it needs sideshows–something that sets up the main event.  People still talk about Joe Namath’s “guarantee” of a Jet victory over the Colts in the 1969 Super Bowl.

Now we have an interesting secondary story line for Sunday.  How will the self-proclaimed “greatest receiver ever” perform?  Or perhaps more interestingly, what will he say in the post-game interviews?

Knowing Moss’s history, he may ask himself some good questions.

GCHS Jr. Varsity Boys Basketball Results – 01.15.13 - Wirt County Tournament Championship Games

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Gilmer “B” vs. Walton

Gilmer - 34
Walton – 29

Scorers:

•  Gunnar Haley 14

•  Dalton Law 10

•  Tyler Frashure 7

•  Hunter Self 2

•  Jared Pritt 1

Gilmer “B” wins Championship of Wirt Tournament

Current Record:  10 – 3

Gilmer “A” vs. Walton

Gilmer - 57
Walton – 36

Scorers:

•  Lukas Sirbaugh 19

•  Cole Haley 14

•  Noah Aviles 9

•  Trey Shuff 8

•  Jared Pritt 4

•  Chandler Ferguson 3

Current Record:  12 – 1

Next Game:

Both Teams will travel to Pleasants on Thursday January 17, 2013 with the “B” game starting at 6:00 PM.

2012-13: WVIAC Week 7 Men’s Basketball Notes

This week, 10 WVIAC teams are in action.

There are just eight games scheduled this week, but only two are league contests.

Games will be played Tuesday and Wednesday before teams in the WVIAC take some time off. The next time a squad from the conference will play is December 30, 2012.

Alders on-Broaddus
The Battlers have won three straight games and are coming off a 16-point home win over Seton Hill … A-B is 3-0 in league play … O’Dell Eargle leads the team with 18.3 points and 8.5 rebounds a night … Kurklin Bohanon accounts for 18.1 points a game while Roy Brown adds 11 points and 8.3 reboundsa acontest … Malcolm Tatum’s 19 assists lead a balanced passing attack … The Battlers are dishing out assists on 54% of their field goals … A-B is grabbing 11 more rebounds than its opponents, including 35 more on the season on the offensive glass than its counterparts.

Bluefield State
The Big Blues are looking for their first win of the season after dropping two games by single digits last week … Vincent Rogers has led the team in scoring in six of the eight games thus far … He has also picked up top honors for rebounds on two occasions … Vincent averages 16.3 points per game and a team-best 6.5 boards … Daven Morris accounts for 8.8 markers while Simeon Denny chips in eight a contest.

Charleston
The Golden Eagles have won four of their past five outings … The squad is averaging 86.9 points per contest … Terrell Lipkins leads the way with 18.6 points a night and has a team-high 35 steals … Aleksander Kesic adds 12.6 points a game while Xavier Humphrey (11.8) and Evan Faulkner (10.4) are each accounting for double figures each outing … Lipkins leads a balanced group of rebounders with 6.4 boards per night … Kesic’s 60.6% shooting from the field is tops on the squad.

Concord
The Mountain Lions have won three of their last four outings, including a nine-point victory in their only game last week … Damien Tunstalle leads the team in scoring with his 19.5 clip while Jordan Davis adds 11.6 markers and a team-best 6.4 boards a night … Mike Boyd leads the offense with 39 assists while Thomas Brown totals 10.1 points a game … Brown and Boyd leads the team with 11 steals apiece.

Davis & Elkins
The Senators have split their last two games, downing West Virginia State before falling at Charleston … Devin Miller has paced the squad in scoring four times this year … He nets 17 markers a night while D’Quan Lynch adds 15.8 … Igor Premasunac tallies 9.3 points per game and grabs a team-best 8.5 rebounds per outing … D&E is outrebounding its opponents by 1.9 and has two more assists than its counterparts on the year.

Fairmont State
The Falcons have won three straight games – all of which have been WVIAC contests … In FSU’s lone game last week, the team posted a 10-point win at Charleston … Brendan Cooper’s 18.4 points a night are tops on the squad … Isaiah Hill adds 14.7 while Isaac Thornton totals 14.3 as does Malik Stith … Stevie Browning hits double figures with 10.4 a game … Cooper’s 8.6 rebounds a night are the best on the squad … As a team, the Falcons hit 48.7% of their shots from the floor.

Glenville State
The Pioneers split a pair of games last week, falling to Charleston before downing Ohio Valley … Lamar Mallory led the team in scoring and rebounds in each contest … Jamel Morris leads the team in scoring, netting 18.1 points a game … Mallory adds 16.8 points and 9.7 rebounds per outing … Kevin Gray and DJ Blanks add 14 and 10.1 points each, respectively … Blanks’ 53 assists are the most on the squad while Gray’s 19 steals are also a team best.

Ohio Valley
The Fighting Scots split a pair of games last week, downing Bluefield State before falling at Glenville State … Ashton Brown has led the team in scoring six times this season … He leads OVU with his 19.1 points per game … Jerry Macon Jr. chips in 9.7 points and Neil Gingerich pulls down 5.7 rebounds a game … Mustafa Helal has a team-best 13 blocks as does Povilas Dambrauskas.

Pitt Johnstown
The Mountain Cats have reeled off three straight wins, including two against WVIAC foes … Nick Novak continues his stellar year, having led the team in scoring six times this season … He paces UPJ with 23 points a game while Bill Luther adds 14.9 … Jordan Miller hits for 13.8 points and Ian Vescovi totals 11.4 points and 7.3 rebounds per game … Andrew Cressler amasses 10 points and seven boards a contest … The team is hitting 51.4% of its shots from the floor.

Seton Hill
The Griffins have won three of their last four games, including two conference contests … Max Kenyi paces the team with his 15 points per night while Malachi Leonard adds 13.2 … Kameron Taylor chips in nine points a contest … Lenjo Kilo pulls down seven boards an outing … SHU has forced 26 more turnovers than it has committed.

Shepherd
The Rams have won five straight games and are sitting at 3-0 in the WVIAC … Chad Moore has led the team in scoring four times and rebounding on five occasions … He leads the way with 21 poitns and nine rebounds a night for SU … Brantley Osborne adds 15.4 points a game while Sidney McCray and Morgan McDonald chip in 11.6 and 11.3 points, respectively … The Rams are dishing out an assist on nearly 55% of their field goals … SU has hit 57 more free throws than its opponents.

West Liberty
The top-rated Hilltoppers poured in a WVIAC-best 143 points in their last outing … WLU has reached the century mark seven times this season, including five straight games … Alex Falk pours in a team-best 20.6 points a night … C.J. Hester totals 12.8 points and grabs a team-best 10.9 rebounds per night … Seger Bonifant chips in 10.7 points while Shawn Dyer, Bubby Goodwin and Tim Hausfeld each account for over nine points a game … Bonifant and Dyer are each hitting over 6% of their shots from the floor.

West Virginia State
The Yellow Jackets have dropped three straight contests, including two WVIAC outings … Anton Hutchins’ 13.4 points per game are tops on the team … David Ford totals 12.7 points to go along with 6.6 rebounds a game … Kendrick Ward has dished out 21 assists on the season while Victor Sharpe’s 12 steals are the most on the team.

West Virginia Wesleyan
The Bobcats have won three of their last four outings, including a 2-0 effort against WVIAC competition … Kelsey Williams leads the team with his 17.4 points and 9.4 rebounds per game … Noah Cottrill is the only other player hitting for double figures, chipping in 17.1 … T.J. Thompson adds 9.3 … Raymond Warren’s 43 assists are tops on the squad … Williams leads the regulars with his 54.5% shooting from the floor in addition to his 20 blocks and nine steals … Thompson also has nine thefts.

Wheeling Jesuit
The Cardinals have dropped four straight games since winning their first two of the season … Justin Fritts has led the team in scoring three times this year … His 18.7 points per game are the most on the team while Ben Siefert is just behind him with 18.5 points … Siefert also pulls down a team-best 8.5 boards per night … Recardo Gaddy chips in 13.5 points a game while Joe Prati nets 12.5 … Prati’s making 54.2% of his shots from the field.

AP Football All-Americans Named: West Virginia’s Tavon Austin, Stedman Bailey Both Make the Cut

AP ALL-AMERICANS

FIRST TEAM

Offense:

Quarterback — Johnny Manziel, redshirt freshman, 6-foot-1, 200 pounds, Texas A&M.

Running backs — Montee Ball, senior, 5-11, 215, Wisconsin; Ka’Deem Carey, sophomore, 5-10, 197, Arizona.

Tackles — Luke Joeckel, junior, 6-6, 310, Texas A&M; Taylor Lewan, junior, 6-8, 309, Michigan.

Guards — Chance Warmack, senior, 6-3, 320, Alabama; Jonathan Cooper, senior, 6-3, 295, North Carolina.

Center — Barrett Jones, senior, 6-5, 302, Alabama.

Tight end — Zach Ertz, senior, 6-6, 252, Stanford.

Receivers — Marqise Lee, sophomore, 6-0, 195, Southern California; Terrance Williams, senior, 6-2, 205, Baylor.

All-purpose player — Tavon Austin, senior, 5-9, 171, West Virginia.

Kicker — Cairo Santos, junior, 5-8, 160, Tulane.

Defense:

Ends — Jadeveon Clowney, sophomore, 6-6, 256, South Carolina; Bjoern Werner, junior, 6-4, 255, Florida State.

Tackles — Star Lotulelei, senior, 6-4, 320, Utah; Will Sutton, junior, 6-1, 267, Arizona State.

Linebackers — Manti Te’o, senior, 6-2, 255, Notre Dame; Jarvis Jones, junior, 6-3, 241, Georgia; C.J. Mosley, junior, 6-2, 232, Alabama.

Cornerbacks — Dee Milliner, junior, 6-1, 199, Alabama; Jordan Poyer, sophomore, 6-0, 172, Oregon State.

Safeties — Phillip Thomas, senior, 6-1, 215, Fresno State; Matt Elam, junior, 5-10, 202, Florida.

Punter — Ryan Allen, senior, 6-2, 215, Louisiana Tech.

SECOND TEAM

Offense:

Quarterback — Collin Klein, senior, Kansas State.

Running backs — Kenjon Barner, senior, Oregon; Johnathan Franklin, senior, UCLA.

Tackles — D.J. Fluker, junior, Alabama; David Yankey, junior, Stanford.

Guards — Spencer Long, junior, Nebraska; Cyril Richardson, junior, Baylor.

Center — Dalton Freeman, senior, Clemson.

Tight end — Tyler Eifert, senior, Notre Dame.

Receivers — Stedman Bailey, junior, West Virginia; Quinton Patton, senior, Louisiana Tech.

All-purpose player — Jordan Lynch, junior, Northern Illinois.

Kicker — Dustin Hopkins, senior, Florida State.

Defense:

Ends — Damontre Moore, junior, Texas A&M; Stephon Tuitt, sophomore, Notre Dame.

Tackles — Johnathan Hankins, junior, Ohio State; Kawann Short, senior, Purdue.

Linebackers — Kevin Minter, junior, LSU; Anthony Barr, junior, UCLA; Arthur Brown, senior, Kansas State.

Cornerbacks — Johnthan Banks, senior, Mississippi State; Bradley Roby, sophomore, Ohio State.

Safeties — Eric Reid, junior, LSU; Tony Jefferson, junior, Oklahoma.

Punter — Riley Stephenson, senior, BYU.

THIRD TEAM

Offense:

Quarterback — A.J. McCarron, junior, Alabama.

Running backs — Stefphon Jefferson, junior, Nevada; Giovani Bernard, sophomore, North Carolina.

Tackles — Jake Matthews, junior, Texas A&M; Eric Fisher, senior, Central Michigan.

Guards — Larry Warford, senior, Kentucky; Xavier Su’a-Filo, sophomore, UCLA.

Center — Braxston Cave, senior, Notre Dame.

Tight end — Austin Seferian-Jenkins, sophomore, Washington.

Receivers — DeAndre Hopkins, junior, Clemson; Cobi Hamilton, senior, Arkansas.

All-purpose player — Dri Archer, junior, Kent State.

Kicker — Caleb Sturgis, senior, Florida.

Ends — John Simon, senior, Ohio State; Sam Montgomery, junior, LSU.

Tackles — Shariff Floyd, junior, Florida; Chris Jones, senior, Bowling Green.

Linebackers — Khaseem Greene, senior, Rutgers; Trent Murphy, senior, Stanford; Kyle Van Noy, junior, BYU.

Cornerbacks — Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, sophomore, Oregon; Jason Verrett, junior, TCU.

Safeties — Ed Reynolds, junior, Stanford; Ty Zimmerman, junior, Kansas State.

Punter — Kyle Christy, sophomore, Florida.

2012 All-Big 12 Football Awards: Several Mountaineers Honored

The All-Big 12 Conference football teams and individual award winners have been announced. Selections are made by the league's 10 head coaches, who are not permitted to vote for their own players.



All-Big 12 Honors Notebook:

• Collin Klein is the first K-State player to earn Offensive Player of the Year. 
• Arthur Brown is the third Wildcat to earn Defensive Player of the Year (Terrence Newman, 2002 and Mark Simoneau, 1999).
• Lache Seastrunk is the first Baylor player to be named Offensive Newcomer of the Year while Calvin Barnett is the first from Oklahoma State to garner Defensive Newcomer of the Year. 
• Bill Snyder was tabbed as Coach of the Year for the fourth time (1998, 2002, 2011) and the second consecutive season.
• This year marks the first for Special Teams Co-Players of the Year. Quinn Sharp is the third Oklahoma State player in the last five years (Dez Bryant, 2008 and Dan Bailey, 2010) to earn the honor and has captured it two straight seasons.
• J.W. Walsh is Oklahoma State's second top offensive freshman (Tony Lindsay, 1997). 
• Baylor garnered its first offensive lineman award while K-State earned its first for defensive lineman. The awards were first chosen in 2006. 
• Nick Florence received the inaugural football Scholar-Athlete of the Year. The award is a new addition for all sports in 2012-13.
• Oklahoma has won the most individual awards in the 17-year history of the Big 12 with 27. K-State and Texas are next with 23 winners, followed by Oklahoma State (15), Iowa State (8), Texas Tech (7), Baylor (6) and Kansas (6). 
• TCU and West Virginia each picked up an individual award in their first season as a member of the Big 12. 

2012 ALL-BIG 12 INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
Offensive Player of the Year Collin Klein, Kansas State, QB, Sr, Loveland, Colo.	Defensive Player of the Year Arthur Brown, Kansas State, LB, Sr, Wichita, Kan.
Offensive Newcomer of the Year Lache Seastrunk, Baylor, RB, So, Temple, Texas	Offensive Lineman of the Year Cyril Richardson, Baylor, Jr, Fort Worth, Texas
Defensive Newcomer of the Year Calvin Barnett, Oklahoma State, DT, Jr, Tulsa, Okla.	Defensive Lineman of the Year Meshak Williams, Kansas State, DE, Sr, Sylvester, Ga.
Offensive Freshman of the Year J.W. Walsh, Oklahoma State, QB, Denton, Texas	Scholar-Athlete of the Year Nick Florence, Baylor, QB, Sr, Garland, Texas
Defensive Freshman of the Year Devonte Fields, TCU, DE, Arlington, Texas (unanimous)	Chuck Neinas Coach of the Year Bill Snyder, Kansas State, 21st Season
Co-Special Teams Players of the Year Quinn Sharp, Oklahoma State, PK/P, Sr, Mansfield, Texas Tavon Austin, West Virginia, KR/PR, Sr, Baltimore, Md.

2012 ALL-BIG 12 FOOTBALL FIRST TEAM
OFFENSE
Pos.	Player	School	Class	Hometown/Previous School
QB	Collin Klein	K-State	Sr.	Loveland, Colo./Loveland
RB	Joseph Randle**	Oklahoma State	Jr.	Wichita, Kan./Southeast
RB	John Hubert	K-State	Jr.	Waco, Texas/Midway
FB	Trey Millard #	Oklahoma	Jr.	Columbia, Mo./Rock Bridge
WR	Terrance Williams	Baylor	Sr.	Dallas, Texas/W.T. White
WR	Tavon Austin	West Virginia	Sr.	Baltimore, Md./Dunbar
WR	Stedman Bailey	West Virginia	Jr.	Miramar, Fla./Miramar
TE	Travis Tannahill	K-State	Sr.	Overland Park, Kan./Olathe East
OL	Cyril Richardson	Baylor	Jr.	Fort Worth, Texas/North Crowley
OL	Cornelius Lucas	K-State	Jr.	New Orleans, La./Edna Karr
OL	Gabe Ikard** #	Oklahoma	Jr.	Oklahoma City, Okla./Bishop McGuinness
OL	Lane Taylor**	Oklahoma State	Sr.	Arlington, Texas/Martin
OL	LaAdrian Waddle	Texas Tech	Sr.	Columbus, Texas/Columbus
PK	Quinn Sharp #	Oklahoma State	Sr.	Mansfield, Texas/Summit
KR/PR	Tavon Austin	West Virginia	Sr.	Baltimore, Md./Dunbar
DEFENSE
Pos.	Player	School	Class	Hometown/Previous School
DL	Jake McDonough	Iowa State	Sr.	Urbandale, Iowa/Valley
DL	Meshak Williams	K-State	Sr.	Sylvester, Ga./Hutchinson CC
DL	Calvin Barnett	Oklahoma State	Jr.	Tulsa, Okla./Navarro CC
DL	Devonte Fields	TCU	Fr.	Arlington, Texas/Martin
DL	Stansly Maponga	TCU	Jr.	Carrollton, Texas/Hebron
DL	Alex Okafor #	Texas	Sr.	Pflugerville, Texas/Pflugerville
LB	A.J. Klein #	Iowa State	Sr.	Kimberly, Wis./Kimberly
LB	Jake Knott	Iowa State	Sr.	Waukee, Iowa/Waukee
LB	Arthur Brown** #	K-State	Sr.	Wichita, Kan./Miami
DB	Ty Zimmerman	K-State	Jr.	Junction City, Kan./Junction City
DB	Aaron Colvin	Oklahoma	Jr.	Owasso, Okla./Owasso
DB	Tony Jefferson	Oklahoma	Jr.	Chula Vista, Calif./Eastlake
DB	Jason Verrett	TCU	Jr.	Fairfield, Calif./Santa Rosa JC
DB	Kenny Vaccaro	Texas	Sr.	Brownwood, Texas/Early
P	Quinn Sharp #	Oklahoma State	Jr.	Mansfield, Texas/Summit
2012 ALL-BIG 12 FOOTBALL SECOND TEAM
OFFENSE
Pos.	Player	School	Class	Hometown/Previous School
QB	Geno Smith	West Virginia	Sr.	Miami, Fla./Miramara
RB	James Sims	Kansas	Jr.	Irving, Texas/MacArthur
RB	Damien Williams	Oklahoma	Jr.	San Diego, Calif./Arizona Western
FB	Kye Staley	Oklahoma State	Jr.	Guthrie, Okla./Guthrie
WR	Chris Harper	K-State	Sr.	Wichita, Kan./Oregon
WR	Kenny Stills ^	Oklahoma	Jr.	Encinitas, Calif./La Costa Canyon
WR	Darrin Moore	Texas Tech	Sr.	Irving, Texas/McArthur/Blinn College
TE	Jace Amaro	Texas Tech	So.	San Antonio, Texas/MacArthur
OL	Tanner Hawkinson	Kansas	Sr.	McPherson, Kan./McPherson
OL	Lane Johnson	Oklahoma	Sr.	Groveton, Texas/Kilgore College
OL	Blaize Foltz	TCU	Sr.	Rose Hill, Kan./Rose Hill
OL	Trey Hopkins	Texas	Jr.	Galena Park, Texas/North Shore
OL	Joe Madsen	West Virginia	Sr.	Chardon, Ohio/Chardon
PK	Anthony Cantele	K-State	Sr.	Wichita, Kan./Kapaun Mt. Carmel
KR/PR	Justin Gilbert	Oklahoma State	Jr.	Huntsville, Texas/Huntsville
DEFENSE
Pos.	Player	School	Class	Hometown/Previous School
DL	Adam Davis	K-State	Sr.	Folkston, Ga./Hutchinson CC
DL	Vai Lutui	K-State	Sr.	Salt Lake City, Utah/Mt. San Antonio CC
DL	David King	Oklahoma	Sr.	Houston, Texas/Strake Jesuit Prep
DL	Chucky Hunter	TCU	So.	West Monroe, La./West Monroe
DL	Kerry Hyder	Texas Tech	Jr.	Austin, Texas/Lyndon B. Johnson
LB	Bryce Hager	Baylor	So.	Austin, Texas/Westlake
LB	Ben Heeney	Kansas	So.	Hutchinson, Kan./Hutchinson
LB	Kenny Cain	TCU	Sr.	Metaire, La./John Curtis Christian
DB	Cody Davis	Texas Tech	Sr.	Stephenville, Texas/Stephenville
DB	Durrell Givens	Iowa State	Sr.	Long Beach, Calif./Chaffey College
DB	Sam Carter	TCU	So.	Alief, Texas/Hastings
DB	Bradley McDougald	Kansas	Sr.	Columbus, Ohio/Scioto
DB	D.J. Johnson	Texas Tech	Sr.	Austin, Texas/St. Stephen's Episcopal
DB	Demontre Hurst ^	Oklahoma	Sr.	Lancaster, Texas/Lancaster
P	Kirby Van Der Kamp	Iowa State	Jr.	West Des Moines, Iowa/Valley

**Unanimous Selection.

# - Repeat first team selection from last season.

^ - Repeat second team selection from last season.

A tie in voting created an additional first-team
defensive line and second-team defensive back spots.

Players listed at each position alphabetically by
school.

2012 ALL-BIG 12 HONORABLE MENTION
Baylor:	Troy Baker (OL), Ahmad Dixon (LB), Nick Florence (QB), Aaron Jones (PK), Cameron Kaufhold (OL), Eddie Lackey (LB, Def. NoY), Terrance Lloyd (DL), Jordan Najvar (TE), Tevin Reese (WR), Lanear Sampson (WR), Lache Seastrunk (RB), Ivory Wade (OL), Terrance Williams (Off. PoY)
Iowa State:	Carter Bykowski (OL), A.J. Klein (Def. PoY), Roosevelt Maggitt (DL), Jake McDonough (Def. LoY), Jeremy Reeves (DB), Kirby Van Der Kamp (ST PoY), Jacques Washington (DB)
Kansas:	Tanner Hawkinson (Off. LoY), Tony Pierson (RB)
K-State:	Jerrell Childs (LB), Ryan Doerr (P), BJ Finney (OL, Off. LoY), Tyler Lockett (WR, ST PoY), Jared Loomis (Schol. AoY), Tremaine Thompson (KR/PR), Cody Whitehair (OL),
Oklahoma:	Justin Brown (WR &PR/KR), Gabe Ikard (Off. LoY), Landry Jones (QB), Sterling Shepard (Off. FoY), Tress Way (P), Damien Williams (Off. NoY), Daryl Williams (OL)
Oklahoma State:	James Castleman (DL), Parker Graham (OL), Caleb Lavey (LB), Shaun Lewis (LB), Kevin Peterson (Def. FoY), Josh Stewart (WR)
TCU:	Josh Boyce (WR), B.J. Catalon (Off. FoY), Skye Dawson (PR/KR), Tayo Fabuluje (Off. NoY), Devonte Fields (Def. LoY), Blaize Foltz (Off. LoY), James Fry (OL), Jaden Oberkrom (PK), Elisha Olabode (DB), Ethan Perry (P), Jason Verrett (Def. PoY), Matthew Tucker (RB)
Texas:	Mike Davis (WR), Johnathan Gray (Off. FoY), Alex King (P), D.J. Monroe (PR/KR), Jaxon Shipley (WR)
Texas Tech:	Terrance Bullitt (LB), Ryan Bustin (PK), LeRaven Clark (OL, Off. LoY), Cody Davis (Def. PoY, Schol. AoY), Seth Doege (QB), Cornelius Douglas (DB), Ryan Erxleben (P), Kerry Hyder (Def. LoY), Leon Mackey (DL), Darrin Moore (WR), Tre' Porter (DB), Eric Ward (WR), Kenny Williams (RB)
West Virginia:	Tavon Austin (Off. PoY), Karl Joseph (DB), Ryan Nehlen (Schol. AoY)

A Look at the Nine Big 12 Bowl Matchups

The Big 12 is the only league in which 90% of its membership gained bowl eligibility and one of just two conferences (SEC) with nine bowl-eligible teams.

The Big 12’s 90% bowl-eligibility mark is the highest in college football history.

Big 12 teams did not suffer any losses in 2012 that weren’t to bowl-eligible teams.

The Big 12 led the nation in non-conference win percentage (86.6%) for the second consecutive season. The Big 12 also had the fewest non-conference losses (26-4).

2012 will mark the seventh season in the last eight that at least eight Conference teams played in bowl games.

 

Baylor (7-5, 4-5; defeated Oklahoma State 41-34; vs. UCLA in Bridgeport Education Holiday Bowl, December 27, 2012)

Linebacker Eddie Lackey returned an interception for a touchdown and became the first Baylor player since 2001 with two defensive TDs over a two-game span. Lackey also had a career-high 15 tackles.

Wide receiver Terrance Williams broke Kendall Wright’s single-season record (1,772) for all-purpose yards with 1,778.

Wide receiver Tevin Reese had a career-best 75-yard touchdown reception. 13 of his 15 career touchdowns receptions are 40 yards or longer.

Baylor is now 10-1 in November and December games over the last two years and has won 12 of its last 13 games at Floyd Casey Stadium.

Baylor has at least seven wins in three consecutive seasons for the first time since 1949-50-51, when it won 8, 7 and 8 games, respectively.

After forcing zero turnovers during first 3 Big 12 games, Baylor has forced 15 turnovers (12 interceptions, three fumbles) in its last six conference games.

Baylor had two one-play touchdown drives against Oklahoma State and has nine of those this season. Also, Baylor had two touchdown drives of less than two minutes Saturday and has 33 of those this season.

 

Iowa State (6-6, 3-6; did not play Saturday; vs. Tulsa in AutoZone Liberty Bowl, December 31, 2012)

The Cyclones ended their season on November 23, 2012 against West Virginia.

Kansas (1-11, 0-9; lost to West Virginia 59-10; season complete)

Junior running back James Sims gained 57 yards on 18 carries to finish the season with 1,013 yards rushing. He’s the 12th KU player to rush for 1,000 yards and the first since 2007.

Senior offensive lineman Tanner Hawkinson made his 48th consecutive start, the most ever by a Jayhawk.

Running back Tony Pierson had a career-best 42-yard reception.

Quarterback Michel Cummings had a career-high 42 yards rushing.

Senior D.J. Beshears became KU’s career leader in kickoff return yardage with 2,123.

Freshman kicker Nick Prolago made a 32-yard field goal in the fourth quarter and finished the season 5-for-6 on field goal attempts.

Kansas is the first Big 12 team with back-to-back winless Conference seasons since Baylor in 2000 and 2001.

 

Kansas State (11-1, 8-1; defeated Texas, 42-24; vs. Oregon in Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, January 03, 2013)

During the BCS era (starting in 1998), Collin Klein is the only quarterback from a BCS automatic qualifying school to have had least 20 rushing touchdowns and 10 passing touchdowns in multiple seasons.

Collin Klein has been responsible for 84 touchdowns in his career, a school record.

Running back John Hubert had three rushing touchdowns in 13 games last season but has 15 rushing touchdowns this season.

Kansas State outscored its opponents in the second half 281-128.

Kansas State has scored 142 points after forcing a turnover.

In Big 12 games, Kansas State is 7-2 against Texas and has won six consecutive games in the series.

 

Oklahoma (10-2, 8-1; defeated TCU 24-17; vs. Texas A&M in AT&T Cotton Bowl, January 04, 2013)

Quarterback Landry Jones’ 122 touchdown passes in his career is the fifth-most in NCAA history.

Running back Damien Williams scored on a 66-yard touchdown run and has four scoring runs of 65 or more yards this season.

Oklahoma clinched a share of the 2012 Big 12 Championship it’s the eighth Big 12 title and 44th conference championship. The Sooners have won or shared the Big 12 title in every even-numbered season under coach Bob Stoops.

Oklahoma has 11 seasons of 10 or more wins under coach Bob Stoops and extends the school’s FBS record to 34 10-win seasons.

Oklahoma has won 23 in a row when permitting 20 points or less. TCU has never scored more than 20 points in 12 games against the Sooners.

 

Oklahoma State (7-5, 5-4; lost to Baylor 41-34; vs. Purdue in Heart of Dallas Bowl, January 01, 2013)

Running back Joseph Randle (23 carries, 139 yards) went over 100 yards rushing for the eighth time this year and for the 14th time in his career.

Wide receiver Josh Stewart (12 catches, 147 yards) went over 100 yards receiving for the fifth time this year and the third time in the last four games. He recorded double figures in receptions for the fourth time this year and for the third time in the last four games.

Oklahoma State was 1-4 in road games and the victory came at Kansas.

Before the loss, Oklahoma State had won six straight and 15 of the last 16 over Baylor.

Baylor’s 31 first-half points were the most Oklahoma State had allowed in a half.

 

TCU (7-5, 4-5; lost to Oklahoma 24-17; vs. Michigan State in Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl, December 29, 2012)

Brandon Carter’s 80-yard touchdown reception was longest play of his career.

Freshman Jaden Oberkrom set a TCU single-season record with 42 consecutive extra-points made. The previous mark of 40 was held by Chris Kaylakie (40, 2000).

This is the eighth straight season and 11th time in Gary Patterson’s 12 years that TCU has a winning record.

TCU lost for just the second time in the last eight seasons when ahead in turnover margin. The Horned Frogs forced two Oklahoma turnovers, while committing just one of their own. TCU is now 48-2 when ahead in turnover margin since 2005.

TCU had its fifth sellout in six home games this season. The Horned Frogs have had 13 sellouts in their last 14 home dates and 15 of the past 20.

 

Texas (8-4, 5-4; lost to Kansas State 42-24; vs. Oregon State in Valero Alamo Bowl, December 29, 2012)

Running back Malcolm Brown had seven carries for 40 yards and a team- and career-high seven receptions for 43 yards.  He had his first-career TD catch, a 14-yarder in the fourth quarter.

Safety Adrian Phillips had his second interception of the season and second in the last two games.

Wide receiver Jaxon Shipley had five catches for 68 yards, including a 14-yard TD reception. He has averaged 6.3 receptions and 95.0 receiving yards over the last three games.

Safety Kenny Vaccaro had a team-high 12 tackles and has averaged 9.4 tackles over the last eight games.

Wide receiver Mike Davis wore No. 5 instead of No. 1 as a tribute to senior Jeremy Hills who suffered a season-ending injury vs. TCU.

Texas had its five game road-winning streak end; two of those victories came against ranked teams - No. 22 Oklahoma State and No. 20 Texas Tech.

 

Texas Tech (7-5, 4-5; did not play Saturday; vs. Minnesota in Meineke Car Care Bowl of Texas, December 28, 2012)

The Red Raiders closed their regular season against Baylor on November 24, 2012.

 

West Virginia (7-5, 4-5; defeated Kansas 59-10; vs. Syracuse in Pinstripe Bowl, December 29, 2012)
Senior quarterback Geno Smith broke the school record he set earlier this season when he completed 21 consecutive passes. Smith has a school single-season record 350 completions.

Geno Smith’s completion percentage of 95.8 tied the NCAA single-game record (min. 20 attempts).

Receiver Stedman Bailey had 11 receptions and has 106 on the season, a record for a junior.

Tavon Austin finished with 2,760 all-purpose yards, breaking the record of 2,574 he set last season.

West Virginia broke the school single-season record it set last season for total offense, gaining 6,222 yards this season.

West Virginia also had a school-record 315 first downs this season, bettering the record of 301 set last season.

WV High School Football Post Season Playoffs - Championship Results - 2012

AAA  #2 Martinsburg (13-1)  38  #1 Cabell Midland (13-1)  14  AA  #2 Keyser (12-2)  0  #1 Wayne (14-0)  35  A  #4 Madonna (12-2)  42  #3 Wahama (14-0)  (OT) 43

WVU vs. Syracuse in Pinstripe Bowl

Sources confirmed West Virginia is bound for the Pinstripe Bowl and an irony-laced matchup against former Big East rival Syracuse on December 29, 2012 at Yankee Stadium.

We’ll see how that game resonates with fans of the Mountaineers (7-5), who closed the regular season with a 59-10 win over Kansas. West Virginia’s bowl game could have been higher-profile — and definitely in a warmer setting — had the Mountaineers held on to late leads against TCU or Oklahoma.

But even though the game seems too familiar and decidely unsexy, there’s payback incentive for WVU, which lost to Syracuse 49-23 last season and 19-14 in 2010.

NO BRAWL
Syracuse (7-5) accepted the Pinstripe Bowl bid around 5:00 PM Sunday, erasing any hopes of a Big Apple-style Backyard Brawl between WVU and Pitt (6-6). The Panthers were expected to accept a third consecutive bid to the BBVA Compass Bowl in Birmingham, AL. Even for a team thrilled to become bowl-eligible on the season’s final weekend that has to be a letdown.

“Any bowl, except Birmingham,“ Pitt running back Ray Graham told The Sarasota Herald-Tribune after Saturday’s 27-3 win at South Florida. “Oh, man, three times in a row? I think they might kick us out. They might not even allow us in there.“

Syracuse had dibs on the New York game thanks to a 14-13 win over Pitt on October 05, 2012.

Though the Orange beat only one team with a winning record this season — upsetting Louisville 45-26 — they played several bowl teams close: losing 42-41 to Northwestern, 17-10 to Minnesota 23-15 to Rutgers. Syracuse fell 35-24 at Cincinnati and lost 42-29 to USC in a game played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.

PREVIOUS PINSTRIPES

The long and glorious two-year history of the New Era Pinstripe Bowl:

2010 — Syracuse 36, Kansas State 34: “A Salute to Grinch Refs”

The new bowl resurrected old-fashioned controversy over what defines “excessive celebration.“

Trailing 36-28 with 1:13 to play, Kansas State’s Adrian Hilburn took a 30-yard screen pass to the house, and after scoring, stopped and saluted the crowd.

PENALTY!

The excessive celebration flag pushed K-State’s 2-point try back to the 17-yard line, leading to an incomplete pass.

Wildcats quarterback Carson Coffman labeled it “a bogus call” and Hilburn was sick: “I saw our opponent throw up diamond signs after they score a touchdown and now I give a salute? What’s that? Respecting our soldiers? It hurts.“

2011 — Rutgers 27, Iowa State 13: “Schiano’s Swan Song”

The vaunted Big East climbed to 2-0 in bowl games played in baseball stadiums with short right-field porches.

A Rutgers-dominated crowd of 38,328 chanted “One More Year!“ at Scarlet Knights receiver Mohamed Sanu (who left for the NFL Draft anyway), but they should have directed their pleas at coach Greg Schiano, who left for the Tampa Bay Bucs.

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West Virginia will close the regular season today against coach Charlie Weis and his 1-10 Kansas Jayhawks, a team that excels at little but the running game.

A potential 7-5 regular season finish rides on the Mountaineers’ ability to stop the Jayhawks highly effective and ever-changing rushing attack.

Kansas ranks No. 2 in the Big 12 in rushing offense, and it attacks the defense in many ways, which has had defensive coordinator Joe DeForest burning the candle late this week in preparation.

“It’s more formations in the run game. It’s 11 guys in the box one game, then they spread everybody out like Baylor next game,“ said DeForest earlier this week. “Then they’ll run zone read. Then they’ll run option. Then they’ll run [the] power game. Then the quarterback will run.

“Last three days I’ve been wracking my brain trying to figure out ‘What are they going to do against us?‘ “

He has studied tape from every game this season, and notes how different each game has looked.

“Against Oklahoma [Kansas had a] different game plan. Against Iowa State, a different game plan. Baylor, different game plan. [Texas] Tech, totally different formations,“ DeForest said. “So you’re preparing for five different offenses, basically. But once you find out what they’re doing, they stick with it pretty much.“

The Mountaineers defense has not been praised for much this season, but the run defense has been respectable.

While the West Virginia pass defense ranks 120th—worst in Division I-A—the rushing defense is ranked 40th, allowing just 141.2 rushing yards a game.

“They have a lot of formations. They basically run about five plays out of all those formations. We just have to stay grounded and disciplined. We need to tackle everybody and hold everybody in,“ linebacker Jared Barber said of Kansas this week.

Weis generally turns to running backs James Sims and Tony Pierson.

Pierson ranks No. 2 in the Big 12 in rushing, with 73 yards a game, but Sims is the workhorse. He has gotten more than 20 carries in each of the past six games and has rushed for more than 100 yards in six games this season.

“Their running back is really patient. He makes guys miss,“ said Barber. “He’s also a pretty big back. He’s fast, and he also has a lot of power. He’s a great back and a great runner. He reads his line really well. We just have to tackle him, and we’ll be alright.“

Weis said this week his team will rely on ball control to try and keep the West Virginia offense off the field.

“Obviously, one of the strengths of our offense is ball control and running the football,“ said Weis. “Obviously, you win games by scoring and 17 points is not going to get it done. We are going to have to do better than that, but I think that the less that their offense is on the field, the better.“

While the Mountaineers’ bowl destination is unknown, signs are that a 7-5 finish would mean a trip west to San Diego’s Holiday Bowl. But other games can’t be ruled out just yet, including New York’s Pinstripe Bowl if the cards fall right or Houston’s Meineke Car Care Bowl.

Regardless, the 7-5 finish is the goal. And slowing Kansas comes first.

“They are a top-20 team in the country when it comes to rushing offense,“ said coach Dana Holgorsen. “They switched their quarterback midseason to the redshirt freshman, Michael Cummings. He is a talented kid that will continue to get better and better.

“They will run the zone read with him, establish the run and try to put the ball in play when they need to. They will bring in Dayne Crist to throw the ball down the field at times. Our job defensively is identifying their sets and the different looks we will get.“

WVU and Marshall Football - 12.01.12

WEST VIRGINIA:

The Mountaineers ended their longest losing streak since 1986 with Saturday’s 31-24 triumph at Iowa State, which also marked their sixth win of the season to become bowl eligible.

It has been a wild ride for WVU, which ranks in the top-15 nationally in both total offense (506.9 ypg) and scoring offense (40.0 ppg), but is 117th in both total defense (487.4 ypg) and scoring defense (40.7 ppg).

Geno Smith completed 22-of-31 passes for 236 yards and two scores to help the Mountaineers snap their five-game slide.

Shawne Alston racked up 130 yards and a touchdown on 19 attempts to pace the rushing attack, while Stedman Bailey finished with seven receptions for 82 yards and a score.

Tavon Austin also had a very productive day with 261 all-purpose yards and one touchdown catch.

He turned a flip pass into a 75-yard touchdown for the go- ahead score with less than seven minutes remaining in regulation.

With ISU driving down the field late in regulation with a chance to tie, the Mountaineers defense came up with a huge fumble recovery in the end zone with less than four minutes remaining to seal the outcome.

KANSAS:

The Jayhawks, who sit a dismal 1-10 on the year, were idle this past week.

They’ll wrap up their season at West Virginia this Saturday.

 

WV High School Football Post Season Playoffs - Championship - 2012

 

AAA #2 Martinsburg (12-1)  #1 Cabell Midland (13-0)  AA #2 Keyser (12-1)  #1 Wayne (13-0)  A #4 Madonna (12-1)  #3 Wahama (13-0)

WV High School Football Post Season Playoffs - Semifinal Results - 2012

AAA  #5 Morgantown (10-3)  28  #1 Cabell Midland (13-0)  35   #3 George Washington (10-3)  14  #2 Martinsburg (12-1)  63  AA  #4 Robert C. Byrd (11-2)  0  #1 Wayne (13-0)  18   #3 Bridgeport (9-3)  14  #2 Keyser (12-1)  42  A  #4 Madonna (12-1)  20   #1 Tucker County (12-1)  14   #3 Wahama (13-0)  10   #2 Magnolia (11-2)  7

WVU and Marshall Football Results - 11.23.12

West Virginia:

Tavon Austin turned a touch pass from Geno Smith into a 75-yard touchdown with 6:31 left and West Virginia held on to beat Iowa State 31-24 Friday to break a five-game losing streak.

In the first game between the two schools, the Mountaineers (6-5, 3-5 Big 12) trailed 24-23 when they took over on their own 25 after Iowa State’s Edwin Arceo kicked a 49-yard field goal.

Smith took the snap in shotgun formation and immediately flicked the ball to Austin cutting in front of him. Austin, who had been held in check until then, turned the corner and easily outran the pursuit down the left sideline.

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Iowa State (6-6, 4-5) then drove to the West Virginia 7, but Jeff Woody fumbled into the end zone and Karl Joseph recovered for the Mountaineers, which ran out the clock.

West Virginia became bowl eligible for the 11th straight season with the victory and could enhance its postseason position with a victory over Kansas at home in its regular-season finale next Saturday. The Mountaineers’ losing streak had been their longest since dropping six in a row in 1986.

Iowa State played its regular-season finale and will await its third bowl bid in coach Paul Rhoads’ four seasons.

Both teams put up decent numbers despite raw, blustery conditions. The wind blew at a steady 15 mph out of the northwest and the wind chill was 21 degrees at kickoff.

Smith fell well short of his 336-yard passing average, but still completed 22 of 31 for 236 yards and two touchdowns. He worked against an Iowa State secondary missing injured starters Jansen Watson and Durrell Givens, the national leader in takeaways.

Austin was held to 74 yards rushing in 14 carries after gashing Texas for a school record 344 yards last week. But the power running of 5-foot-11, 235-pound Shawne Alston helped keep the Mountaineers moving.

Alston carried 19 times for a career-best 130 yards and a touchdown and helped his team play keep-away at the end.

Iowa State freshman Sam Richardson, making his first start after throwing four touchdown passes in a relief role at Kansas last week, completed 13-of-31 passes for 162 yards and three touchdowns. Often forced out of the pocket, he showed some nimble feet in scrambling for 119 yards in 18 carries.

Neither quarterback was intercepted and despite the frigid conditions, there were no fumbles until Woody’s near the end.

With Iowa State leading 21-20, a holding penalty negated Austin’s 68-yard touchdown on a punt return. The Mountaineers ending up settling for a field goal, Tyler Bitancurt coaxing through a 35-yarder that nicked the left upright for a 23-21 lead with 9:35 left. Bitancurt had missed a 46-yard attempt in the first quarter when the ball hit the left upright and bounced back onto the field.

Iowa State had taken its first lead of the game at 21-20 when Richardson hit Quenton Brundage in stride for a 35-yard touchdown with 4:56 left in the third quarter. They hooked up six plays after the Mountaineers went up 20-14 on Bitancurt’s second field goal of the game, a 44-yarder.

West Virginia chipped away at the Iowa State defense on a time-consuming drive that stalled after a holding penalty at the Cyclones’ 33. Cleyon Laing’s sack of Smith on third down forced the field goal.

After West Virginia managed only a 3-0 lead with the wind at its back in the first quarter, Smith took the Mountaineers on two snappy touchdown drives against the wind in the second period.

He completed passes of 27 and 23 yards to Steadman Bailey before Alston wedged into the end zone from a yard out to make it 10-0. The next time Smith and his teammates got the ball, he finished a 70-yard, eight-play drive with a 6-yard touchdown pass to Bailey, who beat Givens’ replacement, Gage Shaeffer, on a square out.

But Iowa State and Richardson answered both scores.

Richardson found Jerome Tiller in the back left corner of the end zone for an 8-yard touchdown to cut the lead 10-7.

Then, taking over at the Iowa State 29 with just 1:32 left in the half, Richardson executed the 2-minute offense to perfection. He converted a third-and-10 with an 18-yard pass to Jarvis West and scrambled for 21 yards on fourth-and-6 from the West Virginia 39.

On the next play, Richardson hit Josh Lenz, who made a shoe-top catch for an 18-yard touchdown with 18 seconds left in the half, drawing the Cyclones to 17-14.

Marshall:

Shane Carden’s second effort to surge over the goal line in the second overtime put the East Carolina Pirates over the top in a 65-59 decision against the Marshall Thundering Herd at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in a Conference USA regular-season finale.

Carden was huge for the Pirates (8-4, 7-1 C-USA) as he ran for three touchdowns and also converted 38-of-47 passes for 439 yards and three more scores as the team registered a third straight victory. Vintavious Cooper ran for 52 yards and two scores for ECU and Justin Hardy finished with a game-high 16 receptions, leading to 171 yards.

Marshall (5-7, 4-4), which needed a victory in order to become bowl eligible, was paced by Rakeem Cato who connected on 31-of-40 passes for 318 yards and five touchdowns, but he was sacked two times, had a pass picked off and suffered an injury which prevented him from finishing the game. Antavious Wilson caught seven passes for 43 yards and three scores and Tommy Shuler reeled in 14 balls for 141 yards and two TDs in the team’s second setback in the last three outings.

Marshall scored the first points of the game as it capped a nine-play, 80-yard drive with a 32-yard TD strike from Cato to Aaron Dobson.

From there, the Pirates rattled off four straight touchdowns, beginning with a 59-yard scoring pass from Carden to Jabril Solomon at the 9:06 mark of the first to tie the score at 7-7. Carden added touchdown runs of one and three yards and Cooper landed in the end zone on a nine-yard effort as the lead grew to 28-7.

Cooper also added a one-yard TD run later in the frame, but not before Cato combined with Shuler on a 24-yard scoring pass play.

The Thundering Herd closed out the first half with consecutive touchdowns on passes of eight and 19 yards to Wilson and Shuler, respectively, to make the score 35-28 at the break.

The opening drive of the second half saw the Herd navigate 75 yards on 13 plays, using up close to four minutes on the clock and culminating with a two- yard scoring pass from Cato to Wilson to knot the score at 35-35.

Midway through the third quarter, the Pirates responded with a five-yard TD run by Reggie Bullock to regain the lead once again.

From there, a seesaw battle ensued with the visitors drawing close with a 24-yard field goal by Justin Haig. Less than four minutes later, the Herd again assumed the lead after backup quarterback Blake Frohnapfel raced 51 yards to the end zone, giving the Herd a 45-42 advantage with 11:12 remaining in regulation.

ECU knotted the score with a 39-yard field goal by Warren Harvey midway through the fourth. The teams then traded touchdowns in the final minutes. Essray Taliaferro scored a one-yard run for the Herd before Carden tossed a six-yard TD toss to a leaping Danny Webster in the back of the end zone with just four seconds left on the clock to send the game into overtime tied at 52-52.

Carden and the Pirates wasted no time asserting themselves in the first extra session as he hit Andrew Bodenheimer just shy of the goal line on the first play from scrimmage, the wideout then stepped into the end zone to give the hosts and early advantage.

Unfortunately, there was no celebration for the Pirates before Wilson then reeled in a four-yard TD pass from Frohnapfel to tie the meeting up yet again, this time at 59-59.

Marshall had the first crack on offense in the second overtime, but Taliaferro had the ball stripped and it was recovered by ECU’s Derrell Johnson.

The Pirates then went to work, knowing they only needed a score of any kind to pick up the win. The team maneuvered the ball through the red zone and down at the goal line Carden called his own number and even though he was initially stopped, he lunged once more in order to break the plane of the goal line for the game-winner.

Entering the week ranked second in the nation in passing with 360.2 ypg, the Herd finished with 419 yards through the air and 633 yards of total offense which exceeded the team’s average on the season of 525.3 ypg.

The Pirates needed the victory in order remain in the race for the top spot in the East Division of Conference USA. The team is currently atop the division, but must still await the result of the UCF/UAB meeting on Saturday in order to determine the final order of finish.

WVU and Marshall Football - 11.23.12

WEST VIRGINIA:

The Mountaineers’ 5-0 start is now ancient history, as they have since dropped five in a row to fall to .500 on the season. They got themselves in another shootout on Saturday against Oklahoma and came up short, 50-49. The Mountaineers fought back from a 14-point halftime deficit and twice took the lead in the fourth quarter, but could not hang on. Landry Jones guided the Sooners on a 54-yard march in the final stages and threw the game- winning touchdown pass on 4th-and-3 from the WVU 5-yard line with 24 seconds remaining. WVU’s defense allowed Jones to throw for a school-record 554 yards and six touchdowns, including the final dagger to Kenny Stills, his fourth TD reception of the day. The loss spoiled a magnificent day by Tavon Austin, who ran for a school-record 344 yards and two scores on 21 carries, and also caught four passes for 82 yards. Stedman Bailey also had a big day, hauling in 13 passes for 205 yards and matched Stills with four scoring grabs. Those TD catches came from Geno Smith, who finished with 320 yards on 20-of-35 passing, and he was intercepted twice. Despite their efforts, the Mountaineers are stuck in their longest losing streak since 1986. Next up is a road contest at Iowa State on Friday.

IOWA STATE:

Redshirt freshman Sam Richardson accounted for five total touchdowns, four of which came in the second quarter, as the Cyclones downed Kansas, 51-23, at Memorial Stadium. They also became bowl eligible with the victory, although the real buzz was about what the rookie signal-caller Sam Richardson was able to do when called upon. Richardson replaced starter Steele Jantz on the team’s third drive and was nearly perfect on the day, completing 23-of-27 passes for 250 yards and four touchdowns while adding 43 rushing yards and another score on the ground for Iowa State (6-5, 3-5 Big 12). He did not throw an interception, despite not having thrown a collegiate pass prior to walking on the field in the first quarter. Jeff Woody rushed for 89 yards and a touchdown, while Josh Lenz (six receptions, 78 yards, TD) was the Cyclones’ leading receiver. The 51 points scored marked the team’s highest single-game total all-time against the Jayhawks. They’ll try to ride Richardson’s momentum when West Virginia comes to town this Friday.

MARSHALL:

Doc Holliday’s bunch kept its hopes of going to another bowl game alive as Justin Haig drilled a 45-yard field goal with just seconds left on the clock to push the Thundering Herd (5-6, 4-3) past Houston to a 44-41 decision. Marshall was excellent on offense once again and tied a school- record with 37 first downs. Rakeem Cato went 32-of-50 for 377 yards and three scores with two interceptions. The sophomore sensation also provided a rushing touchdown, while Kevin Grooms racked up a career-high 155 yards on 21 carries. Tommy Shuler made nine catches for 105 yards, which leaves him five shy of Troy Brown’s program single-season record of 101. Antavious Wilson made his senior day even more memorable by reeling in one of Cato’s touchdown passes. Jermaine Holmes was all over the place on the defensive side of the ball which led to a game-high 16 total tackles. Marshall will gain bowl eligibility with a win over East Carolina in Greenville on Friday, but a loss will end the team’s season.

EAST CAROLINA:

The Pirates (7-4, 6-1) are now tied with UCF atop the East Division standings after their 28-23 win over Tulane on Saturday. ECU will be headed to the league championship game if its win and the Knights lose. Shane Carden propelled the victory over the Green Wave by passing 215 yards and two touchdowns. He also added 36 yards on the ground. Vintavious Cooper paced the rushing attack with 87 yards on 15 carries. He now needs just 22 to hit the 1,000-yard mark for the season. The defensive unit played very well against Tulane as it held the Green Wave to nine rushing yards. The pass defense was great as well with six total sacks of Ryan Griffin. ECU will close out its regular season on Friday when Marshall comes to town.

WV High School Football Post Season Playoffs - Semifinals - 2012

 

AAA #5 Morgantown (10-2)  #1 Cabell Midland (12-0)  #3 George Washington (10-2)  #2 Martinsburg (11-1)  AA #4 Robert C. Byrd (11-1)  #1 Wayne (12-0)  #3 Bridgeport (9-2)  #2 Keyser (11-1)  A #4 Madonna (11-1)  #1 Tucker County (12-0)  Sat. #3 Wahama (12-0)  #2 Magnolia (11-1)  Sat.

2013: Big 12 Football Schedule Released

The Big 12 Conference has released its 2013 football schedule as approved by the league’s Directors of Athletics. The 2013 slate again features a 10-team, nine-game, round-robin schedule.

Dates are subject to change as adjustments are expected to accommodate television partners’ requests. Television selections for the first three weeks of the season and special dates are due to the Conference by July 01, 2013.

Week	Baylor	Iowa State	Kansas	Kansas State	Oklahoma
August 31		Northern Iowa		North Dakota State	UL-Monroe
September 07	Buffalo		South Dakota	UL-Lafayette	West Virginia
September 14	at SMU	Iowa	at Rice	UMass	Tulsa
September 21	UL-Monroe	at Tulsa	Louisiana Tech	at Texas
September 28					at Notre Dame
October 05	West Virginia	Texas *	Texas Tech	at Oklahoma State	TCU
October 12	at Kansas State	at Texas Tech	at TCU	Baylor	vs. Texas ~
October 19	Iowa State	at Baylor	Oklahoma		at Kansas
October 26	at Kansas	Oklahoma State	Baylor	West Virginia	Texas Tech
November 02		at Kansas State	at Texas	Iowa State
November 09	Oklahoma	TCU	at Oklahoma State	at Texas Tech	at Baylor
November 16	vs. Texas Tech #	at Oklahoma	West Virginia	TCU	Iowa State
November 23	at Oklahoma State	Kansas	at Iowa State	Oklahoma	at Kansas State
November 30	at TCU	at West Virginia **	Kansas State	at Kansas
December 07	Texas				at Oklahoma State
Week	Oklahoma State	TCU	Texas	Texas Tech	West Virginia
August 31	vs. Mississippi State %	vs. LSU #	New Mexico State	at SMU	William & Mary
September 07	at UT San Antonio	SE Louisiana	at BYU	Stephen F. Austin	at Oklahoma
September 14	Lamar	at Texas Tech	Mississippi	TCU	Georgia State
September 21			Kansas State	Texas State	vs. Maryland +
September 28	at West Virginia	SMU			Oklahoma State
October 05	Kansas State	at Oklahoma	at Iowa State *	at Kansas	at Baylor
October 12		Kansas	vs. Oklahoma ~	Iowa State
October 19	TCU	at Oklahoma State		at West Virginia	Texas Tech
October 26	at Iowa State	Texas	at TCU	at Oklahoma	at Kansas State
November 02	at Texas Tech	West Virginia	Kansas	Oklahoma State	at TCU
November 09	Kansas	at Iowa State	at West Virginia	Kansas State	Texas
November 16	at Texas	at Kansas State	Oklahoma State	vs. Baylor #	at Kansas
November 23	Baylor
November 30		Baylor	Texas Tech (11.28)	at Texas (11.28)	Iowa State **
December 07	Oklahoma		at Baylor

* Could be played on Thursday, October 03, 2013

** Could be played on Friday, November 29, 2013

% Played in Reliant Stadium - Houston, Texas

# Played in Cowboys Stadium - Arlington, Texas

+ Played in Ravens Stadium - Baltimore, Maryland

~ Played in Cotton Bowl - Dallas, Texas

WV High School Football Post Season Playoffs - Round 2 Results - 2012

 

AAA #8 Spring Valley (8-4)  26  #1 Cabell Midland (12-0)  28 #10 Musselman (8-4)  7  #2 Martinsburg (11-1)  50 #11 Lewis County (9-3)  14  #3 George Washington (10-2)  41 #5 Morgantown (10-2)  35  #4 Huntington (9-3)  14 AA #9 Nicholas County (7-4)  0  #1 Wayne (12-0)  47 #7 Scott (8-4)  8  #2 Keyser (11-1)  53 #6 Frankfort (9-3)  0  #3 Bridgeport (9-2)  28 #5 Bluefield (9-3)  20  #4 Robert C. Byrd (11-1)  34 A #8 Clay-Battelle (10-2)  14  #1 Tucker County (12-0)  48 #7 East Hardy (10-2)  14  #2 Magnolia (11-1)  19 #6 Greenbrier West (10-2)  12  #3 Wahama (12-0)  21 #5 St. Marys (10-2)  14  #4 Madonna (11-1)  29

WVU and Marshall Football Results - 11.17.12

Late TouchDown Lifts No. 13 Oklahoma Past WVU

Kenny Stills’ fourth touchdown reception gave No. 13 Oklahoma a dramatic 50-49 victory and squashed West Virginia’s upset bid in a wild Big 12 shootout at Mountaineer Field.

The Mountaineers, mired in a four-game slide, fought back from a 14-point halftime deficit and twice took the lead in the fourth quarter.

But Landry Jones guided the Sooners on a 54-yard march in the final stages and found his favorite receiver, Stills, on a quick slant just across the goal line on 4th-and-3 from the WVU 5-yard line with 24 seconds remaining.

“(The Sooners) ended up making one more play than we did, which was the difference in the game,“ said West Virginia coach Dana Holgorson.

Jones finished with a school-record 554 yards and six touchdowns on 38-of-51 throws, while Stills caught 10 passes for 91 yards. Jalen Saunders added seven grabs for 123 yards and a TD, and Damien Williams amassed 163 yards from scrimmage and ran for a score in Oklahoma’s (8-2, 6-1 Big 12) third straight win.

“I appreciate the players’ efforts. They played hard. West Virginia played hard,“ said Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops. “I’m obviously disappointed in our defense. We haven’t been in a lot of shootouts.“

West Virginia (5-5, 2-5) is stuck in its longest losing streak since 1986 despite superlative efforts from Tavon Austin, Stedman Bailey and Geno Smith. Austin ran for a school-record 344 yards and two scores on 21 carries and also caught four passes for 82 yards.

Smith passed for 320 yards with two interceptions and four touchdowns—all to Bailey, who pulled down 13 balls for 205 yards in defeat.

The Mountaineers scored 19 straight points to take its first lead with 7:12 remaining in the game. The go-ahead drive took all of two plays, as Austin rumbled 54 yards to set up Smith’s 8-yard touchdown pass to Bailey in the left corner of the end zone for a 43-38 lead.

Oklahoma came right back and went ahead on Stills’ 7-yard touchdown catch with 4:10 remaining. The failed two-point conversion kept it a 44-43 game.

Again West Virginia answered quickly, as Austin took the first handoff of the next drive 47 yards, and two plays later Smith lofted a 40-yard bomb to Bailey for another go-ahead score. Smith was stopped short on his two-point run.

The TD came with 2:53 to go, and Brennan Clay’s 46-yard kickoff return gave Jones a short field to work with. Justin Brown had catches of 36 and 10 yards on the march to reach the red zone, and after Blake Bell was stuffed on third down, Jones hooked up with Stills for the game-winner.

Smith’s heave from midfield was knocked down as time expired.

Oklahoma moved the ball 75 yards in 13 plays on its first drive, culminating in Jones firing a touchdown to Trey Millard on 3rd-and-3 from the WVU 4-yard line.

Aaron Colvin intercepted Smith on the Mountaineers’ first possession to set up Michael Hunnicutt’s 32-yard field goal, and Tyler Bitancurt answered with a 19-yard kick later in the opening frame.

The fireworks started in the second quarter after West Virginia turned a Williams fumble into a touchdown run by Andrew Buie on 4th-and-goal from the one with 10 minutes left in the half.

Jones and Saunders hooked up for a 76-yard pitch-and-catch two snaps later to put Oklahoma back on top, and Stills’ 4-yard grab in the end zone with 5:16 showing made it a 24-10 game.

Smith then found Bailey behind the secondary for a 33-yard score, only to have Williams take a handoff 48 yards for a TD just four plays later.

Hunnicutt missed a 37-yard field goal after Smith tossed an interception just before the half.

On the second play of the second half, Austin ripped off 74-yard run off the left side to pull West Virginia within 31-24.

Jones threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Stills less than 2 1/2 minutes later, and the Mountaineers put together a lengthy 17-play, 92-yard drive that took six minutes off the clock and ended with an Austin 4-yard touchdown run.

A critical extra point was missed to keep the hosts down by eight, and the next time they had the ball, they turned it over on downs when Buie was tackled for a loss on 4th-and-1 at the Oklahoma 14-yard line.

Brodrick Jenkins picked off Jones at the WVU 3 early in the fourth, and it took just five plays for the West Virginia to amass 97 yards. Smith hit Bailey for gains of 35 and 33 yards, then had a brilliant 24-yard run down to the 4. From there, Bailey took a shovel pass up the middle over the goal line, but dropped Smith’s two-point conversion pass.

Game Notes:

West Virginia gained 778 yards to Oklahoma’s 662 ... Smith’s touchdown pass to Bailey set a school record for a single season, as he passed his own record of 31 set last year ... Oklahoma, which improved to 4-0 on the road, has won 32 straight games when leading at halftime.

 

Marshall Defeats Houston

Justin Haig kicked a 45-yard field goal with seven seconds remaining, as the Marshall Thundering Herd rallied for a 44-41 win over the Houston Cougars in Conference USA play from Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

The Thundering Herd (5-6, 4-3 C-USA) kept their postseason hopes alive and can become bowl eligible with a win at East Carolina on Friday. Rakeem Cato threw for 377 yards and three touchdowns, and he also added a rushing touchdown in the victory. Tommy Shuler caught nine passes for 105 yards and a score, while Kevin Grooms added 155 yards and a TD on the ground.

The Cougars (4-7, 3-4) erased a 31-10 halftime deficit but could not finish the job and are now eliminated from bowl contention. The loss spoiled a terrific day from quarterback Crawford Jones, who completed 31-of-44 passes for 316 yards with five touchdowns and no interceptions. Shane Ros and Xavier Maxwell each hauled in a pair of touchdown catches in defeat.

Marshall controlled the action right from the start, opening the game with a 16-play, 81-yard drive that lasted more than five minutes. Cato capped the drive with a 19-yard touchdown pass to Antavious Wilson.

After Haig tacked on three more points with a 23-yard field goal midway through the opening frame, Marshall made it a 17-0 game on Cato’s five-yard TD pass to Shuler at the 9:11 mark of the second quarter.

UH got on the board three minutes later on Jones’ three-yard touchdown pass to Ros, capping an 11-play, 70-yard drive.

But Marshall answered right back as Cato found Davonte Allen for a 46-yard scoring strike to push the Herd’s lead to 24-7 with 4:49 to play in the second quarter.

Following a 32-yard field goal by UH kicker Matt Hogan, Marshall made it a 31-10 game on Grooms’ 69-yard touchdown burst with just over a minute to play until halftime.

The Cougars cut the deficit to 31-17 midway through the third quarter, as Jones hooked up with Maxwell for a four-yard touchdown pass and catch.

A five-yard touchdown run by Cato capped a 14-play, 75-yard drive and gave the Herd a 38-17 cushion with 2:29 to play in the third quarter.

However, UH began to close the gap in a hurry. On the ensuing kickoff, Jarrett Irving lateraled to Kenneth Farrow, who returned it 61 yards to the Marshall 19, setting up a touchdown pass from Jones to Ros on the next play from scrimmage.

Jones hooked up with Maxwell for a 58-yard scoring strike to make it a 38-31 game with 14:38 to play in regulation. The Cougars defense forced a three-and- out to hand the ball back to the offense, and Jones struck again with a seven- yard TD pass to Deontay Greenberry to tie the score at 38 apiece.

Marshall answered with a 14-play, 73-yard drive but had to settle for a 26- yard field goal from Haig when the drive stalled at the Houston 9.

UH would tie it back up four minutes later, as Hogan kicked a 28-yard field goal with 1:18 remaining in regulation.

But the Cougars left just enough time on the clock for the Herd, who got the ball back and moved quickly down to the UH 28, setting up Haig’s 45-yarder with seven seconds on the clock.

The teams combined for a staggering 60 first downs and 1,095 yards from scrimmage. Marshall converted 13-of-22 third downs, compared to a 5-of-17 success rate for the Cougars.

WVU and Marshall Football - 11.17.12

West Virginia tries to right ship in bout with No. 13 Oklahoma

A pair of Big 12 Conference teams seemingly headed in opposite directions do battle on Saturday night, as the 13th-ranked Oklahoma Sooners pay a visit to the West Virginia Mountaineers.

Oklahoma comes into this clash sporting a 7-2 overall record and a 5-1 mark in conference. The Sooners, who are perfect 3-0 on the road this season, took care of visiting Baylor last Saturday, 42-34, running their current winning streak to three games. Despite only suffering the one loss against another Big 12 member, OU will need some help if it hopes to win the conference crown as that lone league defeat came against undefeated and first-place Kansas State (24-19) back on Sept. 22.

In addition to this bout, the Sooners still have to play rival Oklahoma State at home next Saturday, and then close the curtain on the regular season the following week at TCU. With last week’s victory, head coach Bob Stoops moved into second place on the school’s all-time wins list with 146.

West Virginia shot out of the gate this season, riding the hot hand of one- time Heisman hopeful quarterback Geno Smith to a 5-0 start. But since surviving its first two Big 12 bouts against Baylor (70-63) and Texas (48-48), the Mountaineers have lost four straight. Their most recent setback took place last Saturday at Oklahoma State (55-34), and WVU has surrendered an average of 49.5 ppg during its current slide. Add the two high-scoring wins over the Bears and Longhorns, and the Mountaineers have been torched for 51 ppg in those six bouts. West Virginia is still one win away from earning bowl eligibility, and it will have opportunity to accomplish that feat either this week against Oklahoma, next week at Iowa State, or in the regular-season finale at home versus Kansas.

The all-time series between these two historic programs is knotted at 2-2, with the most recent matchup going to West Virginia in a 48-28 decision in the 2008 Fiesta Bowl.

Both of these teams are capable of lighting up the scoreboard with alarming frequency, with the Sooners averaging 39.8 ppg and the Mountaineers an even 40.0 ppg. Defensively is where they are vastly different however, with Oklahoma giving up just 19.6 ppg and West Virginia an embarrassing 41.4 ppg.

The Oklahoma offense is led by veteran QB Landry Jones, and he has been rock- solid for the most part this season, throwing for 2,691 yards, 18 TDs and only seven interceptions. Other standouts for the Sooners include RB Damien Williams (113 carries, 687 yards, nine TDs), backup QB Blake Bell who has been used primarily as a runner (10 rushing TDs), and WRs Kenny Stills (54 receptions, 682 yards, six TDs) and Justin Brown (41 receptions, 537 yards, four TDs).

As for the OU defense, it has done a solid job against the pass (170.2 ypg), permitting just three TDs through the air. Tony Jefferson paces the unit with 79 tackles, while Javon Harris has a team-high four interceptions.

Jones threw for 277 yards and two TDs, and Williams ran for 99 yards and a pair of scores to help push the Sooners past Baylor last weekend. Brown led the receiving corps with six grabs for 83 yards and a TD, while RB Brennan Clay scored a pair of TDs, one on the ground and one through the air.

The Sooners limited Baylor to a season-low 172 passing yards, but the Bears did manage to rumble their way to 252 yards and four TDs on the ground. Both Harris (14 tackles) and Jefferson (11 tackles) were all over the field for OU, which allowed BU to convert 11-of-20 third-down attempts, and did not force a turnover.

Jefferson spoke after the game about his unit’s lack of big plays, and how it has a direct impact on the flow of a game.

“We didn’t cause any turnovers, and that ties into the score. We gave up some third downs and some big plays and we can’t do that. Our main thing is that we have to get some turnovers. That’s three games in a row where we’ve only gotten one turnover.“

The Sooners are going to need to bring their ‘A-game’ against a West Virginia passing attack that features the record-setting Smith, who has thrown for more than 3,000 yards this season with an eye-popping TD-to-INT ratio of 31-3. Taking full advantage of their gifted gunslinger’s exploits are WRs Tavon Austin and Stedman Bailey, the two combining for a whopping 171 catches, 2,023 yards and 27 TDs. When the Mountaineers decide to keep the ball on the ground, its RB Andrew Buie who gets the call more times than not, and he has responded by producing 646 yards and five TDs.

As mentioned, the WVU defense has been absolutely dreadful this season, particularly against the pass as it yields (345.2 ypg, 27 TDs) almost as much as the offense generates (347.6 ypg, 33 TDs). Isaiah Bruce leads the team with 80 tackles, while Josh Francis has 15 TFL and has combined with Terrence Garvin to record 8.5 sacks. Not surprisingly, the Mountaineers have come up with only seven interceptions, and their scoring yield ranks 117th in the country entering this week’s action.

In last week’s loss to Oklahoma State, Smith completed 36-of-54 passes for 364 yards and two TDs, with Bailey finishing with 14 grabs for 225 yards and a score, and Austin hauling in 11 balls for 79 yards and a TD as well. WVU lost a pair of fumbles and allowed three sacks.

The defense let the Mountaineers down once again, as it gave up 443 yards and six TDs (two rushing, four passing) to the Cowboys. Pat Miller paced the unit with six stops, all of them solo efforts, and the unit as a whole was credited with only two sacks and one takeaway.

Despite Oklahoma’s propensity for curtailing the opposition’s passing attack, Smith likes his team’s chances in this one.

“It’s a good opportunity for our wideouts to have some one-on-one matchups, and it’s up to me to put the ball in the right spot. It’s a good opportunity for us, and I’m looking forward to it.“

MARSHALL:

The Thundering Herd (4-6, 3-3) suffered a backbreaking, 38-31, setback to UAB at Legion Field. Marshall now has to win both of its final two games to become bowl eligible. The Herd, which came into the contest with the third best passing offense in the FBS with a 374.4 yard average, managed just 216 yards through the air in the loss. MU’s total of 337 yards on offense was its season-low. Rakeem Cato threw for 216 yards, two touchdowns and an interception while completing 25-of-34 pass attempts. In the process, Cato set a new program single-season record with 343 completions. He also extended his streak of games with a touchdown pass to 14. Gator Hoskins made a touchdown catch for the third game in a row. The Herd return to Joan C. Edwards Stadium on Saturday to host the struggling Houston Cougars.

HOUSTON:

The Cougars (4-6, 3-3) continued to struggle under coach Tony Levine as they were defeated 41-7 by Tulsa at Robertson Stadium. Tulsa held a massive 505-262 edge in total yards and controlled the ball for the majority of the game with a nearly 16-minute edge in time of possession. David Piland completed only 15-of-32 pass attempts for 144 yards and was intercepted twice. Piland was pulled in the fourth quarter for Crawford Jones who completed 3- of-7 passes for 36 yards and the team’s lone touchdown pass. With Charles Sims sidelined with an injury, Kenneth Farrow led the team on the ground with 15 carries for 54 yards. Sims is doubtful to return to action when the Cougars head to Huntington to play Marshall on Saturday.

WV High School Football Post Season Playoffs - Round 2 - 2012

 

AAA #8 Spring Valley (8-3) #1 Cabell Midland (11-0) #10 Musselman (8-3) #2 Martinsburg (10-1) #11 Lewis County (9-2) #3 George Washington (9-2) #5 Morgantown (9-2) #4 Huntington (9-2) AA #9 Nicholas County (7-3) #1 Wayne (11-0) #7 Scott (8-3) #2 Keyser (10-1) Sat. #6 Frankfort (9-2) #3 Bridgeport (8-2) #5 Bluefield (9-2) #4 Robt. C. Byrd (10-1)   A #8 Clay-Battelle (10-1) #1 Tucker County (11-0) Sat. #7 East Hardy (10-1) #2 Magnolia (10-1) Sat. #6 Greenbrier West (10-1) #3 Wahama (11-0) Sat. #5 St. Marys (10-1) #4 Madonna (10-1)

2012 WVIAC Football Honors

Charleston senior running back Jordan Roberts and Concord junior inside linebacker Jake Lilly have been named the 2012 WVIAC Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year as selected by the league’s head coaches. The Golden Eagles’ Pat Kirkland has been tabbed the Coach of the Year.

The WVIAC coaches have also recognized Glenville State’s Rahmann Lee as the Offensive Freshman of the Year while Fairmont State’s Lance Fullwood earned the Defensive Freshman of the Year accolade.

Roberts, a native of Madison, WV, rushed for a league-best 1,572 yards and 18 touchdowns this season. He also led the way with a conference-best 197 all-purpose yards a game. Roberts also leads the WVIAC in scoring (122 points/11.1 ppg). His play led the Golden Eagles to a 9-2 record and a spot in the AFCA Top 25 earlier this year. In his last collegiate game, Roberts set NCAA records for most rushing yards in a quarter (190) and in a half (273). He ranks in the top 10 nationally in all-purpose yards (third), scoring (fourth) and rushing (sixth).

Lilly, a native of Bluefield, WV, led one of the better defenses in the conference. He registered a league-leading 126 tackles on the season, averaging 11.5 per game. He ranks sixth in the WVIAC in tackles for loss (13 for a loss of 44 yards). Lilly also had two interceptions, forced two fumbles and recorded six pass break-ups for the Mountain Lions. He tallied one sack on the season. Lilly’s 70 solo stops were the third most in the WVIAC and rank fifth nationally. He is also fourth in Division II for total tackles per game and fifth in solo tackles per game.

In his second season, Kirkland guided Charleston to a tie for second place in the WVIAC. He helped the Golden Eagles reach a top-25 ranking earlier this season. Kirkland’s team was selected to finish fourth in the WVIAC Preseason Poll. He led UC to a win over nationally-ranked UNC Pembroke by a 42-30 score. Several of Kirkland’s student-athletes are among the NCAA Division II leaders.

Lee, a native of Capitol Heights, MD, finished second in the WVIAC in rushing with an average of 123.4, ranking him 16th nationally. Lee averaged a staggering 7.2 yards per carry and had 13 touchdowns on the ground and one receiving. In the season finale, he recorded a 301-yard, five-touchdown performance, averaging 15.8 yards per carry.

Fullwood, a native of Little Orleans, MD, had a solid all-around campaign. He notched 38 total tackles, including 26 that were solo stops. Fullwood notched four tackles for a loss of 13 yards, including a sack for seven yards. He also picked off a pass and defended one.

First Team Offense
QB – Bobby Cooper, Sr., 6’4”, Davidsonville, MD (Shepherd)
TE – John Frick, Sr., Greencastle, PA (Shepherd)
WR – DJ Carter, Sr., 6’2”, Los Angeles, Calif. (Seton Hill)
WR – Niko Hall-Brown, So., 6’0”, Baltimore, MD (Seton Hill)
WR – Ansel Ponder, Sr., 6’2”, Bluefield, WV (Concord)
RB – Rahmann Lee, r-Fr., 5’11”, Capitol Heights, MD (Glenville State)
RB – Jordan Roberts, Sr., 6’0”, Madison, WV (Charleston)
OL – Chris Barfield, So., 6’3”, Cary, NC (Fairmont State)
OL – George Davilla, Sr., 6’2”, Naples, FL (Charleston)
OL – Mark Jackson, Sr., 6’6”, Columbus, Ohio (Glenville State)
OL – Nick Lepak, Sr., 6’6” Auburn, NY (Charleston)
OL – Isaiah Shelton (So., 6’2”, Temple Hills, MD (Shepherd)
C – Matt Farhat, Sr., 6’1”, Bradenton, FL (Charleston)
C – John Rasnick, Jr., 6’2”, Orange, VA (Glenville State)

First Team Defense
DT – Robert Hayes, Jr., 6’2”, Sterling, VA (Shepherd)
DT – Leonidas Redding, Sr., 6’3”, Cleveland, Ohio (West Liberty)
DE – Jeff Green, Sr., 6’2”, Johnson City, TN (Charleston)
DE – Howard Jones, Jr., 6’5”, Woodbridge, VA (Shepherd)
NG – Mike Franklin, Jr., 6’2”, Silver Spring, MD (Shepherd)
ILB - Jake Lilly, Jr., 5’11”, Bluefield, VA (Concord)
ILB – A.J. Parrish, Sr., 5’10”, Madison Hts., VA (Shepherd)
OLB – Matt Kelly, Jr., 6’2”, Cincinnati, Ohio (Charleston)
OLB – Tyler Zimmer, So., 6’1”, Harrison City, PA (Seton Hill)
CB – Justin Black, Jr., 5’9”, St. Petersburg, FL (West Liberty)
CB - Riyahd Richardson, Jr., 5’10”, Spartanburg, SC (Concord)
CB – Keon Robinson, Jr., 6’0”, Fairfax Station, VA (Shepherd)
S – Marco Ricchetti, Jr., 6’3”, Martins Ferry, Ohio (West Liberty)
S – Isiah Gibson, So., 5’11”, Hampton, VA (Charleston)

Special Teams First Team
P – Tanner Collins, Sr., 6’3”, Buckhannon, WV (Glenville State)
K – Puma Nuredini, Jr., 5’11”, Naples, FL (Charleston)
KR – Matt Wilmer, Sr., 6’0”, Keyser, WV (Fairmont State)

Second Team Offense
QB – Ricky Phillips, Sr., 6’1”, Huntington, WV (West Virginia State)
WR – Lavaughn Hughes, Sr., 5’9”, Upper Marlboro, MD (West Virginia Wesleyan)
WR – Ervin Kent, Sr., 6’0”, Ft. Myers, FL (West Virginia State)
WR – Larry Lowe, Sr., 6’1”, Stafford, VA (Shepherd)
TE – Sean Marion, Sr., 6’1”, Bridgeport, WV (Fairmont State)
RB – Calvinaugh Jones, Fr., 5’8”, Glen Burnie, MD (Concord)
RB – Daniel Monroe, So., 6’0”, Miami, FL (Fairmont State)
OL – Joe Angotti, Sr., 6’2”, Clarksburg, WV (Fairmont State)
OL – Tyler Billings, Fr., 6’4”, Elkin, N.C. (Concord)
OL – Jordan Dixon, Jr., 6’3”, Woodsboro, MD (Shepherd)
OL – Mitch Hairston, Sr., 6’0”, Clarksburg, WV (Concord)
OL – Ross May, Jr., 6’3”, Louden, VA (Charleston)
OL – C.J. Tullio, Sr., 6’0”, Okeechobee, FL (Concord)
C – Hussam Ouri, So., 6’1”, Annapolis, MD (Shepherd)

Second Team Defense
DE – Nick Augustyn, Sr., 6’3”, Pasadena, CA (West Liberty)
DE – Jonas Celian, Sr., 6’1” Fort Lauderdale, FL (West Virginia Wesleyan)
DE – Brian Vukela, Sr., 6’2”, Bethel Park, PA (West Virginia Wesleyan)
DT – James Washington, Sr., 6’2”, Bowie, MD (Glenville State)
NG – Josh Miller, Sr., 6’1”, Pulaski, VA (Concord)
ILB – Garrett Davis, Jr., 6’3”, Tallahassee, FL (Fairmont State)
ILB – Jesse Robertson, Sr., 5’9”, Washington, D.C. (West Virginia Wesleyan)
OLB – Levi Barber, So., 5’11”, Alexandria, VA (Shepherd)
OLB – Nate Ingersoll, Sr., 6’2”, Ashburn, VA (Glenville State)
OLB – Howard Jordan, Sr., 6’0”, Ashburn, GA (Concord)
CB – Demetrius Quarles, Jr., 5’9”, Woodbridge, VA (Glenville State)
S - Davon Marion, So., 6’0”, Mount Hope, WV (Concord)
S – Terry Reese, Jr., 6’0”, Washington, D.C. (Glenville State)

Special Teams Second Team
P - Puma Nuredini, Jr., 5’11”, Naples, FL (Charleston)
K – Andrew Huska, Fr., 5’8”, Ford City, PA (Concord)
KR – Lavaughn Hughes, Sr., 5’9”, Upper Marlboro, MD (West Virginia Wesleyan)
KR – Keon Robinson, Jr., 6’0”, Fairfax Station, VA (Shepherd)

Honorable Mention Offense
QB – Zack Grossi, Sr., 6’2”, Tampa, FL (Concord)
QB – Andrew Jackson, Jr., 6’2”, Lansing, MI (Seton Hill)
QB – Nate Montana, Sr., 6’4”, Concord, CA (West Virginia Wesleyan)
WR – Josh Johnson, Sr., 6’1”, Kansas City, MO (West Virginia State)
WR – Brandon Schroeder, Sr., 6’1”, Canonsburg, PA (West Liberty)
WR – Chris St. Hilaire, Jr., 5’10”, Tallahassee, FL (Fairmont State)
WR – Matt Wilmer, Sr., 6’0”, Keyser, WV (Fairmont State)
TE - Andrew Lindner, Sr., 6’1”, Sacramento, CA (Concord)
RB – Aubura Taylor, Sr., 5’9”, Brooklyn, NY (West Virginia State)

Honorable Mention Defense
DE – Wenly Beliard, So., 6’0”, Miami, FL (West Virginia State)
DE – Spenser Jordan, Sr., 6’3”, Ladera Heights, CA (Concord)
NG - Nate Maleski, Jr., 6’2”, Bridgeport, Ohio (West Liberty)
ILB – Kyle Agustin, Sr., 6’2”, Los Angeles, CA (West Liberty)
ILB – Marquis Bradley, Jr., 6’0”, Los Angeles, CA (West Liberty)
ILB – Dominique Dixon, Jr., 6’0”, Westover, WV (Shepherd)
ILB – Tyler Long, Sr., 6’1”, Campbells Creek, WV (West Virginia State)
OLB – Daniel Strosnider, Sr., Morgantown, WV (Fairmont State)
CB – Darren Elliott, Jr., 5’10”, Los Angeles, CA (Glenville State)
CB – Tre Kelly, So., 5’11”, Richmond, VA (Charleston)
CB – Nate Pollard, Sr., 5’8”, Okeechobee, FL (Concord)
S – Kevin Elliott, Sr., 5’11”, Herndon, VA (Concord)
S – Jovontae Johnson, Jr., 5’11”, St. Petersburg, FL (West Liberty)

Special Teams Honorable Mention
P – Brad Cox, Sr., 5’9”, Christiansburg, VA (Concord)
KR – Aubura Taylor, Sr., 5’9”, Brooklyn, NY (West Virginia State)

Special Honorable Mention
Justin Avery, So., LB, 6’0”, Charlotte, NC (Charleston)
Shaquille Williams, Fr., WR, 5’10”, Charleston, WV (Charleston)
Silas Agyemang, Jr., DL, 6’0”, Alexandria, VA (Concord)
Randall Hawkins, Sr., WR, 6’0”, Woodruff, SC (Concord)
Charaun Goodwin, Jr., WR, 6’3”, Wheeling, WV (Fairmont State)
Ryan Watts, Jr., LB, 6’0”, Morgantown, WV (Fairmont State)
Ricky Booker, Sr., DE, 6’3”, Columbus, Ohio (Glenville State)
John Wilson, Sr., OL, 6’2”, Chicago, IL (Glenville State)
Josh Falatovich, Fr., DB, 5’11”, Greensburg, PA (Seton Hill)
Xavier Perez-Coley, Fr., LB, 6’0”, San Antonio, Texas (Seton Hill)
Billy Brown, Fr., 6’4”, Gaithersburg, MD (Shepherd)
D.J. Scott, Jr., DB, 5’9”, Frederick, MD (Shepherd)
Matt Betz, Sr., DL, 6’0”, Louisville, Ohio (West Liberty)
Dino Herrera, Sr., OL, 6’4”, Fontana, CA (West Liberty)
Randall Hicks, Jr., OL, 6’1”, Fullerton, CA (West Virginia State)
Jarrod Zirkle, Sr., DL, 6’4”, Ontario, CA (West Virginia State)
Kevin Goetaski, Sr., OG, 6’4”, Bridgeport, NJ (West Virginia Wesleyan)
Jake Leninsky, Sr., LB, 5’10”, Oakdale, PA (West Virginia Wesleyan)

Offensive Player of the Year
Jordan Roberts, Charleston

Defensive Player of the Year
Jake Lilly, Concord

Offensive Freshman of the Year
Rahmann Lee, Glenville State

Defensive Freshman of the Year
Lance Fullwood, Fairmont State

Coach of the Year
Pat Kirkland, Charleston

WVIAC Coaches of the Year:
1976-Tony Colobro, Concord
1977-Tony Colobro, Concord
1978-Tony Colobro, Concord
1979-David Ritchie, Fairmont State
1980-Tony Colobro, Concord
1981-Roy Lucas, West Virginia Tech
1982-Walter Barr, Shepherd
1983-Walter Barr, Shepherd
1984-Marvin Williams, Concord
1985-Terry Bowden, Salem
1986-Mike Jacobs, Shepherd
1987-Marvin Williams, Concord
1988-Wally Hood, Fairmont State
1989-Bob Gobel, West Virginia Tech
1990-Bob Mullett, Concord
1991-Monte Cater, Shepherd
1992-Monte Cater, Shepherd
1993-Rich Rodriguez, Glenville State
1994-Rich Rodriguez, Glenville State
1995-Bill Struble, WV Wesleyan
1996-Doug Sams, Fairmont State
1997-Monte Cater, Shepherd
1998-Monte Cater, Shepherd
1999-Monte Cater, Shepherd
2000-Bob Eaton, West Liberty State
2001-Paul Shaffner, Glenville State
2002-Bill Struble, WV Wesleyan
2003-Bill Struble, WV Wesleyan
2004-Monte Cater, Shepherd
2005-Monte Cater, Shepherd
2006-Monte Cater, Shepherd
2007-Monte Cater, Shepherd
2008-Alan Fiddler, Glenville State
2009-Roger Waialae, West Liberty
2010-Dennis Creehan, WV Wesleyan
2011-Garin Justice, Concord
2012-Pat Kirkland, Charleston

WVIAC Offensive Players of the Year:
1974-Jack Deloplaine, Salem; Randy Little, West Liberty
1975-Jack Deloplaine, Salem
1976-Larry Riley, Salem
1977-Jeff Boyles, Concord
1978-Carlos Lee, Concord
1979-Frank Zebrasky, West Liberty
1980-Dave Renner, Concord
1981-Luc Tousignant, Fairmont State
1982-Mike Coyle, Shepherd
1983-Mike Coyle, Shepherd
1984-Mike Coyle, Shepherd
1985-Jimbo Fisher, Salem; John Fotta, Shepherd
1986-Jimbo Fisher, Salem
1987-Keith Franklin, WV State
1988-Keith Franklin, WV State
1989-Lee Holder, West Virginia Tech
1990-Bryan Hamm, Concord
1991-Chris Hairston, Concord
1992-Jed Drenning, Glenville State
1993-Jed Drenning, Glenville State
1994-Chris George, Glenville State
1995-Scott Otis, Glenville State
1996-Mike Joseph, Fairmont State
1997-Wilkie Perez, Glenville State
1998-Damian Beane, Shepherd
1999-Damian Beane, Shepherd
2000-Bryan Harman, Fairmont State
2001-Bryan Harman, Fairmont State
2002-Duriel Cobb, WV Wesleyan
2003-Luke Struble, WV Wesleyan; Joey Conrad, Glenville St.
2004-Antonio Carter, Glenville State
2005-Joey Conrad, Glenville State
2006-Dervon Wallace, Shepherd
2007-Dervon Wallace, Shepherd
2008-Jerry Seymour, Glenville State
2009-Zach Amedro, West Liberty
2010-Zach Amedro, West Liberty
2011-Adam Neugebauer, WV Wesleyan
2012-Jordan Roberts, Charleston

WVIAC Defensive Players of the Year:
1974-Ed Evans, West Liberty
1975-Jim Meeker, Salem
1976-Rocky Martin, Salem
1977-Jim Calhoun, West Liberty
1978-Bob Pauley, Concord
1979-Steve Brinkley, Concord
1980-Milton Spradley, WV State
1981-Randy Jones, Fairmont State
1982-Gene Lugat, Shepherd
1983-Mark Brower, Shepherd
1984-Mike Payne, Glenville St.
1985-Jeff Shaw, Salem; Kevin Johnson, Concord
1986-Kevin Johnson, Concord
1987-Craig Plymal, Concord
1988-Steve Borlie, Shepherd
1989-Tracy Gravely, Concord
1990-Mike Spradling, Concord
1991-Brooks Bennett, Shepherd
1992-Brooks Bennett, Shepherd
1993-Henry Newby, Fairmont State
1994-Freddie Ford, Concord
1995-Quinton Barnes, West Virginia Tech; Dave Peterson, West Liberty
1996-Greg Stup, Shepherd
1997-Charles Smith, WV State
1998-Andre Jones, WV State
1999-E.J. Burt, West Liberty State
2000-E.J. Burt, West Liberty State
2001-Davon Deveaux, WVU Tech
2002-Mike Mayer, West Virginia State
2003-Jadae McGuire, WVU Tech
2004-Alan Krutulis, WV Wesleyan
2005-Dan Peters, Shepherd
2006-Dan Peters, Shepherd
2007-Vince Black, Fairmont State
2008-Darren Banks, West Liberty
2009-Andrew Eggleton, West Virginia State
2010-Clay Beeler, West Liberty
2011-Joe Greenway, Concord
2012-Jake Lilly, Concord

WVIAC Offensive Freshmen of the Year:
2010-Logan Moore, Fairmont State
2011-Daniel Monroe, Fairmont State
2012-Rahmann Lee, Glenville State

WVIAC Defensive Freshmen of the Year:
2010-Alec Wood, West Liberty
2011-Hunter McWhorter, Glenville State
2012-Lance Fullwood, Fairmont State

WV High School Football Post Season Playoffs - Round 1 Results - 2012

 

AAA #16 Oak Hill (7-4) 20 #1 Cabell Midland (11-0) 52 #15 Woodrow Wilson (6-5) 0 #2 Martinsburg (10-1) 39 #14 Hurricane (6-5) 10 #3 George Washington (9-2) 35 #13 Elkins (7-4) 32 #4 Huntington (9-2) 69 #12 Point Pleasant (8-3) 28 #5 Morgantown (9-2) 49 #11 Lewis County (9-2) 24 #6 University (8-3) 23 #10 Musselman (8-3) 42 #7 Capital (7-4) 23 #9 Wheeling Park (7-4) 7 #8 Spring Valley (8-3) 31 AA #16 Clay County (5-6) 24 #1 Wayne (11-0) 63 #15 Mingo Central (5-6) 14 #2 Keyser (10-1) 61 #14 River View (6-5) 6 #3 Bridgeport (8-2) 54 #13 Braxton County (6-5) 21 #4 Robt. C. Byrd (10-1) 27 #12 Roane County (6-5) 27 #5 Bluefield (9-2) 63 #11 Summers County (7-4) 7 #6 Frankfort (9-2) 38 #10 Wyoming East (7-4) 16 #7 Scott (8-3) 46 #9 Nicholas County (7-3) 31 #8 Ritchie County (7-4) 7 A #16 Moorefield (5-5) 14 #1 Tucker County (11-0) 27 #15 Williamstown (6-5) 7 #2 Magnolia (10-1) 34 #14 Buffalo (7-4) 0 #3 Wahama (11-0) 38 #13 Tug Valley (8-3) 12 #4 Madonna (10-1) 58 #12 Wirt County (7-4) 14 #5 St. Marys (10-1) 40 #11 Meadow Bridge (8-3) 6 #6 Greenbrier West (10-1) 48 #10 Wheeling Cent. (7-4) 34 #7 East Hardy (10-1) 60 #9 Valley (F) (8-3) 28 #8 Clay-Battelle (10-1) 33

WVU and Marshall Football Results - 11.10.12

West Virginia:

West Virginia’s struggles manifested Saturday in yet another way, as the Mountaineers lost a fourth straight by the score of 55-34 to Oklahoma State with one special teams gaffe after the next.

It had been more than a decade—2001—since the program last lost four in a row.

The Mountaineers were chasing the Cowboys all day and were plagued by problems on special teams in front of 57,999 at Boone Pickens Stadium.

West Virginia gave up a 96-yard kickoff return, fumbled two punts that led directly to a field goal and a touchdown, and failed to down a punt at the OSU 1-yard line in the fourth quarter, which resulted in a touchback.

The Cowboys drove 80 yards to score again.

Seven West Virginia players were standing around the ball as it bounced into the end zone.

The loss dropped West Virginia to 5-4, 2-4 in the Big 12, and Oklahoma State improved to 6-3, 4-2.

The offense moved the chains better than it had been.

Stedman Bailey had 225 receiving yards on 14 catches for his most productive game since hurting his ankle against Texas Tech.

Quarterback Geno Smith completed 36-of-54 passes for 364 yards and two touchdowns.

The defense set up a score with an interception returned to the 1-yard line by Terence Garvin to get the Mountaineers within four points late in the third quarter.

Cowboys quarterback Clint Chelf completed 22-of-31 for 292 yards, four touchdowns and one interception.

His top receiver Josh Stewart had 13 receptions for 172 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Marshall:

Marshall trimmed a 24-point deficit to seven points late, but the UAB Blazers got a strong effort by running back Darrin Reaves and downed the Thundering Herd, 38-31. Reaves carried the ball 32 times for 184 yards and two touchdowns, including the decisive score with less than three minutes to go.

After looking dismal for much of the contest, Marshall cut the UAB lead to a lone score at 31-24 on Justin Haig’s 38-yard field goal with 7:18 left.

However, the Herd defense could not stop Reaves as the Blazers (3-7, 2-4 Conference USA) churned out a time-consuming drive to leave Legion Field with the win.

Reaves capped his performance with a 17-yard touchdown with 2:50 remaining that pushed the lead back to two scores.

Marshall quarterback Rakeem Cato hit Gator Hoskins on a 4-yard touchdown pass with 1:41 left to trim the lead back to one score, but the Herd failed in its on-side kick attempt and UAB escaped with the win.

Cato finished 25 of 34 passing for 216 yards and two touchdowns.

Marshall (4-6, 3-3) trailed by 17 late in the third quarter but used an interception by Jermaine Holmes to jumpstart a comeback attempt. The ensuing drive culminated with a 7-yard touchdown run by Kevin Grooms which cut the lead to 31-21 with 14:40 left to play.

UAB drove down the field behind Reaves on the next possession, but the Herd got a needed stop when Brandon Sparrow blocked a 52-yard field goal attempt and Dominick LeGrande returned the kick to the UAB 29 to set up Haig’s field goal.

The Blazers led 24-7 at the half and increased the lead to 31-7 with a 32-yard pass touchdown pass from Austin Brown to Nick Adams with 5:23 left in the third quarter.

UAB’s large first-half lead came in part because of a Marshall offense that produced just 121 yards on 41 plays and a Herd special teams unit that gave up huge returns in the kick and punt game.

Jackie Williams had a 79-yard punt return for a score and the Blazers got a 33-yard touchdown pass from Brown to Patrick Hearn in the second quarter.

Reaves also had a 4-yard touchdown run in the first quarter which pushed UAB to an early advantage.

Marshall has to win its remaining two games to become bowl eligible. The Herd is back at home for a noon, Saturday, game with Houston before ending the regular season Nov. 23 at East Carolina.

2012 WV High School Football Playoffs - Round 1 (Area) - Results

2012 WV High School Football Playoffs - Round 1 (Area)

 

(11)Lewis County at (6)University - Friday, 7:30 PM

Two and a half months have passed since Lewis County and University last shared the field.

Lewis County made school history Friday night with a 27-13 win over Elkins.

The Minutemen collected their seventh consecutive win and they hit the 8-win plateau for the first time ever.

Lewis is making their third playoff appearance in four years (‘09, ‘10, ‘12).

This game features the two best defenses in Class “AAA”.  LCHS has allowed 108 points, the Hawks have yielded 112.

In Week 1, UHS defeated LCHS 35-7.  Despite that lopsided score, the Hawks are not happy to draw the Minutemen once again.

The Hawks are back in the postseason after a 5-5 season in 2011.  Their two losses are to Class “AA” #3 Bridgeport and Class “AAA” #5 Morgantown.

(9)Nicholas County at (8)Ritchie County - Friday, 7:30 PM

The rebuilding of Ritchie County football took another giant step forward in 2012.

Under second-year head coach Mike Dawson, the Rebels (7-3) secured a #8 seed and a home playoff game for the first time since 2000.

From 2001-2010, RCHS won just twelve games.  In the last two years, Ritchie has won thirteen, advancing to the playoffs both years.

A midseason 5-game win streak followed a 1-2 start for the Rebels.

They will host a Nicholas County (6-3) team has beaten Class “AA” playoff teams Clay County and Mingo Central.

The Grizzlies also lost to playoff teams Robert C. Byrd, Greenbrier West and Oak Hill.

(13)Braxton County at (4)Robert C. Byrd - Saturday, 7:30 PM

The postseason began last Saturday for Braxton County.

The Eagles needed a win against Sissonville at UC Stadium to advance to the playoffs for the second consecutive season.

After trailing 14-13 through three quarters, the Eagles scored 24 unanswered points to win 37-14.  A loss would have dropped BCHS to 19th.

Braxton has endured a roller coaster season.

They won their first two, lost their next three, won their next three and split their last two.  Yet their 6-4 record was good enough for a #13 seed.

In his first year at One Eagle Way, Bruce Carey has guided Robert C. Byrd to a 9-1 record, their best regular season mark since 2007.

While their offense has averaged 43.5 points per game (3rd-highest in Class “AA”), their defense may be the bigger story.  RCB has yielded just 110 points (2nd-fewest in Class “AA”).

This will be the first home playoff game for RCB since 2007.

Braxton advanced to the “AA’ quarterfinals last year before falling to Chapmanville.

GSC vs. Seton Hill - 11.10.12 - 1:00 PM

This week, all nine WVIAC teams are in action Saturday.

West Liberty is the lone school that is playing a non-conference game.

All five games are slated to begin at 1:00 PM.

Seton Hill travels to Glenville State while Fairmont State heads to Shepherd. West Virginia Wesleyan hosts Concord and Charleston entertains West Virginia State. West Liberty hosts UNC Pembroke.

In the current regional rankings, Shepherd is No. 6 and Charleston is No. 7. Should both the Rams and Golden Eagles win, both could be playoff bound with two schools ahead of them playing each other. If either WVIAC squad falls, the other should secure a berth.

The Rams feature one of the most aggressive defenses in the country while the Falcons have arguably the best return man in the game in Matt Wilmer. FSU is looking to end a three-game losing streak in the series. The last victory for the Falcons in the series came in Shepherdstown in 2008, a 46-42 win.

The Griffins are looking for their first win of the season while the Pioneers are trying to get back on track after falling to SU last week in a close game. SHU’s passing attack has been clicking at a record pace behind Andrew Jackson while the Pioneers’ Rahmann Lee is one of the most valuable running backs in the country.

The Bobcats and Mountain Lions had a shootout last season and both have tremendous quarterbacks this year that can find the open receiver. WVWC also boasts a great defensive line while CU features a talented secondary. This contest could come down to special teams – and both have solid kickers.

The Golden Eagles need a win and Indiana (PA) to lose in order to move up and get a spot in the playoffs. UC has been outstanding with its rushing attack which is led by Jordan Roberts. The team has also been dominant on defense and on special teams behind the play of Puma Nuredini. The Yellow Jackets’ Ricky Phillips is a do-it-all quarterback while Aubura Taylor has had a solid campaign. Wenly Beliard has been great on defense as well.

The Hilltoppers are looking to rebound from last week’s loss in the season finale against the Braves. The Hilltoppers have one of the more talented defenses in the country and Griff Yocum has done a tremendous job in the kicking game. WLU has used multiple quarterbacks who have produced this season while Isiah Moody has been huge in the ground attack. 

WVU and Marshall Football - 11.10.12

WEST VIRGINIA:

The Mountaineers tumbled out of the national rankings following Saturday’s 39-38 double-overtime loss to TCU.

After starting the season 5-0, WVU has dropped three straight.

The Mountaineers gave up the game-tying score on a 94-yard pass and catch with just 1:28 remaining in regulation.

On WVU’s ensuing possession, Tyler Bitancurt missed a 55-yard field goal with 13 seconds on the clock, and the game went to overtime. After both teams missed field goals in the first overtime, Geno Smith lofted a pass in the left portion of the end zone on the Mountaineers’ first play to Stedman Bailey, who beat his defender with a stop-and-go route.

However, the Horned Frogs tied it up on the very next play, and they went for two and made it to end the game.

Smith threw for 260 yards with three scores and an interception on 32-of-54 efficiency in the loss.

Tavon Austin returned a punt 76 yards for a touchdown to give West Virginia a 31-24 lead with 3:19 left in regulation before Boyce knotted the contest two possessions later.

WVU travels to Oklahoma State this week.

OKLAHOMA STATE:

The Cowboys saw their three-game win streak come to a halt at third-ranked Kansas State over the weekend, as they dropped a 44-30 decision.

Freshman quarterback Wes Lunt had a tough day under center, completing just 11-of-20 passes for 184 yards, one score and three interceptions.

Lunt, who missed six weeks with a knee injury earlier this season, exited with an injury and was replaced by Clint Chelf, who was also intercepted once.

Chelf finished 16-of-27 for 233 yards and a touchdown.

Charlie Moore headlined the receiving corps with 135 yards and a TD on seven catches, while Josh Stewart hauled in eight balls for 92 yards in the loss.

After scoring the game’s first points on Lunt’s 54-yard TD strike to Austin Hays, the Wildcats responded with 17 unanswered points, and OSU was never able to recover.

The Cowboys lost despite out-gaining KSU, 417-290.

The Pokes will host West Virginia this Saturday.

MARSHALL:

The Thundering Herd (4-5, 3-2) started their late rally for bowl eligibility by downing Memphis, 38-28, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

Rakeem Cato registered his 500th career completion as Marshall gained 433 yards of total offense.

Cato finished 34-of-44 for 341 yards and four TDs.

Devon Johnson made the first touchdown catch of his career and Antavious Wilson gained a team- best 61 yards on seven receptions.

MU’s offense went 6-o-12 on third downs in the contest.

Billy Mitchell recorded a team-high 13 tackles.

The Herd head to Birmingham this weekend to battle UAB.

UAB:

The Blazers (2-7, 1-4) ended their three-game losing slide by completing a second half comeback against Southern Miss to claim a 27-19 victory.

UAB won the second half 27-3 for its first league win of the year.

Darris Reaves led the way by gaining a career-high 223 yards and two TDs on 35 carries.

Austin Brown amassed 228 yards and a touchdown on 17-of-29 passing.

Marvin Burdette paced the defense with 11 tackles and a forced fumble.

UAB returns home to Legion Field to host Marshall on Saturday.

WV High School Football Post Season Playoffs - Round 1 - 2012

2012 High School Playoffs - Round 1

AAA #16 Oak Hill (7-3)  #1 Cabell Midland (10-0)  #15 Woodrow Wilson (6-4)  #2 Martinsburg (9-1)  SAT Game Set for 1:30 PM #14 Hurricane (6-4)  #3 George Washington (8-2)  #13 Elkins (7-3)  #4 Huntington (8-2)  #12 Point Pleasant (8-2)  #5 Morgantown (8-2)  SAT Game Set for 1:30 PM #11 Lewis County (8-2)  #6 University (8-2)  #10 Musselman (7-3)  #7 Capital (7-3)  #9 Wheeling Park (7-3)  #8 Spring Valley (7-3)  AA #16 Clay County (5-5)  #1 Wayne (10-0)  #15 Mingo Central (5-5)  #2 Keyser (9-1)  #14 River View (6-4)  #3 Bridgeport (7-2)  SAT Game Set for 1:30 PM #13 Braxton County (6-4)  #4 Robert C. Byrd (9-1)  SAT Game Set for 7:30 PM #12 Roane County (6-4)  #5 Bluefield (8-2)  #11 Summers County (7-3)  #6 Frankfort (8-2)  SAT Game Set for 7:30 PM #10 Wyoming East (7-3)  #7 Scott (7-3)  #9 Nicholas County (6-3)  #8 Ritchie County (7-3)  A #16 Moorefield (5-4)  #1 Tucker County (9-0)  SAT Game Set for 1:30 PM #15 Williamstown (6-4)  #2 Magnolia (9-1)  #14 Buffalo (7-3)  #3 Wahama (10-0)  #13 Tug Valley (8-2)  #4 Madonna (9-1)  SAT Game Set for 1:30 PM #12 Wirt County (7-3)  #5 St. Marys (9-1)  #11 Meadow Bridge (8-2)  #6 Greenbrier West (9-1)   SAT Game Set for 1:30 PM #10 Wheeling Cent. (7-3)  #7 East Hardy (9-1)  SAT Game Set for 1:30 PM #9 Valley (F) (8-2)  #8 Clay-Battelle (9-1)  SAT Game Set for 7:30 PM

WVIAC Football Players of the Week – 11.05.12

Daniel Monore, Dominic Tolson and Matt Wilmer have been named WVIAC Football Players of the Week, as announced by the league office.

Fairmont State’s Monroe picked up WVIAC Offensive Player of the Week honors while Shepherd’s Dominic Tolson earned the WVIAC Defensive Player of the Week award. The Falcons’ Matt Wilmer was tabbed as the WVIAC Special Teams Player of the Week.

Monroe, a 5’10” sophomore running back from Miami, FL, rushed 11 times for 118 yards and four touchdowns in the victory over West Virginia State. He broke free for a career-long 81-yard touchdown run to break a 7-7 tie late in the first quarter. The run is tied for the eighth longest in school history. Monroe averaged 11.8 yards per carry while also hauling in a pass for 15 yards.

Tolson, a 6’0” senior outside linebacker from Forestville, MD, recorded a game-high 10 tackles, including eight solo stops in the win over Glenville State. His 45-yard interception return on a third-and-14 for with just 46 seconds remaining in the game sealed the win for the Rams. Tolson was also in on a tackle for a loss of a yard.

Wilmer, a 6’0” senior wide receiver from Keyser, WV, registered 241 all-purpose yards against West Virginia State. He tallied an 86-yard kickoff return for a score, marking his second kickoff return for a touchdown this season and of his career. The kickoff is the 10th-longest in school history. Wilmer returned three punts for 26 yards and caught a two-point conversion in the game. For good measure, Wilmer rushed four times for 54 yards and caught three passes for 41 yards.

Monroe and Wilmer’s efforts helped the Falcons improve to 4-3 against WVIAC competition while Tolson’s performance provided the Rams with at least a share of the WVIAC Title.

Other top offensive performers: Evin Dusold (Concord), Robert Jiles (Glenville State), Andrew Jackson (Seton Hill), Allen Cross (Shepherd), Nate Montana (West Virginia Wesleyan)

Other top defensive performers: Jeff Bryant (Charleston), Garrett Davis (Fairmont State), Josh Falatovich (Seton Hill), Jesse Robertson (West Virginia Wesleyan)

Other top special teams performers: Puma Nuredini (Charleston), Andy Ellington (Concord), Kasper Bernild (West Virginia Wesleyan)

WVIAC Offensive Player of the Week:
11.05.2012: Daniel Monroe (Fairmont State)
10.29.2012: Nate Montana (WVWC)
10.22.2012: Daniel Monroe (Fairmont State)
10.15.2012: Jordan Roberts (UC).Matt Wilmer (FSU)
10.08.2012: Dylan Lagarde (WLU)
10.01.2012: Jordan Roberts (UC)
09.24.2012: Nate Montana (WVWC)
09.17.2012: Bobby Cooper (SU)
09.10.2012: Darold Hughes (GSC)
09.03.2012: Darold Hughes (GSC).Jordan Roberts (UC)

WVIAC Defensive Player of the Week:
11.05.2012: Dominic Tolson (SU)
10.29.2012: Demetrius Quarles (GSC)
10.22.2012: Jake Lilly (CU)
10.15.2012: Marco Ricchetti (WLU)
10.08.2012: Jake Lilly (CU)
10.01.2012: Keon Robinson (SU)
09.24.2012: Keon Robinson (SU)
09.17.2012: Jeff Green (UC)
09.10.2012: Marco Ricchetti (WLU)
09.03.2012: Davon Marion (CU)

WVIAC Special Teams Player of the Week:
11.05.2012: Matt Wilmer (FSU)
10.29.2012: Lavaughn Hughes (WVWC)
10.22.2012: Keon Robinson (SU)
10.15.2012: Jordan Roberts (UC)
10.08.2012: Puma Nuredini (UC)
10.01.2012: DJ Scott (SU)
9.24.2012: Ervin Moore (CU)
9.17.2012: Ryland Newman (FSU)
9.10.2012: Puma Nuredini (UC).Matt Wilmer (FSU)
09.03.2012: Andrew Ellington (CU)

WV High School Football Scoreboard - Week 11 - 2012

 

AAA #9 Hurricane (6-4) 13 #1 Cabell Midland (10-0) 31 #2 Martinsburg (9-1) REGULAR SEASON ENDED #10 Capital (7-3) 48 #3 Huntington (8-2) 18 Parkersburg (4-6) 17 #4 George Washington (8-2) 54 Brooke (3-7) 21 #5 Morgantown (8-2) 45 #6 University (8-2) REGULAR SEASON ENDED #7 Spring Valley (7-3) 41 Winfield (4-6) 7 #8 Elkins (7-3) 14 #14 Lewis County (8-2) 27 #11 Musselman (7-3) 65 Shady Spring (5-5) 34 Chapmanville (4-6) AA 15 #12 Point Pleasant (8-2) 48 Hedgesville (3-7) 13 #12 Wheeling Park (7-3) 40 #15 Woodrow Wilson (6-4) REGULAR SEASON ENDED #16 South Charleston (6-4) REGULAR SEASON ENDED Buckhannon Upshur (1-9) REGULAR SEASON ENDED Greenbrier East (3-7) 45 James Monroe (2-8) AA 6 John Marshall (2-8) 19 Parkersburg South (6-4) 56 Nitro (2-8) 27 Riverside (2-8) 28 Oak Hill (7-3) 72 Lincoln County (0-10) 42 Princeton (2-8) REGULAR SEASON ENDED Ripley (5-5)- OT 17 Ravenswood (2-8) AA 16 St. Albans (2-8) REGULAR SEASON ENDED Washington (3-7) 42 Jefferson (1-9) 14 AA #1 Keyser (9-1) 49 Mountain Ridge, MD 0 #4 Bluefield (8-2) 14 #1 Wayne (10-0) 45 #3 Bridgeport (7-2) Preston (3-6) AAA Cancelled #5 Robert C. Byrd (9-1) REGULAR SEASON ENDED Logan (7-3) AAA 16 #6 Scott (7-3) 3 #7 Frankfort (8-2) 19 Hampshire (6-4) AAA 7 #8 Nicholas County (6-3) Richwood (3-6) A Cancelled Grafton (2-8) 13 #9 Ritchie County (7-3) 63 Williamstown (6-4) A 41 #9 Roane County (6-4) 7 #11 Wyoming East (7-3) 41 Liberty (R) (5-5) 22 #8 Valley (F) (8-2) A 20 #12 Summers County (7-3) 28 #13 Braxton County (6-4) 37 #16 Sissonville (5—5) 14 #14 Clay County (5-5) 8 #14 Tug Valley (8-2) A 16 #14 Westside (5-5) 12 River View (6-4) 18 Berkley Springs (0-10) REGULAR SEASON ENDED East Fairmont (3-7) 21 Fairmont Senior (5-5) 27 Herbert Hoover (1-9) 0 Mingo Central (5-5) 44 Independence (5-5) 24 Fayetteville (0-10) A 12 Lincoln (2-8) 21 Liberty (H) (4-6) 42 Mount View (3-7) 32 Grundy, VA (4-6) 34 North Marion (2-8) REGULAR SEASON ENDED Philip Barbour (5-5) REGULAR SEASON ENDED Tolsia (5-5) 32 Poca (2-8) 14 Webster County (4-6) REGULAR SEASON ENDED Weir (0-10) REGULAR SEASON ENDED A #1 Tucker County (10-0) 69 Notre Dame (3-7) 35 #2 Magnolia (9-1) 48 Oak Glen (4-6) AA 13 #10 Buffalo (7-3) 13 #3 Wahama (10-0) 41 #4 Greenbrier West (9-1) REGULAR SEASON ENDED #7 Clay-Battelle (9-1) 2 #5 Madonna (9-1) 40 Doddridge County (6-4) 12 #6 St. Marys (9-1) 40 Petersburg (4-6) AA 15 #9 East Hardy (9-1) 64 #11 Wheeling Central (7-3) REGULAR SEASON ENDED #12 Meadow Bridge (8-2) REGULAR SEASON ENDED South Harrison (3-7) 0 #13 Wirt County (7-3) 48 #15 Bishop Donahue (6-4) 26 Tyler Consol. (4-6) 40 #15 Moorefield (5-4) Tygarts Valley (1-8) Cancelled Bath County, VA 27 Pendleton County (3-7) 14 Calhoun County (2-8) REGULAR SEASON ENDED Cameron (5-5) REGULAR SEASON ENDED Gilmer County (3-7) 56 Hannan (1-9) 6 Hundred (0-10) REGULAR SEASON ENDED Man (2-8) REGULAR SEASON ENDED Montcalm (5-4) REGULAR SEASON ENDED Paden City (1-9) REGULAR SEASON ENDED Pikeview (0-10) AA 22 Midland Trail (6-4) 43 Parkersburg Catholic (5-5) REGULAR SEASON ENDED Pocahontas County (5-5) REGULAR SEASON ENDED Valley (W) (2-8) REGULAR SEASON ENDED Van (2-7) 28 Sherman (1-9) 7

WVU and Marshall Football Results - 11.03.12

TCU tops West Virginia in 2 OT

Josh Boyce sent the game into overtime with a 94-yard touchdown reception and then hauled in the game-winning two-point conversion to help TCU down No. 23 West Virginia, 39-38, in a double-overtime thriller.

After both teams missed field goals in the first overtime, Geno Smith lofted a pass in the left portion of the end zone on the Mountaineers’ first play to Stedman Bailey, who beat his defender with a stop-and-go route.

TCU tied things up again just a play later. On a reverse pass play, Brandon Carter threw to a wide-open Corey Fuller for the 25-yard score.

The Horned Frogs then went for two and Boykin rolled right before firing low to Boyce, who was able to get his hands underneath the ball for the conversion.

Boyce finished the day with 180 yards and two scores on six receptions for the Horned Frogs (6-3, 3-3 Big 12), who snapped a two-game slide.

Boykin was 12-of-29 for 254 yards with two touchdowns and an interception, and added 28 yards on 15 carries in the victory.

Smith threw for 260 yards with three scores and an interception on 32-of-54 efficiency for West Virginia (5-3, 2-3), which has dropped three straight.

Tavon Austin returned a punt 76 yards for a touchdown to give West Virginia a 31-24 lead with 3:19 left in regulation before Boyce knotted the contest two possessions later.

After Josh Francis sacked Boykin for a 9-yard loss, Boykin eluded pressure before scrambling left and hitting Boyce, who was left wide open at the 38- yard line.

Boyce then galloped past the West Virginia defenders along the left sideline the rest of the way for the game-tying score with 1:28 to go.

Tyler Bitancurt missed a 55-yard field goal with 13 ticks to go on WVU’s ensuing series.

Earlier, Matthew Tucker capped a 13-play, 78-yard drive with a 2-yard score before West Virginia countered two possessions later when Smith hit J.D. Woods for a 22-yard touchdown late in the opening frame.

Smith was intercepted by Jason Verrett on the Mountaineers’ ensuing series, which led to a 31-yard score on the next snap when Boykin found a streaking Boyce to make it 14-7 early in the second quarter.

West Virginia found the end zone on its next two offensive trips down the field to take the lead.

Austin’s 43-yard catch-and-run for a touchdown preceded Shawne Alston’s 1-yard rushing score, which made it 21-14 in favor of West Virginia with 5:00 to play in the half.

Bitancurt nailed a 52-yard field goal early in the third, which gave the home team a 10-point margin before TCU charged back with the next 10 points to knot the contest.

The Horned Frogs blocked a punt on West Virginia’s next touch and Dominic Merka picked up the loose ball for a 15-yard score. Jaden Oberkrom’s 26-yard field goal early in the fourth tied the game.

Game Notes:

Bitancurt was 1-of-5 on field goals for the day ... TCU outgained West Virginia, 405-338 ... The Horned Frogs won the time of possession battle over the Mountaineers, 33:03-26:57.

 

Marshall Defeats Memphis

to a 38-28 win over the Memphis Tigers in a Mid-American Conference bout at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

Cato completed 34-of-44 pass attempts including completions to 11 different Marshall (4-5, 3-2 MAC) receivers. Davonte Allen was chief among those pass-catchers with a team-high 87 yards and a touchdown on four receptions. Kevin Grooms led the Heard on the ground with 46 yards rushing.

Jacob Karam completed 21-of-31 pass attempts for 170 yards and a touchdown for Memphis (1-8, 1-4) which has lost fourth straight. Brandon Hayes had 60 yards rushing on 22 carries. As a team Memphis ran the ball 52 times for 141 yards.

Cato threw a one-yard touchdown pass to Gator Hoskins midway through the first quarter to begin the scoring.

Justin Haig connected on a 41-yard field goal later in the period to push Marshall’s lead to 10-0.

Memphis would cut into that lead with a five-yard touchdown run from Jai Steib.

Remi Watson scored on a four-yard touchdown run on Marshall’s next possession to finish off a 10-play, 75-yard drive.

In the second half Cato threw a pair of touchdown passes, a 25-yard strike to Demetrius Evans and a nine-yard throw to Devon Johnson, as the Thundering Herd took a commanding lead, 31-7, midway through the third quarter.

Memphis wouldn’t be put away so easily though. First Karam threw a one-yard touchdown pass to Jesse Milleson near the end of the third quarter.

Steib then scored on a two-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter. Steib had a chance to score again less than four minutes later but fumbled the ball at the one-yard line. Luckily for the Tigers Jordan Devey fell on the ball in the end zone cutting the Tigers’ deficit to just three points, 31-28.

Cato finally put an end to the Tigers’ scoring streak with a 28-yard touchdown pass to Davonte Allen which was the final score of the game.

Marshall was dominated in terms of ball control n in the game with a more than 15 minute disparity between the squads in time of possession.