Offensive Explosion! - WVU routs #17 Cincy
November 21, 2009
Game Report Posted: March 09, 2009 13:48
West Virginia' offense exploded for 45 points on Saturday in route to a 51-10 route of the #17 Cincinnati Bearcats. Not to be outdone, the Mountaineer defense even got in on the scoring as Brandon Hogan returned a fumble 75 yards for a touchdown. In the end, it was a domintating performance on both sides of the ball. The offense exploded for 420 yards of offense, finished 9-15 on third down and converted all four attempts in red zone into points. The defense meanwhile limited UC to 153 yards of total offense and forced three turnovers.
Halfback Noel Devine rushed for 154 yards and two scores and Jarret Brown added two more through the air as the Mountaineers picked up their eighth win of the season.
The Eers were led defensively by corner Guesly Dervil's 5 stops on the day. The senior also had one of WVU's two pics on the day.
WVU returns to action next Sunday night in the annual Friends of Coal Bowl against Marshall.
Eers rout Canes in Gator Bowl
January 10, 0001
Game Report Posted: March 19, 2009 20:44
WVU routed former Big East mates Miami in the Gator Bowl 42-14.
In-State Domination - WVU blows out Herd
November 29, 2009
Game Report Posted: March 09, 2009 20:19
West Virginia continued it's domination of in-state rival Marshall with a resounding 35-10 win Sunday night in Huntington. WVU still has not lost to Marshall in football.
Noel Devine had 186 yards of total offense and Jarret Brown threw three touchdown passes as the Mountaineers racked up 368 yards of total offense.
Meanwhile, the Mountaineer defense was equally as strong, limiting the Herd to just 149 yards of total offense in forcing one turnover and five punts. Thorpe award finalist Boogie Allen once again led the way from his Safety position. Allen accounted for six tackles and one sack.
WVU concludes the regular season at 9-3 in coach Bill Stewart's second year at the helm. The Mounaineers appear headed to either the Gator Bowl against an ACC opponent or to possibly Charlotte in the Meinekie Car Car Bowl, also against an ACC opponent.
Classic Brawl doesn't go Eers way
November 7, 2009
Game Report Posted: March 06, 2009 14:08
Pitt Kicker K Harper kicked 4 field goals and LeShean McCoy returned the opening kickoff of the second half for a touchdown as the Panthers downed homestanding West Virginia 26-21 Saturday in the annual Backyard Brawl.
WVU was led by Noel Devine, who rushed for 85 yards and two touchdowns. Wideout Alric Arnett added 8 catches for 135 yards for the Eers as well.
Defensively the Mountaineers were led by safties Robert Sands (9 tackles) and Quinton Andrews (8 tackles).
West Virginia has now lost three straight in this annual heated rivalry. The Mountaineers conclude the '09 Big East slate next week on the road against the Bearcats of Cincinnati.
Big plays ignite WVU past UConn
October 31, 2009
Game Report Posted: March 05, 2009 15:50
West Virginia used big plays to overcome a 10-7 first quarter defecit to route UConn 34-10 Saturday in Morgantown. Quarterback Jarrett Brown threw for 299 yards and four touchdowns in leading WVU to it's second straight Big East win. Brown finished 18 of 22 on the day, while throwing one interception.
The Mountaineer defense was stout all game long in limiting the Huskies to just 141 yards of total offense. Defensive end Larry Ford led the way for WVU with 8 tackles. UConn's offensive troubles were especially evident on third down as they finished a woeful 1-11.
West Virginia will now host #10 Pitt in the annual Backyard Brawl. The Panthers have won two straight in the series, so WVU will be looking for revenge.
Devine Intervention - HB leads way for Mountaineers
October 17, 2009
Game Report Posted: March 04, 2009 21:50
Halfback Noel Devine turned in a dominating performance to help lead West Virginia past rival Louisville on Saturday 31-7. Devine rushed for 179 yards including a 98 yard sprint to paydirt just before halftime. He also added 5 catches for 60 more yards and another TD.
Defensively, WVU dominated the Cardinals, allowing them to convert just one third down all game. Linebacker Reed Williams led the way with six stops, while corner Brandon Hogan added four more.
WVU will have next weekend off before returning on Halloween to battle UCONN.
Heartbreak in Tampa; FG as time expires beats Eers
October 8, 2009
Game Report Posted: March 03, 2009 14:31
Matt Bonani kicked a 43 FG as time expired Thursday night to lead USF over WVU 31-29. West Virginia had just taken the lead 29-28 on QB Jarrett Brown's 4 yard scamper with just 35 seconds left in regulation. But QB Matt Grothie completed a series of passes to pull the Bulls within Bonani's range.
The loss was the first in conference play for WVU. This one coming in the last game of a three game road swing. The Bulls have now beaten WVU 3 out of the last four years, with WVU winning last year in Morgantown.
The Mountaineers were led by Brown who threw for 206 yards and 2 scores. He also added two scores on the ground, the last of which WVU hoped would seal the win, but it was not to be.
Defensively West Virginia was led by senior LB Ovid Golbourne's 2 sacks of Grothie. Senior Reed Williams also added 7 stops. WVU now will return home next Saturday to take on Louisville.
Hard Fought Win - Eers overcome challenge from improved Orange
October 3, 2009
Game Report Posted: March 02, 2009 20:40
West Virginia used a smothering defense and an opportunistic offense to defeat Syracuse 21-10 on Saturday. The Mountaineers held the Orange to -5 yards on the ground and forced two interceptions in getting their second road win in a row.
Noel Devine ran for 114 yards and added 40 yards and a touchdown receiving to lead the way for the offense. Quarterback Jarrett Brown had a so-so day, finishing 13 of 25 for 144 yards, one TD and 2 interceptions.
Once again, the Mountaineers were led defensively by safety Boogie Allen who had 10 stops on the day including two for loss. Senior LB Ovid Golbourne recorded 2 sacks and 5 stops overall.
WVU returns to action next week against USF. Once again, the Eers will be on the road as part of their current 3 game road swing.
Good Knight - WVU too much for Rutgers
September 12, 2009
Game Report Posted: February 27, 2009 21:24
Jarrett Brown threw for 280 yards and 3 touchdowns to lead West Virginia past Rutgers Saturday in East Brunswick, New Jersey, 40-21. It was the opening conference game for both schools.
Defensively WVU was led by Boogie Allen and Eain Smith who both recorded 5 stops on the day. The Eer defense held RU to just 25 yards passing on the day.
WVU returns to action next week in another road tilt, this time at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse against a much improved Orange team.
What Can Brown Do For You - QB Leads Eers to Win
September 19, 2009
Game Report Posted: February 27, 2009 15:33
Quarterback Jarrett Brown passed for 248 yards and two scores and also added two touchdowns on the ground to lead WVU over Colorado 36-21 on Saturday. Brown finished 23 of 27 on the day as the Mountaineers improved to 3-1 on the season.
Superback Noel Devine chipped in as well. Devine had 132 yards of total offense and was on the receiving end of one of Brown's TDs. TE Will Johnson added 6 catches for 81 yards.
The Mountaineer defense, while heavily challenged by the Buffs offense was able to force two interceptions and keep Colorado off of the scoreboard in the fourth quarter. The WVU secondary led the way as Corner Kent Richardson tallied 5 stops and one interception. Senior safety Nate Sowers added 5 stops as well with all but one of those coming on special teams.
WVU will return to action next week when they begin a three game road trip starting in New Jersey against Rutgers University.
Takin' Care of Business
September 12, 2009
Game Report Posted: February 26, 2009 15:53
West Virginia came into it's game Saturday with Bowling Green as slight favorites. But the Mountaineers clearly didn't read into any pre-game hype, they simply came out and in a workman-like effort defeated the Falcons 40-17.
Quarterback Jarrett Brown led an effecient Mountaineer offense that racked up 448 yards of total offense. Brown threw three touchdowns on 15-21 passing. He finished the day with 216 yards through the air with no interceptions.
Defensively WVU was led by Eain Smith and Guesly Dervil's 6 tackles each. The Falcons were held to just 230 yards of total offense. WVU returns to action next week as they face Colorado at home.
Gutsy Win - WVU upsets #7 Auburn
September 5, 2009
Game Report Posted: February 25, 2009 21:44
Tyler Bitancurt kicked three field goals and Jarrett Brown threw for three touchdowns as West Virginia upset #7 Auburn on the road Saturday night. Bitancurt the red-shirt freshman, replacing long-time kicker Pat MaCafee, kicked field goals of 26,37, and 52 on the night, the later, certainly a career long. However, his night was not without troubles as he missed one of his PATs.
The Mountaineer defense was led by Senior Franchot "Boogie" Allen. The safety picked off two passes included a nifty interception at his own three yard line with just seconds to go before half. Allen then returned the pick 97 yards for a touchdown thus deflating the Tigers and their rabid crowd.
Halfback Noel Devine suffered a lower leg injury in the second quarter and did not return to action. As a result, the Eers were held to just 65 yards rushing on the day.
With the win, West Virginia evens it's season record to 1-1. The Tigers fell to 1-1. WVU returns to Mountaineer Field next Saturday to face Bowling Green out of the MAC.
Pirates force Eers to walk the plank
August 29, 2009
Game Report Posted: February 23, 2009 20:50
Backup QB Brett Clay threw for 163 yards and three touchdowns and East Carolina forced 5 turnovers in a season opening win over West Virginia in Morgantown on Saturday. It was the second straight year the Pirates upset WVU as heavy underdogs.
West Virginia, beginning a new chapter without departed QB Pat White put on an outstanding offensive display, but ultimately it was White's successor who struggled the most. Jarrett Brown threw four costly interceptions on the afternoon. Interceptions that put a stop to long drives and erased any chance WVU had of overcoming a 24-7 halftime defecate.
The Mountaineers much hyped young wide receivers proved worthy of the accolades as freshmen Stedman Bailey and Logan Heastie combined for 10 catches and two touchdowns on the day. The WVU ground attack was added by back-up Mark Rodgers 72 yards, which included a 61 yard touchdown.
Defensively West Virginia was led by NT Chris Neild's 7 stops. Neild also added two sacks including a first quarter sack of ECU starter Rob Kass that knocked Kass out of the game with an appareant shoulder injury.
Next up for WVU is #7 Auburn on the road next Saturday evening. Kickoff is set for 6:00 pm with coverage on ESPN2.