Does anyone like WV in the 1st half -13 1/2?

yes sir, i do

I think I like the chances as well. WVU should be able to cover this.

I will play this with you for 1 unit @ -13.5

1st half and game. WV will play an up tempo game....W.Mich can't keep up and won't be able to substitute D players for the various offensive sets they will see.

Its kinda like Rebel basketball or Marymount full court basketball on football turf.

24 pts, some places its up to 24 1/2 pts but WV can score. They are an offensive juggernaut. They have a QB that can run and pass. RB Slaton that can take it to the house each time he touches the ball. A FB that is mobile and popular w/fans. A receiver that also is like a Jerry Rice...pass reception goes for lots of yardage...Top backups for these guys too who can't play because the 1st teamers are so good.


I added WV later pick to my Cal, Okla St, and Hawaii. Can't find anyone put up a line on Hawaii v. No. Colo.

Maybe there is a line at sportsbooks in Vegas.

If Western Michigan is successful stopping the run, West Virginia doesn't have the proven weapons at wide receiver. Starters Darius Reynaud and Dorrell Jalloh had only two touchdowns combined a year ago. [This is where WV can show improvement. Pass more against a run D team and get RBs into passing lanes and get them the ball on short passing routes, let them take it to the HOUSE!!!!!]

“I think our receivers are starting to develop,” Rodriguez said. “The key is can we execute it and can we spread the wealth when they defend everyone in the box against Steve and against Patrick.”

West Virginia doesn't have a history of pummeling Mid-American Conference opponents under Rodriguez. The Mountaineers allowed Central Florida (2003) and Ohio (2001) to stay close for three quarters and overcame lots of penalties and fumbles to outlast Kent State in 2001.

West Virginia's pass defense, one of the nation's worst a year ago, should get a test from sophomore quarterback Tim Hiller, the 2005 MAC freshman of the year. The 6-foot-5 Hiller threw 20 TD passes with just three interceptions before tearing knee ligaments in the 2005 season finale that forced him to sit out the following season.

The MAC has a long history of nonconference upsets, including Western Michigan's win at Virginia last year. But that tradition isn't something coach Bill Cubit instills in his players. [Damn Virg was lousy last yr; Fla St lousy too and W.Mich gave them good competition; 4 yrs ago, the only other tough nonconf team was Virg Tech and VT wiped out W.Mich]

“We really don't talk to them that much about it. If we get too ahead of ourselves, we've got some issues. We're not good enough to do that,” he said. “All I'm trying to do is really tell the kids, whatever you've got to do, you've got to make sure you do it correctly on that day, that hour.

“I think we'll play up to our potential. If West Virginia plays up to its potential, it will be a big issue for us.”

I'm still on WV as for better or worse, they are my choice for playing in BCS bowl.