WVU struggling in their bowl game

[Schoonerman]

The Mountaineers are just not a competitive team in their bowl game vs. Utah. Yeah, I know about the numerous injuries this season and the fact that they've made it to four straight bowl games, but the Mountaineer program just has not progressed as some thought it would with the hiring of Holgorsen.

I like Mountaineer football and am glad they are in the B12, but Holgorsen is just not getting it done. WVU should be a top 15 type of team, but are usually a 7-6 or 8-5 at the year's end. Under Holgorsen, they are 53-36 after 7 seasons and are about to become 1-4 in bowl games since joining the B12.

The Mountaineer fans I know say they've underachieved with Holgorsen and are frustrated that they are not recruiting or playing as well as they should. He will definitely be on the hot seat in 2018, if he survives this bowl game loss.

 

[tjc8214]

They will have the most experienced QB in the Big 12 next year. Holgerson better make it count. As far as the bowl game goes their defense is dreadful.

 

[CTOkie]

Without their starting QB, one of the best in the country, West Virginia is doomed....especially against a Utah team that always plays well in bowl games.

 

[veritas59]

Without their starting QB, one of the best in the country, West Virginia is doomed....especially against a Utah team that always plays well in bowl games.

That's an embarrassing performance even if they'd have suited up a cheerleader at QB.

 

[CTOkie]

That's an embarrassing performance even if they'd have suited up a cheerleader at QB.

They kinda did, didn't they ?

 

[8085sooner]

That's an embarrassing performance even if they'd have suited up a cheerleader at QB.

I can't believe he was on scholarship. Horrible leader, bad throws, just looked completely lost. Do they have a 3rd string guy

 

[veritas59]

They kinda did, didn't they ?

Ha! Yeah.. pretty much

 

[LAY THE WOODY]

Holgs give up.

 

[YourCrimsonNightmare]

I completely agree. We've seen how good the Mountaineers have been, and they need to be back there, for the health of their athletic program and that of the Big 12.

The Mountaineers are just not a competitive team in their bowl game vs. Utah. Yeah, I know about the numerous injuries this season and the fact that they've made it to four straight bowl games, but the Mountaineer program just has not progressed as some thought it would with the hiring of Holgorsen.

I like Mountaineer football and am glad they are in the B12, but Holgorsen is just not getting it done. WVU should be a top 15 type of team, but are usually a 7-6 or 8-5 at the year's end. Under Holgorsen, they are 53-36 after 7 seasons and are about to become 1-4 in bowl games since joining the B12.

The Mountaineer fans I know say they've underachieved with Holgorsen and are frustrated that they are not recruiting or playing as well as they should. He will definitely be on the hot seat in 2018, if he survives this bowl game loss.

 

[YourCrimsonNightmare]

Without their starting QB, one of the best in the country, West Virginia is doomed....especially against a Utah team that always plays well in bowl games.

I'm in Boulder, which is Pac-12 country now, so I've seen plenty of Utah. While their bowl record can't be faulted, WV made them look far better than they really are. IMO, a lame effort all around for the Mountaineers.

 

[YourCrimsonNightmare]

I can't believe he was on scholarship. Horrible leader, bad throws, just looked completely lost. Do they have a 3rd string guy

Holgorsen was going to the Wildcat if their only available QB couldn't play.

 

[OUSOONER67]

K-State down 17-7 to UCLA with 9 and a half mins to go in first half. Big 12 not faring too well in bowl games so far.

 

[OUSOONER67]

K-State has decided to stick with Delton at QB and its helping, K State just scored a TD on 4th and inches at the goal line.
UCLA 17 K State 14
6:39 to go in the 3rd.

 

[OUSOONER67]

UCLA coughs it up on their own 20.

 

[OUSOONER67]

TD K State
K State 21-17
4:22 to go in the 3rd.

 

[YourCrimsonNightmare]

UCLA coughs it up on their own 20.

That was sudden.

 

[OUSOONER67]

That was sudden.

I thought if UCLA scored again when it was 17-7 it might be too much for K State to overcome and just like that K State scores 14, one td because of the UCLA fumble at their own 20 after K State just kicked off after scoring.

 

[YourCrimsonNightmare]

Very impressed with the Wildcat surge. This one is getting away from the Bruins, as I expected.

KSU 28 UCLA 17

 

[OUSOONER67]

K State 325 rushing yards tonight. 6:44 to go in the 4th.

 

[CTOkie]

Just my opinion....had I been UCLA's coach, I would have told QB Josh Rosen.....the most important player UCLA had during the season...not to be on the sidelines with the team he abandoned for its bowl game.
I'm glad K-State won, but not this way.

 

[Oklabama]

West Virginia hasn’t been much since Rich Rod bolted to Michigan. The program did okay for a couple years after he left with the kids Rodriguez recruited. He averaged almost 10 wins a year there. I gotta believe he would go back if offered, but that’s not going to happen.

 

[Salt City Sooner]

Just my opinion....had I been UCLA's coach, I would have told QB Josh Rosen.....the most important player UCLA had during the season...not to be on the sidelines with the team he abandoned for its bowl game.
I'm glad K-State won, but not this way.

FWIW, It wasn't a case of abandonment with Rosen; he didn't clear concussion protocol.

 

[YourCrimsonNightmare]

FWIW, It wasn't a case of abandonment with Rosen; he didn't clear concussion protocol.

I saw the play where he was hurt and it was a really big hard slap on the field for Rosen's head. He blacked out for at least 10-15 seconds, and then was badly disoriented. Second concussion, not enough time to fully heal.