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Me thinks the 'eers jumped the gun a bit in hiring stewart so quickly. It's one thing to coach for one game, but can he rebuild the program?

Slayton is leaving because there is nothing left for him in college (I do not expect WV to win a National title next year) and he does not want to sustain any more injuries, which could hurt his NFL status. Plus, Devine appears to be ready to play and Pat White is staying; I don't think the offense will drop off too much.

Stewart might be a great guy, but the hate spewed by the WVU fans and the university @Rodrigues departure speaks volumes for the heart of the atmosphere at WVU.


If there is a dropoff at WVU, don't blame the coach, blame the fans and the University culture.

Golffan:

Are YOU to blame?

Slaton had to leave but I'm not so sure how good of an NFL back he can be. With his speed, he needs to be out in the perimeter.

Also, I hope he's a good pass catcher.

Sadly I believe this is the beginning of the end for WVU. It took them so long to gain respect and now they will return to being just another lower tier college football program.

The days of powerhouse programs staying around for decades has past....coaches move....players want to start their first year so they go where they can....if you get 5 good years you've done something

Yeah I just read where Xavier Lee is leaving my beloved Noles due to frustration and will turn his attentions to the NFL combines. I know I am in the minority and I will be raked over the coals, but I believe that his talents were not utilized properly at FSU and in the right system he can become a pretty effective NFL prospect. Okay I'm ready for the onslaught...go ahead I can take it.

Damn everyone seems to be writing off WVU so quickly. Just like most people wrote them off in the Fiesta Bowl a few weeks ago. There recruiting should be that bad now that they have hired Doc Holiday one of the best recruiters in college football.

Nolesdabomb, i would have to agree with you on Lee, and maybe there are a couple of other players that are not being develop or utilize properly

In other news, West Virgina just scored again.

This is the end, beautiful friend. This is the end, my only friend, the end. Of our elaborate plan, the end.

going the doors route on monday morning....nice

Nolesdabomb, i would have to agree with you on Lee, and maybe there are a couple of other players that are not being develop or utilize properly
TheJuice | 01/14/08
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We have to look no farther than Anquan Boldin or Javon Walker. They were severely underdeveloped at FSU and look at them now. All I'm saying is Lee has a chance.

I don't think they will drop off too much. White, the heart of their offense, and the speedy Devine will return. In '05, their only two playmakers were White and Slaton, and they only had one loss that year. They play in the Big East; which is a good conference but it's not the SEC or Pac 10 by any means after USF, Louisville, and Rutgers fell from grace.

Someone needs to see what Irish#1 REALLY has in his coffee mug

Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds???????????

Spirit in the Sky?

Cocaine by Clapton???

Yes, everyone so quick to write WV off, again. It's all good.

Golffan, you can't pay attention to only what the media writes. I'm living proof right here in WV that the fans are 110% behind the new coach and the University.

It's hard to say good-bye to Slaton but he is going on his own terms. Personally, I think after the 'down' year he had there's been some credibility lost. I think his Senior year he could have gained some of that 'clout' back, he would have had a chance to, quite possibally play for a National Championship or another BCS Bowl, he might not have had the stiff competition at RB in the draft like he has this year and last but not least, yet most important. He would have earned his degree.