DaGeek's Random Thoughts RE: WEST VIRGINIA SPORTS

• Pat White is Big East Player of the Year: I realize not a shock to any on this board but pretty special non the less. I am damn proud of the accomplishments of this team and that is directly related to the leadership, skill, and infusion of fun given to the Eers by Pat. Thanks for a wonderful season. Can't wait to see you display your wears at the Fiesta Bowl.
  
• Pat McAfee has had to endure some despicable idiocy at the hands of those that would call themselves Mountaineer fans. I am sure that you all have heard that Pat has been harassed after the missed kicks at the Pitt game. For the record I love this kicker/punter. He has proven to be invaluable this season in what he brings to the table. Rarely has he missed. It is common that the opposing team has a long way to go as a result of either his kick-offs or his punts. He has been an entertaining interview each and every time he has had the opportunity to opine on anything. I just wish people would get a clue. Anyway, Patrick we love you and wish you continued success with the Gold and Blue.
• I mean really can you find a more apropos bowl for the number one party school in the nation than the one called Fiesta? Oklahoma is a wonderful draw. This is the type of marques match up that can continue to propel our program forward. The beauty is that even after the Pitt loss the Sooners are only spotting us 7. Truth be told that says a lot about the respect that our program has garnered from the professionals in Vegas.
• Coach Rodriguez has been named the Coach of the Year for his region by the AFCA. “What makes this award so special is that this is the only coach of the year award voted on exclusively by the coaches themselves,” AFCA Executive Director Grant Teaff said. “The winners are selected by the coaches they compete with and against on a daily basis.”
• We are once again Big East Champions!!! U Conn gets to share the title but we get the big game reward.
  
• On the hardwood the Eers came to play last night in Alabama as they whipped the Tigers (war-eagle or whatever they call themselves) by a final score of 88 to 59. Alex Ruoff went off with 28 pts. Shooting 10 for 12 from the field and 6 of 8 from 3 point land. Way to go Alex!!! The Eers are now 6-1. Things looking good for the Huggy rendition of this team.