Tuesday, May 20, 2008
And the bad news is...
It's really starting to look like Alexander could be history. Evaluations at ESPN.com and DraftExpress.com have him projected very well. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft / http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Joe-Alexander-1185/) They are reporting that his recent workout in Las Vegas was very impressive. Among the mock drafts I looked at, he was projected anywhere from 14th to 24th. It seems he's considered the 2nd or 3rd best small forward in the draft behind Danilo Gallinari from Italy and Donte' Greene from Syracuse.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Ebanks a Mountaineer
Foxsports and Scout.com have reported that Devin Ebanks has committed to WVU.
"Ebanks is the jewel of the 2008 class for the Mountaineers. He joins big man Kevin Jones, forward Roscoe Davis and guard Darryl Bryant." -Rivals.com
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Rich Rod's Depo... You be the judge>>>
I have furnished you with the links to the Rich Rod Deposition. It comes in three parts. I will let you read this 300+ page document at your leisure. Since I know you have nothing better to do. I just felt that this is information that gives you a feel for what the Coach's thoughts were. I concede that we may know no more than we already did but here it is. It is in PDF format so it should work on your computer or browser.
Link to first part of deposition.
Link to second part of deposition.
Link to third part of deposition.
Da Geek
Link to first part of deposition.
Link to second part of deposition.
Link to third part of deposition.
Da Geek
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Pat White gets his first '08 All-American Honor
He was the third Mountaineer in as many years to be named to the Playboy All American Team. Dan Mozes '06 and Steve Slaten '07. It should be noted that Playboy picks one QB to be on its team. A high honor indeed. Also, this should be a great start to a Heisman campaign. I find it just as interesting that our beloved Pat was picked ahead of last years Heisman winner, Tim Tebo. The accolades keep coming in for this student athlete and are very much deserved. As all the readers on this blog are aware Pat is the all-everything to this team. Anyway, congrats to Pat!!!
Pat discusses this honor (as quoted in the Charleston Daily Mail)... "Being named to this team is a great honor, one of many I will always remember," White said. "I can now tell my children and grandchildren one day that I was truly a 'playboy' while in college. "Really, it's an honor and a privilege to become part of the long legacy of All-Americans named to Playboy's prestigious team. I would be remiss if I didn't mention my parents, coaches and teammates, who without them, none of these accolades would be possible."
DaGeek
Friday, May 9, 2008
Sadly Coach Stew entered the Mike Garrison melee.
Coach Stewart issued a letter in support of Mike Garrison. It is a shame that he and Coach Huggins have decided to take sides in this debate. In my humble opinion they needed to stay on the sidelines, both figuratively and literally. I understand that they are doing nothing more than endorsing a guy that gave them a job or a substantial raise. I just wish that Coach Stew would have stayed out of it. He is now going to be married to this President regardless of what happens to him. I don't like the idea of athletics and academics being pitted against one another. But that is what is happening.
Anyway, it saddens me that my degrees from my beloved institution of higher learning are now going to be tarnished by Mr. Garrison's political miscalculations. Either you earn the degree or it should not be conferred. Anyway the full text of Coach Stew's letter in support is as follows:
"I would like to take this opportunity to voice my support for President Mike Garrison. He works hard every day for each employee of this great University. He cares about the state of West Virginia and his alma mater and fights every day to ensure that WVU is a first-class institution.
President Garrison is man’s man and believes in accountability. I have seen first hand how he interacts and connects with all of WVU’s student-athletes. He supports the school’s mission, believing they must be students first and competitors second. He cares just as much for them in the classroom as he does on the playing field.
He has my unwavering loyalty and support. I report to two great administrators, gentleman and leaders in Mr. Ed Pastilong and President Garrison. Without the support of these two fine individuals, Mountaineer football would not have reached the pinnacle of success that it is enjoying today. I would jump into a foxhole with these two classy men, any day.
Last year after our only two losses of the season, President Garrison was there for the players and coaching staff with unconditional encouragement. How he backed the team after these two tough defeats meant more to us as a program than his exuberant support following the Fiesta Bowl victory.
It’s examples like this that show what a classy leader we have at West Virginia University. Bill Stewart and West Virginia Football proudly support President Mike Garrison, and we are very thankful that he is leading this great University now and into the future.
Bill Stewart Head Football Coach West Virginia University"
As I said above I love Coach Stew but I must say I disagree with this decision. I don't claim that I have the full story on the goings on of this issue, but I can not ignore the damaging press that Mr. Garrison attracted to the University over this issue, thus I am as I said before saddened.
Da Geek
Anyway, it saddens me that my degrees from my beloved institution of higher learning are now going to be tarnished by Mr. Garrison's political miscalculations. Either you earn the degree or it should not be conferred. Anyway the full text of Coach Stew's letter in support is as follows:
"I would like to take this opportunity to voice my support for President Mike Garrison. He works hard every day for each employee of this great University. He cares about the state of West Virginia and his alma mater and fights every day to ensure that WVU is a first-class institution.
President Garrison is man’s man and believes in accountability. I have seen first hand how he interacts and connects with all of WVU’s student-athletes. He supports the school’s mission, believing they must be students first and competitors second. He cares just as much for them in the classroom as he does on the playing field.
He has my unwavering loyalty and support. I report to two great administrators, gentleman and leaders in Mr. Ed Pastilong and President Garrison. Without the support of these two fine individuals, Mountaineer football would not have reached the pinnacle of success that it is enjoying today. I would jump into a foxhole with these two classy men, any day.
Last year after our only two losses of the season, President Garrison was there for the players and coaching staff with unconditional encouragement. How he backed the team after these two tough defeats meant more to us as a program than his exuberant support following the Fiesta Bowl victory.
It’s examples like this that show what a classy leader we have at West Virginia University. Bill Stewart and West Virginia Football proudly support President Mike Garrison, and we are very thankful that he is leading this great University now and into the future.
Bill Stewart Head Football Coach West Virginia University"
As I said above I love Coach Stew but I must say I disagree with this decision. I don't claim that I have the full story on the goings on of this issue, but I can not ignore the damaging press that Mr. Garrison attracted to the University over this issue, thus I am as I said before saddened.
Da Geek
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Big East is in the Big 6 BCS Bowl Mix till 2013.
The Charleston Gazette reported that the Big East's contract with the BCS is solid through 2013.
BCS officials reaffirmed the participation of the six leagues currently involved through the end of the 2013 season. That includes the Big East.
The reinvention of the league since the 2003 purge is complete. And one can now call it a complete success.
The reason is simple: no one noticed the news. No one questioned the Big East's place at the adult table. The reaffirmation wasn't even a note in BCS meeting coverage.
"It was quiet,'' Big East commissioner Mike Tranghese said Tuesday. "The way I like it."
It was both quiet and satisfying.
Just like the unreported numbers-crunching that led to the reaffirmation.
"We had a formal [evaluation] process in December," Tranghese said. "No one made much of it. All of us [BCS officials] elected not to make a big deal of it.''
That's how Tranghese promised the process would be handled right after details of the three-pronged evaluation process were announced a few years back.
"We've been careful not to discuss specifics too much because we don't want the media to speculate," said the commissioner.
Mission accomplished.- Charleston Gazette May 8, 2008
Tis great news for us all that the media isn't even covering the issue. I guess it helps that we have gone perfect 3-0 in BCS bowl games since the ACC Raid. Oh and by the way during the same period the ACC has gone a perfect 0-3.
Da Geek
BCS officials reaffirmed the participation of the six leagues currently involved through the end of the 2013 season. That includes the Big East.
The reinvention of the league since the 2003 purge is complete. And one can now call it a complete success.
The reason is simple: no one noticed the news. No one questioned the Big East's place at the adult table. The reaffirmation wasn't even a note in BCS meeting coverage.
"It was quiet,'' Big East commissioner Mike Tranghese said Tuesday. "The way I like it."
It was both quiet and satisfying.
Just like the unreported numbers-crunching that led to the reaffirmation.
"We had a formal [evaluation] process in December," Tranghese said. "No one made much of it. All of us [BCS officials] elected not to make a big deal of it.''
That's how Tranghese promised the process would be handled right after details of the three-pronged evaluation process were announced a few years back.
"We've been careful not to discuss specifics too much because we don't want the media to speculate," said the commissioner.
Mission accomplished.- Charleston Gazette May 8, 2008
Tis great news for us all that the media isn't even covering the issue. I guess it helps that we have gone perfect 3-0 in BCS bowl games since the ACC Raid. Oh and by the way during the same period the ACC has gone a perfect 0-3.
Da Geek
WVU No.1 in at least one Preseason Poll.
Southern Pigskin has released its preseason poll and you know who is on top. I know it is only a preseason poll but it is nice to get some early pub. I am always a fan of reading glowing stuff about our beloved EERS!!! I have pulled the top 25 and kept the blurbs on WVU and those they play. But click on the above link to read the entire article.
1. West Virginia – Bill Stewart takes over what will arguably be the fastest team in college football. Quarterback Pat White and running back Noel Devine provide an offensive threat few teams can match. This team can flat out fly. An out of conference test against Auburn may tell the tale. 2. Ohio State 3. Florida 4. Georgia 5. Southern Cal 6. Oklahoma 7. LSU 8. Missouri 9. Clemson 10. Texas 11. Texas Tech 12. Auburn – Defensively, few teams will be better. The offense will undergo a major transition, but quarterback Kodi Burns looked impressive in the Chick-fil-A Bowl. If this team can overcome coordinator changes, it could be a big year. 13. Tennessee 14. Kansas 15. Illinois 16. Virginia Tech 17. Arizona State 18. Penn State 19. Connecticut - The Huskies will be one of the most experienced teams in the Big East. Quarterback Tyler Lorenzen is back for his senior season. This is a program on the rise nationally. 20. BYU 21. Wisconsin 22. Florida State 23. Wake Forest 24. South Florida – Quarterback Matt Grothe returns for the Bulls, headlining a team that will be very experienced on both sides of the football. USF will have to work on being more consistent after slipping some late last year. 25. Alabama - Southern Pigskin.com.
Da Geek
1. West Virginia – Bill Stewart takes over what will arguably be the fastest team in college football. Quarterback Pat White and running back Noel Devine provide an offensive threat few teams can match. This team can flat out fly. An out of conference test against Auburn may tell the tale. 2. Ohio State 3. Florida 4. Georgia 5. Southern Cal 6. Oklahoma 7. LSU 8. Missouri 9. Clemson 10. Texas 11. Texas Tech 12. Auburn – Defensively, few teams will be better. The offense will undergo a major transition, but quarterback Kodi Burns looked impressive in the Chick-fil-A Bowl. If this team can overcome coordinator changes, it could be a big year. 13. Tennessee 14. Kansas 15. Illinois 16. Virginia Tech 17. Arizona State 18. Penn State 19. Connecticut - The Huskies will be one of the most experienced teams in the Big East. Quarterback Tyler Lorenzen is back for his senior season. This is a program on the rise nationally. 20. BYU 21. Wisconsin 22. Florida State 23. Wake Forest 24. South Florida – Quarterback Matt Grothe returns for the Bulls, headlining a team that will be very experienced on both sides of the football. USF will have to work on being more consistent after slipping some late last year. 25. Alabama - Southern Pigskin.com.
Da Geek
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
In response to the above poll about up-coming season...
They ALL give me pause! They could potentially lose to anyone. That's why they play the game.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Gwaltney trying to come back.
There is a report on the Big East Notebook page of ESPN.com that Jason Gwaltney is studying at a community college to gain the credits needed for readmission to WVU. Bill Stewart reportedly told the Charleston Gazette that he would be welcomed back if he followed all of the guidelines to get his eligibility back.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Big East Now has a Bowl Tie-in for 7 of its members.
ESPN.com is reporting:
"The St. Petersburg Bowl will be played between Dec. 20-23 at Tropicana Field, the home of the Tampa Bay Rays. It will match teams from the Big East and Conference USA. The Big East now has bowl berths for seven of its eight teams in 2008. Conference USA will have six bowl berths for its 12 schools.
"The St. Petersburg Bowl is another great bowl opportunity for the Big East," league commissioner Michael Tranghese said. "The game is played in a Big East market and already has generated great interest in the local community.""
Da Geek
"The St. Petersburg Bowl will be played between Dec. 20-23 at Tropicana Field, the home of the Tampa Bay Rays. It will match teams from the Big East and Conference USA. The Big East now has bowl berths for seven of its eight teams in 2008. Conference USA will have six bowl berths for its 12 schools.
"The St. Petersburg Bowl is another great bowl opportunity for the Big East," league commissioner Michael Tranghese said. "The game is played in a Big East market and already has generated great interest in the local community.""
Da Geek
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