WVU is #7 in the “Way To Early Preseason Rankings” on ESPN!!!
7. West Virginia Mountaineers: WVU fans finally saw a glimpse of how explosive coach Dana Holgorsen’s spread offense can be in the Mountaineers’ 70-33 rout of Clemson in the Discover Orange Bowl. Holgorsen’s first season has to be considered a roaring success after a 10-3 finish, but the Mountaineers might have just scratched the surface with his high-powered offense. Quarterback Geno Smith is coming back for his senior season in 2012, along with eight other offensive starters, including leading rusher Dustin Garrison and top receivers Tavon Austin and Stedman Bailey. The Mountaineers will have to replace four starters on defense and might lose coordinator Jeff Casteel, who is considering taking a job on Rich Rodriguez’s staff at Arizona. West Virginia’s schedule for 2012 is undetermined because it’s trying to leave the Big East for the Big 12, a decision that might be finalized in court.
(Source: ESPN)
