Fiesta Bowl

by: Carnacki

Tue Jan 01, 2008 at 14:21:38 PM EST

Here's what Sooners are saying about the big game:

West Virginia has more skill across the board than what we've seen. Starting with the quarterback. When I say more skilled, I mean faster and more explosive with game changers at the skill positions than what we've seen throughout the year. - Defensive Coordinator Brent Venables on West Virginia's offense.
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We've seen this scheme a lot. West Virginia has great athletes in the backfield. They definitely add spice to it I guess. We just have to play fundamental football. You just have to play your assignment. - Defensive end Auston English on West Virginia's offense.

He can beat you by himself. And that's one thing we can't let him do. - Safety Nic Harris on West Virginia quarterback Pat White.

The Mountaineers appear to be responding well under Interim Head Coach Bill Stewart, according to sports editor Mitch Vogel in the Charleston Gazette:

"...We've had fun everywhere we've gone, [Stewart said]. You guys have been nothing but absolute angels. You have been in bed every night for curfew. You've practiced hard. I've been very pleased ... We've put people in the Mountain State at ease that we're coming out here, putting the Old Gold and Blue out on the field to show them what the Mountain State is all about.''

"I'm down with that,'' McAfee said.

It was a desperately needed blast of sunshine for WVU's program. While the coaching search drags on, Stewart is successfully putting on a happy face for the nation. And he may just be inspiring these Mountaineers.

By the way, I've issued a challenge to our fellow Democratic bloggers at blue oklahoma. I'm hoping to hear a response soon. Or perhaps that should be Sooner.