Game Balls

JaCorey Shepherd broke up three passes and averaged 24.5 yards per kickoff return. Shepherd repeatedly took long test after long test and passed them.

Nigel King had four receptions for 52 yards and was overthrown repeatedly. He dropped one pass, but overall had a strong day.

Gassers

Andrew Bolton was flagged for roughing the passer on a play in which all the Mountaineers receivers were covered and quarterback Clint Trickett was trying to throw the ball away.

Montell Cozart still hasn’t made any progress and was benched after a first half in which he completed 4 of 10 passes for 42 yards.