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Yes, Bill that is a football. When you have it you should try to move it forward. West Virginia came into today's game with Syracuse as a 24 point favorite. But somehow managed to keep the game much closer. The Mountaineers pulled away late thanks to a 92 yard run by Noel Devine to win 17-6. However, for most of the game, Bill Stewart willed his offense to three and out after three and out.
Coming into the season, Stewart was quick to poke fun at former West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez and his love of the bubble screen. A play that drew the ire of Mountaineer fans for it's lack of production. But today, with Jarrett Brown filling in for the injured Pat White, West Virginia threw more bubble screens than I can count. Unfortunately for the Mountaineers, the results were the same. Mostly with little or no gain. On top of his love of a play that should be used as a change of pace rather than a staple, slow developing sweeps dominated the play calling.
The Syracuse defense was more than willing to load up on the edges and just wait for the ball carrier. Allowing Syracuse to outgain the Mountaineers 346-268 in total yards. At one point during the first half, West Virginia fans began booing the play calling. And the boo birds didn't stop until the late run by Devine.
Not to take anything away from Syracuse. They came to play and really dominated in just about every way but the score board. But West Virginia was completely predictable on offense outside of a couple gadget plays that lost more yards than they gained. And in the middle of it all, Bill Stewart rarely had his headset on and actually spoke to anyone even less. He looked to very much be a spectator on the sidelines rather than a first year coach having way more trouble than he should with a slumping Syracuse team. And that translated very well into the kind of day the Mountaineer offense had.
Greg Robinson wasn't without his head scratching moments, though. Late in the third quarter, down 7-6, Syracuse went for it just inside the 50 yard line on fourth and three. In a game that was all about field position, Syracuse gave West Virginia the ball at midfield. A decision that turned into an easy field goal for WVU. Then with the game 10-6 West Virginia, Syracuse drove the ball inside the Mountaineer 10 yard line. On third and eight with about four minutes on the clock, Syracuse called a sweep to the short side of the field that failed miserably. Forcing a forth down pass play that was swatted down.
My eyes are bleeding a little bit from watching this game. I believe offensive football was set back decades for anyone that watched.
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