West Virginia's triple-option offense poses major test for OU
SCOTTSDALE , Ariz. — On paper, it seems so simple.
Stay at home.
Follow the assignment.
Make the tackle.
But stopping fullback Owen Schmitt , quarterback Pat White and running back Steve Slaton in West Virginia 's triple-option attack is hardly a simple endeavor.
The Mountaineers are fourth in the nation in rushing, averaging 293 yards a game. White and Slaton alone have 31 rushing to...
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