Speed the key for Mountaineers

 
By Mike Baldwin
Published: January 3, 2008

GLENDALE , Ariz. — Was West Virginia 's offense a bad matchup for Oklahoma defense?

After all, the Mountaineers averaged 292.9 rushing yards a game. But in the Fiesta Bowl , there was no way they could reach that total against a fast, physical OU defense that was allowing only 91.9. Right?

West Virginia rushed for 349.

The Mountaineers offense averaged 450.5 yards a game. No way could they gain that a...


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