Happy 65th Birthday Coach

“I don't ever in my life remember going into any game feeling like I was an underdog. I certainly have never experienced that at Michigan.”
~ Lloyd Carr

36 days and a wakeup until the season starts.

Know Your (new) Coach: Greg Robinson

Buh-bye Shafer. Hello Mr. Robinson....
It's official. Greg Robinson is our new defensive coordinator. In the weirdest swap ever Shafer goes to Syracuse to become their D-coordinator and Robinson was fired as Syracuse's head coach and becomes our D-coordinator.
Geez, I hope we got a player to be named later or something too?....

Originally from LA, Coach Robinson has a long resume both in the NFL and the NCAA beginning in the 1970s where he played linebacker at Bakersfield Community College. He transferred to Pacific, graduating there with a degree in political science in 1975.

He worked his way thru the collegiate ranks at the University of the Pacific (1975-76), Cal State Fullerton (1977-79), and North Carolina State (1980-81).
He headed back to LA in the early 80s where he coached UCLA's D-line from 1982-88, adding O-line responsibilities in 1989. During that time UCLA won 3 Rose Bowls one each over Michigan, Illinois, and Iowa (in the '82, '83, and '85 seasons).

The Siren Song of the NFL then grabbed hold and Robinson headed to the New York J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS as their D-line coordinator from 1990-1993 and then defensive coordinator in 1994.

Then he was woo'd by the Denver Broncos to finish out the decade as their defensive coordinator, garnering back-to-back Super Bowl Championships in 1997 and 1998 while there.
Feeling that itch once more, off he went to the Kansas City Chief for 3 years going 21-11 during that time.

I guess two rings was enough? so Robinson went back to college and Austin, TX where he was the defensive coordinator in 2004-5 winning a fourth Rose Bowl (yep, beating Michigan that year 37-38.....ok really Vince Young beat Michigan and Robinson's defense allowed 37 but his D gets credit somehow too). His Longhorn defense ranked 18th in scoring defense and 23rd in total defense that year.

He then got a head coaching position at Syracuse where he has not been very successful at all, and in fact, was fired. His record from 2005-2008 leading the Orangemen was 10-37. Brian at mgoblog explains why he is not very excited about this hire at all....and well, I trust Brian.
MGoBlue is spinning this one hard by including quotes from the likes of Mack Brown and Derrick Johnson. Oh dear.

I don't get it. While Robinson has tons of experience, he seems to have peaked and is at the end of his career, so why add him to the staff? Ok, to be nice, maybe he's just not head coach material and does better focusing on only one thing. But it seems spurious to say that he is the best coach out there right now. Not that I'm smart enough to come up with other names for you, but this is just weird. At the risk of getting slapped with a suspension a la Sean Avery why hire someone else's cast off???
Maybe he's the cheapest??? The blogosphere says he'll get what Shafer made (about 265K) and given all the money Bill Martin has to give WVU for Rich Rod, funds are kinda tight over in Schembechler Hall. So we got a bargain. Turn on the blue light, eh?
I'd hate to think that Rich Rod was looking for someone with more experience than he, and that this is his Yoda? Um, don't take any head coaching advice Rich Rod ok......

But, the players apparently LOVE this guy according to Chris Burke over at mlive.com
This is the quote from Derrick Johnson, 2004 Nagurski Trophy and Butkus Award winner at Texas, from mgoblue.com
"The first thing I think about when I think of Coach Robinson is his passion for coaching and love of the game. He's a players coach who is very patient with his players and works well with everyone. He knows how to get his point across about what he expects and has you prepared for everything on game day. He's a guy who has a lot of experience and has won Super Bowls so you know he knows what he's doing. Then, when you get working in his defense, you really see it because he puts you in a position to make plays. He's always adding in new wrinkles for the defense to keep the offense off balance. When he came in my senior year, he tweaked his defense to the players we had and helped me become a better player. I was making plays before that but his style allowed me to make even more and all over the field. He was great for Texas and I think he'll do great things at Michigan."
Maybe he can inspire the D to play well and play hard? I tried to look at some Syracuse blogs to get their take on Robinson...and....well....they care about Basketball a whole heck of a lot more than Football so I've got no read on it that way. Maybe that was the issue? Robinson is a great coach who belongs at a great football school???

I dunno. What do you guys know about this?

New Lions' Coach??? Meh.

Jim Schwartz is the guy, apparently. And the general ennui of the media and the blogosphere is somewhat comical to me. Honestly, I didn't even realize that the Lions HAD a new coach. And in fact, Tyrone Wheatley being hired over at Eastern is a bigger deal to me than this new development.

Then I started reading about Jim Schwartz and I REALLY became ambivalent. First, his 42. FORTY-TWO. Once upon a time that was OLD. Now it's ridiculously young and definitely makes me feel old. Bah.

What else? Well, Coach Schwartz majored in economics at Georgetown. Ya think he could have done a bit better than a 4-year contract worth 11 mil. Oh wait. He has no track-record as a head coach so ya can't give him the big bucks yet. I love how the Lions keep hiring guys with no job experience. Brilliant. Ugh.
He was hired away from the Tennessee Titans where he served as their defensive coordinator for the past 8 years. The Titans have a strong defense, as we know, and finished second in points allowed per game at 14.6 in 2008. His 2003 defense ranked first in the NFL in rushing defense and led the league in third-down defense. The guy is originally from Baltimore, is one of 9 kids, and is a big chess player. Jeff Fisher calls him a "motivator" and a "communicator".
Whatever. I'll believe it when I see it........

On the road again...... C-Ya Shafer

No surprise really, but Scott Shafer, Michigan's defensive coordinator is gone.

READ ALL ABOUT IT here.

RichRod accepted Scott Shafer's resignation today as both agreed that the program needed to go "in a different direction".

Honestly, I feel badly for Mrs. Shafer. This guy's been dragging her all over the damned country most recently moving from California to ..... Michigan.

Let the prognostication begin!!! WHO'S OUR NEW DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR ??????

Trivia Cheats: All Your Coach Are Belong to Us

Shorty the Beachcomber, the military beast in Western Europe is the trivia time winner producing 3 entries including:

Ron English is DC @ Louisville
Vance Bedford is DB coach @ Florida
Cam Cameron is the OC for the Baltimore Ravens.

The Old Man from points unknown added:
Doug Mallory DB coach LSU


Here are the other ones I found:

Andy Moeller--O-line Baltimore Ravens
Teryl Austin--DB Arizona Cardinals
Dave Brown--Secondary Texas Tech
Kit Cartwright--OC/QB Coach Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Bob Elliott--Asst. Head Coach/DB/ILB San Diego State University
Mike Elston--Recruiting and TE Cincinnati
Mike Hankwitz--DC Northwestern
Chuck Heater--Asst DC/Safeties Florida
Mike Hollway--Ohio Wesleyan
Curt Mallory--DB Illinois
Greg Mattison--LB Baltimore Ravens
John McNulty--OC/QBs Rutgers
Bill Sheridan--LB New York Football Giants
Elliot Uzelac-- O-line Maryland
Ron Vanderlinden--LBs Penn State
Terry Malone--TE New Orleans Saints
Stan Parrish--OC/QB Ball State
Steve Szabo--DC/LB Colgate University
Mike Debord--O-line Seattle Seahawks
Kurt Anderson--may still be an assistant at Eastern Michigan University even though the head coach, Jeff Genyk, got canned

This would be funny...

If it didn't hurt so much to watch...

Congrats to The House Rock Built. Funny stuff.

Kno(e)w Your Coach: Where are they now???

Yep we've got us a new sheriff in town and I am truly looking forward to the regime change. Particularly after watching the Tennessee/UCLA game. I found it painfully BO-RING to watch Tennessee's oh-so-familiar pro-set offense. And, heaven help me, I actually started rooting for Neuheisel and his INT happy QB.

It got me ta thinking.....where'd all them former deputies run off to after being chased out of town by RR any ol' way???

So, for the curious, I provide you with WHERE ARE THEY NOW????

Erik (Soup) Campbell: Campbell was a four-year letterman (1984-87) at Michigan and played on both sides of the ball. And, he is a supernice guy. He is the only player in Michigan football history to start at all four secondary positions in one year. He began his full-time coaching career as an assistant coach with the U.S. Naval Academy, coaching running backs in 1989-90. He then went to Ball State University as the running backs coach (1991-93). Campbell coached one season at Syracuse (1994) before returning to Ann Arbor as the Wolverines' wide receivers coach. His list of NFL products includes: Amani Toomer, a second-round draft pick of the New York Giants (1996); Mercury Hayes, a fifth-round pick of the New Orleans Saints (1996); 1997 Heisman Trophy winner Charles Woodson, a first-round pick of the Oakland Raiders (1998); Tai Streets, a fifth-round pick of the San Francisco 49ers (1999); Marcus Knight, a free agent pickup of the Oakland Raiders (2000); Stever Terrell, the eighth pick of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears; Walker, a third-round selection by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2002); free agent signee Ronald Bellamy by the Miami Dolphins (2003); Braylon Edwards, the third pick of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns and Jason Avant, a fourth-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles in 2006.

Soup is now the wide receivers and tight ends coach for Iowa. In last week's game against Maine, his squad racked up 12 passing first downs with 212 net yards passing, gaining an impressive 7.3 yards/pass play. All 10 of the recievers on the roster caught at least one ball, with the longest one to Sandeman for 25 yards in the 46-3 win over the Black Bears.

Mike DeBord (did I just hear someone say "who cares?") From the Seattle Seahawks website: He was appointed to the Michigan staff in 1992 as the offensive line coach and elevated to assistant head coach in 1995. DeBord was promoted to offensive coordinator and tight ends coach in 1997 before becoming the head coach at Central Michigan University in 2000. After four seasons at Central Michigan, he returned to the Wolverines in 2004, spending the last two as offensive coordinator and tight ends coach. DeBord's main responsibilities will be to aid coach Mike Solari in the day-to-day preparation and practice regimen for the offensive line, led by Pro Bowler Walter Jones and Mike Wahle. The Seahawks open their regular season against the Buffalo Bills, in Buffalo, on Sunday Sept. 7, 2008 after going 3-1 in the pre-season.

Ron English: Now the defensive coordinator for University of Louisville. Unfortunately his birds opened their season with a 27-2 loss to archrival University of Kentucky. English's squad held Kentucky to 63 rushing yards, but no surprise...they let Kentucky's QB throw for 147 yards with a 91.45 pass efficiency. OUCH. Oh yeah....and his squad gave up 17 points to the Wildcats in the 4th quarter. de ja vu all over again????

Scot Loeffler: Dude. Who'd you piss off??? QB coach for the Detroit Lions? Charged with developing Drew Stanton.....From the website of the Honolulu Blue: Loeffler joins the Lions after six seasons (2002-07) as the University of Michigan’s quarterbacks coach. During his tenure, Wolverine quarterbacks threw for 142 touchdowns to just 44 interceptions and had more than 20 passing touchdowns each season. Loeffler was instrumental in the development of QB Chad Henne who is entering the 2008 NFL Draft as Michigan’s record holder in career passing yards (9,715), touchdowns (87), completions (828) and attempts (1,387). Henne threw a school-tying record 25 touchdown passes as a true freshman in 2004 and became the first quarterback in school history to throw for 20 or more touchdowns in each of his first three seasons. He was also the first true freshman signal caller to lead his team to a Big Ten title and became just the second true freshman to start a BCS bowl game. Henne tied the U-M single-game mark with four touchdown passes three times: twice vs. Michigan State (10/30/2004 and 11/3/2007) and against Texas in the Rose Bowl (1/1/2005).
Loeffler began his coaching career as a graduate assistant for the University of Michigan in 1998. Previously, he was a member of the Wolverine football team as quarterback (1993-95) and was a student assistant (1996-97) after his playing career was cut short due to a shoulder injury. During his time as a graduate assistant (1998-99), Loeffler helped coach current NFL quarterbacks Tom Brady (NFL MVP and two-time Super Bowl MVP) and Brian Griese. He moved onto Central Michigan in 2000 where he coached the Chippewas’ quarterbacks for two years. Loeffler returned to his alma mater as the quarterbacks coach in 2002.
In 1998, Loeffler graduated from Michigan with a degree in history and political science. He also earned the Michigan Athletic Academic Achievement award during the 1997-98 academic year.
A native of Barberton, Ohio, Loeffler was a two-year starter for Barberton High School at the quarterback position. He set school records in career passing yards (4,226) and touchdowns (30). Loeffler was rated as a top-10 prep quarterback when he committed to Michigan and was inducted in the Barberton Sports Hall of Fame in 2005.

Andy Moeller: Has returned to a team with his favorite color. As in Pi Hi and now The Baltimore Ravens. I can't really do better than their website. Coach Gary Moeller's son is an assistant offensive line coach for the Ravens under their Head Coach John Harbaugh (aka Voldemort's Daddy). The Ravens went 1-3 in the pre-season and open against the Bengals this Sunday.

Vance Bedford: He is now the cornerback's coach for the University of Florida. The Gators buzz-sawed thru the Rainbow Warriors of Hawaii 56-10. Florida had 4 INTs for 112 yards and 2 TDs. Hmmmmm......

AND, Headed for parts unknown: Steve Stripling and Steve Szabo

Happy Trails

Know Your Coach: The Running Backs

Coach Fred Jackson
"Rehired" by Rich Rod upon his arrival, after you read this I think you will agree that Rich Rod would have been a fool NOT to keep Coach on staff.

I don't think that there are enough superlatives to describe Coach Jackson. I'm serious. He has spent 17 seasons with the Wolverines, and his resume is amazing. He is originally from Baton Rouge, LA and was an all-conference QB at Jackson State. He graduated from there in 1972 and graduated with a masters of arts from Michigan in 1975. Just ponder that one for a minute--regardless of football. MA from Michigan in 1975, within the sociocultural context of the 70s. Impressive.
He began his coaching career at Flint Southwestern (where he coached Rick Leach) and also won state titles as the track coach in 1975 and 1977.

He then rocketed to Toledo, of the MAC, to serve three years as the offensive coordinator, quarterbacks and wide receivers coach under Chuck Stobart from 1979-81. Stobart worked for Bo at Miami and Michigan as well as John Cooper (of blessed Michigan memory).

The 80's brought Jackson to the Big Ten where he spent 1982-1986 at Wisconsin. He coached just about every part of the football team's offense and coached NFL All-Pro Al Toon of the New York Jets.

But then he hit the coaching merry-go-round:
1987 = WRs Coach, US Naval Academy
1988 = QBs and WRs coach, South Carolina
1989-1990 = Offensive coordinator and QBs/WRs coach, Purdue
1991 = QB Coach, Vanderbilt

Until.....in 1992.....Coach Jackson came to Michigan to work for Coach Gary Moeller. And the rest is history. Coach Jackson has served as the running backs coach since then and also served two seasons as the offensive coordinator in 1995-96. Check out his RBs successes since his hiring in 1992

Jackson's Michigan All-Big Ten Performers:
1992: Tyrone Wheatley (1st)
1993: Tyrone Wheatley (1st)
1994: Tyrone Wheatley (1st)
1995: Tshimanga Biakabutuka (2nd)
1999: Anthony Thomas (2nd)
2000: Anthony Thomas (1st)
2003: Chris Perry (1st)
2004: Mike Hart (1st)
2006: Mike Hart (1st)
2007: Mike Hart (2nd)

And let's not forget Chris Floyd, Chris Howard, Aaron Shea, and B J Askew

FUMBLE FREE: 5 POINTS OF SECURITY
Coach is a quiet, kind man---at least while the women are around. He taught me how not to fumble a football, explaining why his running backs rarely give up the rock. (or if they do, they sit)
When you get the ball on the handoff you want to make sure that the ball is placed squarely in the crook of your arm, resting on your forearm (1). You use your index finger/hand to control the tip of the ball (2). Next, flex your elbow to bring the ball into your chest (3) and (4) your biceps. To really make sure the ball is secure in traffic, bring your other arm over and cradle the ball from the top (5). Done.

Jackson has been recognized for his coaching skills with his selection as the American Football Coaches Association National Assistant Coach of the Year for Division I-A in 2001. In addition, Jackson was a finalist for the 2000 Broyles Award given to the nation's outstanding assistant coach. And he has 19 post-season bowls to his credit. But you don't hear or see much about him. I think it is because of Coach's quiet humility and not because of issues with race and coaching in football.......at least that's what I hope. But you have to admit that it seems damned strange that he hasn't become a head coach somewhere.

Know Your Coach: The Defense

Scott Shafer
Defensive Coordinator

This young coach's pedigree (he's only 41) starts with his graduation from Riverside High School in Painesville, OH in 1985. He first played QB at Ohio University, but a knee injury forced his transfer to Baldwin-Wallace College, where he played for the Yellow Jackets from 1987-1989. He graduated in 1990 with a degree in education. Ya know who else is a Baldwin-Wallace College graduate??? Cheaty McSweatervest. Ruh-oh.

Moving on.......or, How did he get here????

1991-1992: Graduate Assistant, Indiana University with Bill Mallory
1993-1995: Secondary coach, University of Rhode Island
1996-2000: Defensive backs coach, Northern Illinois University
2000-2003: Defensive coordinator, Northern Illinois University
2004: Secondary coach, University of Illinois with Mike Mallory (what's with the Mallory Love???)
2005-2006: Defensive Coordinator, Western Michigan University
2007: Defensive Coordinator, Leland Stanford Junior University
2008: Defensive Coordinator, University of Michigan

SO--If you were someone who makes hiring decisions, you may ask yourself, MY G-D WHAT HAVE I DONE??? given his lack of tenure at most of his previous positions, save for NIU? I mean really...any interviewee would have some serious 'splaining to do about all those damned moves. But I sure as heck would want to meet his wife, because no woman I know would pack, unpack, and then repack 14 times in 16 years!!!!!!! Shafe, I hope you've bought her lots of jewelry. Seriously dude.

OK--Let's drill down on some of his accomplishments at each of his stops along the coaching trail.....

Indiana University 1991: Hoosiers finish the year 7-4-1 overall with a 5-3-0 Big Ten record. Highlights that year??? Coach Mallory got hisself suspended for questioning the officiating at his post-game press conference in IU's defeat to Michigan 24-16. The NCAA offered a $10,000 fine or suspension, and the ol' ball coach took one for the team and sat out the next week's away win at Wiscy. Ok, not about Shafer, but he was only a graduate assistant for gosh sakes...

Rhode Island Rams 1993-1995: I got nothing....

Northern Illinois University 1996-2003: Success! First, ya gotta love their current Coach---Jerry Kill. Forget that he hasn't coached a game there yet--with that name, he's gotta be great!! Back to Shafer. He began his tenure with the Huskies as the secondary coach and added Defensive Coordinator responsibilities in 2000. The Huskies had a 30-16 record while Shafer was DC and won the MAC West Division Championship in 2001 and 2002....at least that's what his published bios report. But when you go looking for a list of the MAC Championship Games somehow Toledo won in 2001 and lost to Marshall in 2002.
Things that make you go: hmmmm. But Northern Illinois DID appear in the MAC Championship game in 2005. And lost to the Akron Zips.

While Shafer WAS there in 2003, the Huskies beat #14 Maryland 20-17 in OT, #21 Alabama 16-13 away, and were ranked as high as #10 in the polls! But in Week 8 they suffered the ESPN Game Day Jinx and lost to #22 Bowling Green. They lost once more to Toledo finishing that season 10-2 with NO bowl invitation......

Riding that high (or low??) Shafer skated over to Illinois where Ron Turner was presiding--or was that pretending??? Not too pretty for the Illini in 2004 when the team went, um, well...3-8 overall and 1-7 in the Conference.

AHHH but never fear! Coach Shafer was off, yet again, to Western Michigan in 2005 where he helped turn the team from a 1-10 laugher to a respectable 7-4. Then in 2006 his defense set MAC records for fewest rushing yards allowed/game, was first in the nation for INTs (24) and sacks (46) and was 6th in run defense, seventh in turnover margin, and 11th in total defense. He coached notables such as Ameer Ismail (undrafted) and Londen Fryar (son of Irving).
Coach Shafer was also nominated for the Broyles Award recognizing the best assistant coach in the nation. He was beat out by Bud Foster at Va Tech, alas.

2007--over to The Leland Stanford Junior College, home of Valdemort, where success that year included not only a win over the Cal Bears, but the amazing upset of #2 ranked USC 24-23.



Then Rich Rod interviewed him, and voila! here he is.


ErocWolverine has a great post about Shafer's base 4-3 scheme



And, I SWEAR that Adam Rittenberg over at ESPN has hacked my brain for ideas.....part II

So, let's just hope that Coach Shafer can bring his successes here, and that he stays for a while!!!

Know Your Coach: The Offense

Calvin Magee, Associate Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator

Replacing everyone's favorite (?), Mike DeBord as OC, Coach Magee was previously the OC from 2004-2007 at West Virginia, duties that were added on to his running backs coaching responsibilities that began upon his arrival there in 2001. Interestingly, WV's running game rated among the top four nationally all three seasons that he was offensive co-ordinator: 2007 = 3rd (297.2 rypg), 2006 = 2nd (303 rypg), 2005 = 4th (272.4 rypg). Michigan's rypg's those years??? er....2007 = 42nd (164.9 rypg), 2006 = 20th (175.5 rypg), and 2005 = 44th (161.6 rypg). As I'm sure you all know, the Navy's Midshipmen led the nation each of those years. Go ahead and make your arguments about competition and schemes and talent etc. but if you check out the stats over at ESPN your angst and anguish regarding the last few Michigan seasons will be justified.....

So from whence doeseth our new Offensive Coach hail??? Born in New Orleans, LA in 1963 (yes, he's only 45) he graduated from Southern University (of the SWAC) in 1984 where he was a two-time first-team All-American playing tight end. He was team MVP twice in 1983 and 1984, leading his team in receptions all four of his seasons. According to his bio, he was named MVP of the Freedom Bowl in 1985......not the Freedom Bowl where Washington beat Colorado 20-17 in Anaheim. Oh no. We are talking a totally different Freedom Bowl: The Inaugural Freedom Bowl All-Star Classic held in Atlanta, GA. pitting a SWAC all-star team, coached by the legend himself, FROM?

GRAMBLING!

Eddie Robinson vs. a MEAC all-star team. Extra points to anyone who can find the details on that classic. Girlfriend needs a fact checker since I found Coach's football curriculum vitae details a bit hard to track down................

Coach Magee then went on to play tight end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1985-1988, where he put up some interesting numbers for a tight end, playing with the likes of Vinnie Testaverde, Steve DeBerg, Steve Young, and Jim Zorn. He then bounced to the "Houston Oilers, Houston Oilers, Houston Oilers Number 1"...(good luck getting that little ditty out of your head today!) to finish his career in 1989. But, well....if you look up the roster for the Oilers in 1988-1989 Coach isn't listed.....making me wonder if they bought his rights but then he couldn't play thereby technically "finishing" him and his NFL career with the Oilers?????

Coach Magee went back to school to get a graduate degree from University of South Florida in 1990, in what? I dunno, couldn't find it... and then coached there from 1996-2000. He was a member of the first coaching staff for the Bulls, responsible for tight ends and special teams. He also coached the running backs starting in 1997--and became the team's running game coordinator for his last 2 seasons. Seems that Coach is comfortable with a lot of hats.

Magee's departure from WVU after Rich Rod left was fairly controversial. A story printed in January 2008 in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette did not mince words regarding the accusations of racism against the 'folks' down in Morgantown. According to the story, despite his being named the American Football Coaches Association's Assistant of the Year in 2007, he did not warrant an interview for the head coaching position. According to Mike Brown (T9: R2's agent extraordinaire), who declined to identify the person involved in this incident, "Calvin was in discussions with this West Virginia University administrator, and Calvin kind of politely asked him, 'Do you think I have a shot [at becoming the next Mountaineers head coach]?' The administrator said, 'No you don't,' and pointed to his skin. That's why Calvin got on the plane."

Doubt it? Check out WVUs jaw-dropping website, "A History of Integration of Sports at WVU". It is completely mind-numbing to me that in this day and age a major university in America would have a WEBPAGE about it's own integration.......if you google "integration at Michigan" it's all about the integration of technology or genomics. Hell yes I'm proud to be a naive Northern Girl.

What else do we know about Magee's successes at WVU?

6 College Bowls: (note that his bio on www.mgoblue.com has it alllll wrong)

12/28/2002 Continental Tire: Virginia 48 WVU 22

1/1/2004 Gator: Maryland 41, WVU 7

1/1/2005 Gator: Florida State 30, WVU 18

1/2/2006 Sugar: Georgia 35, WVU 38

1/1/2007 Gator: Georgia Tech 35, WVU 38

1/2/2008 Fiesta: Oklahoma 28, WVU 48

and, well, Steve Slaton

Discuss.