WVU's Big Opportunity Vs. Auburn

If WVU can manage a victory Thursday night over Auburn on ESPN—the Mountaineers are three-point favorites—it will be a season-turner for WVU and a chance to re-enter the national consciousness. WVU has dropped off the national radar—not only for a run at the title, but off the map in general—since its very bad loss to East Carolina. Auburn is only 4-3, and its offensive struggles have been well documented. But they are still Auburn, and they are still in the SEC, and it’s still the only football game on that night (though it will be opposite Game Two of the World Series). Things look as good for WVU as they’ve looked all season, and maybe are as likely to look. - Pat White is back and healthy. Maybe he likes to play it down, but White must be looking forward to beating Auburn, from his home state of Alabama. - The defense is playing better each game. The defense is without middle linebacker and soul Reed Williams, but it has made do without him for most of ... (link)