Football

Former West Virginia great Sam Huff, who led the Mountaineers to a 31-7 record during his 4 years in Morgantown, was just named one of the greatest game changer in the NFL.  Huff was a four-year letterman and three-year starter at guard and tackle for Coach Art “Pappy” Lewis and led the Mountaineers in the 1954 Sugar Bowl. Huff, who played for the New York Giants from 1956-1963 and for the Washington Redskins from 1964-1967, was named the 85th greatest game-changer in NFL history.  Huff’s Giants played in back-to-back NFL championship games in 1958 and 1959 and lost championships in 1961, 1962 and 1963. Huff was inducted into the College and Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1982 and was inducted into the National High School Hall of Fame in 1999. https://twitter.com/WVUfootball/status/1188954193819815936  

Lamy Constant is a program changer.  He’s one of the best running backs in the high school ranks nationally and right now he’s one of the very best uncommitted recruits in the 2020 class.  West Virginia just so happens to be at the very top of his list and the West Virginia coaching staff wants him, needs him badly.   Moments ago, Constant said “it’s time” in regards to making his future college decision. https://twitter.com/ConstantLamy20/status/1189544548084731904 Constant, 6’0 and 186 pounds, is a 4 star running back out of Brooklyn, New York.   He is the top ranked prospect in the state and the 20th ranked running back in the class of 2020.  According to the Crystal Ball Predictions, he is listed as 100% predicted to attend West Virginia University. He’s fast, he’s strong, he can run you over and he can run past you.  He’s versatile.  He can play multiple positions and is as comfortable lining up out wide as he is as a running back.  He is the complete package.  To watch him on film is to watch someone special, someone different, someone with real superstar potential.  Lamy Constant “plays the game angry.” According to 247 Sports, Constant has “wide shoulders and good frame. He can easily carry 20 pounds more and get to 205.  Quick feet. Has patience and vision running between tackles. Sneaky quick ability to accelerate. Knows when to bounce plays outside. Good cutback runner with body control. Strong stiff arm. Has to show he can run with power and break tackles. Becoming more physical runner will help. Has to run with lower pad level. Adding strength throughout frame integral for development. Improving pass catching ability a must. Multi-year starter for Top 20 program. Likely will become a late-round NFL draft selection.” Constant visited Morgantown on March 3rd and had “an awesome visit.”  He followed it up with a #TakeMeHome20 and #HailWV, and then “Be back real soon!”  Although Constant is being courted by every elite program in the country (Florida, LSU, Michigan, Michigan State, Miami, Tennessee, Texas A&M and all the other big boys in the nation are calling), Constant recently narrowed his list to Texas A&M, Michigan State, LSU and West Virginia. Constant spoke with “Beasts of the East” following his Final 4 announcement and said the following about each program: TEXAS A&M: “How real and upfront the coaching staff is. They don’t sugarcoat much and that’s exactly what I need to continue to elevate my game.” MICHIGAN STATE: “The coaches are extremely genuine. They are eager to get me on campus and start working.” LSU: “Honestly the name speaks for itself. The legacy and tradition built there when it comes to the running back position isn’t something you can argue.” WEST VIRGINIA: “The one school I visited so far. Great facilities and an even better presence when it comes to the knowledge and experience under the coaching staff’s belt.” According to 247 Sports Composite, “Constant maintains a low profile in recruiting and has long been linked to West Virginia.   He could make visits during his senior season before announcing a decision. Constant made a visit to West Virginia in the spring and there is talk he could return to campus when the dead period ends later this month. He is yet to visit the other three finalists, which could delay his decision.” Right now, West Virginia is the clear leader for Constant. If West Virginia University is lucky enough to land him, he is a player that Neal Brown and staff can build their whole team around.  He could be the future of West Virginia football.

Albert Einstein once said, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results.”  Einstein would think that West Virginia Head Coach Neal Brown is crazy. Brown, who promised new wrinkles to his struggling offense, continues to run the very same plays over and over again that have been unsuccessful all year long.  When the offense runs the Zone Read, does anyone actually expect positive yards?  Does Brown?   Austin Kendall has been a true warrior behind a poor offensive line and with few weapons surrounding him, but Brown’s stubborn decision to not make a change at quarterback is losing games for the Mountaineers. Kendall had a couple of drops in the first half, but he also simply made poor throws on every other incomplete pass.  If we know anything about Austin Kendall at this point, we know that he is not a consistent passer downfield and he adds nothing to the Zone Read offense that Brown continues to use.  Kendall overthrows most of his throws and is simply not consistent on screens, on mid-level passes and is flat-out awful on throws downfield. Trending: The Neal Brown Honeymoon is Over Brown must not have any other option!  But wait… Jarret Doege, who was in the top 50 nationally in completion percentage, completions per game, passing touchdowns, passing yards last season at Bowling Green, has proven in actual collegiate experience to be an incredibly effective downfield passer.  Remember, Doege can play four games this season without losing future eligibility and will still have two seasons remaining to play for the Mountaineers. The defense has played their collective heart out in the first half and West Virginia can pull off a massive upset with a quarterback in that can consistent get it to the Mountaineers’ playmakers.  Play Jarett Doege and play him now!