Welcome, By-Godders, to the Shotgun/Throwdown. Today's edition is dedicated to Jasper Howard.
I honestly don't feel it would be right to have the usual extras today, in light of the tragedy in Connecticut. This will mean nothing to anyone who is directly involved, but today's post will just be the links. My thoughts and prayers are with Jasper Howard's family, friends, coaches and teammates.
What You May Have Missed:
Police: UConn football player stabbed to death - CNN.com
"Cornerback Jasper Howard called his mom Saturday night after Connecticut beat Louisville, and he was given the game-winning ball. He was thrilled."
Game Center - WVIllustrated.com
Coach Stewart Teleconference - MSNsportsNET.Com
Stew's Views: Heavy Heart - BlueGoldNews.com
What we learned in the Big East, Week 7 - Big East - ESPN
Week 7 review/Week 8 preview - Big East - ESPN
Big East helmet stickers, Week 7 - Big East - ESPN
COLLEGE FOOTBALL OVERTIME - SI.com
2009 NCAA College Football Polls and Rankings for Week 8 - ESPN
We're baaaackkkkk! Not that it is anything to get excited over. Keep winning and the rankings will take care of themselves.
NCAA College Football BCS Bowl Projections Week 7 - ESPN
They're still ignorant sluts.
Mountaineer Madness:
2009 Mountaineer Madness Men's BBall Team Introduction - You Tube
There are more videos in the "Related Videos" section on this page.
Mountaineer Madness - MSNsportsNET.Com
Photo gallery link inside
Video: Flowers Brings the House Down - EerSports
WVU junior John Flowers leaps three students en route to the contest-winning dunk Friday night.
Madness In Morgantown - WVMETRONEWS.COM
Video link from Friday evening's events at the Coliseum.
Scout.com: Video: Mountaineer Madness
Highlights from West Virginia's Mountaineer Madness basketball event on Friday night.
News of Note:
An Alternate Plan - MSNsportsNET.Com
Football Notebook - MSNsportsNET.Com
Backup QB Geno Smith solid after Brown's injury - PPG
Smith shines after taking charge for injured Brown - Charleston Daily Mail
Freshman QB Comes To Rescue for WVU - Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register
West Virginia's workmanlike defense limiting opponents - PPG
West Virginia defense stands out in victory - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
"The West Virginia defense was stout against Marshall, giving up just 207 yards to the Thundering Herd."
It's wait and see on Brown's head injury - Charleston Gazette
Hickman's post-game notebook.
Brown's status uncertain for UConn game - Charleston Gazette
Hickman's Notebook
Up in the air - Times West Virginian
"No update on Brown’s status"
Brown’s availability uncertain - Parkersburg News and Sentinel
UConn has heavy hearts going to WVU - Charleston Daily Mail
Casazza's Notebook
Stewart, players mourn death of UConn’s Howard - Times West Virginian
Hertzel Column
Kickin' Success - Martinsburg Journal
Mickey's Column
Turnovers finally were WVU’s friend - Parkersburg News and Sentinel
Monday Morning Quarterback - Parkersburg News and Sentinel
Herd had WVU in jeopardy - Parkersburg News and Sentinel
Pastilong: 2-for-1 or no deal - Parkersburg News and Sentinel
Recruiting:
WVU and Michigan Battling for Prized Cornerback Christian? - Eersports.com
"Pittsburgh cornerback Cullen Christian has two favorites: WVU and Michigan."
Around the League (and Beyond):
"Tears fell hard from the October sky" - TheUConnBlog.com
Louisville falls to Connecticut for third straight year - Card Chronicle
The Pitts---A look at Rutgers loss to Pittsburgh - Protect R Turf
Big East hopes dashed, Rutgers will work to salvage the season - Star Ledger
Panthers believe their best is yet to come - PPG
Kelly takes on UC's critics - Cincinnati Enquirer
Florida Gators top initial BCS standings - ESPN
Video Tribute:
Rest in peace young man.
Jasper Howard image via theuconnblog.com