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The Momentum Is Building Behind Jarrett Brown

It seems that Jarrett Brown is a bonafide story to the news media, and really, why not?  Fifth year senior who has sat patiently behind superstar quarterback for his turn in the rotation.  When called upon due to injury, all Brown has done is go 2-0, including a massive win over Rutgers in 3 OTs.  Oh yeah, he played basketball, too.

But it's football he's waited on, and after four years of watching Pat White dominate and a full year learning Jeff Mullen's system, Brown has his opportunity.

From the Washington Times:

West Virginia was in the middle of spring practice when coach Bill Stewart ended one session with a simple gesture.

He walked toward Jarrett Brown and wedged a football into the fifth-year senior's hands, leaving no doubt to the answer of the greatest uncertainty surrounding the Mountaineers' program.

"It's my team," Brown said of the moment's significance. "It's officially my team."

At long last.

So, after all these years, it's Jarrett Brown's show.

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And boy does he have an opportunity in front of him.  With prototypical size (6'4", 220lbs.) and way-above-average speed (4.5 in the 40), Brown could be a draft darling.  As proof, CBS Sports has him ranked the fourth best QB prospect in the nation.

Around the stadium and office water-coolers, I have been touting Jarrett Brown for years, though it seems like decades.  Hell, there were whispers a few years ago that Brown was outperforming White consistently in spring and fall camps.

So, excuse me for objecting when I hear the media talk about a drop-off after Pat White.  No player is more prepared for replacing White than Jarrett Brown.  I mean, he's waited this long -- I have a good feeling he'll seize the opportunity.

So, what are your thoughts on Jarrett Brown?  Cautiously optimistic?  Wary of the end of the Pat White era?  Think we can continue the same success?  Share your thoughts below.

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AMEN, BROTHER.

THANK YOU. All Brown has done is wait patiently, practice hard, win when he had the chances, and stay out of trouble. He has practiced and played in this system, with some modifications once Stewie came in, for years. Short of Pat coming back, we couldn’t be more prepared with Brown.

by rumplestiltskin on Aug 6, 2009 12:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Brown is this seasons White

I am very optimistic for JB this season. Let practice begin so we can get this thing started already.

by 5th Year Senior on Aug 6, 2009 12:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Cautiously Optimistic

No one is doubting his maturity and physical gifts. He could be on the brink of a major blowout year. However, he still has a lot to prove and his performance is heavily dependent on the overall success of our new offensive system, WR skills, O-line, running game, etc. I think he could be similar to White in that he could “take a game over” and carry the team on his back though.

I remain unable to get a good night’s sleep until I can see our beloved EERS in action and gauge how we’ll do this year. So many question marks yet so much potential……We better blow out Liberty or I’m going to have to start overdosing on sleeping pills.

by WVU-Atlanta on Aug 6, 2009 12:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Speaking of taking over games

Watch the highlights of his performance in OT against Rutgers. He took that game over for sure.

by Dr. Charley West on Aug 6, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Very Optimistic

I think, health willing, that J Brown will have a huge year. He has great recievers to work with and this offense seems tailored to him. Our offense will be the most balanced it has been in ten years.

Here is my hopelessly optimistic and crazy dream: J Brown follows Pat White much the same way Tee Martin followed Peyton Manning… I know, I’m insane, but there are similarities…(great defense, opposite styles, etc.)

by WVUSouth on Aug 6, 2009 1:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Is it kickoff time yet?!?

 I can’t fucking wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by RichRN on Aug 6, 2009 2:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Danger Will Robins...

JB will go as the O-line goes….period. We will only go as far as the O-line takes us.

by cabincreekzeke on Aug 6, 2009 3:50 PM EDT reply actions  

JB

will have his opportunity at the next level based on his size, speed, arm. I agree that his success w/ WVU is tied to the o-line, which was extremely susceptible last year. I also feel this to be true too for Noel Devine.

by WVUColumbus on Aug 6, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

I agree

Our offense goes as our o-line goes. Young and relatively untested group that is probably undersized for what Johnson and Mullen want them to do. Johnson had a tough job of converting a bunch of undersized zone blockers into drop back pass blockers last year. It was a tough job but I he did not do a good job with it. I just hope they got bigger and better in the offseason.

Hopefully the UNC game will be a precursor to our blocking this year.

by 5th Year Senior on Aug 7, 2009 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

I'm having more faith in the oline this season

  They were learning new techniques last year so I will give them the benefit of the doubt. But this could just be a fool’s optimism

by RichRN on Aug 6, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's get ready to rumble!!!

tomorrow is the day! let’s get it started!

has there been any Tevita Finau sightings in Mo’town? i suspect not.

by cabincreekzeke on Aug 7, 2009 11:10 AM EDT reply actions  

Not that I've heard of....

Rumors are that he will still show up, eventually, but that now its more of a personal issue not the grades. However, I still don’t think that there is any word on his grades. How the f-ck this can take so long is beyond me.

by WVU-Atlanta on Aug 7, 2009 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

More Points Per Game, More Yards Per Play

…that is my prediction. I can’t wait…! It’s just a few weeks away!

by JP Fanshawe on Aug 10, 2009 5:12 PM EDT reply actions  

I can't wait!!!!!

I think brown will settle in nice and take control where pat whit left off. Oh yeah cant wait to see noel either is it game time YET……..

by MountaineerFan1 on Aug 23, 2009 1:38 AM EDT reply actions  

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