West Virginia Game Atmosphere + Other issues affecting this week

I'm not saying that WV is an "easy" place to play, but I have heard SEC-like.

Do the people (Herbstriet, et al) realise that:

1.) We play in these "SEC-type" atmospheres all the time. We call it Gameday.

2.) We prefer to play at night. Playing at night is not really an advantage for WVU. In fact it is probably a disadvantage for them - but only because we'll be in our comfort zone.

3.) Our players - especially our line have played against the 3-3-5 before, although with limited success. Its not like they won't understand the lessons being taught - nor their importance this week.

4.) Out defense is much better equipped to stop a passing game than a running game. We will see how that plays out in the game, though.

5.) Our "horse and buggy" offense has had some rather tight wraps on it - for good reason. We don't need to be fancy with this defense. Jarret Lee has only had about a month of being the guy - He says he prepares every week to be the starter, but come on, we know better.

6.) Not having Russel Shepherd so far has changed the nature of the offense. He may not be our best wide receiver, but he is one of our best playmakers and has to at least be accounted for.

7.) The defense is getting by so far on talent alone. We have a lot of guys playing key positions that have not played together. Once they get it, we'll be tougher to beat.

8.) Expectations are growing every week. We're sure to get WVU's best effort - just like last week against MSU.