Football WVU should win the big 12... - Page 3

ArrowheadHawk · 05-22-2012, 01:41 PM

They have 3 of the top 10 players in the league.

http://espn.go.com/blog/big12/post/_...untdown-big-12

As part of “College Football Live’s” 100 Days Till Kickoff countdown, here’s a look at the top 10 players in the Big 12.

Note: This is a separate list from our preseason top 25 players. We'll tackle that later. It might be a lot different. It might be much of the same.

1. Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia: Geno's a newcomer to the Big 12, but putting up big numbers is nothing new for the senior, who threw for 4,385 yards last season. Only one quarterback threw for more, but Smith had two more touchdown passes and eight fewer interceptions than the No. 2 quarterback on this list. Smith also completed nearly 3 percent more of his passes.

2. Landry Jones, QB, Oklahoma: Jones checks in at No. 2 as the Big 12's leading returning passer, and will try to climb back in 2012 to give the Sooners another Big 12 title. Jones is the Big 12's most experienced quarterback, which should pay off the fall.

3. Collin Klein, QB, Kansas State: Klein was the league's No. 4 rusher and threw for 1,900 yards? You can't argue with that production, and Klein accounted for 69.8 percent of the Wildcats' offense. That's insane. His importance to K-State can't be understated.

4. Tavon Austin, WR, West Virginia: Austin's the most dangerous playmaker in the Big 12, a true triple threat as a receiver, runner and kick/punt returner. He's the Big 12's No. 2 returning receiver, but he also returned two kicks for touchdowns in 2011, joining two other Big 12 returners who duplicated that feat last season.

5. Jake Knott, LB, Iowa State: Knott was outplayed by teammate A.J. Klein last season, but not by much. Knott was also playing through injuries. He's a superior talent, and like Klein, there's no arguing with his production. He's made 244 tackles in the past two seasons.

6. Joseph Randle, RB, Oklahoma State: Randle is the Big 12's leading returning rusher and should see an increased workload from his 208 carries last season. He turned those into 24 touchdowns to come three short of the Big 12 record.

7. Arthur Brown, LB, Kansas State: Brown's one of the league's most impressive freak athletes, a cruise missile of a linebacker who doesn't miss tackles in the open field and gets there faster than any true linebacker in the league. (You nickelbacks don't count.)

8. Kenny Vaccaro, S, Texas: Vaccaro's the most versatile talent on a loaded Texas defense, and as a roaming nickelback, offenses must account for where he is on every snap. He's also got a case as the hardest hitter in the Big 12.

9. Jackson Jeffcoat, DE, Texas: Who has two last names and is the Big 12's returning sack leader? This guy. His 8.5 sacks were 1.5 more than any other returner in the Big 12, and he made four more tackles for loss (17) than any other returner, too.

10. Stedman Bailey, WR, West Virginia: Bailey's a more traditional receiver in WVU's offense and he's taken advantage. He's the league's leading returning receiver and offers the Mountaineers a steady, dangerous target with sure hands who will help make WVU arguably the league's most dangerous offense.

Frazod · 05-22-2012, 08:53 PM

Maybe he just doesn't give a shit about the Big Leftover Conference.

keg in kc · 05-22-2012, 09:03 PM

I'm not sure how it's going to go. Part of me expects WVU to surprise the conference, and part of me expects them to stumble. They should score about a bajillion points, though.

**Saul Good** · 05-22-2012, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

I'm not sure how it's going to go. Part of me expects WVU to surprise the conference, and part of me expects them to stumble. They should score about a bajillion points, though.

They and Oklahoma are the favorites in my opinion.

Bambi · 05-22-2012, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Maybe he just doesn't give a shit about the Big Leftover Conference.

Your act is tired and old. Move on please.

Bambi · 05-22-2012, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

You mean 2nd from the last out of the 4 power conferences?

not really, I just look at rankings. Who knew?

Frazod · 05-22-2012, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Wickedson

Your act is tired and old. Move on please.

Hey ****, it was an honest observation. Why should a Nebraska fan give a shit about West Virginia?

**Saulbadguy** · 05-22-2012, 09:13 PM

EMAW. FTB. go cats.

Bambi · 05-22-2012, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Hey ****, it was an honest observation. Why should a Nebraska fan give a shit about West Virginia?

How ****ing stupid are you? They are posting in this thread.

Dumbass

Bump · 05-22-2012, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Setsuna

WV won't win shit because their fans are equivalent to prison inmates.

their fans aren't on the field playing the game

Frazod · 05-22-2012, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Wickedson

How ****ing stupid are you? They are posting in this thread.

Dumbass

Not everybody carries on and on and on about this shit like you do, Alanis. Sounds like Bug just moved on. Some teams moved onward and upward. Some are still chugging Bevo's cock.

RustShack · 05-22-2012, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Not everybody carries on and on and on about this shit like you do, Alanis. Sounds like Bug just moved on. Some teams moved onward and upward. Some are still chugging Bevo's cock.

They did leave to go upward, but unfortunately for them the Big12 ended up being better at football and making more money instead of dying off like they thought.

Frazod · 05-22-2012, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Braincase

Yeah, and some are wearing knee pads for Les, Gene & Nick. Welcome to mediocrity, bitch.

Your team sucks so bad that mediocrity is an unattainable goal. Talk to me when you've moved beyond being the Sucklones' bitch, bitch.

Bambi · 05-22-2012, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Your team sucks so bad that mediocrity is an unattainable goal. Talk to me when you've moved beyond being the Sucklones' bitch, bitch.

Your new league just got into bed with Bevo.

Not only are you fat and old but you're stupid too.

wow

Bambi · 05-22-2012, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RustShack

They did leave to go upward, but unfortunately for them the Big12 ended up being better at football and making more money instead of dying off like they thought.

Depends on your definition of "upward". I'm not so sure I need my team playing a school best known for pedophilia year in and year out.

Frazod · 05-22-2012, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wickedson

Your new league just got into bed with Bevo.

Not only are you fat and old but your stupid too.

wow

Nice typo, ****head.

We all get old, and I can go on a diet. There's no cure, however, for being a reeruned bitch.

And I really fail to see how adding a bowl game is "crawling into bed." I don't think we'll be saying "how high" when Bevo says "jump." That's YOUR job.

05-22-2012, 01:41 PM
ArrowheadHawk Rock Chalk! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Topeka, KS Casino cash: $8004961	WVU should win the big 12... They have 3 of the top 10 players in the league. http://espn.go.com/blog/big12/post/_...untdown-big-12 As part of “College Football Live’s” 100 Days Till Kickoff countdown, here’s a look at the top 10 players in the Big 12. Note: This is a separate list from our preseason top 25 players. We'll tackle that later. It might be a lot different. It might be much of the same. 1. Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia: Geno's a newcomer to the Big 12, but putting up big numbers is nothing new for the senior, who threw for 4,385 yards last season. Only one quarterback threw for more, but Smith had two more touchdown passes and eight fewer interceptions than the No. 2 quarterback on this list. Smith also completed nearly 3 percent more of his passes. 2. Landry Jones, QB, Oklahoma: Jones checks in at No. 2 as the Big 12's leading returning passer, and will try to climb back in 2012 to give the Sooners another Big 12 title. Jones is the Big 12's most experienced quarterback, which should pay off the fall. 3. Collin Klein, QB, Kansas State: Klein was the league's No. 4 rusher and threw for 1,900 yards? You can't argue with that production, and Klein accounted for 69.8 percent of the Wildcats' offense. That's insane. His importance to K-State can't be understated. 4. Tavon Austin, WR, West Virginia: Austin's the most dangerous playmaker in the Big 12, a true triple threat as a receiver, runner and kick/punt returner. He's the Big 12's No. 2 returning receiver, but he also returned two kicks for touchdowns in 2011, joining two other Big 12 returners who duplicated that feat last season. 5. Jake Knott, LB, Iowa State: Knott was outplayed by teammate A.J. Klein last season, but not by much. Knott was also playing through injuries. He's a superior talent, and like Klein, there's no arguing with his production. He's made 244 tackles in the past two seasons. 6. Joseph Randle, RB, Oklahoma State: Randle is the Big 12's leading returning rusher and should see an increased workload from his 208 carries last season. He turned those into 24 touchdowns to come three short of the Big 12 record. 7. Arthur Brown, LB, Kansas State: Brown's one of the league's most impressive freak athletes, a cruise missile of a linebacker who doesn't miss tackles in the open field and gets there faster than any true linebacker in the league. (You nickelbacks don't count.) 8. Kenny Vaccaro, S, Texas: Vaccaro's the most versatile talent on a loaded Texas defense, and as a roaming nickelback, offenses must account for where he is on every snap. He's also got a case as the hardest hitter in the Big 12. 9. Jackson Jeffcoat, DE, Texas: Who has two last names and is the Big 12's returning sack leader? This guy. His 8.5 sacks were 1.5 more than any other returner in the Big 12, and he made four more tackles for loss (17) than any other returner, too. 10. Stedman Bailey, WR, West Virginia: Bailey's a more traditional receiver in WVU's offense and he's taken advantage. He's the league's leading returning receiver and offers the Mountaineers a steady, dangerous target with sure hands who will help make WVU arguably the league's most dangerous offense.
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