Cincinnati’s defense is above average, the Grade B variety that can hold its own against most teams. However, UC has but one chance to stop West Virginia: if Bill Stewart falls into a deep sleep and awakens to think he is indeed Rich Rodriguez and starts throwing bubble screens mixed in with lots of runs between the tackles.
The Bearcat wideouts may give the often-struggling WVU secondary fits. But Cincinnati does not have the running game necessary to keep up with West Virginia, nor can their quarterbacks deliver.
UC will give WVU a decent game, but it’s another WIN for another morning in Morgantown (Joni Mitchell) to which to be awakened.
Nov. 22: Louisville at Papa John’s
Louisville is not looking at the prospects of a good 2008 season. It is nice their schedule is relatively easy.
The Cardinals have Kansas State and their rival Kentucky at the Big Pizza, and pastries such as Tennessee Tech and Middle Tennessee make their schedule delectable. Still, this year will remain a difficult campaign for UL.
So in mid-November, when West Virginia comes to town, the Cards will be the ‘dogs. On paper. And that’s as far as that goes.
As ESPN’s Chris Berman booms out weekly, "That’s why they play the game!"
Louisville quarterback Hunter Cantwell will be playing out his season in waiting for the status as next year’s top NFL prospect. You can bet he’s looking at the Mountaineers in Papa John’s as a chance to add a few figures to his first contract.
He’ll have several plug-and-chug running backs behind him, as well as an offensive line in front of him that now knows the system.
The Cardinals' defense is not stellar, but the offense can match WVU point for point. Louisville at home is always a tough game, but this year there is an added edge of the search for respect. This is another WVU opponent playing a Pride Game, and that’s always dangerous.
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