West Virginia's Julian Miller May Be The Key To The Big East Title

The past few years, the Mountaineers have suffered from an inability to get off the field in crucial third-down situations. Unfortunately, many of these third-down conversions have been the result of completed passes.   In addition, a number of West Virginia’s opponents’ third-down successes have not necessarily been the result of poor coverage on the part of Mountaineer defensive backs.   Oftentimes, it was a failure of the defensive line to put adequate pressure on the quarterback.   Traditionally tough against the run, it is not surprising that the Mountaineers have continued that dominance on defense this season.   Going into their game with the Mountaineers, Auburn was second in the nation in rushing offense. However, the stingy West Virginia defense held them to 100 yards on the ground, Auburn’s lowest rushing output all season.   In order for West Virginia to return to their customary spot as the Big East Champs, the Mountaineers wil...