West Virginia Now Focusing On Fundamentals
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - In a span of two weeks, mistake-prone West Virginia has gone from being ranked contender to a hopeful spectator in the Big East race.
Turnovers have taken a heavy toll. The Mountaineers lost four fumbles in a 16-13 overtime loss at Connecticut on Friday night. The week before, quarterback Geno Smith threw three interceptions and Syracuse beat West Virginia 19-14.
The Mountaineers (5-3, 1-2 Big East) are dealing with their first losing streak in two years that has dropped them into a five-way tie for last place.
West Virginia doesn't play again until Nov. 13 at home against Cincinnati. Coach Bill Stewart is using the bye week to focus on fundamentals and the mental aspects of the game.
