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VoteFor7.com Launches as Noel Devine Heisman Campaign Begins

EerSports Staff

Sep 02 |09:31

Last Updated on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:17

MORGANTOWN, W.Va., Sept. 2 – VoteFor7.com has launched the first website dedicated to West Virginia tailback Noel Devine’s Heisman Trophy Campaign.

Devine, a preseason Doak Walker Award Candidate for the best back in the nation, rushed for more than 3,300 yards in his first three seasons, including 1,465 last year as he led the Mountaineers’ to their sixth traditional New Year’s Day bowl game in seven seasons. A unanimous first-team All-Big East selection by league coaches, Phil Steele and ESPN.com, Devine is among the nation’s most prolific and explosive backs. The senior scored 13 touchdowns last season and was WVU’s Gator Bowl MVP after amassing 168 yards on 16 carries (10.5 ypc) against Florida State.

For Sanders, a Bumpy Road to WVU Stardom

Eric Herter -- EerSports.com

Aug 24 |21:46

Last Updated on Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:08

West Virginia receiver Jock Sanders.

MORGANTOWN -- Jock Sanders has taken plenty of hits during his time on the field for the Mountaineers. But it’s the bumps and bruises he took off of it that have made him the man and player that he is today.

Sanders, who had 72 catches for 688 yards and three touchdowns last year, is in line to set the WVU career record for receptions. Currently David Saunders holds the record with 191 in a career that spanned from 1995-98. Sanders needs 54 receptions to put his name in the WVU record book as the best pass catcher in Mountaineers history. Still, it’s the life lessons that Sanders has learned at WVU that he will remember most.

“I was young and did some immature things off the field,” Sanders said.

Youthful 'Eers Quarterbacks Learning Their Way

By Eric Herter -- Special to EerSports.com

Aug 17 |16:49

Last Updated on Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:02

WVU quarterback Geno Smith.

It isn’t hard to find leaders on the 2010 edition of the West Virginia University football team. There’s Noel Devine at the running back position, Jock Sanders with the receivers and the entire defense is chock full of experienced veterans. But under center, the 'Eers are as green as the turf on which they run.

EerSports.com Now a Part of 247Sports.com!

EerSports Staff

Aug 16 |13:23

Last Updated on Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:07

247logo The staff at EerSports.com is thrilled to announce a new chapter in our history. Later this month, we will officially become part of the 247Sports network. 247Sports is an independently owned and operated digital media company that consists of a network of market-leading team, local and affinity sites.

Devine Ready for Heisman Campaign

By Marky Billson -- Special to EerSports.com

Aug 09 |08:31

Last Updated on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:31

WU's Noel Devine talks Heisman.

It is commonplace for a star athlete to give quotes of false humility to the press. Throw a no-hitter, and a baseball pitcher will often say the catcher called a great game.Win an award and an athlete will say he never had any idea he was a candidate for the honor.

So when West Virginia star running back Noel Devine was asked if he’s thought about winning the Heisman Trophy, it would be natural to say that he’s only thought about helping his team, right?

Wrong.

“I’ve thought about it since coming to college!” he said.