Special teams is often overlooked on the football field. Most people believe games are won and lost by offense and defense, disregarding special teams. But, special teams sets good teams apart from the rest.
“We have to win the game in three phases: offense, defense and special teams,” senior defensive back Josh Thomas said. “We have a new saying, “one for 11.” One plays for the 11, so that 11 play as one, and that starts on special teams.”
Last year, the Mountaineers scored four special teams touchdowns in the first three games, including a 100 yard kickoff return for a touchdown by now-junior Darrynton Evans against Penn State.