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Howard-to-Gibson: West Virginia's Next Dangerous Duo?

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Howard-to-Gibson might become West Virginia’s next big-play connection | WV MetroNews
With the Fort Worth summer in full-broil, Skyler Howard kept rifling deep throws to Shelton Gibson. Practicing on his old high school field, Howard claimed to be acclimated to the 117-degree heat index. Then again, he was only making the throws. Gibson was the receiver chasing them.

WVU’s Gibson, Howard forging strong bond | Charleston Gazette-Mail
The pair have formed a strong bond, which is one of the reasons for optimism about West Virginia’s passing game this season even in the face of working in a relatively new quarterback — Howard has just 2 1/2 games of experience — and replacing NFL-caliber wide receivers Kevin White and Mario Alford.