MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Following West Virginia’s 52-17 Week 2 win over Youngstown State, defensive coordinator Tony Gibson pleaded for more out of Mike linebacker Dylan Tonkery. Not exactly a big ask, considering the redshirt sophomore didn’t record a single tackle.
“I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a middle linebacker not have a tackle,” Gibson said.
Tonkery heard the message, loud and clear. He was more active against Kansas State on Saturday, recording five tackles – four of which were solos and 2.5 of were for loss.
Among those lost-yardage tackles was the undisputed game-changing moment.