WVU Football: Russell Adapting to New Defensive Identity

WVU football: Mountaineers continuing to learn about themselves after opener

MORGANTOWN -- The starting lineups on offense and defense were almost completely new in the West Virginia University football team's season opener against Robert Morris on Saturday.

WVU Defense Needs to Prove Itself to Harshest Critics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The WVU defense opened up the season allowing only 123 total yards and just three points. But despite their overpowering performance, they’re still a long way from proving themselves to their harshest critics. When asked for their evaluations of the how the defense played in a 45-3 win over Robert Morris, both head coach Rich Rodriguez and defensive coordinator Zac Alley immediately qualified their effort. The word “okay” was…