The Mountaineers suffered a disappointing loss last week, dropping to 2-3 on the season and 0-2 in the Big 12. Utah beat them 48-14 in Morgantown, which was WVU’s second consecutive 30+ point loss to start conference play. There are a lot more questions than answers for the Mountaineers right now, including several injury questions. It should be an interesting show on Monday night at Kegler’s with Tony Caridi and head coach Rich Rodriguez. Read more: The Rich Rodriguez Show – Live From Kegler’s: September 29 Preview.
The Rich Rodriguez Show – Live From Kegler’s: September 29 Preview
The Rich Rodriguez Radio Show, hosted by Mountaineer play-by-play voice Tony Caridi, live from Kegler’s Sports Bar & Grille, Morgantown’s most popular sports bar and restaurant. The show is on Mondays from 6-8 p.m., each week during WVU’s football season, except for the two open weeks.
How To Tune In?
You can listen to the show on the WVTheTorch app or on WVTheTorch.com. It will also air on the following stations:
- WZST 100.9 FM (Jack FM) – Morgantown, WV
- WGYE 102.7 FM & 95.3 FM – Morgantown, WV, Mannington, WV
- WMMN AM 920 & 95.7 FM – Fairmont, WV, North Central, WV, Wheeling, WV
- WHTI 105.7 FM – Clarksburg, WV
- WVRM AM 1490 & 98.3 FM – Morgantown, WV, Fairmont, WV, Grafton, WV
- WRLF 94.3 FM – Morgantown, WV, Fairmont, WV, North Central, WV
What To Expect
Utah’s defensive front showed how good they were against a banged-up offensive line for WVU. Starting center Landen Livingston did not play against Utah, and the line struggled heavily without their anchor and leader. Livingston and the performance of the offensive line as we advance will surely be a topic of discussion during the show on Monday night.
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Quarterback Nicco Marchiol also did not play due to a foot injury, and Jaylen Henderson drew the start in his place. He ran 13 times for 28 yards, and went three for seven passing for 22 yards. The game plan was clearly designed around running the football, despite Utah’s stellar defensive front. The play-calling and game plan were questionable at best, and they showed they do not trust Henderson to throw the football.
Quarterback Khalil Wilkins started the second half, but WVU was down 35-0 after Utah scored on its opening drive of the half. He looks better, and fans are surely wondering why he has not played much this season. He went three for six for 63 yards and a touchdown passing, while adding 39 yards on nine carries. Marchiol clearly gives the team the best chance to win, but he is not a game-changer. It is unclear who should get significant reps at quarterback in the future, but Rodriguez should give some clarity at the show on Monday night.
WVU’s defense allowed 37 points through the first three games of the season, but has allowed 89 combined points in Big 12 play. They allowed 41 to Kansas and 48 to Utah, and their performance is a significant concern. In each game, they have not played well at the start, and it has given the opponent the momentum quickly. They must figure something out going forward, and Rodriguez should have plenty of questions to answer at his radio show at Kegler’s.
