Great take...This was a great win for WVU. They doubted us leading up to this game like they did when we beat UGA in the sugar bowl with the same team!
u right man i play football at WVU an WE Was Underdog Until We Step It up on Da Field Oklahoma Football Players was Talking Alot Of smack Cause My Older Consin Plays @oklahoma But We Came Out On Top I Play On Defense #2 Ya Dig
I don't really think WVU was completly outclassed by OSU, Although I do know that WVU was expected to lose. WVU just doesn't get the Credit that they deserve for all the hard work they put out. They never have, I guess the rest of the Country just has someting against them.... or more like the Media has something against them.
Either way, thanks for the Credit to WVU man. It's good to hear!
wow that's great, sir. i really like the philosophy you applied to it. I may be biased being a student at wvu, but yes, this can be applied to life, to not let things bring you down when they only seem impossible or difficult, and as some1 else already stated, yes, your video nearly moved me to tears... its very tru, we were supposed to lose, but we just have to too much faith, too much pride... and as journey once said, "don't stop believing". i like to live by it
The nation has no idea how much we love our Mountaineers. It's nice to see that others now see that. I must say watching your video I'm overflowing with Mountaineer Pride! Thanks again "hellorodney" and remember there is room on the WVU bandwagon and you're welcome to climb on board!
hey, that was a beautiful analysis of the outcome. :) i am a song writer from wv, and I actually wrote a song inspired by the game (in which i found your video in the related videos). come check it out if you like. :)
thanks for that man. it really makes us fans feel good that our flagship football team is finally getting some hard-earned respect. :)
Thanks Rodney from a West Virgina alum. We appreciate your kind words and understanding the meaning of the game to all of us as Mountaineer fans. Your always welcome in Morgantown.
Thank you for the kind words. The Great State of West Virginia are indeed usually the underdog. Whether we're talking about Pearl S. Buck, Chuck Yeager, Homer Hickam, Booker T. Washington, Bernard P. Bell, Mary Lou Retton, George Brett, Stonewall Jackson, Milton Humphreys, Jerry West, Don Knotts, or the WVU Mountaineers it always brings a proud tear to my eye and a spring to my step to hear of a West Virginian that "done good". Fair winds and following seas, my friend.
I can't beleive how much the media influences opinions. Everyone thought WV was an underdog because the talking heads told them so. However, if WV had taken care of business against Pitt and were still playing OK, they may well have been the favorite.
This was NOT an upset, the best team with the best athletes won. Anyone who watched the game could see that.
If WVU would have played like they normally do against Pitt, I have no doubt in my mind that they could have easly beaten Ohio State in the National Championship.
And that would have been ohhhh soooo sweeet... I live on the border of WV and OH so even though they never play, there's a big WVU-Ohio State Rivalry here. :)
Rodney; a very well stated statement; not only to WVU and WV. Because all of WV is the fans of the 'eers'. The game was a statement about abandonment and we will prove our point,in which they did to the embarrassment of a fine Oklahoma team...I believe the 'eers' could have and would have beat any team Wednesday night...because they had a point to impress upon everyone in this world. This was a more rewarding game than a National Championship could ever be.
Thank you so much for the video. WVU fans, players, etc. are like none other. We claw & dig against the hillbilly stereotype & proving that the Big East is a powerhouse. Our state is small & everybody gets behind our WVU. We have had to eplain why the coach leaving was such a big deal. In WV, honesty, integrity - your word & a hand shake mean something. WVU had something to prove & they did in the Fiesta Bowl. Look how WVU has embrassed these players - look at Owen Schmitt.
Good vid Rodney,thanks for giving our little state and our team some props. We dont have any major professional sports teams so we really support our local high school and especially the collegiate teams. I think WVU will be even better next season. Michigan took both of our coaches,but we have two guys who are homeboys coaching now.
Being from WV,I know how much disrespect there is regarding WVU and our state in general. However,WVU should have been playing for the national title had it not totally tanked against Pitt. Still,with White coming back,Devine just a frosh and Slaton could come back as well...WVU should be in the title hunt for the next few years.
Noel Devine.. go youtube some of his highschool highlight reels..future nfl star right there..hes got likeee a ton of florida rushing records. man that whole team runs like they are on fireee....WVU till i dieee woop woop
I take your praise, your a true sport. What made WV an Underdog a coach who fled what he considered his dream job. Again thank you for realizing WVU is a top team. Did you ever think of the 82 game? That was a game where WVU was totally outclassed and won. Cheers for the new year
When one of the top 5 fastest players in the nation is able to touch the football on every play your in trouble. Pat White should have been at least on stage for the heisman
Excuse me, but I thought they were gonna beat Oklahoma due to the fact they had WAY more talent than Oklahoma...Flat out. The only reason people called them underdogs was because Rodriguez ran off on them like a coward and went to Michigan. To think people still called them underdogs and they won the Sugar Bowl not even 2 years ago. 2 BCS bowl wins in the past 3 years. Underdogs? More like ELITE FOOTBALL PROGRAM now. Hopefully the general public will never underestimate the Mountaineers again.
WVU was outgunned and outnumbered. This was a better team than the one that lost to Boise State last year and WVU blew them out of the water. Won one for the little guy. AGAIN!
I was really happy for WV...I mean it's rare to see a team overcome such an ordeal...with their coaching fiasco, their underdog status, and achieve...and to see the players absorb it and crying on the field...just felt like something really special to watch...really awesome
Way to go WVU!!!! We had faith in you. I have faith in you too Rodney. You are a good guy and all of your speeches are worthwhile. Its just that chaw .... makes me gag. LOL. Just joking buddy .. chew away.
I did not say that 20-15 was the final score. Keep reading. What I wrote was that at one point it was 20-15 and they has the Sooners on the ropes. The onside kick call was a poor decision which in my estimation swung the momentum back to OU. If the game is 20-15 and the total yardage was not that lopsided it's hard to call it a blowout. They were in the game until about 5 minutes left.
I'd say 48-28 and pretty much being dominated the entire game is considered a blowout. Did you not notice the zig-zagging going on and the OU defense unable to get close to them? I especially loved the Raynaud dive into the end zone with the OU defender grabbing with 2 arms as if he had him and fell flat hugging air as Raynaud rolled across the line LOL.
West Virginia was on the fast track to the national championship game before a tough loss vs Pittsburgh on the last game of the regular season. Pat White was considered a Heisman candidate for the majority of the year and in addition anyone who follows the Big East knew of Noel Divine and his explosive speed. While they were big underdogs, they were far from outclassed.
i didnt keep track of them or oklahoma for that matter,,,but if you saw the pregame show, what i got out of it was that it was gonna be an oklahoma blowout,,,,thanks for commenting,,
Three bowl game wins in the last three years, two of them BCS bowls, and still this team has to fight every second to get respect. They were ranked 2nd when they lost the last game of the regular season, and the "experts" went back to counting them out.
Their fans are often the only ones that know what the Mountaineers are capable of. Oklahoma just learned it the hard way.
I DID! As a former resident of WV and a former student of their educational system, I could tell you, firsthand, that those guys fight, play and party hard. I wouldn't be surprise if this video is picked up and linked throughout WV State.
There ya' go. Thanks for a great year, plus. I bet you thought I would never post a vid, but I did. Of course it's not as good as your vids, no intro or outro...you're the King. It is about life. thanks, Lauren
RODNEY.....you have captured the moment....poignant...you words will be taken to the grave of all underdogs and those fighting the stereotypes....God Bless you.....Sam WVU ALum '81 Pittsburgh
sorry for the off-topic but your hair are great in this video
Simpliband 1 year ago
thanks for the props rodney.
wvufanngarner 1 year ago
What an ass whipping!
MelC1954 2 years ago
Great take...This was a great win for WVU. They doubted us leading up to this game like they did when we beat UGA in the sugar bowl with the same team!
chriswallswvu 2 years ago
u right man i play football at WVU an WE Was Underdog Until We Step It up on Da Field Oklahoma Football Players was Talking Alot Of smack Cause My Older Consin Plays @oklahoma But We Came Out On Top I Play On Defense #2 Ya Dig
getsilly4me69 2 years ago
I don't really think WVU was completly outclassed by OSU, Although I do know that WVU was expected to lose. WVU just doesn't get the Credit that they deserve for all the hard work they put out. They never have, I guess the rest of the Country just has someting against them.... or more like the Media has something against them.
Either way, thanks for the Credit to WVU man. It's good to hear!
A1C Shawn C. Hinzman
eyescalledbeauty 3 years ago 2
Sorry I meant OU not OSU...
eyescalledbeauty 3 years ago
Texas fan here. I loved watching WVU smack around OU. It was a great underdog story and game.
Killwich 3 years ago 2
wow that's great, sir. i really like the philosophy you applied to it. I may be biased being a student at wvu, but yes, this can be applied to life, to not let things bring you down when they only seem impossible or difficult, and as some1 else already stated, yes, your video nearly moved me to tears... its very tru, we were supposed to lose, but we just have to too much faith, too much pride... and as journey once said, "don't stop believing". i like to live by it
WVUrockerBoy 3 years ago
The nation has no idea how much we love our Mountaineers. It's nice to see that others now see that. I must say watching your video I'm overflowing with Mountaineer Pride! Thanks again "hellorodney" and remember there is room on the WVU bandwagon and you're welcome to climb on board!
Tonyh14 3 years ago 4
thanks so much,,,i do appreciate that
hellorodney 3 years ago
That right. Dont mess with West Virginia
EpicHornet 4 years ago 2
Man this is some deep shit, the craziest shit is, this dude makes SOOO much since yo. I like it man, good shit.
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tmckinsey79 4 years ago
hey, that was a beautiful analysis of the outcome. :) i am a song writer from wv, and I actually wrote a song inspired by the game (in which i found your video in the related videos). come check it out if you like. :)
thanks for that man. it really makes us fans feel good that our flagship football team is finally getting some hard-earned respect. :)
-chris cendana
ccendana 4 years ago 3
Thanks Rodney from a West Virgina alum. We appreciate your kind words and understanding the meaning of the game to all of us as Mountaineer fans. Your always welcome in Morgantown.
gansey123 4 years ago
now that is a nice thing to say,,,,,hummmm,,,FREE ROOM AND BOARD FOR THE SUMMER,,,HUMMMMMM,,,thanks for commenting and watching
hellorodney 4 years ago
Didn't everyone have Oklahoma when they played USC a few years ago?
andrewtanner07 4 years ago
No, everyone thought USC would pwn. And the did.
BlackVoid7 4 years ago
Actually, Oklahoma was picked to win against USC.
andrewtanner07 4 years ago
Excellent viedo, thank you for the kind worlds and the true meaning of life!! O:-)
Tonka09 4 years ago
Thank you for the kind words. The Great State of West Virginia are indeed usually the underdog. Whether we're talking about Pearl S. Buck, Chuck Yeager, Homer Hickam, Booker T. Washington, Bernard P. Bell, Mary Lou Retton, George Brett, Stonewall Jackson, Milton Humphreys, Jerry West, Don Knotts, or the WVU Mountaineers it always brings a proud tear to my eye and a spring to my step to hear of a West Virginian that "done good". Fair winds and following seas, my friend.
wvufan1981 4 years ago 2
Rodney! Thank you so much for a great video! I am curious to know where you are from?
Chewi863 4 years ago
the southwest
hellorodney 4 years ago
Oklahoma? hahah just kidding.
eyescalledbeauty 3 years ago
I can't beleive how much the media influences opinions. Everyone thought WV was an underdog because the talking heads told them so. However, if WV had taken care of business against Pitt and were still playing OK, they may well have been the favorite.
This was NOT an upset, the best team with the best athletes won. Anyone who watched the game could see that.
WVUNatchamp 4 years ago
I hear you man.
If WVU would have played like they normally do against Pitt, I have no doubt in my mind that they could have easly beaten Ohio State in the National Championship.
And that would have been ohhhh soooo sweeet... I live on the border of WV and OH so even though they never play, there's a big WVU-Ohio State Rivalry here. :)
eyescalledbeauty 3 years ago 4
Rodney; a very well stated statement; not only to WVU and WV. Because all of WV is the fans of the 'eers'. The game was a statement about abandonment and we will prove our point,in which they did to the embarrassment of a fine Oklahoma team...I believe the 'eers' could have and would have beat any team Wednesday night...because they had a point to impress upon everyone in this world. This was a more rewarding game than a National Championship could ever be.
allebluehandyman 4 years ago 2
Thank you so much for the video. WVU fans, players, etc. are like none other. We claw & dig against the hillbilly stereotype & proving that the Big East is a powerhouse. Our state is small & everybody gets behind our WVU. We have had to eplain why the coach leaving was such a big deal. In WV, honesty, integrity - your word & a hand shake mean something. WVU had something to prove & they did in the Fiesta Bowl. Look how WVU has embrassed these players - look at Owen Schmitt.
skershner3 4 years ago
Good vid Rodney,thanks for giving our little state and our team some props. We dont have any major professional sports teams so we really support our local high school and especially the collegiate teams. I think WVU will be even better next season. Michigan took both of our coaches,but we have two guys who are homeboys coaching now.
Methadone4Life 4 years ago 3
Being from WV,I know how much disrespect there is regarding WVU and our state in general. However,WVU should have been playing for the national title had it not totally tanked against Pitt. Still,with White coming back,Devine just a frosh and Slaton could come back as well...WVU should be in the title hunt for the next few years.
Methadone4Life 4 years ago
Nice...
renetto 4 years ago
Noel Devine.. go youtube some of his highschool highlight reels..future nfl star right there..hes got likeee a ton of florida rushing records. man that whole team runs like they are on fireee....WVU till i dieee woop woop
marimbajunkie 4 years ago
I take your praise, your a true sport. What made WV an Underdog a coach who fled what he considered his dream job. Again thank you for realizing WVU is a top team. Did you ever think of the 82 game? That was a game where WVU was totally outclassed and won. Cheers for the new year
tankvandy33 4 years ago
On behalf of WV: thank you, Rodney.
digitaldebaser 4 years ago
Thanks Rodney!
You rock!
bigjohn1989 4 years ago
When one of the top 5 fastest players in the nation is able to touch the football on every play your in trouble. Pat White should have been at least on stage for the heisman
headtrauma911 4 years ago 2
I agree Rodney. It was great to see that last night! West Virginia took them to school using their speed.
billlumbergh987 4 years ago
your right every year they are ranked and no one ever gives them there due
headtrauma911 4 years ago
Excuse me, but I thought they were gonna beat Oklahoma due to the fact they had WAY more talent than Oklahoma...Flat out. The only reason people called them underdogs was because Rodriguez ran off on them like a coward and went to Michigan. To think people still called them underdogs and they won the Sugar Bowl not even 2 years ago. 2 BCS bowl wins in the past 3 years. Underdogs? More like ELITE FOOTBALL PROGRAM now. Hopefully the general public will never underestimate the Mountaineers again.
ltg229 4 years ago
i was at the game great game great team LETS GO MOUNTAINEERS!
wall12390 4 years ago
I always root for the underdog. Hell yeah baby!! Besides you know those Southern boys eat their Wheaties!!
Furnifur 4 years ago
Lets Go Mounatineers!!!!!!!!!
rwoodallstar9 4 years ago 2
Excellent speech!!!!! I like how you worded this. Let this be known to be an inspiration to everyone.
SCHONMAN1 4 years ago 2
WVU was outgunned and outnumbered. This was a better team than the one that lost to Boise State last year and WVU blew them out of the water. Won one for the little guy. AGAIN!
bulletstopper636 4 years ago
I was really happy for WV...I mean it's rare to see a team overcome such an ordeal...with their coaching fiasco, their underdog status, and achieve...and to see the players absorb it and crying on the field...just felt like something really special to watch...really awesome
travdog8 4 years ago 2
Way to go WVU!!!! We had faith in you. I have faith in you too Rodney. You are a good guy and all of your speeches are worthwhile. Its just that chaw .... makes me gag. LOL. Just joking buddy .. chew away.
Johnny in West Va.
jcshanks 4 years ago
That was a great speech... I never watch sports, but maybe I will watch it now and then from now on.
And about your speech: almost everything is possible if you try hard enough
MGSGeneral 4 years ago
PLEASE COMMENT, RATE AND SUBSCRIBE,,,thannnnnk y you,,,rodney
hellorodney 4 years ago
the game was fun to watch, all the analyst were behind OU.
mde2004 4 years ago
Well put.
appeals2me 4 years ago
i was at that game behind the field goal. Go mountaineers baby!!!!!!
AlexandDylan 4 years ago
There's a mysterious balance in the universe that we have not EVEN begun to approach UNDERSTANDING yet :)
PositiveLogic 4 years ago
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Dochomp 4 years ago
soso true
dubaiedge 4 years ago
But I do have to say the best part of the night was the interview with Owen Shmitt afterward when he was crying.
That's what it's all about.
Unlike Pro sports, these guys are truly playing for their team, their university, the community and the state.
I'm from New York. But you've gotta be proud to be a Mountaineer and part of West Virginia.
Congrats!!!!
SkeffingtonP 4 years ago
Let's GOOOOOOOOOO Mountaineers!
rabapab23 4 years ago
I wouldn't say they got destroyed. They were down 20-15 and has the Sooners on the ropes until a ridiculous decision to go for the onside kick.
I'm not taking anything away from WV. They beat them fair and square but it wasn't a blowout.
What won it for WV was those 3 big plays.
SkeffingtonP 4 years ago
it was not 20-15 it was 48-28
bluehusk129 4 years ago
Bluehusk
I did not say that 20-15 was the final score. Keep reading. What I wrote was that at one point it was 20-15 and they has the Sooners on the ropes. The onside kick call was a poor decision which in my estimation swung the momentum back to OU. If the game is 20-15 and the total yardage was not that lopsided it's hard to call it a blowout. They were in the game until about 5 minutes left.
SkeffingtonP 4 years ago
oh sorry
bluehusk129 4 years ago
I'd say 48-28 and pretty much being dominated the entire game is considered a blowout. Did you not notice the zig-zagging going on and the OU defense unable to get close to them? I especially loved the Raynaud dive into the end zone with the OU defender grabbing with 2 arms as if he had him and fell flat hugging air as Raynaud rolled across the line LOL.
canamWVU 4 years ago
Go Mountaineers! =)
msaa28 4 years ago
How 'bout them EERS!? AWESOME GAME!
jude26651 4 years ago
Great words of encouragment to all...Let's Go Mountaineers!
tussrock3211 4 years ago
No one thought that they had a chance to win except me just fan of this team and my pro team is the dallas cowboys . GO MOUNTAINEERS
headtrauma911 4 years ago
well said, this game meant the world to our state. and Ive never been more proud to be a mountaineer! thanks seniors.
feeldasteel 4 years ago
Yeah, everybody saw the game buddy. Thanks for your analysis--it was enlightening.
domco2525 4 years ago
paid
KiheiLawyer 4 years ago
who won?reply to my comment
Miley709 4 years ago
Everybody loves an underdog.
Gimmeabreakman 4 years ago
Yes, we stood behind our team! We knew they could do it and they did!!! Go Mountaineers!!!
sneedWV 4 years ago
i am glad to hear your input
Camoron339 4 years ago
Good to hear from you again buddy. Keep it up. If you are really bored sometime - check out my channel.
Peace
Dale
daleshankins 4 years ago
I wonder if they missed the NFL's rookie of the year, Adrian Peterson? Lulz.
fallofautumnestreich 4 years ago
im glad your still here rodney.
keep it real
joealanouf 4 years ago
Go Buckeyes! Yaaayyyyy! ;)
hehehe!
ShortbusMooner 4 years ago
West Virginia was on the fast track to the national championship game before a tough loss vs Pittsburgh on the last game of the regular season. Pat White was considered a Heisman candidate for the majority of the year and in addition anyone who follows the Big East knew of Noel Divine and his explosive speed. While they were big underdogs, they were far from outclassed.
ddss6 4 years ago
i didnt keep track of them or oklahoma for that matter,,,but if you saw the pregame show, what i got out of it was that it was gonna be an oklahoma blowout,,,,thanks for commenting,,
hellorodney 4 years ago
Yeah, I believe they were ranked in teh top 5 out of the entire country before that loss. very tough loss. I was so happy to see them win last night.
msaa28 4 years ago
Three bowl game wins in the last three years, two of them BCS bowls, and still this team has to fight every second to get respect. They were ranked 2nd when they lost the last game of the regular season, and the "experts" went back to counting them out.
Their fans are often the only ones that know what the Mountaineers are capable of. Oklahoma just learned it the hard way.
therednurse 4 years ago 2
I DID! As a former resident of WV and a former student of their educational system, I could tell you, firsthand, that those guys fight, play and party hard. I wouldn't be surprise if this video is picked up and linked throughout WV State.
Great Vid, Mr. Rodney.
MeanBlackDude 4 years ago 2
There ya' go. Thanks for a great year, plus. I bet you thought I would never post a vid, but I did. Of course it's not as good as your vids, no intro or outro...you're the King. It is about life. thanks, Lauren
firefare 4 years ago
PLEASE,,,,COMMENT AND RATE MY VIDEO,,,thannnnk you,,,,rodney
hellorodney 4 years ago
RODNEY.....you have captured the moment....poignant...you words will be taken to the grave of all underdogs and those fighting the stereotypes....God Bless you.....Sam WVU ALum '81 Pittsburgh
js2721 4 years ago