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W Virginia Steamrolls UConn

Mountaineers take Big East crown, aim for BCS title game

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 25, 2007 5:12 AM CST

(Newser) – Fourth-ranked West Virginia snagged the Big East title and climbed in the polls last night with a decisive 66-21 win over No. 20 Connecticut. The Mountaineers amassed 624 yards, 186 of them on rushing by quarterback Pat White, reports the New York Times. "The only way they lose is if they turn the ball over," lamented UConn's coach.

Both White and teammate Steve Slaton surpassed 1000 yards rushing during the game, and the word "Heisman" is on many West Virginians' lips. The triumphant Mountaineers face Pittsburgh next week, and a win then will all but ensure a BCS berth. That space opened up on Friday, when top-ranked Louisiana State failed to outlast Arkansas in a triple-overtime marathon.

West Virginia's Noel Devine celebrates with fans after West Virginia won the Big East football championship with a 66-21 over Connecticut on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Jeff Gentner)
West Virginia's Noel Devine celebrates with fans after West Virginia won the Big East football championship with a 66-21 over Connecticut on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Jeff...   (Associated Press)
Connecticut's Donald Brown (34) is pushed out of bounds by West Virginia's Antonio Lewis (6) during the second half of a football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007 in Morgantown, W.Va. West Virginia clinched the Big East championship by winning 66-21. (AP Photo/Jeff Gentner)
Connecticut's Donald Brown (34) is pushed out of bounds by West Virginia's Antonio Lewis (6) during the second half of a football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007 in Morgantown, W.Va. West Virginia clinched...   (Associated Press)
West Virginia's Steve Slaton carries the ball for a touchdown against Connecticut during the second half of a football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007, in Morgantown, W.Va. West Virginia clinched the Big East championship by winning 66-21. (AP Photo/Jeff Gentner)
West Virginia's Steve Slaton carries the ball for a touchdown against Connecticut during the second half of a football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007, in Morgantown, W.Va. West Virginia clinched the Big...   (Associated Press)
West Virginia's Pat White carries the ball away from Connecticut's Dan Davis (6) and Darius Butler (1) during the first half of a football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Jeff Gentner)
West Virginia's Pat White carries the ball away from Connecticut's Dan Davis (6) and Darius Butler (1) during the first half of a football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Jeff...   (Associated Press)
West Virginia's Pat White throws a pass against Connecticut during the second half of a college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007 in Morgantown, W.Va. West Virginia clinched the Big East championship by winning 66-21. (AP Photo/Jeff Gentner)
West Virginia's Pat White throws a pass against Connecticut during the second half of a college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007 in Morgantown, W.Va. West Virginia clinched the Big East championship...   (Associated Press)
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