WVU Ranked #1 in Coaches Poll, #2 in AP
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Posted: 1:45 PM Nov 25, 2007
 Last Updated: 9:18 PM Nov 25, 2007
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After beating #20 UConn Saturday, and thanks to losses by LSU and Kansas, the West Virginia Mountaineers moved up to #1 in the USA Today Coaches Poll and #2 in the Associated Press Poll.

In the Coaches Poll, WVU received 37 out of 54 first place votes.

Some analysts predicted the Mountaineers would move up to #1 in the AP Poll as well; however, WVU was bypassed by Missouri.

In the AP Poll, West Virginia received 20 out of 65 first place votes.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are now #3 in both polls.

The BCS Standings will be released Sunday evening.

The top ten teams in each poll are listed below.

Stay tuned to NewsChannel 3, MyZ and WSAZ.com for more updates on WVU's national championship run.

USA Today Coaches Poll

1. West Virginia (37) 10-1
2. Missouri (17) 11-1
3. Ohio State (6) 11-1
4. Georgia 10-2
5. Kansas 11-1
5. Virginia Tech 10-2
7. LSU 10-2
8. Oklahoma 10-2
9. USC 9-2
10. Hawaii 11-0

Associated Press Poll

1. Missouri (45) 11-1
2. West Virginia (20) 10-1
3. Ohio State 11-1
4. Georgia 10-2
5. LSU 10-2
6. Virginia Tech 10-2
7. Kansas 11-1
8. USC 9-2
9. Oklahoma 10-2
10. Florida 9-3
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Posted by: Grambling on Nov 29, 2007 at 10:27 AM
According to Sagarin Rankings, Big East is 3rd and the Big 10 is 6th. Both conferences had 6 teams ranked in AP Poll during the year, Big East has 3 less teams. WVU played 5 non-conference games with 3 of those bowl eligible. Ohio State played 4 non-conference games with a D-1AA team (Youngstown State), and the other 3: 3-9 Kent State, 4-8 Akron, and 4-9 or 5-8 Washington.
Posted by: Tom V. on Nov 27, 2007 at 06:08 PM
To Donnie, LSU's ranking has never been questioned by most "experts," though Strength of Schedule ratings put them at #48 and WVU at #51. Where's Ohio State you ask? #76. Kansas doesn't even deserve to be mentioned, but they are at #107. Hawaii is dead last at #119. This should answer your questions regarding the ratings. A little research will prevent you from looking foolish.
Posted by: Greg on Nov 27, 2007 at 06:26 AM
.....and Donnie, after you wake up from your Donkey Punch, you might want to look up who Ohio State has played.
Posted by: Greg on Nov 27, 2007 at 06:22 AM
Donnie you are good! Not many people could have typed all of that while sitting on their boyfriends lap getting a reach-a-round. Lets GO.....Mountaineers!!!!
Posted by: Annonymous on Nov 26, 2007 at 08:46 PM
if wvu plays missouri, they will beat them, if they play ohio st. they will lose.
Posted by: donnie on Nov 26, 2007 at 08:00 PM
Is it me, or does nobody else see the problem here? WVU is not that good a team. They play nobody, but somehow get a chance to play for the title. While real schools play and beat each other, WVU plays basically high schools (yeah.. I mean the Big Least) and gets an undeserved ranking. There are way better teams who deserve to play in the Championship game (LSU, Ohio State, Kansas...to name a few). They don't have as good a record because they play REAL TEAMS!! How about Hawaii?? Undefeated, and they have a QB who breaks records. Where's the chance for them? They play in a conference with more talent than the big east. So.. fairweather WVU fans... Get ready, because after this season, when White and his boyfriend Slaton leave to go pro, you guys can just put all that blue and gold back in the closet until another decade or so when they are good again. Oh by the way, don't get upset over this post if A)You didn't go to WVU or B)No one in your family goes there. Don't cry when you choke.
Posted by: Nancy on Nov 26, 2007 at 06:50 PM
So PROUD of WVU.... Hope they go all the way.... but if they don't... They have still made me PROUD of the team and the school... Go Mountaineers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: jack on Nov 26, 2007 at 06:35 PM
Congrats WVU! From a Buckeye fan!Hope to see you in New Orleans if not We will cheer for you there.Cheer for us in the Rose Bowl yaher!Good Luck neighbor!
Posted by: Kickit on Nov 26, 2007 at 05:46 PM
To MU fan 4-life.......jeez, can't we support both teams? You are the loser here! We have several great Universities here in WV and some people just have to be prejudice in their ways. I just don't understand! Go any team in West Virginia, I support you all!
Posted by: Jason on Nov 26, 2007 at 05:40 PM
Go Mountaineers! Prove all the critics wrong. This MU fan is behind you all the way.
Posted by: Annonymous on Nov 26, 2007 at 04:46 PM
LETS GO MOUNTAINEERS SHOW WEST VIRGINIA ANDEVERYONE ELSE YOUR THE BEST IN THE STATE LETS GO MOUNTAINEERS
Posted by: Mike on Nov 26, 2007 at 03:28 PM
Mizzou could beat Ohio State. Ohio State is way overrated. You saw what happened to them with the spread offense last year. They went in undefeated and Florida smoked them. The BCS actually won't be kind to Ohio State due to their easy schedule. There is no doubt WVU makes it if they get past Pitt.
Posted by: Katie on Nov 26, 2007 at 11:43 AM
I hope and Pray "Steve" is wrong. I hope WVU gets to the big game. They have worked sooo hard and they should get to play. I SAY... Work Hard Boys, there isn't to many games left.. Keep up the hard work. There are a LOT of people counting on you and watching you! Good Luck
Posted by: Mary on Nov 26, 2007 at 10:28 AM
TO MU-fan 4 life, you need to grow up. Oh, never mind your just mad that Marshall sucked this year and their season is over. It shouldn't matter whether or not you like WVU, this is a very big deal and you should support WVU if they make it to the national chamiponship. To Steve, you made a very good point, but I have to disagree. First off if Missouri loses in the B12 title game, they're done than it would be a WVU/Ohio St. championship game. Ohio State may bring in more money but alot of people across the US love watching White and Slayton. But before we start talking National Championship, we have to beat Pitt. What worries me the most is that the guys will over look Pitt and think about the national championship and that will be their downfall. Whether or not we make it to the national championship, I think every WV should be proud of WVU because they are #2 on the nation which they have never been and to me that itself is a huge honor.
Posted by: John on Nov 25, 2007 at 07:46 PM
Bring on Ohio State. That could possibly be the biggest game ever played by a WVU team.
Posted by: S on Nov 25, 2007 at 05:52 PM
All WVU has to do is beat Pitt.
Posted by: true MU fan 4-life on Nov 25, 2007 at 05:38 PM
Big deal, who cares?
Posted by: Love them Eer's on Nov 25, 2007 at 04:11 PM
All I have to say is this team rocks, from the supporters, the watergals and guys the mascot the team and the coaches. Go get em, The National championship is in sight.
Posted by: Steve on Nov 25, 2007 at 04:02 PM
The title game will come down to Missouri vs. Ohio State . BCS has never been "kind" regarding WVU and the rankings and I don't expect them to start now . Aside from that, Ohio State would bring in a lot more money . That said, I don't agree with this , however, I am pretty sure this is how it's going to play out .
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