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BowtechDan said:
What about natural gas, Marcellus and Utica Shale?
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highly involved with these through mid-stream. Coal was only looked at for energy and was not researched or developed, nor were any of the co-products. We should be able to get value with some efforts. Some projects are cost prohibitive, but many are workable, especially as part of a larger complex.

Comparison is fuel ethanol. For 25 years, ethanol life was great on subsides, until they were removed, then there was industry rationalization and innovations. Not that the fuel ethanol concept is so great, but it certainly works now.
 
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allenrikvik said:
highly involved with these through mid-stream. Coal was only looked at for energy and was not researched or developed, nor were any of the co-products. We should be able to get value with some efforts. Some projects are cost prohibitive, but many are workable, especially as part of a larger complex.

Comparison is fuel ethanol. For 25 years, ethanol life was great on subsides, until they were removed, then there was industry rationalization and innovations. Not that the fuel ethanol concept is so great, but it certainly works now.
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It sure has been researched and developed in some places, Eastman Chemical has been running a coal gasification plant since the mid-80's.
 
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Crazy Ivan said:
Much appreciated. I had scrolled through your thread looking for a response but apparently missed it.

Do you have any examples of power offenses WVU has faced and how has the 3-3-5 fared against those type offenses?
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West Virginia vs. Alabama - Box Score - August 30, 2014 - ESPN


Oklahoma and Texas did not run real power offenses, but Perine and Foreman were power backs who ground down the D and they employ big, blue chip lineman that can really cause problems for a stack defense.

West Virginia vs. Texas - Box Score - November 12, 2016 - ESPN

Oklahoma vs. West Virginia - Box Score - November 19, 2016 - ESPN

It's obvious, but the 3-3 is really designed to stop spread offenses who want their runners starting east and west opposed to punching you in the mouth.
 
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StrictlyEducational said:
West Virginia vs. Alabama - Box Score - August 30, 2014 - ESPN


Oklahoma and Texas did not run real power offenses, but Perine and Foreman were power backs who ground down the D and they employ big, blue chip lineman that can really cause problems for a stack defense.

West Virginia vs. Texas - Box Score - November 12, 2016 - ESPN

Oklahoma vs. West Virginia - Box Score - November 19, 2016 - ESPN
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Were those supposed to be "good" examples? Not prodding. Just asking.

RE: the bold above. If Pruitt does what he appears to be trying to do... and UT's OL's weren't just badly overrated to a man... that's what you will face when your guys line up against Trey Smith and company.
 
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StrictlyEducational said:
Being in the Big 12 absolutely stinks. We play Iowa State on Rivalry Week for Christ's Sake and the only team our fans really get up for Oklahoma, and that's only because they beat our faces in every year. We belong in the ACC.
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I was actually pulling for the SEC to go after WVU instead of Missouri back in 2012. I thought it was a better geographical and cultural fit.
 
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madmaxvol said:
I was actually pulling for the SEC to go after WVU instead of Missouri back in 2012. I thought it was a better geographical and cultural fit.
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I'd still like to see the addition of WVU and another team (preferably from NC or VA) to make the SEC a 16 team conference. You could keep two divisions or go to 4 with three cross division games and a two round championship at the end.
 
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sjt18 said:
Were those supposed to be "good" examples? Not prodding. Just asking.

RE: the bold above. If Pruitt does what he appears to be trying to do... and UT's OL's weren't just badly overrated to a man... that's what you will face when your guys line up against Trey Smith and company.
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We don't really play too many teams that run "power". Maybe Kansas State, but that's kind of like a power/spread hybrid that nobody else really runs. So really, the only examples I can give are spread teams that kind of played us with a power philosophy, by going mono y mono and giving it to our front 7.
 
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StrictlyEducational said:
We don't really play too many teams that run "power". Maybe Kansas State, but that's kind of like a power/spread hybrid that nobody else really runs. So really, the only examples I can give are spread teams that kind of played us with a power philosophy, by going mono y mono and giving it to our front 7.
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I would offer KU last year as odd as that sounds. I was curious so I watched that game. They put a blocking back in their spread formation then ran at your D. I was kinda embarrassed for you guys myself.
 
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sjt18 said:
I would offer KU last year as odd as that sounds. I was curious so I watched that game. They put a blocking back in their spread formation then ran at your D. I was kinda embarrassed for you guys myself.
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Holy Hell. Kansas is such a bummer that you don't even think of them. Yep. They beat our D up last year. Very embarrassing.
 
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StrictlyEducational said:
Holy Hell. Kansas is such a bummer that you don't even think of them. Yep. They beat our D up last year. Very embarrassing.
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I'm not trying to rub you raw. It is just hard for a fan not to be... a fan... full of hope a week from the start of the season.

UT according to recruiting evaluations has a team with talent. They do miss. It would be hard to imagine them missing on over half of UT's roster. We hope Pruitt is a great football coach and not someone who made good career moves. He seems like the former. In fact, most of us probably fear his handling of the political part of the job will hurt him more than coaching the team. But that's where Fulmer comes in as AD. He was always better at the politics.

If Pruitt is the guy who really produced those great championship defenses and can handle the HC job... and has developed the talent we think this roster has... then UT will be much better than expected.
 
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sjt18 said:
I'm not trying to rub you raw. It is just hard for a fan not to be... a fan... full of hope a week from the start of the season.

UT according to recruiting evaluations has a team with talent. They do miss. It would be hard to imagine them missing on over half of UT's roster. We hope Pruitt is a great football coach and not someone who made good career moves. He seems like the former. In fact, most of us probably fear his handling of the political part of the job will hurt him more than coaching the team. But that's where Fulmer comes in as AD. He was always better at the politics.

If Pruitt is the guy who really produced those great championship defenses and can handle the HC job... and has developed the talent we think this roster has... then UT will be much better than expected.
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Agreed...IF we can play instinctual and fast this early on, and I think we will the majority of the time, because I believe in this staffs ability to coach...

There may be a mistake or two made at full speed, but I think people will be surprised at the speed and agressiveness with which this team plays...

Coached up SEC talent has few equals..
 
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StrictlyEducational said:
West Virginia vs. Alabama - Box Score - August 30, 2014 - ESPN


Oklahoma and Texas did not run real power offenses, but Perine and Foreman were power backs who ground down the D and they employ big, blue chip lineman that can really cause problems for a stack defense.

West Virginia vs. Texas - Box Score - November 12, 2016 - ESPN

Oklahoma vs. West Virginia - Box Score - November 19, 2016 - ESPN

It's obvious, but the 3-3 is really designed to stop spread offenses who want their runners starting east and west opposed to punching you in the mouth.
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If that is true then thank God Butch is not still in charge or it would be a historic blowout against us. I noticed what some have said is the cutting edge nowadays for pro ball is the "Smashmouth Spread", which could be the route Helton is going. Basically, while the deep balls will be often enough to thin the secondary, the focus will be vertical not horizontal with RBs focused on powering through instead of hitting the edges. Sounds like it would fit Pruitt's personality anyway.
 
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WVMULE said:
I will answer as honestly as I can.
My credentials... former lay journalist, issued press credentials by WVU. Friend of the program. Mostly realistic. Ask away...
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On average, how many couches would you say probably get burned in a given season?
 
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Let me ask you this: What if Da Mountaineers were all 14 inches tall? Now, what's your score of the game?
 
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Forget the history. Forget last year. They don't matter.

I truly believe Tennessee will win this game. I'm not hoping for a win. I'm expecting a win. We are better than most people realize.
 
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WVMULE said:
Much higher.. clean air and hard work are good for the body. If you like hunting, white water rafting, fishing, mountain biking, climbing or any outdoor activity then you might want to visit WV. There's 5,000 miles of atv trails if you into that sort of thing. There's more miles than that of great single track.
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People like to rip on West Virginia but the place is absolutely gorgeous.
 
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I’m originally from WV. My whole family are WVU fans. I am the only UT fan. They say the same thing about the most talented WVU team ever. So I will ask you the same question I ask them. Does it make you feel bad as a WVU fan that your MOST TALENTED team ever is only a 10 point Favorite over a UT team coming off of a 4-8 season ???? To me that kind of tells you the difference in our programs . And I really think WVU will be surprised at all of our talent now that we have a coaching staff. 38-35 UT !!!! GO VOLS 🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊
 
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Vol-oholic said:
I’m originally from WV. My whole family are WVU fans. I am the only UT fan. They say the same thing about the most talented WVU team ever. So I will ask you the same question I ask them. Does it make you feel bad as a WVU fan that your MOST TALENTED team ever is only a 10 point Favorite over a UT team coming off of a 4-8 season ???? To me that kind of tells you the difference in our programs . And I really think WVU will be surprised at all of our talent now that we have a coaching staff. 38-35 UT !!!! GO VOLS 🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊
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I'm telling you, the people that say this is our most talented team ever, are idiots. No disrespect to your family, but that's the case.

Maaaaaybe top to bottom. If you include players that aren't going to play, we MIGHT have the most talented team in our history. But even then, it's extremely doubtful.

i mean, 3 years ago, we had a defense with a 1st round S, a 3rd round CB, a 4th round ILB, and a 6th round S and a DE with 10+ sacks. Offensively, we had an all conference center, a 1500 yard running back and one of the best deep threat receivers in the nation. Now, that isn't the most talented roster we've ever had, but it's likely more talented than the current one.

Now, we do have an All American QB, and that makes up for a lot, but anyone that tells you this is our best roster ever, is projecting.
 
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