Post by rainman on Sept 25, 2007 5:34:23 GMT -5
Revenge factor
By Mickey Furfari
For the Times West Virginian
MORGANTOWN— “This is going to be a big, big game,” West Virginia linebacker Marc Magro said of Friday night ‘s visit to Tampa for the Big East opener against 18th-ranked University of South Florida (3-0).
“We’re all excited. They have a very good quarterback and they have good running backs. And they seem to be playing pretty football right now.”
The 6-3, 240-pound senior from Morgantown is the team’s third-leading tackler with 24, including four quarterback sacks and he has forced a fumble.
Coach Rich Rodriguez paid tall tribute to Magro on Monday.
“He’s a very tough guy,” he started. “I call him one of the hardest working guys in college football. He’s got a great passion for the game. He’s a tremendous worker on and off the field.
“Marc is a guy you like to build our program around. He’s certainly a guy you can build a defense around. He has a positive reflection for your young players. He gives great effort every day – not just on game day.
“So I’m really proud of him.”
Told about the extensive compliment, Magro said he always appreciates one coming from the head coach. “I do come every day and practice hard,” he acknowledged. “I feel you’ve got to try to make plays Monday through Saturday.”
What’s more, teammates on defense say he helps the younger players around him.
The defensive keys against South Florida?
“Play assignment football,” he said. “Each guy must take care of his responsibility. Put pressure on the quarterback. Take care and execute well.”
As usual, Magro thinks No. 5-ranked WVU (4-0) must stop the run first and also control the pass.
“(Matt) Grothe is a winner,” he said of the USF quarterback. “He’s elusive and he runs around and makes plays. He gets the job done.
“The Bulls have a good scheme working for them. They run stuff similar to our offense. So we see some of that in practice.”
Magro, who underwent major knee surgery after last season, said that all one goes through simply makes him play harder. “I feel better right now,” he added. “But everyone has aches and pains.
“This is my last go-around, and I’m trying to make the most of it.”
By Mickey Furfari
For the Times West Virginian
MORGANTOWN— “This is going to be a big, big game,” West Virginia linebacker Marc Magro said of Friday night ‘s visit to Tampa for the Big East opener against 18th-ranked University of South Florida (3-0).
“We’re all excited. They have a very good quarterback and they have good running backs. And they seem to be playing pretty football right now.”
The 6-3, 240-pound senior from Morgantown is the team’s third-leading tackler with 24, including four quarterback sacks and he has forced a fumble.
Coach Rich Rodriguez paid tall tribute to Magro on Monday.
“He’s a very tough guy,” he started. “I call him one of the hardest working guys in college football. He’s got a great passion for the game. He’s a tremendous worker on and off the field.
“Marc is a guy you like to build our program around. He’s certainly a guy you can build a defense around. He has a positive reflection for your young players. He gives great effort every day – not just on game day.
“So I’m really proud of him.”
Told about the extensive compliment, Magro said he always appreciates one coming from the head coach. “I do come every day and practice hard,” he acknowledged. “I feel you’ve got to try to make plays Monday through Saturday.”
What’s more, teammates on defense say he helps the younger players around him.
The defensive keys against South Florida?
“Play assignment football,” he said. “Each guy must take care of his responsibility. Put pressure on the quarterback. Take care and execute well.”
As usual, Magro thinks No. 5-ranked WVU (4-0) must stop the run first and also control the pass.
“(Matt) Grothe is a winner,” he said of the USF quarterback. “He’s elusive and he runs around and makes plays. He gets the job done.
“The Bulls have a good scheme working for them. They run stuff similar to our offense. So we see some of that in practice.”
Magro, who underwent major knee surgery after last season, said that all one goes through simply makes him play harder. “I feel better right now,” he added. “But everyone has aches and pains.
“This is my last go-around, and I’m trying to make the most of it.”
