This is the normal scenario for marshall. Nothing new

[Motown Mounty_rivals]

Whenever they have a P-5 team to open with (let's say WVU for example) they make it the biggest game of the year. They start practicing for that team in March. They become obsessed with it. Nothing but coaching directed at THAT team. Whether they win (see Purdue) or lose (See WVU) they always come out flat and unprepared for the next 2-3 games. They do not use their spring or summer training to hone their skills. They have blinders on. This is why if WVU ever agrees to play them again it should be for the 3rd or 4th game odf the season. We'll see how well they fare with 1 week of practice.

 

[Cheat Lake EER]

It's like clockwork.