As a top-20 all-time winningest program in college football, West Virginia has a fairly illustrious history.
Mountaineer fans may have experienced greatness over the years and grown to love players who made their mark in Morgantown. The following will look at some of the best to do it by wearing the old gold and blue, highlighting all-time player career statistical records broken down into three categories, passing, rushing, receiving and defense.
Passing
The most important position in football, WVU has had its fair share of talented field generals. Current Seattle Seahawks quarterback and West Virginia Hall of Famer, Geno Smith holds the record for the most passing yards (11,662) and touchdowns (98). Smith has the lead for passing yards by over 3,000 yards to fellow Hall of Famer Marc Bulger and 27 more passing touchdowns than current Philadelphia Eagles backup Will Grier. However, Grier has the most games with over 300 passing yards with 19.
Rushing
West Virginia Hall of Famer Avon Cobourne holds the lead for most rush attempts (1,050), most rushing yards (5,164) and most games with 100 or more rushing yards (28). Steve Slaton, another Hall of Famer, has the most rushing touchdowns (50), followed by his quarterback Pat White (47), who has the most rushing yards per attempt (6.5).
Receiving
Mountaineer Hall of Famer Stedman Bailey has the most receiving touchdowns (41), all-purpose touchdowns (55) and 100 yards or more receiving games (14). Owner of what many consider the greatest modern college highlight tape, fellow Hall of Famer Tavon Austin has the most receptions (288) and receiving yards (3413).
Defense
WVU Hall of Famer Grant Wiley has the most solo tackles (288) and forced fumbles (9). Another Hall of Famer, Darryl Talley, has the most total tackles (484). While Hall of Famer Caunte Curtis has the most sacks (34.5) and current Arizona Cardinals lineman Dante Stills holds the record for most tackles-for-loss (52.5). Hall of Famer Steve Newberry has the most interceptions (20) and Brian King has the most passes broken up (51).
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