One of the biggest criticisms of the 2015 West Virginia football team is the play of quarterback Skyler Howard. In his first full-time starting role with a Division I program, Howard has gone through growing pains, no doubt. He’s shown an ability to connect with receivers on the deep ball.
However, his inconsistency has forced the Mountaineers to adjust to a more run-first style of offense, a big difference from what head coach Dana Holgorsen is known for.
Howard was the man Holgorsen counted on this season, like it or not. But watching Howard play, sometimes, allowed fans to conjure up memories of watching elite quarterbacks strap on the blue and gold.