WOW! All I can say is the energy in the stadium is INCREDIBLE. It?s almost the end of the first half, and there is 2 minutes and 17 seconds left. We are up 20 to 6, and I?ve never seen a more excited crowd. The Oklahoma Sooner fans might outnumber us 5 ? 1, but our fans are louder, more energetic and definitely more excited to be here.

Even up in the press box, I can hear the ?Let?s Go Mountaineers? chant just as loudly as if I was in the student section back at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown. The East side of the stadium is full of Mountaineer fans and the waving of gold pom-poms is an unreal sight. The cheerleaders and the Mountaineer, Brady Campbell, are adding some real energy to the crowd. It?s insane watching this all from a bird?s eye view.

The momentum that the team has at the moment is incredible. The faithful Mountaineer fans are cheering as loudly as possible, and are all standing on their feet, cheering and waving their arms in the air. It?s insane to be a part of this.

Going into this game as the underdog sure has put a great amount of momentum in the hands of our players. Even with superstar Steve Slaton out, and Noel Devine filling in, the atmosphere on the field is electrifying and infecting all of the fans in the stadium.

The half is over and the Pride of West Virginia has taken the field to play a great half-time show for the huge crowd that has turned out for the game.

I can?t tell you how exciting it is to be a part of this, and to feel the energy that is part of the stadium. I?ve never been to a bowl game before, and I can?t explain how bad I am going to want to come every year after this.

Let?s Go Mountaineers! I predict a strong second half, with an even stronger finish from the ?Eers!

2nd Half Predictions from the sports staff of The Daily Athenaeum

?I?m surprised that WVU came out as prepared as they have and if they continue to be aggressive on defense, and hold onto the ball on offense, they should keep the lead and win the game.?
-The Daily Athenaeum, Sports Editor, Tony Dobies

?For all the talk about Oklahoma?s speed on defense, West Virginia has looked flat out faster. If it keeps up in the second half, the Mountaineers should be able to control the clock and keep at least a 10 point lead.?
-The Daily Athenaeum, Associate Sports Editor, Dan Stefano

?I don?t see the Mountaineers slowing down or playing conservative. Coach Stewart will keep the offense open and try to go for the killer shot right away.?
-The Daily Athenaeum, Sports Writer, Todd Krise