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Grier Named Newcomer of the Week
September 05, 2017 01:36 PM | Football
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Following his performance in Sunday's season opener against Virginia Tech, junior quarterback Will Grier has been named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Week, the conference announced Tuesday.
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Grier completed 31-of-53 passes for 371 yards and three touchdowns, while also racking up 52 yards rushing on 11 carries. His 371 passing yards are the most ever by a quarterback making his WVU debut.
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Grier threw two touchdown passes to junior wide receiver David Sills V and one touchdown pass to junior wide receiver Gary Jennings Jr.
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West Virginia returns to action in the home opener against East Carolina this Saturday at noon. The game has been designated as a 'Gold Rush' and will be televised on FS2.
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Grier completed 31-of-53 passes for 371 yards and three touchdowns, while also racking up 52 yards rushing on 11 carries. His 371 passing yards are the most ever by a quarterback making his WVU debut.
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Grier threw two touchdown passes to junior wide receiver David Sills V and one touchdown pass to junior wide receiver Gary Jennings Jr.
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West Virginia returns to action in the home opener against East Carolina this Saturday at noon. The game has been designated as a 'Gold Rush' and will be televised on FS2.
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