WVU Football: 4 Things ‘Eer Fans Should Be Thankful For

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Nov 5, 2016; Morgantown, WV, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers safety Kyzir White (8) celebrates with fans after beating the Kansas Jayhawks at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Morgantown, WV, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers safety Kyzir White (8) celebrates with fans after beating the Kansas Jayhawks at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports

Mashed potatoes with gravy, stuffed turkey, maybe definitely some pumpkin pie (whipped cream optional) – oh, and seeing family; that’s what we’re thankful for most on Thanksgiving, right? This annual get together might be a little awkward this year for any number of reasons, but we’ll do our best to help get you through it!

While some are thankful for Black Friday shopping deals or getting a break from school, Dana Holgorsen’s Mountaineers are just happy to be where they are. They’re 5-2 in the Big 12 after losing to Oklahoma, but still have a lot to fight for. With remaining games at Iowa State and home versus Baylor, the Mountaineers (8-2) can still reach double-digit win totals for the season. Without looking too far ahead, let’ s look at what the team – and Mountaineer Nation – should be thankful for.