The Register-Herald, Beckley, West Virginia

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October 18, 2008

Jalloh says boos can be positive at times

By Mickey Furfari

MORGANTOWN — West Virginia wide receiver Dorrell Jalloh thinks fans’ criticism can be turned into a positive by players at times.

“We can use that as fuel and as energy to bring this team to where it needs to be,” the 6-foot, 200-pound senior from Greensboro, N.C., said at this week’s interview session Thursday night.

“A lot of times you sense from the fans that we are 1-5 (rather than 4-2), but a lot of people don’t realize that we just went on a three-game winning streak,” he noted. “No matter if we win the game 3-2, I think everyone should be happy that we came out victorious, no matter what the outcome, how the game is played.”

He believes the fans should remain supportive of the Mountaineers whether they win or lose. Like teammates and coaches, he considers WVU fans as the greatest in the world.

Jalloh has started all six games and is a leader in the receiving corps. He has caught eight passes for 76 yards, a 9.5-yard average per reception. He has scored one touchdown.

“I appreciate the fans every time they come out to the field and support us,” he said. “I know they will be out there next Thursday night against Auburn (4-3). Without a doubt.”

Jalloh thinks fans should know that the players have gone through trials and tribulations this year during the transition of coaching staffs from Rich Rodriguez to Bill Stewart. He also thanks they should know that the Mountaineers are on the rise right now.

“We’re a family inside this stadium,” Jalloh said. “But when we step on the field, we’re all family — we’re all wearing the Old Gold and Blue.”

He reminded WVU followers that they have seen a lot of teams come into Mountaineer Field/Milan Puskar Stadium this season playing their best game. WVU is taking each opponent’s best shot.

“A lot of teams have a vendetta out for us this year because of last year,” Jalloh said. “They are angry and want to come out here to beat West Virginia. They are playing their ‘A’ game.

“So we’re going to go out there and play our best. A lot of people are throwing punches at us that we haven’t seen before. We’ll be prepared and we’ll be ready, blazing saddles out there.”

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