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Article: Lee optimistic about State
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- Charleston Daily Mail
- Article date:
- August 21, 1998
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Carl Lee has evidence that West Virginia State's football program
is about to create a buzz.
"We have guys who are former starters for us, but now they're in
backup roles," said Lee, the Yellow Jackets' third-year coach.
As State's recruiting has improved under Lee, incumbent first-
teamers sometimes have been beaten out by more talented newcomers.
State was 4-7 in Lee's debut in 1996 and 5-6 last year.
The Jackets open the 1998 season at 7 p.m. Aug. 29 against West
Virginia University Tech in the Regatta Bowl at Laidley Field.
During media day at State on Thursday, Lee sounded optimistic as
he analyzed his team position-by-position:
- Quarterback - Returning starter Varian Cunningham will ...