Today I'm kicking off my parallel countdown series (to accompany my regular Friday unit previews) of Five WVU Freshmen To Watch in the 2009 season, which kicks off at home against I-AA Liberty at noon on Sept. 5.

I'll count them down from No. 5 to No. 1. Understand that I'm not saying these players will pan out or even end up playing. I'm saying that these are five (maybe six) freshmen whom the coaches have identified as being groomed for contribution, who likely will avoid red-shirting and who have looked good so far according to accounts of the spring and August practices, as passed on to me by observers there.

I start with No. 5, quarterback Eugene (Geno) Smith.


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