Slaton got his first ever start of his career in the next win, 27–14, against Rutgers - rushing for 139 yards and a touchdown. Slaton had one of the most memorable games in WVU football history in the next game versus Louisville. After trailing 17–0 at Halftime, Slaton and the Mountaineers rallied from a 24-7 4th Quarter deficit to win the ...

Jan 16, 2025 · Former WVU defensive coordinator Steve Dunlap, watching the game on television, said years later that Slaton's performance was the closest he had ever seen to someone matching Pitt's Tony Dorsett. Dunlap had spent two seasons at WVU chasing Dorsett when Dorsett starred for the Panthers in the mid-1970s.

Jan 15, 2025 · An elusive running back who torched defenses with his explosive speed, Steve Slaton led West Virginia during one of the most successful periods in school history. The Levittown, Pennsylvania, native now becomes the seventh Mountaineer player to enter the College Football Hall of Fame.

An elusive running back who torched defenses with his explosive speed, Steve Slaton led West Virginia during one of the most successful periods in school history. The Levittown, Pennsylvania, native now becomes the seventh Mountaineer player to enter the College Football Hall of Fame. ... Second Team in 2005, 2007), Slaton finished his college ...

Jan 15, 2025 · An elusive running back who torched defenses with his explosive speed, Steve Slaton led West Virginia during one of the most successful periods in school history. The Levittown, Pa., native now becomes the seventh Mountaineer player to …

Jan 15, 2025 · Story Links. HOF; MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame has announced that former West Virginia University running back Steve Slaton is a member of the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Class. "I am so excited for Steve, and what a great honor for him," WVU football coach Rich Rodriguez said. "When you look at the years 2005-07, there was not ...

Jan 15, 2025 · MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WTAP) - Former Mountaineer Running Back, Steve Slaton has been selected to the College Football Hall of Fame. The National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame made the announcement on Wednesday, making Slaton the 7th Mountaineer inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Steve Slaton, Class: Induction: 2025 Sport(s): - Position: Running Back Years: 2005-07 Place of Birth: Levittown, Pennsylvania Date of Birth: Jan. 4, 1986 Jersey ... (First Team in 2006, Second Team in 2005, 2007), Slaton finished his college career as WVU's all-time leader in total touchdowns (55), rushing touchdowns (50), and points scored by ...

Jan 15, 2025 · An elusive running back who torched defenses with his explosive speed, Slaton led West Virginia during one of the most successful periods in school history. The Levittown, Pennsylvania, native becomes the seventh Mountaineer player …

Slaton scored the most touchdowns by a WVU player when he posted six against Louisville on Oct. 15, 2005. Against Pitt, he became the first Mountaineer to ever have 100 yards rushing (215) and 100 yards receiving (130) in the same game.