FILE - This Sept. 10, 2011 file photo shows West Virginia wide receiver Tavon Austin (1) celebrating after making a touchdown reception during the second half against Norfolk State in an NCAA college football game, in Morgantown, W.Va.
FILE - This Sept. 10, 2011 file photo shows West Virginia wide receiver Tavon Austin (1) celebrating after making a touchdown reception during the second half against Norfolk State in an NCAA college football game, in Morgantown, W.Va. Chris Jackson, File, Associated Press
By Associated Press

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia's Tavon Austin is a constant reminder to Maryland that it let a good player get away.

It happened in recruiting when the speedy Baltimore native decided to play for the rival Mountaineers. And it happened on the field last year, when Austin left Maryland tacklers in his wake.

So new Maryland coach Randy Edsall made it clear that to get an edge on No. 18 West Virginia (2-0) Saturday, the Terps (1-0) have to slow down Austin, and not just when he's on offense.

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Austin also returns punts and kickoffs for the Mountaineers, ranking among the national leaders.

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