MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Though West Virginia’s offense produced just one touchdown in 17 series during Saturday’s spring game, there arose ample buzz about the multiple facets of redshirt freshman William Crest.
Not content being the backup quarterback, Crest began the game at receiver, took a handoff at running back and also fair-caught a punt return—all before he took his first snap at quarterback during the second quarter.
While coach Dana Holgorsen noted the trial-and-error nature of spring football, he sounded fully committed to continuing the “Where’s William?” Experiment. Crest caught an 11-yard slant on the Gold-Blue Game’s opening play and finished with three receptions for 31 yards.