COMMENTARY
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Sunday is Fan Day at West Virginia, whereby players will spread out over 100, err 90, yards at the indoor practice facility and autograph until their hands turn gnarled with Sharpie cramp.
Mountaineer Nation loves the preseason meet-and-greet, and why not, it’s their day. But the 90-minute limit requires smart fans to be economical with their time. When the lines grow Disney-long in front of Rushel Shell, Karl Joseph and Skyler Howard, meander over to these lesser-sung players:
Xavier Preston (linebacker): According to Dana Holgorsen, the sophomore is “raising hell out there” at practice, and his path to a starting is blocked only by the three seniors playing linebacker ahead of him.