MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Like Burt Reynolds before him, perhaps VanDarius Cowan was simply born to play the role of the Bandit.
In Vic Koenning’s defense, the Bandit is a linebacker who creeps up near the line of scrimmage and creates the appearance of a fourth defensive lineman. It gives the flexibility of a fourth pass rusher who is also capable of dropping back to defend passes or the run.
Cowan had been working at middle (Mike) linebacker for the majority of this spring until injuries to other players at Bandit helped prompt a move prior to Saturday’s scrimmage.