MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Center will be a position at the center of attention when West Virginia gets spring drills underway on March 19.
The Mountaineers have no returning experience at center this spring. Two-year starter Matt Jones departed for FCS Youngstown State, where he will play as a graduate transfer. His backup, Jacob Buccigrossi, had surgery last week and isn’t expected back any time before August camp.
That leaves junior Chase Behrndt and redshirt freshman Briason Mays as the next men up at the position. Behrndt has played at tackle and guard in his West Virginia career, including three starts at guard last season.