MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Depth is a concern at multiple positions for West Virginia this season. Running back, however, is not one of them. If anything, the opposite is true — there’s so much talent that it will be hard to keep everyone happy.
But the Mountaineers are finding a way.
Preseason practices have seen a noticeable rise in sets featuring two running backs, whether aligned on each side of the quarterback in the shotgun or with a back split out into the slot.
“I think that’s the most talented room on the football team.