How will West Virginia build off an 8-5 season that ended with a thrilling Cactus Bowl shootout win over Arizona State? The Mountaineers get their spring drills underway on Sunday. Here are some key storylines to watch:
Offensive returner ready to take next step: RB Rushel Shell. Now that Wendell Smallwood is off to the NFL, it’s time to see Shell really break through. He came on strong late in the 2015 season and got back to running with aggression, with a pair of 100-yard games (granted, they were against the Big 12’s two worst defenses) and a nice showing in the bowl win.