FRISCO, Texas — Elijah Wellman grew up a country boy dreaming of being a Mountaineer. Al-Rasheed Benton was the Jersey kid who nearly went to Penn State.
Now, they’re fifth-year seniors and odd-couple teammates having forged one of those forever friendships at West Virginia.
As the sun set on Big 12 media days, they sat on adjacent stages, reminiscing about their career paths and the final season yet to come.
Wellman is one of the league’s top fullbacks. Benton is entering his second year as WVU’s middle linebacker. Both would jump at the chance to play a few snaps at the other’s position.