COMMENTARY
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Rushel Shell hobbled off, destined to exchange his helmet for an ankle wrap throughout the second half.
Justin Crawford’s right ankle already sported thick folds of tape from an awkward takedown two weeks previous.
Kennedy McKoy dashed and darted recklessly, only to grimace at the end of each run when his tender left shoulder absorbed a hit.
West Virginia’s running backs may have averaged 6.6 yards per carry against Oklahoma State, though what a bumpy, battered ride it became. A position that inevitably thins out this time of year left assistant Ja’Juan Seider temporarily assessing Plan D: True freshman Martell Pettaway.