MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Though far from entrenched as a starter, junior Marcell Lazard maintains an edge over redshirt freshman Colton McKivitz at right tackle, the only undecided position on West Virginia’s offensive line.
Lazard, who struggled in six starts last season when injuries forced him into the lineup, has consistently worked with the first-team offense, as was the case during Friday’s practice session.
“I’m happy with his effort and his determination,” coach Dana Holgorsen said. “He probably got thrusted into the lineup a year earlier than I wanted him to. A guy like him that was a developmental guy—that had to work on his body and get in shape and learn and be comfortable and confident and all that—usually takes until about his junior year to figure it out.