WVMetroNews · Apr 23, 2016
Spring game notes: Running game features more smash-and-dash
West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen said senior running back Rushel Shell (7) needs to “become a better practice player” in order to take the next step.WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Rushel Shell gained 50 yards on nine carries and true freshman Kennedy McKoy ran for 57 on eight attempts in Saturday’s spring game, giving West Virginia more of the smash-and-dash attack it displayed last season.
Neither back suffered a negative-yardage play.
After sitting out Thursday’s practice, Shell’s longest run was a 22-yarder around right end.
“He ran hard and I thought he finished runs good,” coach Dana Holgorsen said. “I believe in him and he believes in himself and he’s got his teammates’ respect.