You don't necessarily need your offensive lineman to be able to haul in receptions: it's not exactly listed as part of the job duties at the position on game day. However, it's always reassuring when you find out you have linemen athletic enough to haul in a highlight reel catch – after all, it could indicate that player could have that extra bit of athleticism needed to win battles in the trenches.
WVU football head coach Rich Rodriguez noted in his media availability on Monday that during the team's practice on Monday, coaches "kept score" by assigning points to each side of the ball depending on which team won the play, with extra points awarded for turnovers and touchdowns.