MORGANTOWN, W.Va. ufffd— Joe Wickline pulls off the road to return a phone call. He can spare only for a few minutes because he’s canvassing high schools and junior colleges, giving recruits his new West Virginia pitch during the crucial runup to signing day.
This is Dana Holgorsen’s former colleague and new offensive coordinator, helping shore up a 2016 class largely assembled before he came on the job Jan. 13. Still, there’s room for up to six more recruits and even long-time commitments require face time and reassurance. Wickline thrives on the salesman aspect of college coaching, prides himself on hustling to cover his territory.