Spring Outlook.......................... 2 Spring Depth Chart.................. 7 Alphabetical Roster.................. 8 2017 Signing Class................... 9 Coach Dana Holgorsen.......... 12 Coaching Staff........................ 15 Player Profiles......................... 16 2016 Statistics......................... 42
ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS
Office Phone: 304-293-2821 Press Box Phone: 304-293-3799 Fax: 304-293-4105 Official Web Site: WVUsports.com Senior Associate AD/Communications: Michael Fragale E-Mail: michael.fragale@mail.wvu.edu Cell: 304-216-3834 Director of Football Communications (Primary Contact): Mike Montoro E-Mail: mike.montoro@mail.wvu.edu Cell Phone: 304-276-2605
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COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Dana Holgorsen (Iowa Wesleyan, ’93) Record at School: 46-31 (6 years) Career Record: 46-31 (6 years) Football Office Phone: (304) 293-4194 Best Time/Day to Reach Coach: Contact Director of Football Communications Big 12 Conference Call: Mondays, 10:50-12:30 p.m. (ET) ASSISTANT COACHES Tony Gibson (Glenville State, ’94) – Associate Head Coach - Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Jake Spavital (Missouri State, ’08) – Offensive Coordinator/ Quarterbacks Doug Belk (Carson-Newman, ’10) - Cornerbacks Matt Caponi (Mount Union, ’05) - Safeties Tyron Carrier (Houston, ‘11) - Receivers Tony Dews (Liberty, ’97) – Running Backs Mark Scott (Hillsdale, ’07) – Linebackers/Special Teams Bruce Tall (Ohio Wesleyan, ’82) – Defensive Line Joe Wickline (Florida, ’83) – Offensive Coordinator/Tight Ends/Fullbacks ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Alex Hammond (Texas, ’04) – Associate Athletic Director/ Football Operations Ryan Dorchester (West Virginia, ’08) – Director of Player Personnel Robert Glowacky (West Virginia, ’13) – Assistant Director of Football Operations Casey Smithson (West Virginia, ’11) – Recruiting Coordinator Zac Motley (Stephen F. Austin, ’12) – Recruiting Coordinator Dan Nehlen (West Virginia, ’85) – Equipment Manager Aaron Malik (West Virginia, ’07) – Assistant Equipment Manager STUDENT-ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT STAFF Brittney O’Dell (Florida State, ’08) – Associate Director of Student-Athlete Development Zach Seger (West Virginia ‘14) – Academic Counselor STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING STAFF Mike Joseph (Fairmont State, ’99) – Director of Strength and Conditioning Darl Bauer (Hillsdale, ’08) – Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning Alex Mitchell (Ohio, ’12) – Strength and Conditioning Coach Chad Snodgrass (West Virginia, ’11) – Strength and Conditioning Coach SPORTS MEDICINE STAFF Matt Lively (West Virginia, ’88) – Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine Dave Kerns (Penn State, ’83) – Head Football Athletic Trainer Vince Blankenship (Georgia, ’09) – Assistant Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist Chris Schultheiss (James Madison, ’98) – Assistant Athletic Trainer
LETTERMEN RETURNING (34)
Offense (16)
Kyle Bosch (OL), Yodny Cajuste (OL)*, Justin Crawford (RB), Jovon Durante (WR), Gary Jennings (WR), Marcel Lazard (OL), Grant Lingafelter (OL), Colton McKivitz (OL), Kennedy McCoy (RB), Martell Pettaway (RB), Adam Shuler II (DL), David Sills V (WR)*, Marcus Simms (WR), Elijah Wellman (TE/ FB), Trevon Wesco (TE/FB), Ka’Raun White (WR).
Defense (15)
Dravon Askew-Henry (S)*, Toyous Avery (S), Elijah Battle (CB), Al-Rasheed Benton (LB), Hodari Christian III (LB), Shane Commodore (S), Reese Donahue (DL), Marvin Gross (LB), Adam Hensley (LB), Jon Lewis (DL), Deamonte Lindsay (S), David Long (LB), Xavier Preston (LB), Jovanni Stewart (S), Kyzir White (S).
Specialists (5)
Gary Jennings (PR/KOR), Billy Kinney (P), Nick Meadows (LS), Mike Molina (K).
LETTERMEN LOST (22)
Offense (10)
William Crest (QB/WR), Michael Ferns (TE/FB), Shelton Gibson (WR), Skyler Howard (QB), Devonte Mathis (WR), Tony Matteo (OG), Tyler Orlosky (OC), Adam Pankey (OT), Rushel Shell (RB), Daikiel Shorts (WR).
Defense (12)
Justin Arndt (LB), Christian Brown (DL), Antonio Crawford (CB), Rasul Douglas (CB), Maurice Fleming (CB), Jarrod Harper (S), Darrien Howard (DL), Nana Kyeremeh (CB), Noble Nwachukwu (DL), Khairi Sharif (S), Jeremy Tyler (S), Sean Walters (LB).
Specialists (1)
Shelton Gibson (KOR/38)
RETURNING STARTING EXPERIENCE
Offense (100)
Kyle Bosch (OL/26), Yodny Cajuste (OL/7), Justin Crawford (RB/4), fJovon Durante (WR/17), Gary Jennings (WR/1), Marcell Lazard (OL/12), Colton McKivitz (OL/10), David Sills V (WR-1)*, Elijah Wellman (TE-FB/9), Ka’Raun White (WR/13)
Defense (68)
Dravon Askew-Henry (S/26)*, Toyous Avery (S/1), Elijah Battle (CB/3), Al Rasheed-Benton (LB-14), Marvin Gross Jr. (S/1), David Long (LB/10), Adam Shuler II (DL/1), Kyzir White (S/12)
Specialists (73)
Gary Jennings (PR-KOR/26), Billy Kinney (P/13), Nick Meadows (LS/16), Mike Molina (K/18)
LOST STARTING EXPERIENCE
Offense (203)
Shelton Gibson (WR/26), Skyler Howard (QB/28), Devonte Mathis (WR/3), Tony Matteo (OL/13), Tyler Orlosky (OC/42), Adam Pankey (OT-G/36), Rushel Shell (RB/19), Daikiel Shorts (WR/36),
Defense (153)
Justin Arndt (LB/13), Christian Brown (DL/27), Antonio Crawford (CB/5), Rasul Douglas (CB/12), Maurice Fleming (CB/6), Jarrod Harper (S/22), Darrien Howard (DL/13), Nana Kyeremeh (CB/1), Noble Nwachukwu (DL/38), Jeremy Tyler (S/13), Sean Walters (LB/3)
Specialists (38)
Shelton Gibson (KOR/38)
* in 2015
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MOUNTAINEER FOO TB ALL
For more information on the West Virginia Mountaineers, contact Director of Football Communications, Mike Montoro or Senior Associate AD/Communications Michael Fragale.
HISTORY First Year of Football: 1891 Seasons Played: 124 All-Time Record: 737-485-45 (.599) All-Time Bowl Record: 15-20 (.429) Last Postseason Appearance: 2016 Russell Athletic Bowl Result: Lost 31-14 to Miami
TEAM INFORMATION 2016 Record: 10-3 Conference Record/Finish: 7-2/T-2 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-3 Stack Lettermen Returning: 36 (16O/15D/5ST) Lettermen Lost: 23 (10O/12D/1ST) Starters Returning: 14 (6O/3D/5ST) Starters Lost: 15 (6O/8D/1ST)
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GENERAL Name of School: West Virginia University City: Morgantown, W.Va. Founded: 1867 Enrollment: 31,287 Nickname: Mountaineers School Colors: Gold (PMS 124) and Blue (PMS 295) Stadium: Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium (1980) Capacity: 60,000 Surface: FieldTurf Affiliation: Football Bowl Subdivision Conference: Big 12 President: Dr. E. Gordon Gee (Utah, ’68) Director of Athletics: Shane Lyons (West Virginia, ’87) Official Web Site: WVUsports.com