Post by smiteedawgwv on Jun 9, 2010 8:48:08 GMT -5
Coley White is determined to make an impact on the field for West Virginia this season. He's just not sure at which position that will occur.
White volunteered to move to receiver before spring practice began in hopes of getting some playing time. But with Geno Smith limited by a broken foot, White took most of the live reps at quarterback and never had a chance to work out at wideout.
The upshot was, the redshirt sophomore had an excellent spring by all accounts, proving that he was a credible quarterback that the Mountaineers can use.
"It was a good spring for me," White said Tuesday. "It was good for me to get out there and learn the offense, learn the defense and just be active. I think I showed them a little bit of what I was about."
West Virginia was set to resume 7-on-7 passing drills Tuesday evening, and White said he'd probably start off playing quarterback. Later on this summer, he said, he'd spend more time at receiver. He's studied the position some already in film work.
The Mountaineers' plan is for Smith to start at quarterback, with true freshmen Jeremy Johnson and Barry Brunetti hopefully learning the ropes enough before the season begins so that one of them can serve as the backup. But White may still figure into the mix.
"I guess we'll have to see what the future holds," White said. "I don't know what's going to happen. There's always competition, but it's up to the coaches."
There was speculation last offseason that Pat White's younger brother might transfer since he didn't have a clear path to play. White has silenced that talk. "I'm here," he says.
And soon it will be time for him to contribute on the field. Somewhere.
"I'm really excited about that," he said. "I just want to go out there, have fun and go play."
White volunteered to move to receiver before spring practice began in hopes of getting some playing time. But with Geno Smith limited by a broken foot, White took most of the live reps at quarterback and never had a chance to work out at wideout.
The upshot was, the redshirt sophomore had an excellent spring by all accounts, proving that he was a credible quarterback that the Mountaineers can use.
"It was a good spring for me," White said Tuesday. "It was good for me to get out there and learn the offense, learn the defense and just be active. I think I showed them a little bit of what I was about."
West Virginia was set to resume 7-on-7 passing drills Tuesday evening, and White said he'd probably start off playing quarterback. Later on this summer, he said, he'd spend more time at receiver. He's studied the position some already in film work.
The Mountaineers' plan is for Smith to start at quarterback, with true freshmen Jeremy Johnson and Barry Brunetti hopefully learning the ropes enough before the season begins so that one of them can serve as the backup. But White may still figure into the mix.
"I guess we'll have to see what the future holds," White said. "I don't know what's going to happen. There's always competition, but it's up to the coaches."
There was speculation last offseason that Pat White's younger brother might transfer since he didn't have a clear path to play. White has silenced that talk. "I'm here," he says.
And soon it will be time for him to contribute on the field. Somewhere.
"I'm really excited about that," he said. "I just want to go out there, have fun and go play."
