Will Shell be the starter?
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I'd say yes. Dana knows all of those guys will get their fare share of carries anyway. I can't see him rocking the boat and demoting a guy when that's the case. There really isn't much to be gained from it unless Shell develops an effort problem and needs motivation. And I don't see that happening. He runs hard.
I'm going with Donte after 2-3 games. Shell has a lot to prove if he wants to hold on to the starting position.
I thought Shell was pretty dang good when healthy. He was hurt for a lot of the season though. Having Marcellus as a running back definitely bolstered that position though. He reminds me of Darius Reynaud with his shiftiness and short line speed. I wonder if he has that next gear in the open field? If so he can be something special before he is done here.
My big question is not whether Shell will be a starter. We'll learn that answer in due time.
My question for Vernon or someone else credible is whether his first name is pronounced "Rushel" as it is spelled...or is it pronounced with a silent H, like the more common name "Russell"?
While I'm at it, how about Kwiatkowski? That looks as if it should be pronounced like "Quiet-Cow-Ski", but it seemed as if I frequently heard announcers say "Quit-a-Cow-Ski". National broadcasters are frequently unreliable on that topic, though, so I wanted to see if Vernon or someone who knows these players can confirm the correct pronunciations. Thank you!
My question for Vernon or someone else credible is whether his first name is pronounced "Rushel" as it is spelled...or is it pronounced with a silent H, like the more common name "Russell"?
While I'm at it, how about Kwiatkowski? That looks as if it should be pronounced like "Quiet-Cow-Ski", but it seemed as if I frequently heard announcers say "Quit-a-Cow-Ski". National broadcasters are frequently unreliable on that topic, though, so I wanted to see if Vernon or someone who knows these players can confirm the correct pronunciations. Thank you!
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Provides a whole new meaning to "Marcellus Shell" both are valuable players and commodities and WVU is blessed to have them together.
Congratulations on Kevin White and Good Luck Mountaineers In The Big-12 This Season!
