And newly signed WVU prospect/aspiring MMA fighter Branko Busick wrestles with that reality regularly.

In Busick, the Mountaineers didn’t get just the Associated Press Ohio Division IV Defensive Co-Player of the Year. They didn’t get just a tackling machine at middle linebacker or a fullback who may be the solution for a short-yardage specialist.

Nor did they get a kid who is taking it easy before coming to WVU in the summer.

No, WVU is readying itself for a kid who is obsessed with winning a state wrestling championship at 215 pounds and is actually training to not only compete, but to make a career in mixed martial arts.

“MMA and football are honestly a lot alike, especially at the linebacker position,” said the 6-foot-1 Busick. “You’ve got to be aggressive to do them both. You can’t try to take someone’s head off on the football field, but you can’t be soft and play linebacker. It’s a perfect fit for so many reasons.”

It must be mentioned, Branko is this guy’s son.