… something to pass the time. I’m actually in Charleston today to for real film a spot on Decision Makers. It’s not a joke — believe me, I asked. To fill some time, now and in the coming days, I’d like to examine how WVU’s offensive linemen are staying busy while the rest of the team does 7-on-7 stuff.

The big handsomes aren’t included in those pass drills, but they better stay busy. And, boy, are they.

But this year offensive line coach Bill Bedenbaugh has added a new twist.

The offensive linemen are boxing … and, yes, they are heavyweights.

Now boxing is not among your popular sports this week, considering the uproar over the controversial split decision awarded Timothy Bradley over Manny Pacquiao in a title fight.

These WVU linemen are not really boxing, though. They don’t square off against each other, but instead go through the training drills that boxers go through.

They work on the heavy bag, work on footwork and conditioning, all of it not with the goal of landing a haymaker to the chin of an opponent, but to improve themselves as offensive linemen.

“I’ve never boxed before,” Spain admits.

Not that we didn’t know that considering there have been no calls to 911 to come scrape anyone off the floor with a broken jaw. 

We’re crowning a champion here. Let’s begin today with seeding the fighters: No. 1 through No. 12.

Some time later, Nos. 1-4 will get a one fight bye. No. 5 will battle No. 12, No. 6 will battle No. 11, No. 7 will battle No. 10 and No. 8 will battle No. 9. I’ll rank thembased on your opinions.

More or better ring names are encouraged, too

John Bassler (6-4, 308)
Cole Bowers (6-5, 298) – Cole “Early Shower” Bowers
Jeff Braun (6-5, 321) – Jeff “100 percent” Braun
Pat Eger (6-6, 301)
Curtis Feigt (6-7, 316) – Curtis “Street” Feigt
Russell Haughton-James (6-5, 316)
Brandon Jackson (6-3, 326)
Josh Jenkins (6-4, 291)
Nick Kindler (6-6, 298)
Marquis Lucas (6-4, 317)
Joe Madsen (6-4, 310)
Quinton Spain (6-5, 335) – Quinton “Prediction” Spain