Position changes, quarterbacks and progress by the defense before WVU practiced Saturday at Shepherd University.

And while we’re on the topic of experimentation and positional prowess, the offensive line has a different look so far.

“There’s no question this is the most depth we’ve had since we’ve been here,” said Crook, who is in his third season at WVU. “We’ve got 15 offensive linemen who are here for the spring. That gives you three full groups.”

WVU is in its third week of spring football drills, which culminate with the Gold-Blue game April 25 at Mountaineer Field. The weeks leading up to that game are crucial for Crook.

He knows he has 6-foot-5, 312-pound Adam Pankey at left guard, a redshirt junior who has appeared in 20 games and started 13. He knows he has 6-4, 297-pound Tyler Orlosky, a center who has appeared in 24 games and started 16. He knows he has 6-4, 318-pound Marquis Lucas, a senior right tackle who has appeared in 23 games and started 17.

“We’ve got three returning starters, so those guys should feel confident that they’re a starter right now,” Crook said. “Now, those positions can always change; we’ve seen them all change. They should feel like they’ve earned the right to come in as a starter. The other two spots, it’s going to vary a lot through the spring.”