If you peek at West Virginia’s practice during the tackling period, usually, each position group tackles the other. Linebackers tackle linebackers, corners on corners and bandits on bandits.

During the bye, WVU’s tackling drill looked different. The tackling had been an issue through the first six games, so something needed to change. Defensive coordinator Zac Alley called in some of the scout team wide receivers and running backs, so his defensive players could practice tackling them.

“Linebackers aren’t as shifty as a true running back, or a receiver or something like that,” linebacker Ben Cutter said. “We had the receivers come over, we got into our pass drops, and then worked on making real scenario, open field tackles and stuff like that.”

The drill is also more enjoyable for the d

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