Top Big 12 rusher Crawford ready to lead No. 22 WVU

Justin Crawford arrived just before fall camp at West Virginia a year ago without the benefit of the program's offseason conditioning.

The junior college transfer compiled 1,184 rushing yards despite sitting out most of four games with ankle and knee injuries.

With Crawford able to get in six months of weightlifting and workouts in 2017, coach Dana Holgorsen is downright giddy about the prospects for the Big 12's top returning rusher.

"I think the offseason was really good for him. He's never had one," Holgorsen said. "You may not see it in game one or game two, but hopefully you'll see it in game five or game six. He'll be able to be 'that guy' the whole year."

Depth isn't a concern at running back for No.