Photo gallery: West Virginia opens spring practice for first time

WVU coach Dana Holgorsen watches the clock while running a two-minute offense during spring practice on Saturday at the Mountaineers' new football practice fields. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

WVU quarterback Adam Hensley runs through a drill during spring practice on Saturday at the Mountaineers' new football practice fields. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

WVU offensive coordinator Joe Wickline instructs his players during spring practice on Saturday at the Mountaineers' new football practice fields. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

WVU's Skyler Howard runs through a drill during spring practice on Saturday at the Mountaineers' new football practice fields. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

WVU receiver Daikiel Shorts during spring practice on Saturday at the Mountaineers' new football practice fields. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

WVU safeties coach Matt Caponi watches during spring practice on Saturday at the Mountaineers' new football practice fields. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

WVU defensive coordinator Tony Gibson during spring practice on Saturday. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

WVU returner William Crest tests the wind direction while fielding punts during spring practice on Saturday at the Mountaineers' new football practice fields. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

WVU nose guard Darrien Howard runs a drill during spring practice on Saturday at the Mountaineers' new football practice fields. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

WVU coach Dana Holgorsen watches practice with his son Logan, left, and recruiting coordinator Ryan Dorchester during spring practice on Saturday at the Mountaineers' new football practice fields. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

WVU quarterback Skyler Howard looks for a receiver on the outside during spring practice on Saturday at the Mountaineers' new football practice fields. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia senior linebacker Sean Walters attempts to bring down receiver Devonte Mathis during Saturday's 2-minute scrimmage drill. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

WVU receiver Shelton Gibson fights for extra yardage with DB Rasul Douglas on his back during spring practice on Saturday at the Mountaineers' new football practice fields. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

WVU quarterback Skyler Howard runs away from pressure by defensive end Noble Nwachukwu during spring practice on Saturday at the Mountaineers' new football practice fields. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

West Virginia cornerback Rasul Douglas is one of four seniors competing for two starting jobs, - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

WVU cornerback Rasul Douglas attempts to bring down an interception on a jump ball against receiver Shelton Gibson during spring practice Saturday. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

WVU running backs coach JaJuan Seider walks with William Crest during spring practice on Saturday at the Mountaineers' new football practice fields. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

WVU quarterback Skyler Howard looks to throw during spring practice on Saturday at the Mountaineers' new football practice fields. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

WVU receiver Shelton Gibson walks the sidelines during spring practice on Saturday at the Mountaineers' new football practice fields. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

WVU running back Kennedy McCoy breaks through a hole on a 35-yard draw play during spring practice Saturday. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

WVU running back D.L. Knock stiff-arms Khairi Sharif to score a touchdown during spring practice on Saturday at the Mountaineers' new football practice fields. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

WVU offensive coordinator Joe Wickline instructs his players during spring practice on Saturday at the Mountaineers' new football practice fields. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

WVU offensive lineman Adam Pankey drops into protection during spring practice on Saturday at the Mountaineers' new football practice fields. - WVMetroNews.com

WVU running back Rushel Shell walks around during spring practice on Saturday at the Mountaineers' new football practice fields. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com

WVU receiver Ricky Rogers attempts to shed a tackle during spring practice on Saturday at the Mountaineers' new football practice fields. - Matt Sunday/WVMetroNews.com