Contenders line up for carries behind Leddie Brown

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The position battle with the least amount of suspense in WVU training camp is for the starting running back spot. Leddie Brown cemented his status as the featured back long ago.

Brown rushed for 1,010 yards in his 10-game junior season. He was the nation’s 14th-leading rusher with 9 of the 13 backs ahead of him on the list playing in more games. Running backs coach and co-offensive coordinator Chad Scott recalls the moment he knew Brown was poised for a breakout season.

“It was . . .