West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen was hoping to find a starting quarterback during Saturday’s spring game.

Paul Millard and Ford Childress each had their moments during the game and tried to make a case to be the No. 1 guy. Millard threw touchdown passes of 10, 46 and 24 yards, while Childress connected with Jordan Thompson for a 65-yard scoring strike.

If you’re scoring at home and think you know who the starter will be in August, well, the spring game didn’t make matters any clearer.

But Holgorsen’s best option may have been on the sidelines. On Saturday, former Florida State quarterback Clint Trickett was in Morgantown as he looks for a new program.

It's a new day and of course there's a college football team unveiling new uniforms.

Today, it was West Virginia and I almost hate to admit it, but I like the new options.

The gold matte helmet is sweet and will be the first time since the 1970s since the Mountaineers haven't worn a blue or white helmet.

For those of you who don't like them, well, it's not about you. This is about 18 year old high school kids who Dana Holgorsen is trying to recruit.

Most of them love it.

West Virginia has been here before.

There was the “Who will replace Jeff Hostetler?” Then came the “Who will replace Major Harris?” The same can be said for Marc Bulger and Pat White.

Now you can add Geno Smith to the list.

Typically there is a one- or two-year transition with someone like Greg Jones, Chad Johnston or Jarrett Brown.

Look what we have here ... WVU's 2013 spring media guide.

On Monday, West Virginia Illustrated reported that WVU receiver Tavon Austin has been invited by the NFL to attend the opening night of the draft on April 25.

It would seem this is great news as WVU quarterback Geno Smith is almost guaranteed to go in the first round, and by inviting Austin, someone feels he will be a first rounder also. That would mean for the first time in school history that two Mountaineers are selected in the first round.

But if you have ever watched the first round of the draft there is always a player who sits around all day (or night) waiting for their name to be called. There was Aaron Rodgers. There was Thurman Thomas. Could it be the NFL is looking for another dramatic story on the first night?

Not every NFL team is looking to draft a franchise quarterback in the 2013 draft, but those that are had to be impressed with what the saw from West Virginia's Geno Smith at Thursday's Pro Day in Morgantown.

He completed 60-of-64 passes and displayed the zip, accuracy and footwork that is needed to succeed at the highest level.

With 29 of 39 NFL teams represented, including Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, Smith rose to the occasion. He also impressed ESPN's Ron Jaworski and the NFL Network's Mike Mayock.

The draft begins on Thursday, April 25 and will run until Saturday, April 27. While Smith looks like a lock to go to either the Arizona Cardinals or Minnesota Vikings, WVU teammate Tavon Austin is also expected to go in the first round. Receiver Stedman Bailey is likely a second- or third-round pick and the rest of the Mountaineers eligible for the draft are late rounders or free-agent signings.

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Pat White, West Virginia's former superstar quarterback, was very humble while speaking with the media Thursday. He was given a chance to show he can still play football for the NFL scouts who wanted to watch him after WVU's Pro Day in Morgantown.

He says he'll be back in a uniform this season. We wish him luck.

It has been a good day for WVU recruiting.