Voice of Motown’s Brad Smith has suggested that West Virginia consider rehiring former Mountaineers head football coach Rich Rodriguez if they decide to part ways with current coach Neal Brown. Rodriguez recently led Jacksonville State to its first Conference USA Championship Game and could potentially be available for a reasonable salary compared to Brown. C.W. Lambert, a Big 12 analyst, predicts that West Virginia will indeed let go of Brown in January with a reduced buyout.
Rodriguez’s return would not only be a compelling comeback story after his controversial exit from Arizona but could also potentially lead West Virginia back to prominence on the football field. While Brown has not achieved the same level of success as his predecessor Dana Holgorsen, Rodriguez has a winning legacy in Morgantown and could potentially restore the Mountaineers to their former glory in the NIL era.
The idea of Rodriguez returning to West Virginia has generated interest and excitement among fans and analysts who believe that he could be the right person to lead the program back to success. With Rodriguez’s proven track record and potential willingness to accept a reasonable salary, West Virginia may have the opportunity to revitalize its football program and compete at a higher level in the future.
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