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Curious Message from WVU President Preceded Hiring of Rich Rodriguez as Football Coach


West Virginia University President Gordon Gee has suggested that former head football coach Rich Rodriguez may not be embraced by the entire fanbase if he were to return. Rodriguez, who left the team in a controversial manner in 2007, may be received positively by some but not all fans. His departure to coach at Michigan was seen as a betrayal by many, as it ended West Virginia’s national championship hopes.

Since leaving West Virginia, Rodriguez has had mixed success as a head coach at Michigan and Arizona before finding success at Jacksonville State. However, his return to Morgantown may be his last chance to prove himself at a Power 4 level. He will have the opportunity to either show that he is better off without current coach Neal Brown or that he was better suited to be a successful coach at a smaller program.

Rodriguez has had a journeyman coaching career since leaving West Virginia, with stops at Ole Miss, Hawaii, and Louisiana-Monroe before finding success at Jacksonville State. It remains to be seen if Jacksonville State can continue to thrive without him as head coach.

Overall, Gee’s comments have sparked debate among West Virginia fans about whether Rodriguez should be welcomed back to the program. It is clear that his return would be a significant moment for the university and its football program.

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