West Virginia College football coach Rich Rodriguez has banned his players from dancing on TikTok ahead of the new season, wanting his team to have a “hard edge” as he takes the reigns in Morgantown for his second stint with the program. Rodriguez is keen on instilling a strong team ethic among his players to improve their performance after a disappointing 6-7 season last year. He believes that emphasizing the team over individualism is crucial in achieving success on the field. Rodriguez, who played for West Virginia in the 1980s, has a successful coaching record with the program, including leading them to a Sugar Bowl victory in 2005.
In other college football news, major changes are set to take place in 2024 with the realignment of teams from various conferences. Oklahoma and Texas are leaving the Big 12 for the SEC, causing a chain reaction that has left the Pac-12 conference decimated. Ten out of twelve Pac-12 members are departing, with four teams heading to the Big 12, four to the Big 10, and two joining the ACC. The SEC, Big Ten, and ACC have not lost any teams in this shake-up.
Rodriguez has signed a five-year deal with West Virginia, including a $3.5 million salary. With a focus on team unity and discipline, he is determined to lead the Mountaineers to success in the upcoming season.
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