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A new generation learns Rich Rodriguez's demanding coaching style at West Virginia
Rich Rodriguez returns to lead West Virginia with a demanding style as the team faces roster turnover and aims to improve its defense and compete in the Big 12 Conference.
- Rich Rodriguez came back as West Virginia's football coach in December 2024 after guiding Jacksonville State to a Conference-USA title during their second season at the FBS level.
- Rodriguez replaced Neal Brown following six seasons marked by fan frustration and West Virginia's title drought since joining the Big 12 in 2012.
- Rodriguez emphasized a fast, tough style by expanding the playbook, bringing back assistants like Pat White and Noel Devine, and demanding physical, hard-edged play.
- Marchiol stated, "We want to be the fastest team in America," while Rodriguez noted there were "way too many moments of softness," signaling a focus on speed and toughness.
- West Virginia faces roster turnover and defensive struggles but aims to rebuild under Rodriguez's strict coaching and compete in the Big 12 in upcoming seasons.
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