Rich Rodriguez Returns to West Virginia After 17 Years
Rich Rodriguez is leaving Jacksonville State to become the head coach at West Virginia, prompting a search for his replacement. Potential candidates include former UAB coach Bill Clark, Oklahoma co-defensive coordinator Todd Bates, Louisiana-Monroe head coach Bryant Vincent, and others with ties to Alabama and Jacksonville State. Rodriguez's departure follows a successful tenure where he led the Gamecocks to a 27-10 record and a Conference USA championship.