Rich Rodriguez is an American college football coach and former player currently serving as head football coach at West Virginia University, his alma mater. His full name is Richard Alan Rodriguez, though he is commonly known as "Rich Rod." His coaching career spans multiple programs including Salem University, Glenville State College, the University of Michigan, the University of Arizona, and Jacksonville State University, with an additional role as a CBS Sports analyst in 2011.
Rodriguez is notable for his extensive coaching career and offensive innovations in college football. His return to West Virginia University marks his second stint leading the program, bringing his experience from coaching at several major universities. This background establishes him as a significant figure in collegiate sports, particularly known for his offensive strategies and program-building efforts.
Recently, Rodriguez has been in the news discussing West Virginia University's current football season and team development. Media coverage has highlighted his focus on establishing team culture, his emphasis on film study for coaches and players, and his public expressions of frustration with specific aspects of team performance, particularly the running game. These recent headlines reflect his ongoing efforts to shape the program during his return tenure.
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- Rich Rodriguez to McAfee: We had to set the culture at WVU this year - TSN 2025-11-19 03:36 · TSN
- Kevin Brown Reveals Why Early WVU Visits Left a Bad Taste Before Rodriguez Arrived - Sports Illustrated 2025-11-19 03:16 · Sports Illustrated
- Rich Rodriguez: film study key for coaches, players - On3 2025-11-19 00:05 · On3
- MAILBAG: Passing on Field Goals, 2026 Expectations, Goals for Season Finale + More - Sports Illustrated 2025-11-18 01:57 · Sports Illustrated
- Rich Rodriguez frustrated with WVU run game, not showing the hard edge - dominionpost.com 2025-11-18 01:16 · dominionpost.com
- Rich Rodriguez: WVU 'embarrassing' against ASU run defense - Arizona Sports 2025-11-17 21:39 · Arizona Sports
- Rich Rodriguez gives fiery postgame rant on performance by West Virginia: ‘It’s embarrassing’ - On3 2025-11-17 13:42 · On3
- WVU Football’s Short-Yardage Struggles Illustrate Rich Rod’s Recent Comments - Blue Gold Sports 2025-11-17 09:21 · Blue Gold Sports
- WVU Football Moves Up Despite Loss in One National Ranking - WV Sports Now 2025-11-16 22:24 · WV Sports Now
- Rich Rodriguez frustrated with execution in run game - On3 2025-11-16 17:11 · On3