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Rich Rodriguez on Patience in Rebuilding WVU Football Program

The college football world was recently shaken by Penn State's decision to fire head coach James Franklin after a 3-3 start.

The Nittany Lions had significant preseason hype, ranked No. 2 in the Associated Press preseason poll, following a semifinal finish in the College Football Playoffs last year.

Franklin's firing was unexpected, given his 10-win seasons in the past three years, and came with a reported $50 million buyout.

There's a lack of patience in college football now, with administrations not waiting until the end of the season to let go of a coach.

Rich Rodriguez, West Virginia's head coach, shared his thoughts on the matter, emphasizing the need for patience in the sport.

Author's summary: Rodriguez stresses patience in college football.

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The Dominion Post The Dominion Post — 2025-10-17

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