Rodriguez looks for certain qualities on coaching staff

Familiarity is a key component when it comes to putting together a coaching staff. But head coach Rich Rodriguez also doesn’t need to see anybody being territorial when it comes to their roles.

The head coach doesn’t want to see anybody associated with his program simply protecting themselves and instead demands that the team comes first.

“Everybody’s going to have pride in what they do at their job, but you can’t be territorial. You got to do what’s best for the team,” he said.

Given the increased size of the coaching staffs there is more coverage for certain areas than in the past but there must be a willingness to help wherever a coach is needed. That was the case with Travis Trickett…