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"A coaching legend": Rich Rodriguez's impact, legacy clear in his WVU football return

As Rich Rodriguez wraps up his first season of his second tenure with the Mountaineers. it's clear he's already created a massive legacy.

Nov 8, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Rich Rodriguez talks with Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders after the game at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images | Ben Queen-Imagn Images

As WVU football fans gather around a dinner room table today on Thanksgiving 2025, some may decide to give thanks for having Rich Rodriguez back in charge of the football program.