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The Shotgun/Throwdown (4/9/25): Rodriguez Says NIL Reform Could Put WVU Ahead of Power Four Rivals

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Rodriguez & Baker urge legislature to approve NIL bills | WV MetroNews
On Tuesday, the West Virginia University Football Coach and Athletics Director Wren Baker urged the state senate to approve two bills that will allow WVU, Marshall and other colleges and universities in the state to provide greater NIL opportunities to college athletes.