This day and age, players are so connected to their position coaches and the initial concern from Mountaineer fans was that star running back Jahiem White would jump in the portal

It’s been a little over two months since Rich Rodriguez accepted the head coaching position at West Virginia University. After 17 years away from the program, Rodriguez’s return has been met with a plethora of positivity from the fanbase and supporters.

The West Virginia Mountaineers have hired Rich Rodriguez as head coach for his second stint in Morgantown. Rodriguez played his college ball at West Virginia from 1981-1984 and took over as the Mountaineers head coach in 2001.

Contrary to popular belief, West Virginia head football coach Rich Rodriguez has no idea who is starting quarterback is going to be in 2025. What he does know, though, is that he has multiple guys in that room that he believes he can win with.

WVU football head coach Rich Rodriguez spoke with the media, including Mike Asti of WV Sports Now, after the first spring practice on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. Find more coverage of the WVU football program during spring ball at WV Sports Now.

From what Rich Rodriguez said about the West Virginia University football team’s first spring practice, the Mountaineers are by no means easing into 2025. “I mean, my voice is kind of half there,” Rodriguez said.