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Rich Rodriguez on Patience in Rebuilding WVU Football Program

The college football world was recently shaken after Penn State fired head coach James Franklin following a 3-3 start.

Franklin's firing came despite his team being ranked No. 2 in the Associated Press preseason poll and having a semifinal finish in the College Football Playoffs last year.

Penn State paid a reported $50 million buyout to remove Franklin from his duties, putting other FBS teams on notice.

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 coach, shared his thoughts on the matter, emphasizing the importance of patience in the sport.

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

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