REPORT: Rich Rod is Coming Home! | Gold & Blue Breakdown Ep. 20

[@ryanmccolloch14]

GBD would be happy he always said he wanted rich rod back. He called it years back. Wish he was here to see it.

[@CouzsCornerSports]

Me too.

[@lawrencetisdall9850]

YES!!!! Rich Rod is HOME!!!! Lets GO!!!

[@DD-ht6mm]

I feel for those young men at JAX STATE, but it is a business. I wish those guys the best and hope they get a real good coach.

[@Itsjustlikemagic]

I’m so excited for this! I hope coach Rod brings his best JSU players with him over to Morgantown!

[@pitchshot2868]

Hope he brings his Strength Coach a BARVIS trained guy and from WV. Also, Tricket. That O LINE will get better and fast.

[@schweber10]

@@pitchshot2868there’s not anything wrong with the O line

[@hughglass9618]

He better find a QB and RB or we’re going to see the same team

[@davehall3351]

@@hughglass9618what’s wrong with White?

[@hughglass9618]

@@davehall3351 that’s the point he better find about White or It’s the same as Brown live and die by the QB

[@tonyvance9595]

I can feel the vibes already Couz..Spot the ball baby. I'm feeling some good vibes about this. Let's gooooo Mountaineers

[@cheesenips9294]

LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL BABY !

[@dmjazz]

Rich Rod will bring the toughness back to WVU football. We have lacked that edge for a long time now. Neal was everything but tough. This is WV, though, and the softness doesn't cut it. I'm tired of having smoke blown up my ass by a coach who is in over his head. I'm ready for a tough, take charge coach who brings a hard edge culture of winning. That is WV football! Rich Rod is that.

[@pitchshot2868]

Besides wins and loses the RR WVU team will be tough, in condition and disciplined. The days of celebrating after a routine play are gone. Celebrating only when the time is right. The ME attitude will be gone for TEAM and if not one will not be part of the RR team.

[@Derek-kj9mt]

A lot of guys we could have hired would've been driven by ambition to make their career. Rod is the only one who will be driven by redemption. Redemption burns a much stronger fire inside than simple ambition.

[@hughglass9618]

No, it’s money the same reason he left.

[@pitchshot2868]

What does he have to redeem? He left for reasons only fans can speculate. He left a team with a winning record. Just some silly hillbilly idea of the TRAITOR BS is that what is meant by redemption. It was 17 years ago and WVU has done very little in the W category since then. This is a business and if RR is given 6 years like the CLOWN who just got fired then RR has to WIN or he will be gone to. 6 years of the NB BS and Baker for the last 2 is a lot to handle on the negative side.

[@donjohnson6186]

I was getting frustrated with Wren because I just thought Rich was by far the all around best option but Wren came through and I dont think he was bullied but he took all things in mind. Rich is a winner,

[@rockyjustus9439]

I told my friends 10 years ago that rich rod would be back I am so happy it's fantastic

[@WilliamCBolen]

Let's Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Dawgpound205]

I’m standing behind and will support the team as a fan in any way that I can, but I believe there were better options available. Glenn Schumann, Brian Hartline, and Will Stein to name a few. Not many coaches who have left programs and returned have had success in the 2nd stint. I am glad that both sides get to bury the hatchet and let the past go. Pat Mcafee must be putting his money where his mouth is.

[@CouzsCornerSports]

Two examples off the top of my head are Bill Snyder and Greg Schiano. Mack Brown’s second stint at UNC was decent. But, it does fail more times than not. That being said, it’s a lot about timing and I think now is the perfect time to bring him home.

[@Greenface35]

I think we would’ve taken anyone (within reason). Excited for the future… NOW WIN!!

[@jaymcclanahan353]

Let’s Goooo!! Come Back Home RR.

[@JeanAnnMcGuigan]

I was in the stands that December game. I am unsure how I feel about Rich coming back... I love the Mountaineers no matter who our coach is. I will yell very loud come August. Rich will have to win our trust back. He will bring back hard nose football back. He gets a second chance. Don't blow it! Let's Go Mountaineers!

[@drpiv]

Thanks!

[@CouzsCornerSports]

Welcome!

[@shaggyofwv]

Left WVU when the team needed him the most (after tough loss to sPitt), Probation after his time at Michigan, sexual harassment allegations led to his firing from Arizona.. Congrats to WVU football on their new coach.

[@ratherbeoutdoors345]

Gained me as a subscriber a fellow West Virginian here love the show

[@CouzsCornerSports]

Thank you.

[@bobfox2733]

Where WVU really has to improve is on defense especially vs the pass that needs fixed the most.

[@pitchshot2868]

RR will fix that fast and they will not be dancing after routine plays. Hope he keeps Rasheed Marshall on staff

[@hughglass9618]

His previous and current defenses are not good.

[@chriscollier7516]

What about nicco

[@drpiv]

It was the mentioning of Mr. army triple option that completely changed my view of Rich. I flipped 180° immediately.

[@leocole4310]

Thank the Lord for looking down upon West Virginia. RichRod will win the fans' hearts again. I always believed we needed a native West Virginian to bring the "blue-collar" culture back to Morgantown. As for an apology from Rich, I am an old fan and it only matters when we are not winning. I know Rich from Glenville and he is a winner. I also know he wants to come home and bring Mountaineer Football back to West Virginia.

[@CouzsCornerSports]

Well said

[@MetalGearSolid234]

Earthether, your comment around the 14:00 mark is what fans who are excited about RR should strive to show to each other instead of telling us to get over it and deal with it. Some fans just are not going to resonate with this hire at face value, and that's okay. Most fans are not saying that they are going to boycott the football program (some are, but a small margin) to where its going to hurt ticket sales. I never said I was not going to attend games or watch games. I just don't agree with it and need to see results first. With that being said, one of the unfortunate things about our fanbase is showing with this hire and that is those who get overly zealous in getting what they wanted and have to down others in the process. Our shitty fanbase would be the thing that would drive me away from being a fan faster than any Head Coach hire.

[@adspur]

Winning fixes everything

[@MetalGearSolid234]

We will see. Pitt game should be lit.

[@TimothyJohnston-kl7tb]

Well I can honestly say that I didn’t really think Wren would hire him back. But listen he said he wanted honesty integrity and accountability for his next coach hire. Evidently he has cleaned his act up a whole lot or Wren would not have ever considered him in my opinion. Obviously he knows a lot more about RR than I do. LETS GO MOUNTAINEERS. I believe he will put us back in the spotlight again and probably do pretty quickly too.

[@cheesenips9294]

I love seeing Couz all happy!🤣🤣

[@CouzsCornerSports]

lol. Thanks

[@JJG84679]

RR is older & wiser. He's gonna bring some excitement to motown. Bring on Neon Deon.

[@bencaldwell7234]

Great day to be a mountaineer couz. Rich rod 2.0 here we go! Let's go mountaineers !

[@CouzsCornerSports]

You know it!

[@CONSPIRACYTHEORY_CLASSIFIED]

Time to Heal, Time to Unite, Time to Spot the Ball, Time to Hold the Rope, Let’s Go…it’s time to come together.

[@willbygosh4887]

Neal Brown would make a great coach at Jax State.

[@donjohnson6186]

I am sure there are some fans that dont like this hire. I understand but the things they dont like about wen Rich left the team but i think if they find out more details it may help them to understand what happened but in the end our love for the West Virginia Mountaineers will bring us all together. Lets just win baby!!

[@dustinhubbard3881]

I wish daddy was here to see this ❤R.I.P. 2016 😔 KEITH HUBBARD

[@CouzsCornerSports]

Sorry for your loss.

[@codyparsons6800]

i wanted Rich back before Neal was hired and every year since. Thank you Wren Baker

[@rickyboothe2434]

I'm so glad to get him back

[@steveboggs2595]

Congrats guys…Recall some battles with Rich Rod at WVU …Louisville

[@CouzsCornerSports]

Absolutely! I was at the 2005 triple overtime game in Morgantown when the White/Slaton era began.

[@steveboggs2595]

@@CouzsCornerSportslol yea I was at all of em at home didn’t make it to WVU but much respect!! When you guys got the nod for the lone B12 spot it was a dark day for us …a dark day

[@Joaephw336]

Welcome home Rich Rod

[@jabba682]

Even though RR wasn't the guy I wanted I hope he works out to be the right guy - ultimately just win that's what matters most

[@timothygreen7708]

Now we will get back to our winning ways you can bet your hand in on that one boys and girls, let's go mountaineers 🏈 just thought I'd stop and give you some more likes and try to help your channel however I can sorry I had to drop you because of hospital bills they are killing me it is ridiculous what they charge nowadays.

[@bradchaney3641]

I can't wait to see what RR does with a big war chest and the portal. Let's Go!!!

[@hughglass9618]

He’ll live or die by his QB just like brown

[@johnray3927]

What war chest? There aren't as many big donors that people think.

[@bougie_kenny]

Disappointed in the move - but as a WVU grad I gotta support it, albeit begrudgingly… I guess I’m glad the search is over.

[@BonardSinsel-c6m]

Called it let's Go baby

[@gretel1015]

Great hire! I think he is a great fit!

[@Slappyhappychappy]

I think for the fans who felt betrayed I get it but I would first 1) listen to the podcast with him and Pat a few years ago, rich admits his mistake and will again I think at his first press conference and 2) his former players - who he “deserted” support this move

[@BonardSinsel-c6m]

People need to understand the full story of what happened

[@JJG84679]

The elephant in the room? Apologizing for what??? He saw an opportunity and took it. There's a few messy things that happened according to ken kedrick which could have prevented his departure. Too many fans hero worship coaches and athletes. Then when something happens they don't like they turn on them in a hot second. Emotional attachments are best left with family and friends. RR left a legacy and level of excellence unparalleled in WVU football history. Either your a WVU fan/ supporter or your not. BTW how many people on this discussion thread live out of state or have family out of state that are mountaineers/claim wv is still home? Leaving the state for opportunities makes you a traitor??

[@Joaephw336]

What people need to know is the rest of the story the athletic Director at the time hired an assistant, and this assistant did everything he could to run Rich Rod off

[@shaggyofwv]

Excuses. He almost went to Alabama the season prior to leaving for Michigan.

[@jeffbartonakajeffsjourneys341]

RR didn’t just do this with Michigan-he also did it the year before with Alabama…in those days-it was all about RR…it was all about him…I do believe THIS time it is about WVU and the fans…Go Mountaineers!!!

[@hughglass9618]

Not a chance he lied straight to the face of his current team and fans.

[@chazaclark6714]

No year 0 either Couz lol. I don’t want to hear it. Full donor support, huge media support, more fan base support than not fan base support, bette facilities, former player support and coverage. Results = NOW

[@dmjazz]

He caught lightening in the bottle not just with Pat White. There is a list starts way back with shaun king. How about Rasheed? He won a lot with Rich. Denard Robinson, Anu Soloman, Huff at Jacksonville St, etc, etc. Rich Rod is a lightening bottler for duel threat qbs. To think it was only Pat White is pure ignorance....

[@CouzsCornerSports]

Great comment.

[@Fuzz0530]

Everyone deserves redemption. I hope he has an opportunity to address how he left because we only get parts of the story. Welcome back RR. He has balls to come home but, Once a Mountaineer, Always a Moountaineer.

[@hughglass9618]

I guess I forgot what Rich Rods offense looked like, Browns. The only difference a QB and a RB, he better find someone special for those positions. It’s the same offense teams have seen the past 6 years.

[@NoAccount27]

No , different system. One is air raid principles and rods is all about leverage as a spread

[@hughglass9618]

@ Brown was not air raid Holgerson was.

[@scottadkins918]

@@hughglass9618 right brown was a lower level coach.

[@CouzsCornerSports]

Brown learned under same coaches as Leach. He’s air raid, he just tweaked it and runs more.

[@johnware179]

Gonna be tough with a whole new offensive line

[@rgyoho]

If Rich Rod once more gets us on the cusp of a National Championship, what keeps him from blowing off another huge game, when offered another high profile job?

[@chazaclark6714]

Couz, honestly wanting your opinion. Would it be ignorant to think the brass at wvu was so desperate that the support was so much behind a guy that coached us almost 20 years and had us to a high standard? My point, does it come off like a desperation? Genuine question. Like I’ve said, I want it to work. I don’t hate rich. Good work Couz, keep it up.

[@CouzsCornerSports]

It definitely does appear that way a bit, but I think we sort of are desperate to be honest.

[@michaelolenick4078]

He will need them because most of the football team will leave after the bowl game!

[@CouzsCornerSports]

I bet they don’t.

[@michaelpauley125]

Ritch$$$ Rodriguez is Not a Smart Choice.He Left Wvu in Turmoil, He Left Michigan in Turmoil.He Left Arizona in Turmoil ! Look it up !!!!! I Think You Would Have to be Desperate to hire. R.R.

[@aarronriffle4958]

Rich Rod plays Pitt on 9/13 😂 it's fate people.

[@CouzsCornerSports]

Yep

[@markkim663]

I don’t think its good fit. Days of success in the Big East vs power four teams that have similar resources as W. Virginia. Failures at Michigan and Arizona plus new nil and transfer portal. W. Virginia could have done better

[@BillCoger]

He needs to get Ryan Walter as DC. ( He was the HC at Purdue)... He is a very good DC.... If that happens, watch out Big 12... WVU IS BACK!!!!!

[@CouzsCornerSports]

He may bring his DC from JSU

[@allamerican7351]

Noway it isn't 1/2 the fan base. Also you would have dint the same if you knew what actually HAPPENED!!!!

[@wvpatriot1301]

I'm done. Burning my shit

[@CouzsCornerSports]

Makes no sense to me, but that’s your right.

[@FxreverNxthing]

I may not be an expert on sports, but I know what a true fan is. A true fan supports the team that they love, through the good and bad times. Obviously, you don’t have to agree on everything. If the team isn’t going where it should, you can make your opinion heard, to hopefully rally change. That’s what happened with NB. You burning your stuff, proves you’re just a casual, or even worse. You call yourself a patriot, but real patriots never give up. How can you just give up, after something doesn’t go your way. Majority of the country doesn’t take us seriously, you just reinforce their beliefs about us. Do you think our forefathers during the American Revolution, just gave up after things didn’t go their way, after their own families betrayed them, after generals they trusted to lead betrayed them, no they kept going. Benjamin Franklins own son sided with the British, he could have thrown in the towel and “burned his shit”, but he didn’t he doubled down, and kept going because he believed in the cause. You, and everyone else who hate RR are just selfish, I understand and share the sentiment, I don’t have the highest faith, but I also believe in second chances. If he fails then he fails. I’m not going to sit here, and hope the entire state fails, just because something didn’t go your way. I love this state, it’s my home. I will always want our teams to succeed, I want us to win championships, I want our team to be good, I want the country to take us seriously and prove them wrong. I hope RR brings life back to the program, university, state, along with the Mountaineer fans across the country and world.

[@dustinwestfall8710]

I dont forgive him, I would rather got Andy K

[@JeanAnnMcGuigan]

Chris Henry isn't he class of 26?

[@CouzsCornerSports]

Maybe so. If that’s the case, then it would not be transfer portal but signing out of high school. I need to research that.

[@Jesse-i5p]

Not a fan because of the way he left. I hope he proves me wrong

[@jaredhoughton7630]

Are people hearing what they are saying….. condolences to families for a rift because of a freaking football coach. And that hopefully WINS will bring the family back together 🤣 🤦‍♂️ wow

[@jaredhoughton7630]

I’m die hard as it gets. But this is patently insane

[@CouzsCornerSports]

😂😂

[@alandorcas7852]

Couz I’m scared that when he starts winning he might leave again! 😮❤

[@mtphill71]

@@alandorcas7852 That can happen with ANY coach, it’s a business.

[@bradbarnett8047]

Love West By-God, but being an OSU grad, he's my favorite scUM coach ever! Hope he is way better now. WVU deserves it! Let's go!!!

[@Bill.G]

Go Mountaineers!

[@jerryjustice8026]

Hoppy will do his best to stir the stink pot

[@johnware179]

Better spend some money for some offensive lineman

[@mtphill71]

Rich Rod is back in Morgantown and President Trump is back in the White House, it doesn’t get any better! ✊🏼🏈🇺🇸✊🏼

[@Brewtality333]

Screw this move , sucks

[@pitchshot2868]

STAY HOME . Now you know how most WVU fans feel like for the last 6 years of BROWN

[@scottkessel952]

It’s disgusting.

[@hughglass9618]

@@pitchshot2868it will be just like those years if he doesn’t find another Pat White. Spread offense doesn’t work at this level anymore

[@JJG84679]

​@@hughglass9618- Most any scheme works if you have the right players. At UA the qb he had shattered records. At ole miss the qb shattered records rushed for more yards against LSU

[@hughglass9618]

@ let’s hope he gets the players

[@schweber10]

No one better than a 61 year old serial philanderer? Guess the integrity part was an untruth

[@davehall3351]

@@schweber10 I think donor money won out. I can’t recall a single retread that has been successful. Does that mean it can’t work? No.

[@Commentleaver-c6x]

Do you have proof of the philandering?

[@JJG84679]

No misconduct was substantiated

[@CouzsCornerSports]

Bill Snyder, Greg Schiano, Mack Brown (to a much lesser extent).

[@davehall3351]

@@CouzsCornerSports ​​⁠ Greg hasn’t even finished above 500 in conference on his second attempt so that is definitely not a good example. Snyder is the only one I ever can think of BUT he is also unique in that he didn’t take another job he retired. Brown had one division championship and was canned once the romance was over. Nowhere near as good as his first tenure.

[@dustyrustymusty3577]

WVU is now dead to me forever.

[@timothygreen7708]

I'm sorry you feel that way but go find yourself another team if you're not a true mountaineer.

[@dustyrustymusty3577]

@@timothygreen7708 If you were a true mountaineer you wouldn't welcome back a traitor.

[@CouzsCornerSports]

Have you ever left one job for another?

[@dustyrustymusty3577]

@@CouzsCornerSports I am guessing you are too young to remember the circumstances of R.R.'s knife into the back of the Mountaineer football program some nearly 25 years ago.

[@drpiv]

Thanks!

[@CouzsCornerSports]

Welcome!