Rich Rodriguez on Patience in Rebuilding WVU Football Program
The college football world was recently shaken by Penn State's decision to fire head coach James Franklin after a 3-3 start.
Penn State had significant preseason hype, ranking No. 2 in the Associated Press preseason poll following a semifinal finish in the College Football Playoffs last year.
The firing of Franklin, who won 10 games in his past three seasons, was seen as shocking, with Penn State paying a reported $50 million buyout to remove him from his duties.
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 head coach, shared his thoughts on the matter, emphasizing the need for patience in the sport.
Author's summary: Rodriguez preaches patience in college football.
- Penn State fired head coach James Franklin after a 3-3 start.
- Franklin won 10 games in his past three seasons.
- Penn State paid a reported $50 million buyout to remove Franklin from his duties.