Rich Rodriguez Sends Message to Jax State and WVU Fans [Video]

Leaving a place where you’ve spent a lot of time and energy building relationships and a program is never easy. Rich Rodriguez has gone through this process more than a handful of times, but that doesn’t make each move easier.

Prior to leaving for his flight to West Virginia, Rodriguez made a post on X, thanking all of those at Jacksonville State who helped make his tenure there one he won’t forget. He also included a statement to WVU fans in the press release of him being named the university’s next football coach.

“It has truly been an honor and a privilege to be the head football coach at Jax State. I am forever grateful for athletic director Greg Seitz, President Don Killingsworth, and the board of trustees for the opportunity. I sincerely appreciate the entire Jax State community, fans, donors, 900 club members, football alumni and many friends of the program for their support the last three …