New West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez says leaving for Michigan 17 years ago was a 'mistake' West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez hugs a fan following his introductory NCAA college football news conference Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/John Raby)
FILE - West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez yells onto the field during the second half of a college football game against East Carolina in this Sept. 22, 2007 file photo, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Jeff Gentner, File)
FILE - A West Virginia fan holds a sign referencing former head coach Rich Rodriguez during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl college football game against Oklahoma, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)
FILE - Jacksonville State head coach Rich Rodriguez smiles after his team ties the game 14-14 during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr., File)
West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez hugs a fan following his introductory NCAA college football news conference Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/John Raby)