If you have ever suited up for West Virginia football under Rich Rodriguez , you would know the iconic mantra. It wasn’t just a slogan, not even close to a rally cry, but rather a marching order that moulded every practice rep on the turf. Mountaineers alum Pat McAfee recalled the saying to be “Spot the ball, and get the f— out of the way.” Nostalgic, yeah? Cold and unforgiving. A blunt order to reset, refocus, and get back to the trenches. You line it up and go at it again. No excuses. These three words are what shaped Rodriguez’s brand. His ‘hard edge’, coupled with his demanding drills, extracting the absolute best from his roster… and the staff.

Returning to West Virginia after a successful stint at Jacksonville State, Rodriguez is tasked with rebooting the roster. Or a better wo

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