Rich Rodriguez on Patience in College Football
The recent firing of Penn State's head coach, James Franklin, has sent shockwaves through the college football world.
Franklin's dismissal came after a 3-3 start, despite his team being ranked No. 2 in the Associated Press preseason poll and finishing as a semifinalist in the College Football Playoffs last year.
West Virginia's head coach, Rich Rodriguez, commented on the news, stating that there is a
lack of patience in college football now, with administrations not waiting until the end of the season to let go of a coach.
The firing of Franklin, who won 10 games in his past three seasons, reportedly cost Penn State around $50 million in buyouts.
Rodriguez's thoughts reflect the concerns of many in the college football community about the increasing pressure on coaches to perform immediately.
Author's Summary
Rich Rodriguez emphasizes the need for patience in college football amidst the surprising firing of James Franklin.