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The NCAA's latest punting rule changes require a 2x2 formation on either side of the snapper unless five players numbered 50-79 line up on the line, a shift coaches say is unnecessary and disruptive.
Coach Rich Rodriguez sat down with Pete Thamel to discuss how increased funding and a full recruiting class are reshaping West Virginia’s football outlook, while acknowledging the broader financial disparities that define the sport.
In a recent ESPN interview, West Virginia University head coach Rich Rodriguez detailed the financial constraints facing his program, the progress made in recruiting, and his outlook for a competitive rebound.
Coach Rich Rodriguez tells ESPN’s Pete Thamel that increased funding and targeted recruiting are reshaping West Virginia’s football outlook, while he warns of the growing financial gap in college football and advocates for measures to level the playing field.
Iowa Hawkeyes basketball announced a long‑term contract extension for head coach Ben McCollum, securing his leadership through 2032 after a breakthrough season that saw the team reach the Elite Eight.
Ahmad Hardy, a University of Missouri football player, was shot in Laurel, Mississippi, early Saturday. He underwent surgery and is stable, while the community rallies around him.
After guiding Iowa to the Elite Eight in his debut season, head coach Ben McCollum has secured a long‑term commitment from the university, aligning his vision with the program’s rising trajectory.