Former Mountaineer Coach Has Passed Away

Morgantown, West Virginia – Former West Virginia offensive coordinator Calvin Magee has passed away today after suffering a major heart attack earlier in the week.

Magee, 59, worked at West Virginia University from 2001 to 2007 under Rich Rodriguez and was the current assistant head coach/offensive coordinator/tight ends coach under Rodriguez at Jacksonville State University.

Rodriguez said the following about his Magee: “Our hearts are broken with the loss of our beloved friend Calvin Magee. Calvin was a great husband, great father and grandfather, great coach, great friend and a great man.

He impacted my life and the lives of so many others in such a positive way. Our thoughts and prayers are with his beautiful family. I miss him dearly already. I love you brother.”