Morgantown, WV – Moments ago, WVU legend Pat McAfee shared his thoughts following today’s firing of Neal Brown.
McAfee, who has been very vocal about his involvement with the Mountaineer program, took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his confidence in Athletic Director Wren Baker throughout this process.
This WVU coaching news has made for a rather wild last few hours..
I’d like to say.. Thank You @NealBrown_WVU for trying your best and representing WVU with class over the last 6 years. Good luck with everything going forward.
Now… there’s a P4 Head Coaching gig with a GREAT… pic.twitter.com/DcOal6HfO6
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) December 2, 2024
Here is what McAfee had to say:
“This WVU coaching news has made for a rather wild last few hours..
I’d like to say.. Thank You (Neal Brown) for trying your best and representing WVU with class over the last 6 years. Good luck with everything going forward.
Now… there’s a P4 Head Coaching gig with a GREAT brand/history that doesn’t have a pro team in its state open.. also, a very PASSIONATE fanbase.
I’ve been on the phone quite a bit… something special is possible.. (Wren Baker) is in a great spot. I have faith he’s gonna get it right.
Let’s GOOOOOOOO”
If this post is accurate, then it appears that McAfee knows something that everyone else doesn’t. He believes that Baker, who is on his third major coaching hire since arriving at WVU, will make the right choice for the next head coach of the football team.
McAfee, who was a kicker/punter for the Mountaineers from 2005-2008, now hosts his own show called The Pat McAfee Show and is still a massive fan of the West Virginia football program. McAfee recently said the following: “West Virginia fans are about done with old Neal Brown,” McAfee said. “We’re in the Big 12. We’ve got a lot of money. We’ve got an NIL thing that spends money. Rich Rod is who a lot of people want. Dude, if he were to go back to West Virginia…”
Pat McAfee is one of the most recognized names in the sports industry today and West Virginia University is missing out on a huge opportunity by not capitalizing on its most marketable alum. One way to get McAfee actively involved in the football program and instantly bring excitement back to Morgantown is, of course, to hire Rich Rodriguez. McAfee played for Rodriguez at West Virginia and has remained a huge supporter of his, calling Jacksonville State football “must see television” every week.
While many will say that Rodriguez has no business returning to West Virginia, it would instantly bring back national attention and almost certainly bring back Pat McAfee to Morgantown as the program’s most fervent supporter. If West Virginia brings Rich Rodriguez back, gets Pat McAfee fully behind the program and reignites the passion that once existed during Rodriguez’s time with the team, and it could save the Mountaineers from becoming irrelevant and bring West Virginia football back to its former glory.
While it is still up for speculation, we will bring you any news as soon as it becomes available.
Stay tuned to The Voice of Motown for updates!
(Photo by West Virginia University)
