Rich Rodriguez

Richard Alan "Rich" Rodriguez (born May 24, 1963) is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the head football coach at the University of Arizona. Rodriguez previously served as the head football coach at Salem University (1988), Glenville State College (1990–1996), West Virginia University (2001–2007), and the University of Michigan (2008–2010). His career college football coaching record stands at 153–104–2. In 2011, Rodriguez worked as an analyst for CBS Sports.

Playing career

A native of Grant Town, West Virginia, Rodriguez graduated from North Marion High School in 1981 where he played four sports and was an all-state football and basketball player. After high school, Rodriguez attended West Virginia University. Playing as a defensive back, Rodriguez recorded 54 career tackles over three seasons.

Early coaching career

Starting out in coaching (West Virginia and Salem)

During the 1985 season, Rodriguez served as a student assistant under head coach Don Nehlen and graduated with a Physical Education degree. In 1986, he was hired by Salem College (now Salem International University) where he served as special teams coordinator and secondary coach. In 1987, he became Salem’s defensive coordinator and in 1988 took over as head coach. At 25 years old, he was the youngest college head coach in the country. He was 2–8 in his first season as head coach, after which the college announced it was dropping its football program.

Rich Rodriguez (baseball)

Richard Anthony Rodriguez (born March 1, 1963), a graduate of Mountain View High School in the city of El Monte, California, is a retired professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1990-2003.

Rodriguez was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 17th round of the 1981 Major League Baseball Draft, but did not sign, opting to attend the University of Tennessee. He was drafted again by the New York Mets in the 9th round of the 1984 Major League Baseball Draft, and signed.

Prior to the 1989 season, Rodriguez was traded by the Mets to the San Diego Padres for minor leaguers Bill Stevenson and Brad Pounders. He made his major league debut in 1990 with the Padres and played for them until June 24, 1993, when he and Gary Sheffield were traded to the Florida Marlins for Andres Berumen, Trevor Hoffman and Jose Martinez.

In 1994, he was released by the Marlins and signed with the St. Louis Cardinals. In 1996, he signed with the Cincinnati Reds, but was released during spring training. He signed with the Royals and spent the season in the minor leagues.

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Famous quotes by Rich Rodriguez:

"There's about half of you that have never practiced with us. Everything up to the break is full speed. I don't want you standing around."
"Everybody claps. Ain't one guy who does his own thing."
"Things looked bleak there for a long time. But our guys kept hanging in there and we got a little momentum there in the fourth quarter."
"We took the approach that we're playing an 11-round championship fight. Right now we've completed seven rounds and we're on round eight. And we also have some lessons to teach from last year when we had a chance and our destiny in our own hands. We stubbed our toe a little bit at the end."
"The trainers think he may be 85 to 90 percent ready by Saturday."
"I think that's a little high. We're not playing like a top 10 team. But we're not going to complain about it."
"Would I be surprised if Boston College jumped? Are you kidding? I think they've been waiting to be asked for a year now, if not longer."
"I don't want to dampen anyone's enthusiasm, ... but we should be the underdog."
"I don't want to put too much pressure on one game because it is just one of 11. Our expectations are high, and our fans' expectations are high, but I don't want our players to feel any undue pressure and go into a game pressing themselves. I think that's happened in the past."
"We're a little more talented now than maybe we've been the last couple years. But we've got to show it on the field."
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Who is Alex Rodriguez’s ex-wife Cynthia Scurtis? All about ex-MLB star's past romance

The Times of India 24 Mar 2025
MLB alum Alex Rodriguez has a rich dating history because of his link-ups and romances with Hollywood actresses, musicians, and high-profile fitness models ... Alex Rodriguez and Jac Cordeiro’s relationship timeline.
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LMC Week event celebrates multiethnic unity

China.dot.org 22 Mar 2025
Sharing his personal experience, Rodriguez noted that Xinjiang cuisine is a favorite in his household, illustrating the rich cultural diversity that he has come to appreciate during his time in China.
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After a brutal 48 hours for West Virginia basketball—snubbed, then ditched—what's next for the Mountaineers?

CBS Sports 20 Mar 2025
While there were some skeptics about bringing back Rich Rodriguez as the football program's head coach, Rodriguez won a lot of fans back this winter with an openness about his past issues and the passion he showed for his alma matter.
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'Public enemy No. 1': Pat McAfee unhappy with Indiana basketball coach leaving West Virginia

South Bend Tribune 20 Mar 2025
It was not a good week for outspoken West Virginia fan Pat McAfee, former punter for the Mountaineers and Colts ... The move still stings ... I met him at (football coach) Rich (Rodriguez's) press conference and he was a cool dude ... Watch it below..
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Eisenhower High School heart screening is personal for volunteers

Chicago Tribune 19 Mar 2025
... which is how Rodriguez came to see it ... The EKGs had a special meaning for Pat Bauer, of Mount Prospect, who performed the test on Brian Rodriguez and Rich Bauer, her husband, who helped check results.
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Roborock opens pre-orders for its robot vacuum with an arm

The Verge 19 Mar 2025
View this post on Instagram ... Image ... The Qrevo S5V is a lower-priced version of the Qrevo Curv but without AdaptiLift Chassis, according to Roborock spokesperson Ruben Rodriguez, and the Q10 S5 Plus is a less feature-rich version of the Qrevo Edge ... .
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Deion Sanders pushing college football games during spring practice makes too much sense

Usatoday 19 Mar 2025
US LBM Coaches Poll. Ohio State claims top spot after national title run ... SEC ... “Those other coaches who want to come watch our spring game, they’re going to get a good look at our threes and fours,” West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez told me last week.
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Marcello's Mailbag: Why can't College Football Playoff be more like March Madness? Best, worst coaching jobs

CBS Sports 18 Mar 2025
Welcome to Marcello's Mailbag, where college football is always at the top of the pile ... NCAA settlement ... (Who knew Rich Rodriguez banning TikTok dances would lead to the NCAA Tournament not inviting the Mountaineers to the Big Dance?) ... Ed Helinski (X) ... .
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New York’s Raucous Dominican Baseball Fans Have a New Team

New York Magazine 16 Mar 2025
Rich Storry/Getty Images. Peligro Sports employee Randy Rodriguez was smiling sheepishly ... Across the store from Rodriguez, two full racks of Yankees jerseys were hanging alongside a depleted supply of blue Mets Soto jerseys.
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Woonsocket High School Quarter 2 Honor Roll students

The Call 15 Mar 2025
HIGH HONORS. Alicia J. Acosta, Jahnayah L. Alexis, Ezequiel Alicea, Tomya D ... Rich, Leonardo Rivera, Caleb Rodriguez, Jaeleanna Rodriguez, Pavel A ... Polanco, Jordyn Rodriguez, John K ... Masse, Diego Ramos Cueto, Alice Rodriguez Cepeda Jr., Abraham Ross, Mia O.
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Rich Rodriguez is back at West Virginia and taking stand against player entitlement

Usatoday 14 Mar 2025
“There’s a bigger sense of entitlement with our youth than ever before,” says West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez ... We won’t,” Rodriguez said ... The roster has been turned over, and Rodriguez doesn’t yet have a quarterback.
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West Virginia football coach Rich Rodriguez isn’t here for locker room dances

Fast Company 14 Mar 2025
Asked whether he had a social media policy for his program, Mountaineers coach Rich Rodriguez didn’t mince words ... Rodriguez clarified he wasn’t banning players from the platform entirely—just dancing on it ... Rich Rod is antiquated, but he isn’t obtuse.
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Top college football program bizarrely bans players from doing TikTok dances for very specific reason ...

The Daily Mail 13 Mar 2025
West Virginia's Rich Rodriguez was adamant this week that his players are banned from doing TikTok dances because it looks bad for the program ... Rich Rodriguez was adamant this week that his players are banned from doing TikTok dances.
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WVU's Rodriguez: No TikTok dances

Independent Tribune 13 Mar 2025
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez, like all football coaches, wants his players to show up on time, work hard and play their best ... .
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