The prodigal play-caller is back.

After a 17 years away, Rich Rodriguez returns to WVU Football — not to reminisce, but to rewrite. With a 9–4 season at Jacksonville State and a headset full of vengeance, he's bringing the Hard Edge back to the Mountain State.

We break down second-stint coaching trends, legacy comparisons, and what RichRod's revenge tour means for the Big 12. From sideline swagger to spread-option resurrection — this episode is laced with data, storytelling, and all the smoke Mountaineer Nation deserves.

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Join the Mountaineer Roundtable, a group of content creators and podcasters, as we dive into the firing of Neal Brown and discuss potential replacements for the WVU head football coach position. We'll cover all the buzz surrounding this pivotal moment for WVU football.

In this Episode 46 of the Trust The Beard Podcast, I talk about the firing of Neal Brown, where WVU football goes from here and who I like as the new head football coach. #HailWV #WVU #TrustTheBeard #cfp

In this Episode 45 of the Trust The Beard Podcast, The Beard previews West Virginia Mountaineer football's game vs. UCF Golden Knights. I also give commentary on WVU Broadcaster Tony Caridi's controversial take, update fan poll interactions and news on the WVSSAC HS Football Playoffs. #HailWV #WVU #TrustTheBeard #cfp

In this Episode 44 of the Trust The Beard Podcast, The Beard previews West Virginia Mountaineer football's game vs. Baylor Bears and also dives into the controversy with the WVSSAC and High School Football Playoffs. #HailWV #WVU #TrustTheBeard #cfp

In this Episode 43 of the Trust The Beard Podcast, The Beard previews West Virginia Mountaineer football's visit to new Big 12 and old Big East foe Cincinnati Bearcats. #HailWV #WVU #TrustTheBeard #cfp

In this Episode 42 of the Trust The Beard Podcast, The Beard previews West Virginia Mountaineer football's cross-country visit to Big 12 foe Arizona Wildcats. The Beard also reviews the latest College Football and Power 4 Conference ratings for Week 9.

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In this Episode 41 of the Trust The Beard Podcast, The Beard recaps West Virginia Mountaineer football's crushing loss vs. No. 17 Kansas State Wildcats, 45-18 and scrutinizes the future of Head Coach Neal Brown. #HailWV #WVU #TrustTheBeard #cfp

In this Episode 40 of the Trust The Beard Podcast, The Beard reviews West Virginia Mountaineer football's upcoming game vs. No. 17 Kansas State Wildcats. The Beard also reveals his College Football Rankings for Week 8 and projects his College Football Playoff matchups!

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In this Episode 39 of the Trust The Beard Podcast, The Beard reviews West Virginia Mountaineer football's 28-16 loss vs. No. 11 Iowa State Cyclones. What does this loss mean for Head Coach Neal Brown moving forward? Can WVU rebound and stay in contention for a Big 12 title spot?