Almost 17 years to the date, Rich Rodriguez made a decision that would shock West Virginia and college football fans all over the country. The native son helped get the Mountaineers back on the national map in the early 2000s after a rugged first few years in the Big East Conference.

This search could get very interesting thanks to a couple of West Virginians who figure to get consideration and could have strong support.

The Mountaineers will begin a national search for a new West Virginia head football coach after Neal Brown was fired following a 6-6 campaign. Brown finished his tenure in Morgantown with a 37-35 record,