# West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez rails on player entitlement

## West Virginia Mountaineers

### Rich Rodriguez is back at West Virginia and taking stand against player entitlement

West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez has a message for players who think they can get away with using their entitlements to abuse their coaches.

**Rich Rodriguez** is back at West Virginia and taking part in a reunion for the team that was in the lead in the NCAA College Football Playoff until it was eventually swept by Iowa.

**Rich Rodriguez** is back for his second tenure at West Virginia and has thoughts on player entitlement, and the value of a demanding coach. "Our job is to get you better than you ever thought you could be."

His thoughts are a reflection of the struggles many players face in a world where the emphasis on entitlement has become pervasive.

"I’m going to go in the stands and give fans a chance to call plays," he said. "I don’t care if it’s not working. I want to see it. It’s important to get refocusing on exactly what the hell you’re supposed to be doing. I don’t care if it’s not working. I want to see it."

The return of Rich Rodriguez to West Virginia comes at a time when the coach is struggling to find success in his second season.

The team has slipped in the standings and faces a tough schedule against teams with more resources.

"We’re not going to win. We’re not going to get off to a great start," he said. "We’re not going to win."

**Rich Rodriguez** is back, but his focus is on the player's entitlements. He doesn't want players to abuse them and doesn't want them to "get away with it."

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