Rodriguez and Frost new to Big 12 in reunions with schools they won with in different leagues
- Rich Rodriguez and Scott Frost joined the Big 12 Conference as new coaches at West Virginia and UCF, respectively, after their familiar stints at those schools.
- Rodriguez returns to West Virginia 18 years after leading them in the Big East, while Frost comes back to UCF where he coached their undefeated 2017 season.
- Rodriguez faces rebuilding challenges including a depleted offensive line and receiving corps, and both coaches navigated their first spring workouts amid roster and system adjustments.
- Rodriguez stated, “We just don't have enough for our system... We just don't have enough bodies,” reflecting early struggles improving team depth and execution.
- Both coaching returns suggest significant changes ahead as West Virginia and UCF aim to improve in the Big 12, with West Virginia targeting a conference title despite rebuilding needs.
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Rodriguez and Frost new to Big 12 in reunions with schools they won with in different leagues
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Rich Rodriguez and Scott Frost new to Big 12 in reunions with schools they won with in different leagues
Rich Rodriguez and Scott Frost are new to the Big 12 Conference, but not to the schools that have welcomed them back.Rodriguez at West Virginia and Frost at UCF are the only new coaches in the 16-team Big 12, and now have been through their first spring since getting back to their old schools.West Virginia has gone through 13 seasons in the Big 12, but were still in the Big East when Rodriguez led the Mountaineers to three consecutive 11-win sea…
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