Rich Rodriguez has returned home, and he is already working to win the ever-coveted National Championship. Most recently, Rodriguez has landed a big-time commitment from the transfer portal, further improving his recruiting record so far this offseason.
Tyrence "Ty" Crutcher, a former JUCO star for the West Florida Argonauts, committed to Rodriguez and the West Virginia Mountaineers, making him the 47th player to transfer into WVU this year.
During the 2024 season, Crutcher amassed 13 total tackles (10 solo), four pass deflections, two fumble recoveries, and one interception while playing in 10 games for the Argonauts.
Who has transferred to WVU this offseason?
Rodriguez has brought in an impressive 47 players from the transfer portal since taking over the Mountaineers' program once again.
Most notably, he has recruited 42 three-star athletes, alongside two four-star players, to join West Virginia ahead of next season. Edge rusher Jimmori Robinson and cornerback Michael Coats are the two four-star transfers committed to the program.
Some of the best three-star transfers include tight end Grayson Barnes, running back Tye Edwards, and defensive lineman Eddie Kelly.
Why did Rich Rodriguez leave WVU?
After playing for the Mountaineers during his collegiate career and getting his first-ever coaching role at West Virginia, Rodriguez left to work his way up the coaching ladder at different programs. Then, he returned to his alma mater to take the head coaching job in 2001.
Rodriguez stayed with WVU until 2007, when he was offered the highly coveted role as the Michigan Wolverines' head coach, which he only kept for three seasons.
Then, Rodriguez coached the Arizona Wildcats for six years before leading Jacksonville State to a 27-10 overall record during his three-year tenure with the team. Now, Rodriguez has returned home and is looking to improve upon his current overall record with WVU, which is 60-26.