It was big news that broke on Friday --per Mike AstiofWV Sports Now, former West Virginia football running back Noel Devine will be joining Rich Rodriguez's staff at WVU as an offensive analyst. It will be his first collegiate coaching experience.
Devine spent four seasons with the Mountaineers from 2007-2010 and rushed for 4,317 yards and 29 touchdowns while adding 712 receiving yards and 2 receiving touchdowns. Devine is third all-time within the program in career rushing yards.
Devine was originally recruited by Rodriguez and played collegiately for both Rodriguez and former head coach Bill Stewart. Devine's son Andre played for Rodriguez last season at Jacksonville State after his offer to WVU was pulled when another recruit filled the roster spot first.
Source: WVU legend Noel Devine is joining the WVU football staff.
— Mike J. Asti (@MikeAsti11)January 3, 2025
Devine ran for 4,315 yards and scored 29 touchdowns as a Mountaineer. He also made 98 receptions and racked up 710 more yards as a receiver.
Devine himselfquickly confirmedthe rumors on social media and showed his excitement at being able to return to Morgantown and the program at WVU. But he is not the only one who is excited.
People all across the internet -- from WVU fans and media members to numerous college football analysts feeling nostalgic about the mid-2000s -- took to social media to share their enthusiasm regarding the return of Devine to college football as a coach. Check out some of the reactions below.
Blessing to be in this position a prayer that’s been answered 🙏🏽 for sure! looking forward to learning and working hard to helping build the culture and tradition coach Rod Instilled
— Noel Devine (@noel_devine7)January 3, 2025
In me and former players at WVU 💛💙https://t.co/UbCsQHYL8h
jahiem white in the lab watching rich rod film with noelhttps://t.co/M9ADDRBpIe
— The Smoking Musket (@smokingmusket)January 3, 2025
Noel Devine will definitely be the coolest analyst on the @WVUfootball staff.pic.twitter.com/t0gWXpmbtX
— Mitch Vingle (@MitchVingle)January 3, 2025
Noel Devine’s jersey was the first jersey I ever owned. #7 in Gold and Blue was no joke in his playing days and it was just a matter of time with Rich Rod as the HC that he’d be on the staff. Exciting times for sure!https://t.co/yEGehAlHp6
— Zeno ‘Jeno’ Jo (@jenozenojeno)January 3, 2025
Rich Rodriguez is back. Nicco Marchiol, Rodney Gallagher and Jahiem White are back. NOEL DEVINE IS BACK!
— The Voice of Morgantown (@voicemorgantown)January 3, 2025
The excitement surrounding the 2025 season will be unmatched.#HailWV
Noel Devine is the founder of modern high school highlights. Jaw-dropping film in the early days of@YouTube.
— Kipp Adams (@KippLAdams)January 3, 2025
Legendary.https://t.co/yDjoU0RypBhttps://t.co/SCjv5vsHlU
I think Noel Devine’s highlight film was the first video I ever watched on YouTube. Legend
— T (@tblack)January 3, 2025
Those who were covering this industry in the mid-2000s know few high school football prospects have produced a more impressive highlight reel than Noel Devine.https://t.co/slfs3rdrSU
— Tyler Donohue (@TDsTake)January 3, 2025
WVU legend Noel Devine. Top 10 HS film in modern recruiting era (2002 - today) 😂https://t.co/JxpwVRzLmw
— SkinsHoops86 (@SkinsHoops86)January 3, 2025
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