Rich Rodriguez

Quick Facts

Full Name	Rich Rodriguez
Occupation	Football Coach
Date Of Birth	May 24, 1963(1963-05-24)
Age	61
Birthplace	Chicago
Country	United States
Birth City	Illinois
Horoscope	Taurus

Rich Rodriguez Biography

Rich Rodriguez is one of the most popular and richest Football Coach who was born on May 24, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. After three seasons at the University of Michigan, the University of Arizona’s head coach was appointed to the position in 2012.

From 2005 to 2008, he was the speedy running back He coached speedy running back Steve Slaton at the University of West Virginia from 2005 to 2008. coach at the University of West Virginia.

A native of Grant Town, West Virginia, Rodriguez graduated from North Marion High School in 1981 where he played four sports and was an all-state football and basketball player. After high school, Rodriguez attended West Virginia University. Playing as a defensive back, he recorded 54 career tackles over three seasons.

During the 1985 season, Rodriguez served as a student assistant under head coach Don Nehlen and graduated with a Physical Education degree. In 1986, he was hired by Salem College (now Salem International University) where he served as special teams coordinator and secondary coach. In 1987, he became Salem’s defensive coordinator and in 1988 took over as head coach. At 25 years old, he was the youngest college head coach in the country. He was 2–8 in his first season as head coach, after which the college announced it was dropping its football program.

With Rita, he has Raquel and Rhett as his children.

Rich Rodriguez Net Worth

Rich Rodriguez is one of the richest Football Coach from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Rich Rodriguez 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Before he began his coaching career in 1985, he played four years as a defensive back for the University of West Virginia.

He was the University of West Virginia’s Big East Coach of Year twice.

Richard Alan Rodriguez (born May 24, 1963), also known as Rich Rod, is a former American football coach and former player. Rodriguez previously served as the head football coach at Salem University (1988), Glenville State College (1990–1996), West Virginia University (2001–2007), the University of Michigan (2008–2010), and the University of Arizona (2012–2017). His career college football coaching record stands at 163–118–2. In 2011, Rodriguez worked as an analyst for CBS Sports.

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Who is Rich Rodriguez Dating?

According to our records, Rich Rodriguez married to Rita Setliff. As of December 1, 2023, Rich Rodriguez’s is not dating anyone.

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On November 26, 2000, WVU’s athletic department announced that Rodriguez would again return to West Virginia, this time as head coach to replace the retiring Don Nehlen. Rodriguez’s first season at West Virginia, 2001, was a disappointing 3–8 season. However, Rodriguez’s turn-around of the 2002 team is the greatest turn-around in Big East history with a 9–4 record, Big East runner-up finish, back-to-back road wins against ranked Virginia Tech and Pitt, and a Continental Tire Bowl berth, where they lost to ACC runner-up, Virginia. The Mountaineers finished second in the nation rushing with 283 yards per game and fourth in turnover margin. In 2003, the Mountaineers started the season 1–4, and after losing to #2 Miami 22–20, the Mountaineers posted a 6–1 Big East record and tied for the Big East championship with Miami, earning a Gator Bowl berth. That season, the Mountaineers replaced 22 seniors, eleven of which were starters. In 2004, the Mountaineers posted an 8–4 record with a talented team of seniors and juniors, but were ranked as high as sixth during the regular season.

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Rich Ranked on the list of most popular Football Coach. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Rich Rodriguez celebrates birthday on May 24 of every year.

Repeating their 2005 success, West Virginia posted another 11-win season, which was the first consecutive 10-win seasons in school history. The Mountaineers defeated Georgia Tech, 38–35, in the Gator Bowl and finished 10th in the final polls. Rodriguez also had two consensus All-Americans, running back Steve Slaton and center Dan Mozes (who also won the Rimington Trophy as the nation’s best center).

How much is JSU paying Rich Rodriguez?

Rodriguez’s new five-year contract will net him $2.2 million per season. This contract is also incentive-laced, including triggers like a $200,000 bonus for winning the Pac-12 South and a $1 million bonus for winning a national championship.

Where is Rich Rodriguez coaching at now?

Jacksonville State hires Rich Rodriguez as head football coach ahead of 2023 FBS move. College football reporter.

How much does Rich Rodriguez make?

Rodriguez, who receives a base salary of $500,000 , signed the contract Jan. 28, JSU President Don Killingsworth signed the agreement on behalf of the school two days earlier.

Why did Rich Rodriguez leave WVU?

Rodriguez said the departure was based on his thought that Michigan would have easier access to the financial resources needed to win a national championship than WVU.

Who hired Rich Rodriguez?

Veteran head coach Rich Rodriguez has been hired as head football coach at Jacksonville State , the school announced Monday. Rodriguez, 58, comes to the Gamecocks from Louisiana-Monroe, where he was Terry Bowden’s offensive coordinator in 2021.