Rich Rodriguez recently participated in singing "Take Me Home, Country Roads" during the Gold-Blue Spring Showcase in Morgantown, expressing the personal significance of the tradition to him. The tradition, which started 23 years ago by Rodriguez after wins, has become a beloved part of West Virginia University athletics, embraced by fans of all ages.
After a tumultuous journey that included coaching stints at Michigan and Arizona, Rodriguez found his way back to West Virginia as head coach, marking the first time in 6,342 days that he joined in singing the iconic song. The tradition has gained national and global recognition, even appearing in a Super Bowl commercial, reflecting the enduring popularity of "Take Me Home, Country Roads" as a defining song for the university.