West Virginia University football head coach Rich Rodriguez announced the addition of Larry Porter to the coaching staff as the running backs coach. “Larry Porter brings years of successful experience to West Virginia and is a highly respected coach and recruiter,

Moments ago, the West Virginia University Football program officially announced the hiring of Larry Porter as the running backs coach. Rich Rodriguez shared a quote regarding the hiring in WVU’s press release.

Rich Rodriguez has found his replacement for the only opening on his coaching staff. Rodriguez has tabbed veteran assistant Larry Porter to be WVU football’s next running backs coach, according to a release from the university Thursday afternoon.

Pat McAfee isn't the reason Wren Baker decided to bring Rich Rodriguez back home to be the head football coach at West Virginia, but his support, along with other big donors, certainly held some weight.