College football is a billion dollar industry run by millionaire alumni, conference commissioners, ADs, and coaches. It’s a high pressure business where the only acceptable outcome is WINNING. Win, win, win or else changes will be made.
Such is the case with WVU football and it’s head coach Neal Brown.
Expectations were high and excitement abound upon Brown’s arrival. He replaced Dana Holgorsen in 2018 after a successful 4 year stint at Troy. However, the results have been underwhelming in the 5 1/2 seasons he’s been at the helm. His 34-33 overall record and 22-26 conference record have people wanting him on the chopping block.
Sure, these result have been disappointing and unacceptable to a lot of the Mountaineer faithful. He’s faced harsh criticism and rightfully so. However, the vitriol Brown has faced and the angry mob mentality calling for him to be fired is over the top. I’m not lobbying for him to keep his job. If the university’s administration wants to make a change….fine. Let them do it. But these fans and boosters go to great extremes to get the message out there that they’re not happy with Brown and want him fired. It reminds me of the spoiled kid who cries and whines when he/she loses; stomp their feet until they get the result that makes them happy. Website, social media and a plane hoisting a banner “Fire Neal Brown” aren’t necessary. Neal Brown by all accounts is a wonderful man, husband, and father. I wish him nothing but the best and if he’s fired at season’s end he will be just fine. Remember, it’s just a damn football game. But let’s not crucify him. Let’s Go Mountaineers
