Some high school players develop a legendary status during their recruiting process. This is especially true if their highlight tape is memorable. That was the case with running back Noel Devine, who eventually enjoyed a very successful collegiate career with West Virginia.
When Rich Rodriguez decided to return to West Virginia, he brought some of the former WVU greats with him on his staff. One of those greats was former star running back Noel Devine.
The West Virginia Mountaineers have just wrapped up practice No. 7 of fall camp. Head coach Rich Rodriguez met with the media shortly after to recap the morning.
West Virginia picked up its third running back commit of the 2026 recruiting class on Tuesday as Richmond, Virginia, product SirPaul Cheeks (5'9", 185 lbs) announced his pledge.
Former Mountaineer great Noel Devine has officially joined the WVU football coaching staff, new head coach Rich Rodriguez announced Sunday morning. “Noel knows how I run my program, and more importantly, he wants to give back to the place that has given him so much,” Rodriguez said in a statement.
Since it was announced that Rich Rodriguez was returning to West Virginia to coach the Mountaineers, fans have been hoping that he would bring back some of his legendary players to help with the program.
A WVU legend is returning to West Virginia and reuniting with Rich Rodriguez. West Virginia legend Noel Devine is joining the WVU football staff, a source tells WV Sports Now.
Noel Devine played one season for Rich Rodriguez at West Virginia, but the two have remained in touch over the years and now, the two get to spend a little more time around each other.
Even though December’s National Signing Day is over, the WVU football program could still potentially add more players to their 2024 class. And one former Mountaineer great hopes they do.