West Virginia Fires Neal Brown After Six Seasons

## West Virginia Fires Neal Brown After Six Seasons

### A Tumultuous Tenure Ends

A Solid Start, Then Challenges

Brown arrived in Morgantown in 2019 with a strong resume, having led Troy University to three consecutive bowl games. He guided West Virginia to a 5-7 record in his debut season, followed by a promising 6-4 campaign in 2020. However, the following years proved to be more challenging, with the team posting a combined record of 13-19 over the last three seasons.

Lackluster Results, Unfulfilled Expectations

Despite Brown’s efforts to rebuild the program, the Mountaineers struggled to consistently compete in the Big 12 Conference. The team’s offensive struggles were particularly concerning, with West Virginia ranking among the lowest in the conference in scoring and yards per game.

Furthermore, the program faced several off-field controversies under Brown’s leadership, including arrests and suspensions of players. These incidents further eroded the team’s morale and cast a negative light on the program.

Athletic Director Makes Difficult Decision

Athletic Director Shane Lyons acknowledged the difficult decision in a statement, saying, “After careful consideration, we have determined that making a change is necessary for the future success of our football program. We appreciate Neal’s hard work and dedication during his time at West Virginia and wish him all the best.”

Search for New Leadership

West Virginia will immediately begin a nationwide search for a new head coach. The university hopes to find a proven leader who can restore the program to prominence and compete at a high level in the Big 12.

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