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“Great Decision To Send Him Packing”: West Virginia Mountaineers Fans Approve Of Program Firing Neal Brown As Head Coach

The West Virginia Mountaineers finished the college football season 6-6 this year under head coach Neal Brown. On Sunday afternoon, it was reported by CBS Sports that the Mountaineers decided to fire the head coach and move on.

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Nov 23, 2024; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Neal Brown calls a timeout during the second quarter against the UCF Knights at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

This is an interesting move because he coached for six seasons with the Mountaineers. Brown had a record of 37-35 in 72 games with West Virginia. It will be interesting to see what is next for him.

West Virginia Mountaineers Fans React To Neal Brown Being Fired As Head Coach

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Nov 16, 2024; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Neal Brown argues a call during the fourth quarter against the Baylor Bears at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

To no surprise, there were going to be reactions from the Mountaineers fanbase after the firing of Brown. Here is what some of the fans had to say about the program-altering move:

It will be interesting to see what the West Virginia Mountaineers football program does next with the exit of Neal Brown. This could be a very interesting program for others in a winnable BIG12 Conference.

Potential Replacements

Two names that come to mind to replace Brown next season are either former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban or former Florida State Seminoles head coach Jimbo Fisher. Those are two names that come to mind for this program.

Another name to watch for with the Mountaineers is Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day. Day and the Buckeyes could part ways after the season and he could be the top name on the college football coaching market.

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