Ross Hodge was well versed in the history and passion surrounding the West Virginia basketball program.
It was a big component in his decision to pursue the opening and something that he was able to see first-hand while he was still in negotiations for the position.
That’s because his North Texas team was playing in the National Invitational Tournament against Oklahoma State when his team let a nine-point lead slip away before eventually getting a stop and holding on for the win.
“I thought for a second there I was going to be the only coach in the country to simultaneously get crushed by two fanbases at the same time.