11/07/2024
Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed guests, and Mountaineer Nation,
Today marks an exciting chapter in the storied history of West Virginia football as we welcome a new leader to our program — Coach A A Ron.
Coach A A Ron, we are thrilled to have you here, and I want to take a moment to reflect on the journey that has brought you to this pivotal moment.
Over the past three seasons at Colorado State, you’ve demonstrated what true leadership is all about. You didn’t just coach a team; you transformed a program. In Year 1, you led the Rams to a Mountain West Conference championship — a remarkable achievement that set the tone for what was to come. The next two seasons saw you lead Colorado State to multiple 10-win seasons, something that many thought was out of reach just a few years ago.
Your success at Colorado State is not just about the wins — it’s about the culture you’ve built. You’ve cultivated a program that thrives on discipline, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. You’ve proven that with the right mindset, no challenge is too great and no opponent too formidable.
At West Virginia, you inherit a passionate fan base, a tradition of grit, and a commitment to building something special. We believe that under your leadership, we can take this program to new heights. You understand what it means to build from the ground up, to develop young men both on and off the field, and to play with the pride and intensity that defines Mountaineer football.
But Coach A A Ron, what excites us the most is your vision. Your ability to inspire, to elevate players to exceed their own expectations, and to create a team that plays with heart, toughness, and unity. You know the value of hard work, and you bring an infectious energy that will light up this entire state. This is a place where we don’t just play football; we live it, we breathe it, and we fight for it every single day.
West Virginia has always been a place where underdogs rise to the occasion, and Coach Ron, you’re the perfect fit for a place that thrives on that same never-back-down mentality.
We know this journey will have its challenges, but if there’s one thing you’ve proven over and over again, it’s that you’re ready for any challenge that comes your way. Your success at Colorado State is only the beginning of what we believe will be a bright and long-lasting future here at West Virginia.
So let’s all join together and support Coach A A Ron as he leads us into the future, with the spirit of the Mountaineer burning brighter than ever before.
Welcome home, Coach A A Ron! Let’s go Mountaineers!
Thank you.