CASTEEL IS GONE

this was published shortly after the game, but other outlets that I’ve read is that it isn’t necessarily a done deal yet, but WVU would have a hard time matching an offer in a bidding war.

This article is from a blog (not necessarily doubting it, but it’s far from official).

to get bent out of shape until you hear it from a University official. Even if he leaves we will be fine.

And I would wish him the best if if does go. I’m just curious (assuming it’s true) why he would be leaving. I thought he was one of the higher paid DC’s in football, that’s why I’d be surprised if he was leaving for monetary reasons. The whole thing is just curious. I can’t wrap my head around him going to AZ w/ RR when he stayed with WVU instead of following RR to UM. I just don’t believe that AZ is offering more $ to him than UM was. Perplexing.

It is all about getting a head coaching position for Casteel. He was told by other schools that the perception of him was that he would never leave West Virginia for another job. This will be a lateral move but it will break the ice for him to a head coaching gig some where else. I actually was hoping to get a chance at the head coaching job at WVU and now realizes that opportunity is likely to never come so if he wants a chance at a head coaching job this what he has to do. Only problem is the grass isn’t always greener and he could be out of job in 2 to 3 years if this is true. I for one can’t believe some blogger with the handle the “Dude”.

If this winds up being true I wish Casteel nothing but the best and know deep down inside that he will “Always Be A Mountaineer”.

I can’t same the same thing for the guy he could be going to work for.