**BREAKING: West Virginia Head Coach Rich Rodriguez Boycotts NCAA Pride Night, Sparks Nationwide Debate**
In a statement thatโs sent shockwaves across college football and social media alike, **West Virginia Head Coach Rich Rodriguez** has announced he will **boycott the upcoming NCAA Pride Night**, citing concerns over what he calls the โpoliticization of the game.โ
โOn the field, it should be about footballโ**not politics or agendas**,โ Rodriguez said during a press conference earlier today. His words have ignited intense reactions from all sides of the spectrum, with supporters praising his focus on sports and critics accusing him of undermining inclusivity and progress.
The NCAA had scheduled Pride Night across multiple games this fall as part of a broader initiative to celebrate diversity and promote support for LGBTQ+ athletes and fans. Rodriguezโs refusal to participate marks one of the highest-profile rejections of the initiative to date.
Within hours, hashtags like **#BoycottOrBigotry** and **#LetThemPlay** began trending, with fans, former players, and commentators weighing in. Some back Rodriguez, arguing that sports should remain โa politics-free zone,โ while others call his stance disappointing and out of step with modern values.
A spokesperson for West Virginia University emphasized that Rodriguez’s views were his own and that the institution remains committed to diversity and inclusion. Meanwhile, the NCAA has not issued an official response but is expected to address the situation as it continues to unfold.
As the sports world grapples with the ever-blurring lines between athletic platforms and social causes, Rodriguezโs bold move ensures that **the conversation is far from over**.
**Stay tuned for developments as reactions continue to pour in from players, alumni, and across the NCA
A landscape.**