Couz’s Corner

In this episode, Couz will discuss the career of WVU football coach, Rich Rodriguez, and explain whether he's worthy of a Hall of Fame induction. From his early days at Glenville State to his first run at West Virginia; and his stints at Michigan, Arizona, and Jacksonville State, he will examine the highs and lows of Rodriguez's coaching resume. Couz will also compare Rodriguez's resume to that of...

Attorney and sportswriter, Travis Knobbe, joins Couz to discuss WVU sports. They will specifically talk about the upcoming conflicts they could face regarding NIL and the House vs. NCAA settlement agreement. Travis will lend his expertise as a business attorney to the conversation. Couz will also get Travis’s thoughts on Rich Rodriguez returning to coach WVU football. #wvufootball #wvu #wvusports...

The College Football Playoff Leadership Committee has made the decision to change the way first round byes are determined for the 2025-26 season. In this episode, Couz will explain those changes. He will talk about how the changes could be good for college football fans. He will also explain how a compromise related to revenue may have gotten the Big 12 on board with the changes. Also in the show,...

Highly touted West Virginia high school basketball recruit, Braydon Hawthorne, chose the Kentucky Wildcats over WVU basketball and other programs. In episode 34 of the Gold & Blue Breakdown show, Couz and Jonathan will talk about the impact of that decision on the Mountaineer program and whether it was a surprise. The guys will also talk about FanDuel and Circa putting WVU football’s win total...

The Iowa State Cyclones are coming off the first double-digit win season in program history. They bring back several key contributors, including quarterback Rocco Becht. However, after losing four players in the first four rounds of the NFL Draft, Matt Campbell and the Cyclones will need some help from a few incoming transfers. In this episode, Couz is joined by Rob Gray from  @CycloneFanaticTV  t...

In this edition of the Gold & Blue Breakdown Show, Couz and Jonathan will break down the latest transfer commits for WVU football. They will look at stats, PFF grades and how they fit into the Mountaineer program. Offensive lineman, Carson Lee, who spent most of his career at Eastern Michigan, has committed to WVU. The former Colorado Buffalo is transferring from Mississippi State, where he or...

WVU basketball is reportedly in the running for one of the top transfer guards in the country. Couz and Jonathan will talk about that in this live edition of the Gold & Blue Breakdown Show. They will also talk about portal additions already added by Coach Ross Hodge. Finally, the guys will talk WVU football and whether Mountaineer fans should panic at the high number of players that have enter...

WVU football coach, Rich Rodriguez, has said he must make several roster cuts after Spring football camp is over. Those cuts started in a big way as several Mountaineer players have announced they are entering the transfer portal. In this episode of the Gold & Blue Breakdown, Couz and Jonathan discuss what these massive roster changes mean for the program and list some surprise names on the li...

After losing Texas & Oklahoma, many thought the Big 12 Conference was left for dead. However, expansion and a new TV deal allowed them to survive. In this video, Couz will explore the last few years of the league and take a look at what could be next for the conference. After adding the best of the G5, BYU and the four corner PAC-12 schools, do they next grab ACC schools if that conference imp...

North Texas coach Ross Hodge has been hired to be the next WVU men's basketball coach. West Virginia AD Wren Baker and WVU made the announcement today (March 26) and Couz and Jontahan will react to the hire in this live edition of the Gold & Blue Breakdown show. They will give the pros and cons of the hire. They will also talk about the reaction of the WVU fanbase. #wvubasketball #wvu #wvubask...

With the loss of men’s basketball coach, Darian DeVries, after only one year on the job, it’s been a tough week for WVU fans. In this episode of the Gold & Blue Breakdown, Couz and Jonathan will discuss the coaching situation in Morgantown. They will talk about the events surrounding coach’s departure and how quick it seemingly occurred. They will also talk about the controversy surrounding it...

Spring football practice continues for WVU football and with a new staff and new team comes changes. In this episode of the Gold & Blue Breakdown, Couz & Jonathan will discuss some of those changes. They will talk about the addition of a running backs coach & the loss of legacy coach Blaine Stewart. They will discuss how these staff changes may impact the WVU team. The guys will also d...

In episode 27 of the Gold & Blue Breakdown show, Couz & Jonathan will talk about WVU football's Spring quarterback battle, a candid answer from Rich Rodriguez about Rodney Gallagher playing defense, what two questions they would ask Rich Rodriguez, and WVU basketball's chances to make the NCAA Tournament. #wvufootball #wvu #richrodriguez ⭐️Sponsor: https://www.katzkantor.com⭐️ 🃏ONIT Ath...

The guys are back to talk about WVU football's spring practice and what Rich Rodriguez has had to say so far in his first two press conferences. They will also talk about Chad Scott leaving WVU for Texas and who may replace him. They will react to a letter written by Athletic Director Wren Baker to Mountaineer Nation and chat about the new school President, Michael T. Benson. Finally, they will ta...

In episode number four of the Big 12 Spotlight, Couz is joined by John Kurtz from the  @JohnKurtzShow  and  @KCSportsNetwork  to talk about the Kansas State Wildcats and what to expect for the 2025 college football season. They will look at the Wildcats schedule, talk about the return of quarterback Avery Johnson, transfer portal additions and more. Couz will even get John's take on Rich Rodriguez...

In episode three of the Big 12 Spotlight, Couz is joined by  @clintfostercomedy  to talk about the TCU Horned Frogs and how they look going into the 2025 college football season. They will talk about transfer portal additions for Coach Sonny Dykes and company, as well as the return of quarterback Josh Hoover. They will also discuss TCU's Big 12 Conference schedule and what the Frogs will do at the...

In this episode, Couz compares Rich Rodriguez's first class of transfer portal defensive backs at WVU against Neal Brown's last transfer class prior to the 2024 season. Couz will look at PFF grades of each transfer, as well as their On3 Transfer Portal ratings. Couz will also give his opinion on whether or not fans are overhyping Coach Rod's transfer portal adds. #wvufootball #wvu #transferportal...

In episode 25 of the Gold & Blue Breakdown show, Couz and Jonathan react to WVU's 2025 football schedule. They will analyze home games and away games, talk about the toughest opponents on the schedule, how the Mountaineers' bye weeks laid out, and where the potential trip up spots could be for Coach Rod and the 2025 squad. The guys will also talk WVU Men's basketball. They will talk about the...

In this episode, Couz will talk about Rich Rodriguez hiring both of his adult children, Rhett and Raquel, to work with him on the WVU football staff. Couz will react to the negativity surrounding the hire on social media. He will give his thoughts, talk about the pros and cons of the decisions, and give his opinion on these hires at WVU. #wvufootball #wvu #collegefootball ⭐️Sponsor: https://www.k...

In this episode, which is part 2 in the Big 12 Spotlight series, Couz is joined by Adam from  @SonsofUCF  to talk UCF football. They will talk the return of Scott Frost to Orlando to lead the Central Florida program, UCF's success in the transfer portal, parity in the Big 12, College Football Playoff formatting, and much more. #ucffootball #big12football #americanfootball ⭐️Sponsor: https://www.k...

In this episode, Couz is joined by R.C. Maxfield from the  @TheBackTo12Podcast  . They will discuss the success the Texas Tech Red Raiders and coach Joey McGuire are having in the transfer portal prior to the 2025 college football season. They will also talk about the controversy surrounding former five-star recruit, Micah Hudson, and whether or not he may actually return to Lubbock after a brief...

In this episode of the Gold & Blue Breakdown, Couz and Jonathan discuss WVU football's transfer portal additions and who will be the biggest impact players from the many Coach Rich Rodriguez have brought in for the 2025 college football season. Each will give their respective thoughts. Does former Jacksonville State wide receiver Cam Vaughn make the list for either Couz or Jonathan? What about...

In episode 23 of the Gold & Blue Breakdown, Couz and Jonathan talk about transfer portal additions for WVU football. They will talk a lot about whether or not Rich Rodriguez is bringing in too many players from the Group of 5 ranks and not enough from the P4. With several former WVU players transferring to P4 schools, should Mountaineer fans be concerned? The guys discuss. They will also break...

Dive into the heart of WVU football with this latest episode of The Gold & Blue Breakdown hosted by Couz and Johnathan! In this episode, the guys bring you the latest on West Virginia's coaching staff, including the recent hires and retentions under Coach Rich Rodriguez. The guys will talk about Zac Alley leaving the Oklahoma Sooners to become the Defensive Coordinator for Coach Rod at WVU. Th...

In this episode, Couz talks about a major conference realignment update that could drastically impact the future of the Big 12 Conference. He also ties it to private equity and even the issues going on with the ACC. Will Brett Yormark and the Big 12 embrace private equity as a league? If they don't, there could be ramifications that destroy the conference, or at least change the league as we know...