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Rich Rodriguez Announces Hiring of Larry Knight as Edges/Pass Rush Specialist
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- WVU hires Larry Knight as edges and pass rush specialist, adding a seasoned coach to the program.
- Knight most recently coached defensive ends and served as defensive run game coordinator at Arkansas State in 2025.
- Arkansas State tied for first in sacks in the Sun Belt under Knight in 2025.
- Knight has prior power conference experience at Temple and Georgia Tech, including development of multiple top linemen.
- Knight helped recruit and develop Keion White, a 2022 All-ACC honoree drafted by the Patriots.
- Knight has NCAA experience dating back to Cincinnati, Tennessee, and Temple earlier in his career.
- Rodriguez emphasizes Knight's recruiting ability as a key addition to WVU.
- Knight's hire follows West Virginia's broader staff updates and transfer portal activity in the 2026 cycle.
- Knight is expected to impact WVU’s defensive front and pass rush development moving forward.
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