Fan Reactions to West Virginia's Abysmal Outing vs Iowa State

Another Saturday, another West Virginia loss.
The Mountaineers were beaten soundly 31-14 at the hands of the Iowa State Cyclones - a team that entered the day 0-5 in Big 12 Conference play. This loss drops WVU to 3-6 on the season and 1-5 in the Big 12.
Shortly after the game, I asked the fans on Twitter to share their thoughts on the game and many of the replies, as you would guess, were in relation to the head coach.
WVU should be a major player in FBS. The fan base is the most loyal I have ever seen despite the bitching and complaining it’s only because they want to win. When you are the only major sport In a state the fans deserve a winning team they can be proud of
— Peter C Hadley Jr (@lanokaPete) November 6, 2022
At least when we sucked under Dana and Rich Rod we were fun to watch. This coaching staff can recruit really well but when wins don't follow what's the point. Time to move on obviously Neal is in over his head.
— Michael Wallace (@Michael5wallace) November 6, 2022
— 🎙GYEOJohnson🎧 (@TobJ0hns0n) November 6, 2022
Thinking we invite Ed Orgeron for a 90 day contract and see what happens.
— John Klim (@MountaineerJohn) November 6, 2022
I think the climb is over we need to find a proven power 5 coach not one these up and coming experiments
— Chris (@Chris95261752) November 6, 2022
Football is a sport. I do not wish to share anything else I have on the subject matter
— Blue Lot Bandit (@BlueLotBandit) November 6, 2022
I am thinking everyone shoud stay in the parking lot tailgate for next 2 games and leave the stadium empty.
— Mike Hammond (@MikeHammondVA) November 6, 2022
This is ridiculous. We have the pieces on that team. No doubt in my mind. But something isn't clicking. That falls on coaching. I've been a Neal Brown guy from the jump but this is ridiculous.
— Brandon Lewis (@AyoB_Lew) November 6, 2022
We need a new coach.
— Justin “Couz” Walker (@couz206) November 6, 2022
Want me to leave out the bad words?
— Not Tony Caridi (@fauxcaridi) November 6, 2022
If so, I’m not thinking anything
I hope someone can figure it out but a big change is needed☹️ This isn’t WVU football
— Joe.showWV (@JShowwv) November 6, 2022
JT playing hurt is admirable and obvious. Why it’s being enabled is something I do not understand.
— Patrick Connell (@Connell424) November 6, 2022
Sad
— JC (@winemasterjc) November 6, 2022
I quit.
— Tyler Gordon (@gordont05) November 6, 2022
It’s all about winning and having the winning attitude. I want to believe but it’s been really hard especially after this game.
— Stephen B (@1BIGWVUfan) November 6, 2022
— John Tennant (@j_tennant) November 6, 2022
He is the leader of the team and it rests on his shoulders
— Stephen B (@1BIGWVUfan) November 6, 2022
So frustrated. I really like Neal but staring down the barrel of what appears to be a 3 - 9 season is just not acceptable.
— Creighton Waters (@WatersCreighton) November 6, 2022
Matt Rhule… already familiar with BIG 12, cleaned up Baylors Program with success, and has a WVU connection. 🤞
— Redlegwife13 (@redlegwife13) November 6, 2022
Just another week of mountaineer football it’s really nothing new
— James Knable (@jamesknable) November 6, 2022
I’m thinking I can a huge discount on the Trust the Climb gear.
— Jams24 (@Coogs57) November 6, 2022
— Bill (@IrishBillATL) November 6, 2022
— Clay Loudermilk (@ClaytonLouderm2) November 6, 2022
Basketball
— Mitch (@Mitch402744) November 6, 2022
This about sums it up pic.twitter.com/kxLPgcWQfO
— ProudPapaX2 (@proud_x2) November 6, 2022
Gotta make a change. Gotta make the right hire this time or the program may never recover.
— LAT (@letsgomtnrs) November 6, 2022
How much is Jimbo’s buy out
— Johnny B (@JohnnyBGuitar1) November 6, 2022
Enough is enough. This is just unwatchable football. I know we have injuries, and have had issues with transfers, etc…..but this is year four and we are getting worse. We have the talent to at least be a middle of the road BIG12 team. You can’t convince me we are the worst.
— WVUnoah (@WVUnoah) November 6, 2022
At least it's almost basketball season. pic.twitter.com/ytNi6zf9rA
— Pete Shirley (@PeterPShirley) November 6, 2022
Please bring back Rich Rod.
— Johnny B (@JohnnyBGuitar1) November 6, 2022
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