This coaching search is nearing its end for West Virginia, and all signs are pointing in the direction of Rich Rodriguez making his controversial return to Morgantown. Well, is it really that controversial at this point?

Nearly two decades following his controversial departure, it looks like Rich Rodriguez will once again be West Virginia University’s football coach. Multiple news outlets reported Wednesday night that a deal was being finalized between WVU and Rodriguez for him to return to the football program.

WVU is targeting Rich Rodriguez to return to the helm as football head coach, ESPN reports. Insider Pete Thamel cited sources that say a deal is nearly completion but has yet to be finalized. >> WVU announces change in football team leadership,