McAfee, Rodriguez Join Thousands in Singing 'Country Roads' After WVU Super Regional Win
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVU alumnus Pat McAfee and Mountaineer head football coach Rich Rodriguez joined thousands of fans in a postgame rendition of “Take Me Home, Country Roads” following West Virginia’s victory over Cal Poly in Game 1 of the NCAA Super Regional at Kendrick Family Ballpark.
The celebration came after the Mountaineers moved one step closer to a berth in the College World Series, with fans remaining in the stands long after the final out to celebrate one of the biggest wins in program history.
With a trip to Omaha on the line, the atmosphere in Morgantown reflected the excitement surrounding a WVU baseball team that had already put together one of the most successful seasons the program has ever seen. McAfee and Rodriguez helped lead the crowd in the traditional sing-along, creating a memorable moment as “Country Roads” echoed throughout the ballpark.
The Mountaineers entered the weekend needing two wins against Cal Poly to secure the program’s first-ever trip to the College World Series. Game 1's victory put West Virginia within one win of making history.
For Mountaineer Nation, the postgame celebration served as another reminder of the pride and passion that follows WVU athletics across the Mountain State and beyond.
