The West Virginia coaching staff has a hole all of a sudden as running backs coach Chad Scott accepted the same position at the University of Texas earlier this week. On Friday, Scott "spoke" for the first time since the news dropped,

In a way, Thursday was a day to say hello and goodbye.

Based on multiple reports, Texas football will hire West Virginia assistant Chad Scott as its new running backs coach. Scott, 50, replaces Tashard Choice, who became the new running backs coach for the Detroit Lions earlier this month.

A day after WVU confirmed the news and then Texas officially announced the hiring of Chad Scott, the former West Virginia coach released a statement to Mountaineer Nation. “It’s been an honor and a privilege for my family and I to call West Virginia home for the past six years.

The former offensive coordinator for the Mountaineers has game-planning experience and a track record as a solid recruiter.