Coach Arrested
WVU Assistant Coach Noel Devine Arrested and Charged With Felony Strangulation
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Jail records did not provide details about the alleged incident, and authorities had not released additional information at the time of the reports.
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During his WVU career, Devine scored 29 rushing touchdowns and recorded 98 receptions for 710 yards, including what Article 3 described as a school record for receptions by a running back.
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Devine helped West Virginia appear in four bowl games, including the 2008 Fiesta Bowl, 2008 Meineke Car Care Bowl, 2010 Gator Bowl and 2010 Champs Sports Bowl.
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After leaving WVU, Devine signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as a free agent in 2011 and later played in both the United Football League and Canadian Football League before entering coaching.
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The arrest came one day after West Virginia defeated UT-Martin 52-7; Devine had been on the sideline for that game, and WVU was scheduled to play No. 25 Virginia the following Saturday.
West Virginia assistant running backs coach Noel Devine, 38, was arrested Sunday and charged with felony strangulation, according to Marietta Times. Devine was booked into North Central Regional Jail and held on $40,000 bail. He pleaded not guilty, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for September 23.
Coach Rich Rodriguez immediately placed Devine on indefinite leave pending further information. Devine is a WVU legend — third all-time in rushing yards with 4,315 and holder of the school's career all-purpose-yardage record. His son, running back Andre Devine, also plays for the Mountaineers. Observer-Reporter reported that Devine joined Rodriguez's staff in January 2025.
From Standout Player To Hall Of Famer
Devine starred for West Virginia from 2007 to 2010. He scored 29 rushing touchdowns and caught 98 passes for 710 yards — a school record for running backs, per NFL Draft Diamonds. He helped the Mountaineers reach four bowl games, including the 2008 Fiesta Bowl and 2010 Gator Bowl.
After leaving WVU, Devine signed with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2011. He later played in the United Football League and Canadian Football League before transitioning to coaching. The university inducted him into its Sports Hall of Fame in 2021.
Immediate Leave Separates Coach From Team
Rodriguez acted swiftly to remove Devine from coaching duties. The indefinite leave keeps Devine away from team activities and sideline work during the legal process. The move protects the team environment while the case develops and further information emerges.
Devine had been on the sideline just one day before his arrest during WVU's 52-7 victory over UT-Martin. The team was preparing for its next game against No. 25 Virginia when the arrest occurred.
What The Legal Process Says Next
Devine pleaded not guilty to the strangulation charge. He was released on $40,000 bail, according to BroBible. The preliminary hearing on September 23 will determine whether enough evidence exists to proceed to trial.
Jail records did not initially provide details about the alleged incident. Devine is presumed innocent. Coach Rodriguez said future decisions about his status will come after additional information becomes available.
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