Memo to Rich Rodriguez: Make a Choice, Coach

an what they're getting. They were good enough not to call for Rich's head when he went 3-8 in his first season—even after Coach Nehlen had led the squad to a rare bowl victory the previous year.

Compare that to the vehement reaction Steve Kragthorpe got from Louisville fans during a tumultuous first year.

The Mountaineer faithful were hopeful and patient, and more than willing to give Rich the benefit of the doubt. That loyalty should be returned.

And this isn't how you do it.

Rodriguez is a fool if he thinks a 3-8 season for the Maize and Blue would be met with the same patience he found in the Old Gold and Blue. Moreover, an upset loss to his arch rival in Ann Arbor would leave Michigan fans calling for his scalp—and I can only imagine what the reaction would be if he went into the game a 28-point favorite with a BCS Championship Game berth on the line.

Booing would be the least of his worries!

I believe the West Virginia Mountaineers are standing on the precipice of greatness. I believe a long-awaited National Championship is just around the corner. I believe we're just a couple of recruits short of winning it all.

All of that could change with Rich Rodriguez's decision.

The time for games is over, Rich. A state awaits your answer.

If we wanted this behavior on an annual basis, we could go out and hire Bobby Petrino.

If you choose to leave, do it soon. Pack your bags and follow that other ex-WVU vagabond. Let us finally get a coach who loves the people and the state—and whose loyalty doesn't waver.

But if you choose to go, then take your money and run. And don't let the door hit you on the way out.

We can certainly understand your choice of Michigan, because you and John "Bawl-ein" deserve each other!

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