Early today it was learned through a source within the University of Michigan that President Mary Sue Coleman has requested the immediate resignation of embattled coach Rich Rodriguez.
According to the source, who disclosed this information on the condition of anonymity, the University has learned Rodriguez has been meeting with Atlanta Falcons' owner Arthur Blank regarding the head coach position. President Coleman, in an effort to avoid any further embarrassment to the school, requested the resignation "so the school and its boosters can move forward and get on with the business of replacing its head coach," the source says.
A visibly upset President Coleman spoke just recently of how Coach Rodriguez had assured her "I am a Michigan Man and this is my dream job and I will be here as long as you and the University will have me." When asked about the recently agreed upon buy-out clause within Rodriguez's new contract, President Coleman assured all concerned that UM would pursue the collection of the buy-out and would not agree to any settlement.
Coach Rodriguez, who was unavailable for comment, did refer us to his agent Mike Brown, who confirmed Rodriguez was offered the head coaching position with the Atlanta Falcons, but had not accepted. Mr. Brown said that his client would be willing to hear any matching offers from Michigan and that if Michigan failed to match or better the offer, Rodriguez would seek to void the current buy-out agreement since Michigan had failed to live up to their agreement within the contract.
Mr. Brown stated UM had agreed to rename the stadium known as "The Big House" to "The Big Rod's House," and since they had not done this, had forfeited the buy-out.
A spokesman for Rodriguez, Ken Kendrick (part owner of the Arizona Diamondbacks), has stated he will immediately withdraw all support and will no longer be donating due to the administration’s "poor handling" of the situation. Mr. Kendrick did say Rich is an Atlanta man and this is his dream job and he will be there as long as the Falcons will have him.
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8 months ago
As the regular season continued and just two months after Rodriguez had signed his new contract, Brown was throwing up the possibility of Rodriguez leaving. In a November e-mail from Brown to Walker, Brown says he and Rodriguez are “very concerned” WVU has not yet moved ahead on Bown believed were other ways to generate money for the football program.
Nov. 14, Brown to Walker: “Why is this important? There is a projected opening at Texas A&M this year and Florida State next year. Rich’s name is being mentioned heavily. If presented with any of those opportunities, I believe Rich would have to weigh heavily the progress made in those issues he raised this summer and the revenue stream initiatives.”
8 months ago
I don't get it. Was this supposed to be funny?
8 months ago
This was hilarious, thank you very much!
8 months ago
That is not so far-fetched. I thought it was a real story!
8 months ago
This is really funny
8 months ago
Beware idiots with unfettered access to the internet.
from 8 months ago
we are aware of you!
8 months ago
Magee said he was merely "exploring his options" by getting on a plane with Rodriguez, flying to Ann Arbor and allowing himself to be introduced as part of Rodriguez's staff, and WVU should have known that and asked him to interview for the head WVU job. Since it didn't, WVU obviously is racist.
Married guys, here's a tip: The next time your wives catch you cheating, simply tell them you are "exploring your options." Then, flip the script on them: Accuse your wife of being a monogamist and failing to ask you if you want a three-way with your neighbor's wife.
8 months ago
"While at The Bullpen in Sunnyside in 1984..Mike Garrison said if he ever became wvu president, he would make me athletic director."
8 months ago
R.R IS A JOKE ALONG WITH HIM IS HIS FAMILY, EVEN TH E ONE'S IN WV. LET THIS GROUP OF LOOSER GET ON WITH THERE LIVES.
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