Rich Rodriguez: 10 Things He Might Have Said To Delay Getting Fired

So in the ever-fluid world of the Rich Rodriguez “Is or isn’t he fired?” saga, reports out of Ann Arbor now suggest that the Michigan football coach has managed to delay a decision on his future.

Multiple media outlets today reported that Rodriguez had been fired. But TheWolverine.com and AnnArbor.com are now reporting that no decision came out of his afternoon meeting with athletic director David Brandon, and The Wolverine is even reporting that the two men will reconvene on Wednesday.

The school put out a statement early this evening from associate athletic director David Ablauf saying "Everything that is being reported is media speculation at this point. The definitive voice on this matter is Dave Brandon and he has not and will not speak publicly until a final decision has been made. I will let you know when Dave is prepared to comment."

But, really, how did Rich Rod avoid what many think is the inevitable for at least another day?

We have a few thoughts on what he might have said and figured we’d have a little fun with the situation.

Emphasis on "this is purely for fun."

Things Rich Rod Might Have Said To Delay Getting Fired .... No. 10

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ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 25: Head coach Mark Dantonio of the Michigan State Spartans shakes hands with head coach Rich Rodriguez of the Michigan Wolverines after a Michigan State 35-21 victory on October 25, 2008 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

"I'm sorry Dave (cough, cough). I’m feeling a little sick today (sneeze). Any chance (sniffle) we can do this tomorrow?”

Things Rich Rod Might Have Said To Delay Getting Fired .... No. 9

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ANN ARBOR, MI - SEPTEMBER 05: Head coach Rich Rodriguez claps after a second quarter field goal against the Western Michigan Broncos vs. Michigan Wolverines on September 5, 2009 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty I

From Rich Rod’s secretary: “Oh I’m sorry, Mr. Brandon. He’s on the field. It’s the 63rd straight day of practice and he wanted to test the NCAA be with the team.”

Things Rich Rod Might Have Said To Delay Getting Fired .... No. 8

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NEW YORK - JULY 15: Musician Josh Groban performs during the seventh inning of the 79th MLB All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium on July 15, 2008 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

"Come on in, Mr. Athletic Director. Before you say anything, I have a Josh Groban song I'd like you to listen to."

Things Rich Rod Might Have Said To Delay Getting Fired .... No. 7

7) "I've got this new idea for an offense. Have you ever heard of the A-11?"

Things Rich Rod Might Have Said To Delay Getting Fired .... No. 6

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PALO ALTO, CA - SEPTEMBER 18: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Stanford Cardinal watches his team during their game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Stanford Stadium on September 18, 2010 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

6) "Dave, I just heard Jim Harbaugh may be taking his tablets to South Beach.  Shouldn't we wait to see how his situation pans out before coming to any final decision?"

Things Rich Rod Might Have Said To Delay Getting Fired .... No. 5

“Whaddya say I show you how well I sing ‘The Victors?’ “On the banks of the Red Cedar, there’s a school that’s known to all ….”

Things Rich Rod Might Have Said To Delay Getting Fired .... No. 4

“Oh, hey, Dave. Listen, before we get started, I brought a couple of bottles of Vernor’s and some of my favorite pizza. Ever try this Domino’s Pizza before? Mmmmmm. Pizza.”

Things Rich Rod Might Have Said To Delay Getting Fired .... No. 3

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - JANUARY 01: Quarterback Denard Robinson #16 of the Michigan Wolverines rushes against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the Gator Bowl at EverBank Field on January 1, 2011 in Jacksonville, Florida (Photo by Rick Dole/Getty Images)

“Denard will leave, too.”

Things Rich Rod Might Have Said To Delay Getting Fired .... No. 2

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MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 03: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Stanford Cardinal celebrates a play with Andrew Luck #12 against the Virginai Tech Hokies during the 2011 Discover Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium on January 3, 2011 in Miami, Florida. Stanford won 4

 “Really, if Harbaugh doesn’t want the job, who else ya’ got?”

And The No. 1 Thing Rich Rod Might Have Said To Delay Getting Fired ....

"Um, Dave....aren’t these your wife's feet in this photo?