Rodriguez: Rich
by SMQ on Dec 16, 2007 7:59 PM EST
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Well, yes, he was already quite wealthy. And already clad in the ol' maize 'n blue, whether he thought about it that way or not. Neither of those facts, technically, is changing.
Rodriguez will, however, be coaching in Michigan next season:
In an early afternoon meeting with his football team, Rodriguez announced he was leaving to become the head coach at Michigan.
Rodriguez walked into a scheduled 1:30 p.m. meeting with his team and emerged 10 minutes later without comment and walked briskly back to his office. Shortly thereafter the players began to file out of the meeting room, somber-faced and generally without comment.
Rodriguez reportedly met with Michigan officials this past Friday in Toledo, Ohio
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No good numbers on the money, though there is speculation Rod will make $2.5 million, and won't coach the Mountaineers in the Fiesta Bowl.
Quick spin: Michigan averted complete disaster. Fallout: now what the hell does West Virginia do? You know, I hear a certain alum is looking to get back in the business...
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by mat on Dec 16, 2007 8:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It's like we're of one mind
http://www.blackheartgoldpants.com/storyonly/2007/12/16/163929/75
by Hawkeye State on Dec 16, 2007 9:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Eh.
Kudos for RR for moving WVU to near-elite status (helped in large part to the BE defections) but nobody needs to go overboard here. It's a good, face-saving hire but nothing amazing.
by sodakboy93 on Dec 16, 2007 10:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Eh for u = Yeah for me.
WVU has had exactly zero recruiting classes in the top 25 during his tenure. Michigan? Top 10 year in and year out. Even with it's higher character / academic standards.
The WVU boards are alive with 'can't win the big one' disses. I'll believe it when I see it. I watched the Pitt loss, as well as a number of WVU games over the past couple of years. His teams play hard and are always in it to the end. Tough losses happen for every program. I know some USC fans who think the dynasty is dead just because they lost 2 games...
There are reasons for stokage. He runs one of the most exciting offenses in the country. Thinking of that scheme + Michigan's talent + major program revamp (like getting a real S&C program) = a hyped fanbase.
by MonL on Dec 16, 2007 10:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
agree with this
Also, I think it may be a matter of talent with those head-scratching losses. With better players, you tend to win the close ones more often than losing them. There is a differential between the two programs. If he can do what he did at WVU with better players, I'll be extremely happy as a Michigan alumnus.
by georgiablue on Dec 16, 2007 10:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
asjd
Everything you ever needed to know about recruiting rankings can be encapsulated in that sentence.
by DoubleB on Dec 17, 2007 9:41 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not sure...
It's fairly common for people to automatically discount recruiting rankings as nonsense. This can certainly be the case from player to player and even class to class. But averaged over the long haul, I think they do a pretty good job of assessing what kind of baseline a coach has to work with.
I think my statement says more about RichRod's skill at using his scheme to overcome WVU's size/location disadvantage, and how he will enjoy a greater recruiting edge at Michigan.
While Michigan has taken it's top 10 classes and parlayed them into a just outside the top 10 status, Rich Rod has taken a lot of 'diamonds in the ruff' to a higher level than expected....
Regardless, if you think that statement says everything you need to know about rankings, you're mistaken. It says a little about the difference between Michigan and WVU, and that is all.
by MonL on Dec 17, 2007 6:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well . .
by DoubleB on Dec 17, 2007 7:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Once again...
by Shawn1228 on Dec 18, 2007 9:26 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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