So Rich Rodriguez has jumped from West Virginia to Michigan. Good for him. I honestly dont understand why somebody would want to leave a program they built and cant possibly be fired from in favor of a "prestigious" school like Michigan. Good luck dealing with all the boosters, media, and crazed fans who cant wait to burn your car after defeating Ohio State. What's more, at a big time program like Michigan, its very important to cover up all the academic foul play that goes on (and it DOES GO ON. Its not just at FSU, its at every school where sports are important, like 95% of universities.).
Usually the story would end there. But in old Rich's case, he's more concerned with staying rich than moving on (yes, pun intended). Last year, Rodriguez thought about becoming Alabama's coach before signing a contract extension at West Virgina. Dude got a $4 million dollar bonus for signing. In his contract, there was a stipulation that said if Rich left for more money, he'd have to give back his big bonus. Obviously, nobody wants to give away $4 million dollars, but a deals a deal.
Now, Rodriguez is refusing to give back the money because he says West Virginia didnt live up to everything in his contract. Those "things" he's talking about are big issues like control over the sideline passes and the temperature of the milk in his office (So maybe I'm exagerating a little, but you get the idea.). The school is now suing him for the $4 million dollars. Rich, you should just give it up and start doing things that Michigan hired you to do. You know, like recruit football players.
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