Rodriguez won't take Tide job
University of West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez decided this morning that he would not accept the University of Alabama’s offer to become the Tide’s head football coach.
Rodriguez informed his Mountaineers team of the decision at a meeting at 2 p.m. Central time.
Representatives of Alabama and Rodriguez reached an agreement in principle Thursday night on a 6-year, $12 million contract. Rodriguez’ agent indicated to Alabama officials that his client would accept today, but that did not happen.
Rodriguez met this morning with the University of West Virginia president, and met with the athletics director several times. Rodriguez’ wife, Rita, was in his office for several hours this morning.
"Yes I'm staying," Rodriguez said as he walked past reporters.
In a statement released about the same time as the West Virginia team meeting, Alabama Athletics Director Mal Moore said: "I received word this afternoon that Coach Rodriguez has chosen to remain the head football coach at West Virginia. I fully respect his decision and wish him the best. I want to remind everyone of what I said at the outset of this process: My only objective is to get the best person available to lead the Alabama football program. I remain determined to bring to our program a proven head coach with impressive credentials. While I am hoping to conclude the search soon, following a timeline is not my main priority. Hiring an outstanding head coach to lead our players is the most important thing, and that will continue to be my only objective."
West Virginia plans a press conference at 4:30.
Read Saturday’s Birmingham News for more details
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CONTINUE TO FEAR, SIX IS NEAR!!!
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