3 more years added to Rich Rod's contract

[The Evil Genius]

Guess he will leave for that bigger program soon, huh? :D

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/ncaa/06/25/rodriguez.wva.ap/index.html?section=si_latest

Strike it Rich
West Virginia's Rodriguez gets contract extension
Posted: Sunday June 25, 2006 2:09AM; Updated: Sunday June 25, 2006

http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2006/football/ncaa/06/25/rodriguez.wva.ap/Rodriguez.jpg
Rich Rodriguez, who coached the Mountaineers to a No. 5 ranking last season, is under contract until 2012.


MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- Rich Rodriguez, who coached West Virginia to a Sugar Bowl win over Georgia in January, received a three-year contract extension Saturday that will pay him at least $1 million a year.

The contract, which runs through the 2012 season, includes an additional $100,000 per year in deferred compensation that Rodriguez can collect in December 2011 if he remains as head coach.

Rodriguez led the Mountaineers to their third straight Big East title last season. West Virginia beat Georgia 38-35 in the relocated Sugar Bowl in Atlanta and earned a No. 5 final ranking. That tied the 1988 team for the Mountaineers' highest finish to a season.

"This new agreement recognizes the job that Rich has done at WVU," said West Virginia Athletic Director Ed Pastilong. "He has had great success during the past three yeras and we look forward to Rich coaching for his alma mater for a long time."

Rodriguez will have a base salary of $150,000, the same as a contract he signed in late 2002. There also is $850,000 in guaranteed promotional income through radio, television, Internet, endorsements and Mountaineer Athletic Club appearances. There will be compensation increases each year.

Additional income can be earned through summer camps and incentives including graduation rates, team grade-point averages, bowl appearances, Big East championships and season-ticket sales, Pastilong said.

Two issues that Rodriguez wanted addressed also were in the agreement -- salary increases for assistant football coaches and plans to renovate the team's athletic building, the Milan Puskar Center. The renovation plans, including the study center and locker rooms, are contingent on support from private fundraisers, the university said.

"The success of our football program has been a team effort of the players, coaching staff, administration and fans," Pastilong said. "It will take a continuation of that effort as we move forward to secure funding for the Puskar Center renovations."

[SkinsHokieFan]

Saw that on the ticker last night, congrats to him

However, don't be stunned if he has the season he should have, that other programs come snooping around

You gotta wonder though how Al Groh makes 1.7 million per year, when Rich Rod can only get 1 mil per year

[The Evil Genius]

SHF,

It's that fine Wahoo education. :laugh:

[mjah]

More important than his salary: What's his buyout?

[Diggs]

Two issues that Rodriguez wanted addressed also were in the agreement -- salary increases for assistant football coaches and plans to renovate the team's athletic building, the Milan Puskar Center.

In my opinion, taking care of the Assistant Coaches is what was most important to Rich Rod. Since his first year, he really hasn't had that much turnover as far as coaches go. Sure, he dumped the DC Elmo the first year, but other than that his "core" assistants have stayed. Which makes me laugh at the Al Groh reference cuz his coaches can't leave C-Ville fast enough.

Rich Rod will retire his NCAA coaching career at WVU. He will retire his coaching career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. You heard it here first. :thumbsup:

[EersSkins05]

More important than his salary: What's his buyout?

They haven't released that portion of the contract, I don't believe. Hopefully that's not a bad thing, but Rod was campaigning for either a contract extension and a raise for his assistants or a lowered buyout clause.

I think he's still around 2 mil, but that could have changed.

All in all, great move for WVU.

[PleaseBlitz]

Thank God for that. RichRod should be given whatever it takes to keep him around.

[EersSkins05]

They haven't released that portion of the contract, I don't believe. Hopefully that's not a bad thing, but Rod was campaigning for either a contract extension and a raise for his assistants or a lowered buyout clause.

I think he's still around 2 mil, but that could have changed.

All in all, great move for WVU.

Wow, I pretty much nailed it.

http://www.wvgazette.com/section/Sports/2006062630

Buyout provision stays at 2 mil for the next 3 years, reduced to 1.5 mil after that. If Rodriguez stays as WVU Head Coach through 2011, he gets a $600k bonus that year. If he leaves, he forfeits it. (So the buyout is essentially still 2 mil.)

Now, whether or not 2 mil is enough to scare off potential suitors, I don't know. But I do know that but for John Beilein's 3 mil buyout clause, we'd be hunting for a new bball coach right now.

[Inxsive]

Do you really think 2 million will keep a top level program or him leaving for a promotion?

This article cooks the books a bit when it says it would cost him $2.6 million if he was to leave in the first 3 years.

"That’s unique because Rodriguez forfeits the whole $600,000 if he leaves prior to that, which makes the cost to him in the buyout and lost income as much as $2.6 million in the first three years or $2.1 million in the next two seasons."

I don't see where at any point he would lose $2.6. IF you are saying he is 'earning' 100k each year of his contract that will be paid at the end, if there, then wouldn't the cost be;

$2.1 after 06
$2.2 after 07
$2.3 after 08
$1.9 after 09
$2.0 after 10
$1.0 after 11

Also, please answer this for me. I don't know why you are counting that 600k bonus in any year other than the last. He has to stay till 2011 to earn his salary for that year, what is the difference?

[EersSkins05]

Do you really think 2 million will keep a top level program or him leaving for a promotion?


No, I think it's the fact that he's:
1) a WV native
2) a Former WVU player, and
3) an alumni of the school

... that's going to keep him here a while. As long as his pay is comparable to other top coaches (even if it isn't on the level of Weis or Caroll) and we haven't won the national championship, he'll be here I think.

[Diggs]

No, I think it's the fact that he's:
1) a WV native
2) a Former WVU player, and
3) an alumni of the school

... that's going to keep him here a while. As long as his pay is comparable to other top coaches (even if it isn't on the level of Weis or Caroll) and we haven't won the national championship, he'll be here I think.

People really do underestimate the loyalty Rich Rod has to his alma mater and homestate. Not many people know that Rich Rod was offered and declined the HC job at Texas Tech in order to wait out the retirement of Don Nehlen (even thought he might not have been hired due to his inexperience as HC and the fact Terry Bowden was available). We're talking a HC job in the BIG XII, in Texas no less.

To understand what Rich Rod is doing and the success he is having is amazing for WVU. The state of WV doesn't produce more than a handful of D1A talent a year, let alone BCS contending talent (I like how we have grabbed a few studs from NoVa lately :)) . Combine that with the stupid stereotypes he has to battle, he does a kick ass job bringing in talented players and building a successful program. As stated, money is not the issue as long as he is "in the ballpark." He just wants the WVU administration to provide him with the facilities, infrastructure and resources needed to compete with anybody in the country.

I hope he leaves WVU in 20 more years as the winningest coach in WVU history with 2 championships along with it. :cool:

[Major Harris]

i went to his 7 on 7 high school passing tournament last weekend. he had teams from richmond, cleveland, penn, va......and he had his eyes on a few of them. ;)

[Inxsive]

People really do underestimate the loyalty Rich Rod has to his alma mater and homestate. Not many people know that Rich Rod was offered and declined the HC job at Texas Tech in order to wait out the retirement of Don Nehlen (even thought he might not have been hired due to his inexperience as HC and the fact Terry Bowden was available). We're talking a HC job in the BIG XII, in Texas no less.

To understand what Rich Rod is doing and the success he is having is amazing for WVU. The state of WV doesn't produce more than a handful of D1A talent a year, let alone BCS contending talent (I like how we have grabbed a few studs from NoVa lately :)) . Combine that with the stupid stereotypes he has to battle, he does a kick ass job bringing in talented players and building a successful program. As stated, money is not the issue as long as he is "in the ballpark." He just wants the WVU administration to provide him with the facilities, infrastructure and resources needed to compete with anybody in the country.

I hope he leaves WVU in 20 more years as the winningest coach in WVU history with 2 championships along with it. :cool:

I didn't know Rich Rod's gentleman lover was on this board.:kiss:

You'll have to admit 'RICH ROD' sure sounds like a porn name. Gotta love that!

[PleaseBlitz]

I didn't know Rich Rod's gentleman lover was on this board.:kiss:

You'll have to admit 'RICH ROD' sure sounds like a porn name. Gotta love that!


You are a retard.

[Inxsive]

You are a retard.

What a well thought out response.

[The Evil Genius]

PB,

He isn't a retard. He is much worse. He is a bandwagon fan.

[Inxsive]

I don't know how you see to type with your head so far up Rod's butt! I understand why the writer of this article got the numbers wrong, he is probably a WVU grad.

[PleaseBlitz]

PB,

He isn't a retard. He is much worse. He is a bandwagon fan.

He could be both:

http://www.wemustignitethiscouch.com/uploads/photos/14.jpg :laugh:

[Diggs]

He could be both:

http://www.wemustignitethiscouch.com/uploads/photos/14.jpg :laugh:

BWAHAHAHA.

Annnnnnnnnnd here ya go:

http://www.halogod.com/albums/funny/ticket_to_hell.gif

[EersSkins05]

That could be the coldest **** I've ever seen on here.

As always, I approve. :D

[Inxsive]

That's all you got, calling me retarded and a bandwagon fan. :laugh: LOL, you are soooo vicious!!!!! :loser: I bet you win alot of slap fights Sally. No wonder WVU schedules so weak with that kind of material!:doh:

[Diggs]

That's all you got, calling me retarded and a bandwagon fan. :laugh: LOL, you are soooo vicious!!!!! :loser: I bet you win alot of slap fights Sally. No wonder WVU schedules so weak with that kind of material!:doh:

Well, think about it.. you did try to associate Rich Rod with some type of gay porn thing. :whoknows:

http://mooreslore.corante.com/archives/images/beavis-butthead.jpeg

"Huh Huh Huh.. Rich Rod..."

[Inxsive]

Well, think about it.. you did try to associate Rich Rod with some type of gay porn thing. :whoknows:

"Huh Huh Huh.. Rich Rod..."



No, actually I was referring to you as his 'gentleman lover' because you were oozing all over him in your post. I just followed it up with a statement that the name 'RICH ROD' sounds like a porn name, not gay porn, just porn. If you think of gay porn when you see the word porn then that is your choice. Bottom line, you have to admit it makes for a good porn name.

[mjah]

I understand why the writer of this article got the numbers wrong, he is probably a WVU grad.
Stone cold. :laugh: But it is a trend.

WVU seems to get a lot of numbers wrong. Sports reporting, US News...

Fortunately, when it comes to counting national championships in revenue sports, they can count to zero.

I know, I know... let's take it to The Antagonism Thread. Okay, away we go!

[Diggs]

No, actually I was referring to you as his 'gentleman lover' because you were oozing all over him in your post. I just followed it up with a statement that the name 'RICH ROD' sounds like a porn name, not gay porn, just porn. If you think of gay porn when you see the word porn then that is your choice. Bottom line, you have to admit it makes for a good porn name.

First of all, your implication was there. Secondly, who brought up "gentleman loving" in the first place? Thirdly, Rich Rod could be a great porn name, I guess. But it makes for a better NCAA Head Football Coach. As far as the oozing goes, I was defending the point that he is not going to leave for another program anytime soon. It's not my fault he is one of the best coaches in the country right now and people hate that, being he represents WVU football.

[SkinsHokieFan]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/scorecard/06/27/truth.rumors.college/index.html

It is believed West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez successfully negotiated a significant decrease in his $2 million buyout, which means he easily could be the next Florida State coach, presumably his dream job.

[mjah]

Whoa, that's an interesting wrinkle.

Bobby isn't getting any younger.

Yet another potential defection from the Big East to the ACC...

[EersSkins05]

Wow! With conjecture like that, who needs facts, sources, or actual reporting?

You could actually read the details of the contract, reported by the Charleston Gazette and linked by me about, oh, 3 days ago.


It has been reported that Rodriguez wanted his $2 million buyout reduced significantly. Well, it wasn’t. And if you believe Rodriguez, that was never an issue. He told me a month ago that the only reason he wanted his buyout reduced was to protect himself if the university didn’t come through on the facilities and the pay for his assistants. He didn’t want to be stuck three years from now with a hefty buyout if the school didn’t come through with the commitments he wanted for what he believes will be dramatic improvements to the program.


“If I get those assurances,’’ he said at the time, “the buyout isn’t an issue.’’
Well, the buyout certainly was an issue for the university, which maintained the figure at $2 million. WVU officials still have one of the best basketball coaches on the planet today at least in part because of a hefty buyout.


As a concession, though, the buyout in the new contract is reduced to $1.5 million after the first two years, but the reduction comes just before the start of the third season in the contract.

And why does everyone assume that the next Florida State coach isn't going to have the same last name as the current one?

[mjah]

And why does everyone assume that the next Florida State coach isn't going to have the same last name as the current one?
Because they want their next coach to be as good as Bobby Bowden. :D

[Major Harris]

And why does everyone assume that the next Florida State coach isn't going to have the same last name as the current one?
and why do people say that fsu is rich rod's dream job? THIS is his dream job. he said that long before he even got the job.

[Diggs]

and why do people say that fsu is rich rod's dream job? THIS is his dream job. he said that long before he even got the job.

Ya know, one sportswriter throws out something with no credible evidence or research and people assume it's true. Rich Rod currently has his "dream job." Unless some extreme circumstances cause something to change, he will not be coaching another University. Now the pros after a long time at WVU..that is another question...

[EersSkins05]

It was mentioned in this thread previously, but RichRod as an assistant coach, never having been a head coach at the D-I level, turned down a Big 12 gig at Texas Tech to wait for Don Nehlen to retire and take the WVU job.

As he's said before, you don't take lightly a D-I job offer at that stage in your career.

This is a guy that grew up as a fan of WVU, played for WVU, graduated from WVU... he doesn't exactly view this as a spring-board to a "real job."

[PleaseBlitz]

Whoa, that's an interesting wrinkle.

Bobby isn't getting any younger.

Yet another potential defection from the Big East to the ACC...


RichRod isnt going anywhere for a long time.


Guess who else isnt getting any younger:
http://midatlantic.comcastsportsnet.com/images/content/ncaa/hokies-gator.jpg

[The Evil Genius]

Beamer will be 60 this year. Is it me, or has he looked 60 the past 10 years?

Of course, he could coach another 25 years ala Joe Pa. :D

[SkinsHokieFan]

Beamer will be 60 this year. Is it me, or has he looked 60 the past 10 years?

Of course, he could coach another 25 years ala Joe Pa. :D


If Beamer lands Tyrod Taylor, he is there until Tyrod leaves

2007-2009 there will be plenty of talent and the right schedules to make national title runs

Hell, with the cash that'll be on hand by the end of 2012, VT could just make a play for Rich Rod :laugh:

Between 2010-2012 is when I expect FB to step down

Al Groh is already 61 :laugh: