Rich Rodriguez is being sued by West Virginia University for $4 million dollars on the account that he breached his contract. Not going to say that he did or he didn’t, but the legalities of it will be going on for a long time, according to The Ann Arbor News.
WVU Athletic Director Ed Pastilong’s deposition was made public and here are a few excerpts:
– When asked about damages to WVU’s football program since Rodriguez’s departure, the AD cited the losses of standout players Steve Slaton and Darius Reynaud, both of whom left a year early for the NFL, pledges from donors Ken Kendrick and Don Reynolds, an overlap in paying two assistant coaching staffs and other pledges from donors.
– The athletic director said he did not – nor did he know of anyone within the athletic department who did – help former Mountaineer Athletic Club administrator Larry Aschebrook land a job at Arizona State. Aschebrook has been a central figure in charges leveled by ex-WVU assistant coach (and current Michigan assistant) Calvin Magee concerning racism.
– Pastlilong called Rodriguez a friend and an outstanding coach and employee.
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