I am an Alabama resident and as such I have concerns over who is coaching our team. However, I am more concerned that xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[WETAZZBAMAFAN]

Whelp !!! guess i guess one could say.. twiddle dee,,,,why the other one says,, twiddle dumb!!!

[WETAZZBAMAFAN]

I SAY,,,i say,,, stand back non-belivers or the rain will never come !!!!

[magnam1953]

I hope coach Rod gets the respect he deserves if he comes to Bama. He is a proven winner and a huge asset to any football program. As a Bama fan, I don't like how coach Shula was treated. But done is done. I am ready to see the rebuilding of the Tide and I think coach Rod is a great choice for the job. Roll Tide! Good luck coach Shula.

[mervinout]

i just flew home from wv, and man im a tired so correct me if im wrong did you say that alabama is a better situation then wvu for rod lol. Yay you compare everyone and there mother to the big bad bear bryant. You guys are second tier in your own state, to auburn the past few years. You guys dont have any heismen candiates returning to school. you dont have the offensive players as we speak to run the spread formation. My guess is that this is the same thing as nebraska everyone got the undies in a bunch about him going to nebraska and all it took was wvu giving up more money. I think thats what will hapen here again.

[Bamanut]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

. Alabama has won 12 national titles, but what have you done lately? You even lost to Mississippi State this year... I hope you get Rodriguez though, because he's not all he's cracked-up to be!

The 12 National Championships defines TRADITION ..XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX !

Bama

[rmjvol]

Originally Posted by Bamanut

The 12 National Championships defines TRADITION ..XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX !

Bama

Bamanut, you're welcome to post your opinions here but we try to keep the personal insults out. And the poster you replied to is an Auburn fan so the slam on WV wasn't really pertinent.

We're a place for passionate, yet civil sports chat. Please see here:
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[Bamanut]

Originally Posted by rmjvol

Bamanut, you're welcome to post your opinions here but we try to keep the personal insults out. And the poster you replied to is an Auburn fan so the slam on WV wasn't really pertinent.

We're a place for passionate, yet civil sports chat. Please see here:
Forum Rules: No Flaming Allowed

Auburn / WVU ...six of one half a dozen of another ...very little difference in my book when it comes to TRADITION ...let me see ...Auburn won a National title in ..emmmmmm ...ahhhhhh...dont tell me ...oh yeh 50 YEARS ago ! ......... I get defensive when some want to rip coach Bryant and THE University so get over it hoss .....

Nut

[MountaineerInAlabama]

One thing is for certain, Rich will do what is in the best interest of his career and his family.

Although, I think Rich should talk to fellow West Virginian, Terry Bowden, to discuss the politics of Alabama College football for some better insight.

Some coaches make moves based on career decisions. Take for instance, Nick Saban (known as Brother to the locals in WV because he is a West Virginian from the same general area), who built a great program at Michigan State and then moved on to LSU. While Brother was at LSU they earned a National Title. This put Brother in a quandary, because he had a huge career decision to make. If he stayed at LSU and they did not earn any subsequent National Titles, then some may call it a fluke. So, his only career decision was to move on in his career or face a dilemma. That was an easy decision.

Brother’s dad was also named Nick who was a very successful Pop Warner football coach. I was privleged to have played Pop Warner football under his dad.

Rich in many aspects has the same decision to make in his career. This will be a test for him to see if he will make a career decision or stick with his heart and his roots.

I respect Rich as I have played on the other end of the basketball court and the baseball diamond from him as a competitor. He is a smart, talented, and an intelligent individual.

My advice would be to use this offer from Alabama to force West Virginia University to make the right decision and negotiate a package to keep him home. Otherwise, WVU knows the consequences. They should have learned this from the departure of Bobby Bowden back in the 70’s. However, Bobby Bowden had great difficulty beating JoePa at Penn State (bitter rival). Many Alabama and Auburn fans can relate to this situation. I have seen a few Alabama coaches fired and literally chased out of the state with death threats because they could not beat Auburn. Remember Bill Curry…

It was rumoured that Bobby Bowden's decision to leave WVU was based on him slipping on a piece of ice and busting his buns. This was suppose to have made his decision complete with an offer from Florida State in hand.

Is in snowing in West Virginia tonight?
Look out Rich, there could be ice on those streets and sidewalks...

Rich Rodriquez is intelligent. I am sure he will make the right choice. WVU may not be able or willing to offer a package that will keep Rich. They need a defense in order to win a national championship game. The offense is capable of delivering, but you must stop the points from the opponent. Alabama could offer the defense side of the equation for a smart offensive coach.

Let’s Go Mountaineer’s !

However, this may force me to suck it in and pull for the Tide in the coming year.

[rmjvol]

Originally Posted by MountaineerInAlabama

One thing is for certain, Rich will do what is in the best interest of his career and his family.

Although, I think Rich should talk to fellow West Virginian, Terry Bowden, to discuss the politics of Alabama College football for some better insight.

Some coaches make moves based on career decisions. Take for instance, Nick Saban (known as Brother to the locals in WV because he is a West Virginian from the same general area), who built a great program at Michigan State and then moved on to LSU. While Brother was at LSU they earned a National Title. This put Brother in a quandary, because he had a huge career decision to make. If he stayed at LSU and they did not earn any subsequent National Titles, then some may call it a fluke. So, his only career decision was to move on in his career or face a dilemma. That was an easy decision.

Brother’s dad was also named Nick who was a very successful Pop Warner football coach. I was privleged to have played Pop Warner football under his dad.

Rich in many aspects has the same decision to make in his career. This will be a test for him to see if he will make a career decision or stick with his heart and his roots.

I respect Rich as I have played on the other end of the basketball court and the baseball diamond from him as a competitor. He is a smart, talented, and an intelligent individual.

My advice would be to use this offer from Alabama to force West Virginia University to make the right decision and negotiate a package to keep him home. Otherwise, WVU knows the consequences. They should have learned this from the departure of Bobby Bowden back in the 70’s. However, Bobby Bowden had great difficulty beating JoePa at Penn State (bitter rival). Many Alabama and Auburn fans can relate to this situation. I have seen a few Alabama coaches fired and literally chased out of the state with death threats because they could not beat Auburn. Remember Bill Curry…

It was rumoured that Bobby Bowden's decision to leave WVU was based on him slipping on a piece of ice and busting his buns. This was suppose to have made his decision complete with an offer from Florida State in hand.

Is in snowing in West Virginia tonight?
Look out Rich, there could be ice on those streets and sidewalks...

Rich Rodriquez is intelligent. I am sure he will make the right choice. WVU may not be able or willing to offer a package that will keep Rich. They need a defense in order to win a national championship game. The offense is capable of delivering, but you must stop the points from the opponent. Alabama could offer the defense side of the equation for a smart offensive coach.

Let’s Go Mountaineer’s !

However, this may force me to suck it in and pull for the Tide in the coming year.

A great 1st post

Welcome to GoTeamsGo, MountaineerInAlabama. Look forward to chatting more with you.

[mervinout]

MountaineerInAlabama wen i left morgantown for pitt airport it was snowing. But didnt bobby bowden get fired not move on?

[koko1]

Originally Posted by MountaineerInAlabama

One thing is for certain, Rich will do what is in the best interest of his career and his family.

Although, I think Rich should talk to fellow West Virginian, Terry Bowden, to discuss the politics of Alabama College football for some better insight.

Some coaches make moves based on career decisions. Take for instance, Nick Saban (known as Brother to the locals in WV because he is a West Virginian from the same general area), who built a great program at Michigan State and then moved on to LSU. While Brother was at LSU they earned a National Title. This put Brother in a quandary, because he had a huge career decision to make. If he stayed at LSU and they did not earn any subsequent National Titles, then some may call it a fluke. So, his only career decision was to move on in his career or face a dilemma. That was an easy decision.

Brother’s dad was also named Nick who was a very successful Pop Warner football coach. I was privleged to have played Pop Warner football under his dad.

Rich in many aspects has the same decision to make in his career. This will be a test for him to see if he will make a career decision or stick with his heart and his roots.

I respect Rich as I have played on the other end of the basketball court and the baseball diamond from him as a competitor. He is a smart, talented, and an intelligent individual.

My advice would be to use this offer from Alabama to force West Virginia University to make the right decision and negotiate a package to keep him home. Otherwise, WVU knows the consequences. They should have learned this from the departure of Bobby Bowden back in the 70’s. However, Bobby Bowden had great difficulty beating JoePa at Penn State (bitter rival). Many Alabama and Auburn fans can relate to this situation. I have seen a few Alabama coaches fired and literally chased out of the state with death threats because they could not beat Auburn. Remember Bill Curry…

It was rumoured that Bobby Bowden's decision to leave WVU was based on him slipping on a piece of ice and busting his buns. This was suppose to have made his decision complete with an offer from Florida State in hand.

Is in snowing in West Virginia tonight?
Look out Rich, there could be ice on those streets and sidewalks...

Rich Rodriquez is intelligent. I am sure he will make the right choice. WVU may not be able or willing to offer a package that will keep Rich. They need a defense in order to win a national championship game. The offense is capable of delivering, but you must stop the points from the opponent. Alabama could offer the defense side of the equation for a smart offensive coach.

Let’s Go Mountaineer’s !

However, this may force me to suck it in and pull for the Tide in the coming year.

I just don't know why some of the fans of WV are bashing Alabama fans. Not on this forum but on others. It is horrible.... Also on other forums you should see what they are saying about ROD. If they are gonna turn on him that fast just off of rumers I can understand why he wants to leave, but I'm sure thats just a small percent of fans just like everywhere. IT's like you said he will do what is best for him and for his family. Who can fault a guy for leaving to make another million a year. I have also heard that he really has his eyes set on the NFL. If he does I think Alabama would be a better place for him to be, Not saying that WV is not a good place to coach.

[WETAZZBAMAFAN]

aha,shucks,,let-em" bash us,,,,,,we got strong legs and wide shoulders,,,we can tote em''''no-pain no-gain

[WETAZZBAMAFAN]

welcome to your new home coach rod,,,,,,turn out the lights,,,,the partys over,,,

Originally Posted by mervinout

MountaineerInAlabama wen i left morgantown for pitt airport it was snowing. But didnt bobby bowden get fired not move on?

When Bobby Bowden coached at West Virginia they only offered 1 year contracts to their coaches. I am not sure you can get fired with a 1 year contract unless you did not finish the season. Bowden finished his last 1975 season at WVU by winning the Peach Bowl and redeeming that loss from a few years earlier. Actually, it was the fans and the students at WVU that can take the credit for Bowden leaving WVU and returning to Florida State where he had been an assistant coach prior to WVU.

When you see a big sign hanging across the street from your office with "Bye Bye Bowden" and then somebody sticks a "For Sale" sign in your yard, I think most people would get the message they are not wanted. He was not really fired, but his decision was easily made from the situation around him. It was a great career move.

Rich on the other hand is loved by the WVU fans, but he has a great career decision to make in signing the paperwork at Alabama today. Can he do it?