Nike Strikes Again

Once again the coming of a new football season is marked by the Virginia Tech football team being outfitted with new uniforms. They aren't quite Oregon ugly, but they are pretty rough. I think that by the time the season rolls around I'll have warmed up to them. The worst part about it for me is the almost West Virginia style new wave number font we've got now. Honestly Nike, quit tinkering. Use Oregon as your guinea pigs, not us. Thanks.

Rich Rodriguez Admits He's ScUM

In case you hadn't heard, Michigan's Rich Rodriguez isn't exactly an honest man. While still employed by West Virginia University he actively participated in a courtship by the University of Michigan (scUM), his alma mater, for the head coach position of their football program. WVU sued Rodriguez for $4M in accordance with his buyout clause and Richie cried wolf. Finally, after months of bickering back and forth between the two sides, it appears that the saga has been resolved.

Not enough time on your hands to read all of the articles? Here's a quick run-down: Rich Rodriguez admitted that he signed a binding contract with a buyout clause worth $4M. ScUM will pay $2.5M and Richie will pay the remaining $1.5M. The university is thrilled with their excellent hire. 

Note - Don't tick off the state of West Virginia. Nothing good can come of it. 

Update - Just found this not too complimentary article on Rodriguez from the Detroit Free Press. It's worth a look.