Rich Rodriguez Ends the Fun By Agreeing to Pay WVU $4 Million

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I'm sure Michigan and WVU fans are probably relieved that this is over, but I'm terribly disappointed . West Virginia University says ex-football coach Rich Rodriguez has agreed to pay a $4 million buyout clause after breaking his contract. That would settle WVU's lawsuit that had been set for trial this fall. WVU attorney Tom Flaherty says the tentative agreement was reached late Tuesday ... [link]

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