Rodriguez family harassed, threatened

[Alan Jones]

Rodriguez family harassed, threatened

GRANT TOWN, W.Va. -- Relatives of Rich Rodriguez have been harassed
and threatened in the three weeks since his resignation as West
Virginia football coach.

His mother, Arleen Rodriguez, said her teen grandson received a
death threat and found other harassing notes taped to his locker at
East Fairmont High School. Arleen said her 12-year-old granddaughter
had to be escorted to classes.

Mountaineers fans furious over Rodriguez's Dec. 16 decision to
accept the coaching job at Michigan also vandalized his home near
Morgantown, hanging signs on a fence and tossing a mailbox in the
yard.

"He put seven years into WVU and now everybody thinks he's garbage,"
his mother said. "Think like a parent. That's all I can say. Think
about it. Think about what you're doing."

The backlash has been even more venomous on the Facebook social
networking site, where dozens of groups with profanity-laced names
have formed, devoted to wishing ill for Rodriguez and his family.

A similar but short-lived fury boiled up last month against
Mountaineer kicker Pat McAfee, who received angry text messages and
had his car vandalized after missing two field goals in West
Virginia's 13-9 loss to Pitt. The loss knocked WVU out of national
championship contention, but the team went on without Rodriguez to
beat Oklahoma in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl.

Several wealthy football boosters claim there was behind-the-scenes
tension between Rodriguez and the WVU administration, but the coach
has yet to discuss the matter publicly.

"I don't think he felt wanted at WVU any more," his mother said.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3186883

Discuss this topic at...
- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WVU-Sports

[John Rogers]

A flute without holes, is not a flute, Alan Jones

Post by Alan Jones
Rodriguez family harassed, threatened
GRANT TOWN, W.Va. -- Relatives of Rich Rodriguez have been harassed
and threatened in the three weeks since his resignation as West
Virginia football coach.
His mother, Arleen Rodriguez, said her teen grandson received a
death threat and found other harassing notes taped to his locker at
East Fairmont High School. Arleen said her 12-year-old granddaughter
had to be escorted to classes.
Mountaineers fans furious over Rodriguez's Dec. 16 decision to
accept the coaching job at Michigan also vandalized his home near
Morgantown, hanging signs on a fence and tossing a mailbox in the
yard.
"He put seven years into WVU and now everybody thinks he's garbage,"
his mother said. "Think like a parent. That's all I can say. Think
about it. Think about what you're doing."
The backlash has been even more venomous on the Facebook social
networking site, where dozens of groups with profanity-laced names
have formed, devoted to wishing ill for Rodriguez and his family.
A similar but short-lived fury boiled up last month against
Mountaineer kicker Pat McAfee, who received angry text messages and
had his car vandalized after missing two field goals in West
Virginia's 13-9 loss to Pitt. The loss knocked WVU out of national
championship contention, but the team went on without Rodriguez to
beat Oklahoma in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl.
Several wealthy football boosters claim there was behind-the-scenes
tension between Rodriguez and the WVU administration, but the coach
has yet to discuss the matter publicly.
"I don't think he felt wanted at WVU any more," his mother said.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3186883
Discuss this topic at...
- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WVU-Sports

No bricks yet?

Rank amateurs, I tell you.


John Rogers
AU Class of 1985
The Al Del Greco of Atlanta

"Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity,
Religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that
man claim the tribute of Patriotism, who should labour to subvert these
great Pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of
Men and citizens. The mere Politician, equally with the pious man ought
to respect and to cherish them." (George Washington, Farewell Address)

[t***@yahoo.com]

Post by John Rogers
A flute without holes, is not a flute, Alan Jones

Post by Alan Jones
Rodriguez family harassed, threatened
GRANT TOWN, W.Va. -- Relatives of Rich Rodriguez have been harassed
and threatened in the three weeks since his resignation as West
Virginia football coach.
His mother, Arleen Rodriguez, said her teen grandson received a
death threat and found other harassing notes taped to his locker at
East Fairmont High School. Arleen said her 12-year-old granddaughter
had to be escorted to classes.
Mountaineers fans furious over Rodriguez's Dec. 16 decision to
accept the coaching job at Michigan also vandalized his home near
Morgantown, hanging signs on a fence and tossing a mailbox in the
yard.
"He put seven years into WVU and now everybody thinks he's garbage,"
his mother said. "Think like a parent. That's all I can say. Think
about it. Think about what you're doing."
The backlash has been even more venomous on the Facebook social
networking site, where dozens of groups with profanity-laced names
have formed, devoted to wishing ill for Rodriguez and his family.
A similar but short-lived fury boiled up last month against
Mountaineer kicker Pat McAfee, who received angry text messages and
had his car vandalized after missing two field goals in West
Virginia's 13-9 loss to Pitt. The loss knocked WVU out of national
championship contention, but the team went on without Rodriguez to
beat Oklahoma in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl.
Several wealthy football boosters claim there was behind-the-scenes
tension between Rodriguez and the WVU administration, but the coach
has yet to discuss the matter publicly.
"I don't think he felt wanted at WVU any more," his mother said.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3186883
Discuss this topic at...
-http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WVU-Sports

No bricks yet?
Rank amateurs, I tell you.

Not even a mailbox picture.

a.

[jdtiger]

Post by Alan Jones
Rodriguez family harassed, threatened
GRANT TOWN, W.Va. -- Relatives of Rich Rodriguez have been harassed
and threatened in the three weeks since his resignation as West
Virginia football coach.
His mother, Arleen Rodriguez, said her teen grandson received a
death threat and found other harassing notes taped to his locker at
East Fairmont High School. Arleen said her 12-year-old granddaughter
had to be escorted to classes.
Mountaineers fans furious over Rodriguez's Dec. 16 decision to
accept the coaching job at Michigan also vandalized his home near
Morgantown, hanging signs on a fence and tossing a mailbox in the
yard.
"He put seven years into WVU and now everybody thinks he's garbage,"
his mother said. "Think like a parent. That's all I can say. Think
about it. Think about what you're doing."
The backlash has been even more venomous on the Facebook social
networking site, where dozens of groups with profanity-laced names
have formed, devoted to wishing ill for Rodriguez and his family.
A similar but short-lived fury boiled up last month against
Mountaineer kicker Pat McAfee, who received angry text messages and
had his car vandalized after missing two field goals in West
Virginia's 13-9 loss to Pitt. The loss knocked WVU out of national
championship contention, but the team went on without Rodriguez to
beat Oklahoma in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl.
Several wealthy football boosters claim there was behind-the-scenes
tension between Rodriguez and the WVU administration, but the coach
has yet to discuss the matter publicly.
"I don't think he felt wanted at WVU any more," his mother said.

"They wuz dressed like they wanted it" - WV fans