From the Rumor Mill

I'm hearing that WVU's Rodriguez has talked with WVU officials and plans on staying if West Virginia will make him one of the top 20 highest paid coaches in the the country. Rodriguez is currently around 37th I believe. To make him one of the Top 20, the University would have to increase his salary $300,000 - $400,000 per year.

Rutgers' Greg Schiano and South Carolina's Steve Spurrier both received a $500,000 per year raise after their names came up in coach searches. Rodriguez is looking for a similar payday. Of course, even with the raise, it would still be chump change if Alabama truly offered $3 million per year.

UPDATE: ESPN is reporting that Rodriguez is talking to Alabama. This isn't necessarily a surprise but is still a little disheartening. Of course, Schiano talked to Miami and you see how that worked out.

UPDATE 2: MSNBC is reporting that the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette says Rich Rod will have the Alabama job in 48-hours. I don't know if they mean he'll be offered the job or if he is expected to take the job.

UPDATE 3: Rodriguez confirmed his meeting with Mal Moore of Alabama and said they talked for 1 1/2 hours. No word on whether an offer was made, will be made and if or when one will be made or if he would accept an offer. Schiano met with Paul Dee and that didn't turn out bad for Rutgers. Hopefully Eddie Pastilong is somewhere near with a checkbook...

UPDATE 4: Final update for tonight. Interest story on AJC. Seems Rod wants more $$$ for himself and his staff and commitments to upgrade facilities but those requests haven't been agreed to by Eddie Pastilong. We should know our fate within the next 24-48 hours I would guess.