Yesterday's post concerning Bob Huggins 11 year contract generated a lot of interest. Unfortunately, I was looking at this from a purely athletic point of view. Who would have ever thought that politics would have something to do with what is going on in a college athletic program?

I received a comment that said this:

Google "Huggins" "Heather Bresch" "President Mike Garrison"

Having seen too many movies over the years, I was a little afraid of what I was getting myself into. I could only imagine myself walking to my car in a parking deck, when suddenly a car came out of nowhere and tried to run me over. And for the next three days I ran for my life as men in suits tried to kill me. Would I stumble upon some information that would put myself and others in fear for our lives? Would I find the missing clue as to why Rich Rodriguez left West Virginia?

After much hesitation, I went forward with the search.

At this point I just want to stop and say, thank you West Virginia. I think I speak for all Alabamians (and folks from Mississippi too) when I thank you for making us look normal.

Apparently, the president (Mike Garrison) helped award the governor's daughter a degree even though she didn't complete all the required work. Board Members have ties to everyone. Bob Huggins former roommate is on the board at WVU. I could go on and on. And if you want to see all the details, check out this very conspiracy theory like blog.

And yes, I realize this is all old news to everyone in West Virginia. But we don't get that information here in Alabama. We're more concerned that we received a commitment from a QB for the 2009 recruiting class.

I was in the wrong for making assumptions that all decisions were made based on the good of the basketball program. And I'm from Alabama! I should have known better. The moral of the story is, when something smells funny (like an 11 year contract for a coach that has never won a championship) there is probably a reason it doesn't make sense.

Maybe ole' Rich Rodriguez knew what he was doing after all.....

And if you never hear from me again, know this. It's probably not a good thing to Google "Huggins" "Heather Breach" "President Mike Garrison"