Arizona is giving Rich Rodriguez $6 million to go away.
The school is saying it is just football related, but you would be naive to believe that especially after you read this statement from Rich Rodriguez via TMZ.
“I was deeply disappointed to learn by email this evening that the University of Arizona is buying out my contract,” Rodriguez said in a statement.
“This action comes on the heels of an outside investigation by the University into alleged workplace misconduct. This investigation concerned a complaint by my former administrative assistant, who threatened a $7.5 million lawsuit alleging harassment.”
“The University initiated a thorough outside investigation. I fully cooperated with the investigation, including voluntarily taking and passing a polygraph. The University determined that there was no truth to her accusations and found me innocent of wrongdoing.”
“Regrettably, the complaint included a single truth — in the past, I had a consensual extramarital affair with a woman who is not affiliated with the University. It was wrong, and I have apologized to my wife and family.”
“I am still working incredibly hard to repair the bonds I’ve broken and regain the trust of my wife and children, whom I love dearly.”
“I am not a perfect man, but the claims by my former assistant are simply not true and her demands for a financial settlement are outrageous. I am saddened that these accusations and investigation have caused my family additional stress.”
He adds, “I will vigorously fight these fabricated and groundless claims.”
Did a false accusation take down Rodriguez or is there some truth to the accuser story?
As more details arise, we will update the story.