Hopefully the FOX network affiliate in Detroit, WJBK-TV, learned a valuable lesson to check their sources before breaking a big news story. On Tuesday, they reported that University of Michigan head football coach Rich Rodriguez was fired. Later that day, however, it was apparent that they jumped the gun:
Note to self: WJBK-TV can not be used as a reliable news source.
ESPN: Michigan AD: No decision on Rodriguez's fate
SBNation: Rich Rodriguez Fired As Michigan Head Coach? Not Yet, According To Report
"Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon told ESPN's Desmond Howard that he has not made a decision on whether to fire the embattled coach, who is 15-22 after three seasons running college football's winningest program.
Brandon and Rodriguez met Tuesday afternoon for about three hours at Brandon's house and, according to a source close to the coach, will convene again Wednesday morning to discuss Rodriguez's future.
One source close to the situation told ESPN.com's Joe Schad that Brandon may have been hoping Rodriguez would resign, but he won't.
Another source said "contractual considerations" could emerge as a determining factor in Michigan's decision. Rodriguez would be owed a $2.5 million buyout if Michigan decides to terminate his contract.
Note to self: WJBK-TV can not be used as a reliable news source.
ESPN: Michigan AD: No decision on Rodriguez's fate
SBNation: Rich Rodriguez Fired As Michigan Head Coach? Not Yet, According To Report
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