Photos: Ex-UA football coach Rich Rodriguez through the years
Former University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats football coach Rich Rodriguez was fired Jan. 2, 2018, after allegations that the coach ran a hostile workplace and sexually harassed a former employee. Rodriguez succeeded Mike Stoops in 2011.Â
2011: Rich Rodriguez through the years
Interim University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ president Eugene Sander, left, Rich Rodriguez, middle, the new football coach, and UA Athletic Director Greg Byrne at a press conference announcing Rodriguez at the new football coach on Nov. 22, 2011. Â
2011: Rich Rodriguez through the years
New head football coach Rich Rodriguez shakes hands with University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Athletic Director Greg Byrne as Byrne gets ready to introduce Rodriguez as the new coach at a press conference Nov. 22, 2011. Â
2011: Rich Rodriguez through the years
UA's new head coach for next year Rich Rodriguez, center, waves to the crowd as UA athletic director Greg Byrne, right, and UA acting President Eugene Sander, left, look on at halftime on Nov. 26, 2011. Â
2011: Rich Rodriguez through the years
Rich Rodriguez, the new University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head football coach, speaks during a press conference Nov. 22, 2011.
2011: Rich Rodriguez through the years
The then-new football coach Rich Rodriguez, center in blue, cheers a three-point goal from the Wildcats as he spends the second half in the Zona Zoo section during the game against Northern ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ at the McKale Center on Dec. 2, 2011.
2012: Rich Rodriguez through the years
University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ donor Jeff Stevens, left, and football coach Rich Rodriguez, right, talk during a ceremony marking the reconstruction project and where Stevens received football memorabilia at the north end zone at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium on Jan. 19, 2012.Â
2012: Rich Rodriguez through the years
University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ football coach Rich Rodriguez, middle, talks with UA donors David Lowell, left, and his wife Edith after a ceremony marking the reconstruction project at the north end zone at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium on Jan. 19, 2012.
2012: Rich Rodriguez through the years
UA football coach Rich Rodriguez did a spring football preview for members of the media where he talked about the upcoming season, players and fans on March 1, 2012 in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.Â
2012: Rich Rodriguez through the years
New head coach Rich Rodriguez works with some of his players including kicker Jake Smith at the first spring practice for the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ football team on March 5, 2012 in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.Â
2012: Rich Rodriguez through the years
Coach Rich Rodriguez does a pre-practice chest bump with running back Greg Nwoko following warmup drills at the second day of University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ football training camp on Aug. 3, 2012.Â
2012: Rich Rodriguez through the years
UA football head coach Rich Rodriguez doesn't always like what he sees during practice at Warrior/Sentinel Field at Fort Huachuca on Aug. 10, 2012.Â
2012: Rich Rodriguez through the years
New Head Coach Rich Rodriguez addresses thousands of fans who turned out at UA's McKale Center to meet the UA football team on Aug. 19, 2012.Â
2012: Rich Rodriguez through the years
New UA football coach Rich Rodroguez, left, gets his photo taken with Autumn Knight and son Easton Knight during meet the team day at McKale Center on Aug. 19, 2012.
2012: Rich Rodriguez through the years
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Rich Rodriguez slaps hands with fans during the Wildcat Walk before the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ vs. Oklahoma State football game on Sept. 8, 2012 in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥. Â
2012: Rich Rodriguez through the years
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Rich Rodriguez has words with the officials after his Wildcats lost a replay review and the ball in the second quarter of their Pac-12 opener at Autzen Stadium on Sept. 22, 2012 in Eugene, Ore. Â
2012: Rich Rodriguez through the years
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head football coach Rich Rodriguez slaps hands with fans during the Wildcat Walk on Nov. 10, 2012, at the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.Â
2012: Rich Rodriguez through the years
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Rich Rodriguez has some words for his players during a timeout huddle in the fourth quarter against Colorado at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium on Nov. 10, 2012 in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.
2012: Rich Rodriguez through the years
University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ coach Rich Rodriguez wears his red cap in practice at the Kindall Sancet Stadium in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ on Nov. 19, 2012.Â
2012: Rich Rodriguez through the years
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Rich Rodriguez tries to convince the back judge that ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ running back Ka'Deem Carey (25) was horse collared in the second quarter of their rivalry game against ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ State at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium on Nov. 23, 2012.Â
2012: Rich Rodriguez through the years
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ quarterback Matt Scott (10) and ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Rich Rodriguez embrace after their Wildcats defeated Nevada 49-48 in the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium at the University of New Mexico on Dec. 15, 2012 in Albuquerque. Â
2012: Rich Rodriguez through the years
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Rich Rodriguez tries to get the officials to add a few precious seconds to the clock in the fourth quarter against Nevada in the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, on Dec. 15, 2012. Â
2013: Rich Rodriguez through the years
Head coach Rich Rodriguez talks to his team following the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ football team's annual spring game on April 13, 2013, at Frank Sancet Stadium in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.
2013: Rich Rodriguez through the years
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Rich Rodriguez smiles as he awards the offense a victory during the "boards" drill at the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats evening football practice on Aug. 19, 2013, at Kindall/Sancet Stadium on the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ campus in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.
2013: Rich Rodriguez through the years
University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Rich Rodriguez touches the sculpture of John Button Salmon as his team heads into ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium to take on Northern ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ University Friday, Aug. 30, 2013 in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.
2013: Rich Rodriguez through the years
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Rich Rodriguez gets on a receiver after a missed catch during the first quarter of the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats vs. Washington Huskies college football game on Sept. 28, 2013, at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Wash. Washington won 31-13. Â
2013: Rich Rodriguez through the years
University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Rich Rodriguez has words with University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ quarterback B.J. Denker (7) after the Wildcats came up short on fourth and two inside the five against Utah in the first quarter of their Pac-12 football game at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium on Oct. 19, 2013 in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.Â
2013: Rich Rodriguez through the years
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Rich Rodriguez talks with an official after a safety was overturned during the first quarter of the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats and California Golden Bears college football game on Nov. 2, 2013, at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif. ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ won 33-28. Â
2013: Rich Rodriguez through the years
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Rich Rodriguez slaps hands with ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ safety Jared Tevis (38) after a sack during the third quarter of the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ State vs. University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ college football game on Nov. 30, 2013, at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ State won 58-21.Â
2013: Rich Rodriguez through the years
University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Rich Rodriguez gets a hug from University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ running back Daniel Jenkins on the stage after their Wildcats stuffed Boston College 42-19 in the AdvoCare V100 Bowl on Dec. 31, 2013, Shreveport, La. Â
2014: Rich Rodriguez through the years
While raindrops pepper the playing field, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Rich Rodriguez watches his team during the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats' first fall football practice on Aug. 2, 2014, at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.
2014: Rich Rodriguez through the years
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Rich Rodriguez voices his displeasure during the "boards" drill at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats football practice on Aug. 13, 2014, at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.
2014: Rich Rodriguez through the years
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Rich Rodriguez answers questions from the media as UA fans throng around him after the Wildcats won on a hail Mary with no time left, 49-45 against California in their Pac-12 season opener at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium on Sept. 20, 2014 in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.
2014: Rich Rodriguez through the years
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Rich Rodriguez lets the referees know his displeasure following a targeting penalty during the second quarter of the No.14 University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats vs. No. 25 UCLA Bruins college football game on Nov. 1, 2014, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
2014: Rich Rodriguez through the years
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Rich Rodriguez signals to the officials after the Wildcats got a first down inside the ten yard line with time winding down in the second quarter against Washington in the half of the their Pac-12 game at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium on Nov. 15, 2014 in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.Â
2014: Rich Rodriguez through the years
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Rich Rodriguez high-fives fans as he heads through the Wildcat Walk before the No. 12 University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ vs. No. 13 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ State college football game on Nov. 28, 2014, at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.
2014: Rich Rodriguez through the years
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Rich Rodriguez gets on ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ quarterback Jesse Scroggins (15) during the third quarter of the PAC-12 Football Championship Game on Dec. 5, 2014, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. Oregon won 51-13.
2014: Rich Rodriguez through the years
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Rich Rodriguez hugs Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota after the PAC-12 Football Championship Game on Dec. 5, 2014, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. Oregon won 51-13.
2014: Rich Rodriguez through the years
Boise State head coach Bryan Harsin left, and ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Rich Rodriguez shake hands as after posing with the championship trophy during the final press conferences prior to the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 30, 2014, Scottsdale, Ariz. Â
2014: Rich Rodriguez through the years
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats head coach Rich Rodriguez is surrounded by fans after ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ beat ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ State in the annual Territorial Cup game at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium on Nov. 28, 2014. ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ won 42-35.
2014: Rich Rodriguez through the years
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Rich Rodriguez pleads with the offense to get a play off in the red zone during the first quarter of the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 31, 2014, at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.
2015: Rich Rodriguez through the years
Head coach Rich Rodriguez talks to Samajie Grant, left, Trey Griffey and Josh Kern on the first day of spring practice for the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ football team on March 4, 2015 in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.
2015: Rich Rodriguez through the years
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Rich Rodriguez, right, watches special teams drills with kicker Casey Skowron (41) during the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats football practice on April 8, 2015, at Sancet Stadium on the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ campus in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.Â
2015: Rich Rodriguez through the years
University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Rich Rodriguez watches his son, Catalina Foothills quarterback Rhett Rodriguez (4), in action against Pueblo in the first quarter of their game at Catalina Foothills High School on Aug. 28, 2015, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.Â
2015: Rich Rodriguez through the years
Head coach Rich Rodriguez does some paperwork while waiting out a lightning delay that held up the start of practice for more than an hour at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium on Aug. 7, 2015, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.
2015: Rich Rodriguez through the years
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Rich Rodriguez walks off the field with ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ quarterback Anu Solomon (12) after their win against Nevada at Mackay Stadium, on Sept. 12, 2015, in Reno, Nev. Â
2015: Rich Rodriguez through the years
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats head coach Rich Rodriguez, right, and defensive coordinator Jeff Casteel plead with the defense after a UCLA Bruins drive found the red zone during the fourth quarter of the No. 16 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats vs. No. 9 UCLA Bruins college football game at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ on Sept. 26, 2015. The Bruins won 56-30. Â
2015: Rich Rodriguez through the years
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Rich Rodriguez does an interview with Sam Ponder during a broadcast of ESPN's "College GameDay" from the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s campus on Sept. 26, 2015 in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.
2015: Rich Rodriguez through the years
It's a long night for ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Rich Rodriguez on the sidelines in the third quarter against Washington in Pac-12 game at Husky Stadium, Saturday, on Oct. 31, 2015 in Seattle, Wash. Â
2015: Rich Rodriguez through the years
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats head coach Rich Rodriguez pats ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats quarterback Brandon Dawkins (13) on the helmet after he scored a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ vs. ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ State University college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz., on Nov. 21, 2015. ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ State won 52-37. Â
2016: Rich Rodriguez through the years
University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ football coach Rich Rodriguez speaks unveils his signing day class and deals with all manner of questions about recruiting, talent, college adjustment, plying time and spring practice in a news conference inside the Lowell-Stevens Football Facility in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, AZ. Photo taken on Feb. 3, 2016.Â
2016: Rich Rodriguez through the years
Rich Rodriguez, right, head coach of the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s football team, chats with Scott Verplank, a professional golfer, as they wait to tee off during the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Conquistadores Classic Pro Am at the Omni ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ National Golf Resort, 2727 W. Club Drive on March 17, 2016. Â
2016: Rich Rodriguez through the yeras
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Rich Rodriguez talks with reporters at the Pac-12 NCAA college football media day in Los Angeles on July 14, 2016. Â
2016: Rich Rodriguez through the years
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcat head coach Rich Rodriguez, right, compliments six-year-old Riley Reed on her choice of hat, a University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ block "A", after she and younger brother Easton, 4, attended the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats football team practice at Fort Huachuca on Aug. 13, 2016, in Sierra Vista, Ariz. The two came with their dad, Warrant Officer Bobby Reed, who is stationed at the fort.
2016: Rich Rodriguez through the years
University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ football coach Rich Rodriguez talks about the death of player Zach Hemmila and how he expects the program will proceed in the coming days during a press conference at Lowell/Stevens Athletic building in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ on Aug. 10, 2016. Â
2016: Rich Rodriguez through the years
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Rich Rodriguez talks to ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ wide receiver Samajie Grant (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against BYU on Sept. 3, 2016, in Phoenix. Â
2016: Rich Rodriguez through the years
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Rich Rodriguez greets his offensive unit after they drew first blood with a touchdown against Washington in the first quarter during their Pac-12 game at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium, on Sept. 24, 2016 in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.Â
2016: Rich Rodriguez through the years
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats head coach Rich Rodriguez, left, chats with Colorado Buffaloes head coach Mike MacIntyre before the first half of the No. 12 University of Colorado Buffaloes vs. University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats college football game on Nov. 12, 2016, at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.
2016: Rich Rodriguez through the years
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats head coach Rich Rodriguez hollers at an official during the second half of the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ State University Sun Devils vs. University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats in the Territorial Cup college football game on Nov. 25, 2016, at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.
2017: Rich Rodriguez through the years
Catalina Foothills senior Rhett Rodriguez watches as his father, University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ football coach Rich Rodriguez, sign his national letter of intent to play for him in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ on Feb 1, 2017. Raquel Rodriguez, Rhett’s sister is on the right.Â
2017: Rich Rodriguez through the years
University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rich Rodriguez tries to get his players sorted out in the scrimmage portion of the night's workout during their spring practice at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium, on March 2, 2017, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.
2017: Rich Rodriguez through the years
Former ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ coach Rich Rodriguez, right, works with quarterback Brandon Dawkins during the first UA football practice of the season on July 31, 2017, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.
2017: Rich Rodriguez through the years
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Rich Rodriguez and his staff try to get a play into the offensive unit against Northern ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ in the fourth quarter of their game at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium on Sept. 2, 2017 in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.Â
2017: Rich Rodriguez through the years
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Rich Rodriguez tires to get his defensive unit back on the field after a Wildcat turnover recovery and score against UCLA at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium, on Oct. 14, 2017 in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.Â
2017: Rich Rodriguez through the years
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats head coach Rich Rodriguez high-fives fans during the Wildcat Walk before the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats vs. No. 15 Washington State Cougars college football game at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium on Oct. 28, 2017 in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.
2017: Rich Rodriguez through the years
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats head coach Rich Rodriguez and the coaching staff implore the team to hasten during the fourth quarter of the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats vs. ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ State University Sun Devils in the Territorial Cup college football game on Nov. 25, 2017, in Tempe, Ariz. The Sun Devils won 42-30.
2017: Rich Rodriguez through the years
Head coach Rich Rodriguez talks to the media about ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ playing against Purdue in the Foster Farms Bowl on December 03, 2017 at the Hilton ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort.
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