I think people are getting the big picture.  Coach Rod isn't even close to being the best coach ever.  If it were not for the players he would be nothing.  It took him 5 years to get what he got at WVU.  He got Lucky.  Face it... Here is a repost of an earlier Blog of mine.  Read it...

Friday, December 21, 2007 (re-post)

What is Mountaineer Football?

Over the next 7-8 months we will all have a lot of questions and concerns regarding the new head football coach for WVU.  The only thing we can do is sit and wait and see.  Coach Stewart deserves the job.  There may be recruiting issues but he will overcome.
There has already been talk about his dealings at VMI.  Coach Stewart resigned after allegations of a racial slur.  You can read for yourself the article under the "Headlines" section.  This was an unfortunate incident that was blown out of proportion.  As many racial incidents are.  If you read the article you will see that Coach Stewart was simply trying to help the player keep a good image.  The player was "show-boating and hot-doggin" and Coach Stewart simply took him aside (no one else around) and coached him about it. 
Too many times today it seems that "racial slurs" are a common way to get someone in trouble.  I think minority groups need to realize that not everything is about them.  The whole world is not out to get them.  I love all people.  No matter race, color, religion, etc... 
It is obvious that the statement by  Mr. Rodney King, "...can't we all just get along", was taken to mean a little more like, ...you all better worship us or we are gonna get you fired from your, coaching job, tv job, radio job, yada.
Well, I  am proud of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for all of the things he did to help the African Americans.  He is a hero.  He wanted equality.  That was attained.  However, folks like Malcom X, Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton have taken it too for.  We are equal, but they seem to think certain people should be more than equal.  Martin Luther King Jr. would be so unhappy.  
People,  can't we just take each other for what we are worth.  The bible says that Jesus came to seek and save that which is lost.  That is everyone.  The favorite verse of sporting events: John 3:16 For God so loved THE WORLD that he gave his only son...  The "world" means everybody.  No one is more important to God than anyone else.  So, why do we as human beings try to make ourselves something that even God did not attempt.  Red, Yellow, Black, White, are colors.  We are people.  Let's all come together for the good of the world.

OK, that is my rant.  Not everything a white guy says concerning a minority is meant to be hurtful and visa-versa.  Though there are some that are meant for just that.  However, it works both ways.  In conclusion it is my belief that Coach Stewart did nothing wrong, illegal, or immoral during the incident at VMI.

Well, WVU has chosen the best candidate for the job.  Bill Stewart was named head coach after a 20 point victory over the #3 Oklahoma Sooners in the 2008 Fiesta Bowl.  I do not believe that the administration had a choice.  The players were sold on the position going to Stewart.  I agree.  Coach Stewart deserves the job.  He is a great guy who will keep the pride in WVU football, win or lose.  We will have to see about recruiting,  may be a slow start but, I know Coach Stu will make it work.  I bet there are a few good men who wish they would have taken the job earlier.

It seems that everything went just fine without Coach Rod.  Not only did Coach Stewart take what Coach Rod left behind but, he revamped it and made it better.  Which brings up the question:  Did we even need Coach Rod for the last 7 years???  I want to comment on all the players who did absolutely awesome but, I have not the space.  So, I will just say; Way To Go Guys.  Thanks for making us proud. 

Now a message for Mr. Garrison and Eddie:  Did you hear the team leader (#5) tell you who to hire?  I think you have no choice.  The team responded well to Coach Stu's coaching.  AND, did you see his sideline demeanor???  It was superb.  Coach Rod never had a sideline so excited.  Coach Stu was polite, he was not arrogant and it was obvious that the players enjoyed having him control the sidelines.
POINT???? My point is the players want him, the fans want him and he deserves it.  Let's be honest,  Coach Rod really never fit into West Virginia Football.  WV Football is more like Don Nehlen.  Coach Stu is WV Football.  What will you decide?  Mr. Garrison, I am not sure you care much about Mountaineer Football but, you still have a chance to set the bar.  If it's not Coach Stewart, you had better make sure you have a good reason, you had better get the right guy AND you better give Coach Stu the recognition he deserves.  OH Yeah! and you had better give him a contract to protect him from being fired.

Thank you so much to the whole football team.  Thank you to Coach Magee for hanging around.  Thanks to all of the FANS for sticking with them, and thank you COACH STEWART for making history and starting a legacy.

Oh! One more thing,  THANKS COACH ROD for leaving!!!!!

Well If you were like me and tuned in to the Michigan/Florida just to see Michigan lose, you saw Coach Rod on the sidelines, in the broadcaster's booth and all while being decorated in Maize and Blue.  Coach Rod said he was surprised to hear about the lawsuit against him.  WVU filed a lawsuit last week in order to force Coach Rod to pay the $4 million buyout that he refuses to pay.  Coach Rod said he heard about it on the news.  Ha!  How's it feel Coach?  If you would have just kept your word, there may not have to be a lawsuit, RICHARD....and what is this I hear? You say you can't believe how the fans reacted to your leaving.  Get a clue Coach.  You deserve the treatment you are getting from the Mountaineer LOYAL...
Ok enough about him...
Tomorrow is the big day.  Tomorrow we need to all support OUR team as they compete in the biggest game of most of their careers.  Oklahoma is a respectable team that can be beat.  I know the Mountaineers can win.  I can't wait to shove it in the face (in a christian manner) of all the skeptics when WVU brings home the Fiesta Bowl trophy.