In 2001, Rich went 2-2 vs. OOC competition. Only one of those teams had a winning record, Maryland and he lost that one. He beat Kent and Ohio but lost to a 5-6 Notre Dame team.
In 2002, Rich went 3-3 vs. OOC competition. He lost both games badly to Wisconsin, Virginia and Maryland, which had winning records. He beat I-AA Tennessee-Chattanooga and also a 4-8 East Carolina team and a 7-7 Cincinnati team by 3 point.
In 2003, Rich went 2-4 vs. OOC. He was schooled twice by Maryland (once in the season and then in the bowl). He was also beaten at home by both Wisconsin and Cincinnati. He beat a 1-11 East Carolina team and a 3-9 Central Florida team.
In 2004, Rich actually had a winning OOC record by going 3-2. He lost to Florida State and Virginia Tech. He beat a 2-9 East Carolina team, a 0-11 Central Florida team and a 5-6 Maryland team.
What quality OOC win does Rich Rodriguez have in his first four seasons? I am trying to find an impressive win. I can't.