SI.com: Behind the scenes of Arizona hiring ex-Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez

The press conference at Arizona introducing Rich Rodriguez as the Wildcats' new football coach was the end of a long hiring process.

Sports Illustrated writer Andy Staples provides the behind-the-scenes details of how the former Michigan football coach wound up at Arizona.

Among the details: Urban Meyer played a role in Arizona's interest in Rodriguez; Rodriguez had to take a test on NCAA rules; expect strength and conditioning coach Mike Barwis to make the move to Arizona.