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University of Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon announces that head football coach Rich Rodriguez has been fired during an NCAA college football news conference in Ann Arbor, Mich., Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011. Rodriguez was let go after going 15-22 in three years at Michigan and a handful of NCAA violations that have stained the once-proud program. The school can buy out the final three years of his contract for $2.5 million.(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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The McLean home sits on nearly 2 acres and is surrounded by a tennis court, a swimming pool and multiple decks and patios.
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FILE - This April 5, 2002, file photo, shows former Chicago Cubs third baseman Ron Santo throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the Cubs home opener in Chicago. The nine-time all-star died Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, in an Arizona hospital from complications of bladder cancer. He was 70. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
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FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2010, file photo, Washington Nationals' Adam Dunn hits a single during a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Washington. Dunn has agreed to join the Chicago White Sox for a four-year, $56 million contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick, left, scrambles past Houston Texans' Antonio Smith in the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
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Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green (52) and Alex Ovechkin (8) of Russia argue with referee Dan O'Rourke (9) in the closing seconds of the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, in Dallas. A goal by the Capitals was with seconds left was disallowed by officials in the 2-1 Stars win. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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Dallas Stars defenseman Trevor Daley (6) defends as Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) of Russia controls the puck in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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Cleveland fans watch Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) go through his pregame ritual before an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
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A fan displays her opinion of Miami Heat forward LeBron James during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
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A Cleveland Cavaliers fan yells at Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) during the first quarter in an NBA basketball game against the Cavaliers, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
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Fans of England's bid for the 2018 soccer World Cup, react after the announcement that Russia will host the tournament, in London, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)
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A young man holding a Russian flag hands out free national flags to motorists in downtown Moscow, to celebrate FIFA's selection of Russia as host to the 2018 World Cup, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010. Russia was announced as host of the 2018 tournament. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)
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A girl celebrates in the Qatari capital Doha after the tiny Gulf state was chosen to host the 2022 World Cup on Dec. 2, 2010. Qatar became the first Arab, Middle Eastern or Muslim country to be awarded the right to stage football's World Cup Nov. 30, 2010 (AP Photo/Osama Faisal)
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Manchester schoolgirl Rosaleen Sheenhan reacts by a screen in central Manchester as FIFA announces which bids have won the right to stage the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, Manchester, England, Thursday Dec. 2, 2010. Russia won the vote and will host the 2018 World Cup. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
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Igor Shuvalov, left, Deputy Prime Minister, and Alexei Sorokin, right, CEO Russia 2018 Bid Committee, celebrate after Russia was announced as host for the 2018 World Cup during the FIFA 2018 and 2022 World Cup Bid Announcement in Zurich, Switzerland, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010. (AP Photo/Keystone/Patrick B. Kraemer)
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Former US President Bill Clinton, Honorary Chairman USA Bid Commitee, of the delegation of the USA bid, reacts after Qatar was announced as host for the 2022 World Cup during the FIFA 2018 and 2022 World Cup Bid Announcement in Zurich, Switzerland, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010. (AP Photo/Keystone/Patrick B. Kraemer)
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Igor Shuvalov, Russian Deputy Prime Minister, holds the World Cup Trophy after Russia was announced as host for the 2018 soccer World Cup in Zurich, Switzerland, Thursday, Dec 2, 2010. (AP Photo/Keystone, Patrick B. Kraemer)
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A Qatari boy with his face painted in the colours of the national flag arrives at Doha's traditional souk where people gathered to follow FIFA's selection on the two countries to host the World Cups, 2018 and 2022, in Doha, Qatar, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010. Qatar has submitted its nomination to host the 2022 World Cup. (AP Photo/Osama Faisal)
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David Beckham, left, and Prince William arrive for the announcement on which countries will host the 2018 and 2022 soccer World Cups at the Zurich Exhibition Center, Zurich, Switzerland Thursday Dec. 2, 2010. England, Russia, and joint bids from Belgium-Netherlands and Spain-Portugal are vying for the 2018 World Cup. (AP Photo/Anthony Devlin/PA Wire) UNITED KINGDOM OUT NO SALES NO ARCHIVE
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Britain's Prince William, right, and English soccer player David Beckham arrive with their delegation at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, Thursday, Dec.2, 2010. FIFA will announce the 2018 and 2022 Soccer World Cup hosts later Thursday. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
