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Hawaii’s Jones Resigns; Negotiating With SMU
January 6, 2008 |
Hawaii coach June Jones has resigned and is currently in negotiations with SMU to become their head coach. Jones resigned over unhappiness with the athletic department, not over salary concerns.
Jones led the Rainbow Warriors to a 12-1 record this season, including a perfect regular season and berth in the Sugar Bowl (where Georgia showed them what it takes to play with the big boys). Jones has built Hawaii into a regular threat in the WAC, earning him the #5 spot in our rankings.
SMU, looking to fill the vacancy left when they fired Phil Bennett, flew Jones to Dallas on Saturday to negotiate. It’s believed they’re offering him between $1.7 and 2 million, which would be a hefty raise from the $800,000 Hawaii paid him, and quite frankly seems ludicrous for a CUSA coach. Currently Tulsa’s Todd Graham is the highest paid at $1.1 million.
The big question is how Jones’ lei will go over in Dallas…
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