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 Source says Jones will sign $10 million deal to coach SMU
Source says Jones will sign $10 million deal to coach SMU
SMU is close to finalizing the details of a contract for former Hawaii coach June Jones and he is expected to be introduced at a press conference as soon as Monday, a source close to the situation said Sunday.
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June Jones jets ... maybe
Uwe Blog — ... The most interesting and exciting story in Dallas sports over the weekend had to do with the SMU head football coach search. Allegedly, Hawaii head coach June Jones quit and flew to Dallas for an interview. Allegedly, he's on the verge of accepting a five-year, $10 million deal. Allegedly, he's only on the verge of resigning. Allegedly, the island of Oahu has contacted Jones to get him to stay. Allegedly, he's mulling it over. Ah, the intrigue! The suspense! I think Jones is gone and he's coming ...

If an eGrizzer had a billion dollars
The Grizzoulian — ... I'd just hope they'd be willing to pony up and put down the money to advance the program. I'm saying something similar to what SMU boosters did to lure June Jones and his dynamic offense away from Hawaii: 20 boosters are paying 100k per year for five years. ...

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