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Really 11 years. Why not 25?

The Big Lead found this 5/5/2008 on www.playisunderreview.com

On Friday, West Virginia announced they have signed Bob Huggins to a 11- year contract and have increased his pay from $800, ooo to $1,500,000. This after Huggins led them to the national championship this year in basketball. Oh wait, that's right, ...

Huggins signs 11-year extension with West Virginia

College Basketball Blog Report found this 5/5/2008 on sports.espn.go.com

West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins has signed an 11-year contract with the school that will keep him at his alma mater until he's 65.

APR in good shape

Three Idiots on Sports found this 5/6/2008 on sports.dailyorange.com

On Tuesday, the NCAA will release the most recent data for its Academic Progress Rate (APR), the factor used to determine penalties based on retention of athletes and good academic standing. Data obtained by The St. Petersburg Times indicates that ...

The Tipsy McStagger Clause

chimprage posted 5/7/2008 from www.deuceofdavenport.com

Time to get paid, blow up like the...too soon? Bob Huggins is getting some serious paper from West Virgina. His contract was made public and shows that he stands to make at least $20 million over the next 10 years before incentives. The contract does note that he can be fired for being drunk or using drugs. The contract stipulates Huggins can be fired for substance abuse or habitual ...

The Associated Press: West Virginia releases details of Bob Huggins' new contract

Can't Stop The Bleeding found this 5/6/2008 on ap.google.com

West Virginia releases details of Bob Huggins' new contract 22 hours ago MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins' new contract stipulates he can be fired for substance abuse or habitual intoxication affecting his job ...