HuskerfaninOkieland Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 ESPN Hawkins, Colorado agree to contract extension Associated Press Updated: October 7, 2008, 6:36 PM ET BOULDER, Colo. -- Colorado coach Dan Hawkins and the university agreed to a contract extension that could keep him with the Buffaloes through 2012. Hawkins is 11-19 in his third year at Colorado, and the Buffaloes are 3-2 this season. The new contract was announced Tuesday and takes effect July 1. "Everybody else seems to worry about that more than I do," Hawkins said of his new deal. "The way I was raised, you've got to show up, put your boots on and go to work every day." Hawkins originally signed a five-year, $4.25 million contract, not including incentives, that was to run through Dec. 31, 2010. He's scheduled to earn $951,720 this season prior to incentives. With his new deal, Hawkins can earn incentives for winning seven games ($50,000), being Big 12 coach of the year ($25,000) and national coach of the year ($50,000). He will also receive an additional $150,000 if the team makes it to the Big 12 championship game and $250,000 if the Buffaloes win the Big 12 title contest or go to a BCS bowl. "We really believe the wins will come, and the wins will come at an abundance as this program continues to grow," Colorado athletic director Mike Bohn said. "His work ethic, dedication, commitment and passion are really unparalleled and incredibly contagious." Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press Quote Link to comment
AR Husker Fan Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Much as I hate to say it, that's a good move by CU. I think they are on the cusp of becoming a very good team. Quote Link to comment
HuskerfaninOkieland Posted October 8, 2008 Author Share Posted October 8, 2008 I think you're right. Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 I agree that it was a good decision by them. I actually don't mind Hawkins and think he is a good coach. He is starting to get some good talent there at CU. Quote Link to comment
jayhawk Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 He is very good, and he is really improving the overall team in a sustainable way. THat, and his It's the Big 12 brother speaech is AWESOME. I still don't like CU's fans, they are lame, but Hawkins and their campus are really cool. Quote Link to comment
captain obvious Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 He's doing an excellent job in all areas. Quote Link to comment
Street Novelist Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I hate Colorado. Hawkins is the coach of Colorado. Therefore, I hate Hawkins. Quote Link to comment
BeachBuffs Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I hate Colorado. Hawkins is the coach of Colorado. Therefore, I hate Hawkins. I love this post, I really do, it is the way it should be Quote Link to comment
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