Northern Iowa locks up Ben Jacobson with new 10-year contract
By APWednesday, March 24, 2010
UNI inks Jacobson to long-term deal
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — Northern Iowa and coach Ben Jacobson have agreed to a new 10-year deal that includes a substantial pay raise.
Panthers athletic director Troy Dannen announced the details Wednesday. It will increase Jacobson’s annual salary to $450,000 starting next season, with annual raises of $25,000 throughout the length of the contract that runs through 2020.
Jacobson’s old contract paid him $289,300 per year and ran through 2016.
Northern Iowa (30-4) will face Michigan State (26-8) in the Midwest Region semifinals in St. Louis on Friday night.
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