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Boise State Football Coach Gets New $6.25 Million Contract

Boise State Public Radio News | By Associated Press
Published February 20, 2015 at 11:42 AM MST
Kyle Green
Courtesy Idaho Statesman
Bryan Harsin is Idaho's highest-paid state employee.

Boise State University football coach Bryan Harsin has a new contract that pays him $6.25 million over five years.

The Idaho State Board or Education on Thursday approved the deal for Harsin who in his first season last year guided the Broncos to a 12-2 record and a Fiesta Bowl win.

The new deal replaces a previous contract that awarded Harsin a one-year extension for winning nine or more games.

The new agreement awards a one-year extension for eight or more wins.
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