Michigan State had enough competition from Power Five college football teams also hoping to hire Jonathan Smith that it added a seventh year to his contract, helping a shaken program land the former Oregon State coach. Athletic director Alan Haller says Smith will make $7.25 million in his first season.
Michigan State had enough competition from Power Five college football teams also hoping to hire Jonathan Smith that it added a seventh year to his contract, helping a shaken program land the former Oregon State coach. Athletic director Alan Haller says Smith will make $7.25 million in his first season.
Michigan State had enough competition from Power Five college football teams also hoping to hire Jonathan Smith that it added a seventh year to his contract, helping a shaken program land the former Oregon State coach. Athletic director Alan Haller says Smith will make $7.25 million in his first season.
In his first season, Eck guided the Vandals to the playoffs for the first time since 1995 their last season in what was then called Division I-AA. This year, Idaho is the No. 4 seed, and earned a first-round bye this weekend in the 24-team tournament.
Eck seems to be able to say the right thing, and do the right thing to connect with folks, quickly re-energizing a fan base starved for victories.