re: Mississippi State extends Joe Moorheads contract

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How long was his initial contract? Is this just 1 extra year and a slight salary bump?

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State law limits contracts to 4 years. Most head coaches get an extension and it's basically a rolling 4 year contract. Andy Kennedy is the last HC not to get an extension and was soon gone. It's not a good sign when they don't roll it but it typically need that 4th year not to impede recruiting. Regardless how anyone feels about him, he needs 4 years to give him his (and our) best chance for success. I'm fine with it. If it doesn't work out, it's on the Bulldog Club to buy him out.