Cincinnati’s Butch Jones gets $1 million-plus deal
New University of Cincinnati football coach Butch Jones will make at least $1 million this year, with guaranteed increases of $50,000 through his new five-year contract. UC trustees are expected to approve Jones’ contract Tuesday. The proposed deal also includes incentives such as a car, a golf club membership and a $700,000 interest-free loan that can be forgiven if he remains at UC for three seasons. Other incentives include $35,000 for a Top 25 finish, $100,000 for an appearance in a Bowl Championship Series game or $50,000 for an outright Big East championship. Jones also will receive up to $30,000 for the academic progress of his team, and up to $25,000 for the number of season tickets UC sells. – Cincinnati Enquirer