Boise St.'s Petersen to get 5 years, $8M (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

Boise State coach Chris Petersen is poised to get a new five-year contract worth more than $8 million. The new deal awaits approval Thursday by the Idaho State Board of Education. University officials announced the new contract during the Fiesta Bowl in January, but specifics were released Monday. Under the terms, Petersen will make $1.2 million in salary in 2010, plus a $200,000 bonus if he's...

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