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Recession not stopping coaching buyouts

By Andy Katz

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

The recession was supposed to curtail coaching moves this offseason. Boosters may not have the money to help offset buyouts, with various scandals playing out from bank failures to Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme to overall stock portfolios dwindling. But so far at Boston University and Virginia that hasn't been a factor. BU coach Dennis Wolff was forced out after 15 seasons. He is negotiating his buyout with four seasons left on his deal. He is ultimately owed $1.4 million. Virgi ...

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