cornfedcowboy
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Per Andy Katz ESPN news.
wtf......After about 13 phone calls, Alford must have been the first dude to say yes.
Scout.com: Steve Alford is New UCLA Coach
UCLA Athletic Director Dan Guerrero has been in discussions with Alford since his New Mexico team lost to Harvard in the second round of the NCAA Tournament last Thursday.
Guerrero flew earlier in the week to see Alford, and reportedly Alford met with Guerrero and UCLA representatives Friday night in Los Angeles to complete the deal.
Terms of the contract weren't exactly known. Alford was earning approximately $1 million per year at New Mexico, and it's believed the UCLA deal is for $2-2.5 million per year. Alford just signed a 10-year contract with New Mexico a week ago, which includes a $1 million buy-out.
so UCLA fires a dude who made it to 3 straight final fours for a dude who regularly loses in the first round? HAHAHAHAHA!!!!
And here's Dakich's take (of course) ...
Dan Dakich @dandakich 1m
Alford to UCLA is a perfect fit..Better than Riley hair..big time Cali recruiter..terrific style of play..Walton has to approve!!