June Jones Settles Dispute With Hawaii

Financial dispute over early termination complete.

Hawaii resolved its financial dispute with former football coach June Jones over the early termination of his contract.

Under the agreement, the June Jones Foundation has donated $100,010 to a scholarship fund for students pursing degrees in Hawaiian studies or language. In addition, an undisclosed donor has contributed $100,000 to the school.

The university has said it was owed $400,008 in damages because Jones left Hawaii before his five-year contract expired June 30. The figure represents half his annual salary.

Jones resigned and accepted a job worth about $2 million a year at Southern Methodist six days after Hawaii lost to Georgia in the Sugar Bowl in January to finish the season 12-1.

 

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