Wednesday, November 25, 2009

O'Malley: Public funds shouldn't be used to buy out Friedgen

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/terps/bal-sp.terpsfoot25nov25,0,5896248.story

Gov. Martin O'Malley waded into a brewing controversy over football coach Ralph Friedgen's contract at the University of Maryland, saying that public money shouldn't be used to buy out his contract if that's what officials in College Park decide to do.

O'Malley declined to define what he meant by "public funds," saying he didn't want to weigh in on a "hypothetical" situation. The university, which receives state funding, also could fund a buyout in the form of a loan from the school's endowment or with private funds. Friedgen earns $2 million annually and has two years remaining.

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