THE SIDELINES : UNLV Reported to Hire Coach
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LAS VEGAS — Notre Dame offensive coordinator Jim Strong has been named the football coach at Nevada-Las Vegas, a source reported today.
A source who asked not to be identified confirmed that Strong had been given the job. He is expected to receive a five-year contract at a reported $95,000 annually.
Strong is scheduled to be introduced at a news conference Saturday.
Strong and Cal State-Fullerton coach Gene Murphy were reported to be the two finalists for the post.
A 17-member search committee chaired by Athletic Director Brad Rothermel had spent the past month interviewing candidates for the job.
Strong replaces Wayne Nunnely, who resigned under pressure last month following a second consecutive 4-7 season.
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