"I want to recruit guys that embrace that competition. So, to me, it's an easy sell," said Maryland's new football coach DJ Durkin when asked about recruiting. (Kevin Richardson/Baltimore Sun video)
New Maryland coach DJ Durkin will be paid $12.5 million over the next five years with the opportunity to earn $15.15 million over six years, according to a copy of his memorandum of understanding obtained by The Baltimore Sun in a public-records request.
Maryland and Durkin are expected to sign an official contract within the next 60 days, according to the document.
Durkin's base salary will be $500,000, with supplemental income totaling $1.