Northern Iowa promotes Jacobson to coach

[dbackjon]

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- Northern Iowa promoted associate coach Ben Jacobson to head coach Wednesday, replacing Greg McDermott.

UNI handed the job to Jacobson a day after McDermott became coach at Iowa State. Jacobson was offered a five-year deal, with a base salary of $150,000 plus a bonus and incentive package.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=2379797

[Gil Dobie]

Congrats to Jake, former NDSU Bison Assistant Coach :hurray:

[Reed Rothchild]

The same system will be run. The recruits are staying. All is well!

[igo4uni]

UNI basketball should be just fine. Don't forget the brand new McLeod Center opening next year.

http://www.uni-foundation.org/foundation/SF/images/UNI-Arena-UpHi-NE-final_jpg.jpg
McLeod Center. Notice the connecting walkway to the UNI-Dome

http://www.uni-foundation.org/foundation/SF/images/UNI-SE-Aerial-final_jpg.jpg
2 great buildings