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UNI AD says Jacobson sticking with Panthers
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Northern Iowa athletic director Troy Dannen says coach Ben Jacobson is staying with the Panthers.
Dannen told The Associated Press on Saturday that he spoke to Jacobson about the vacant Texas A&M job and had given his coach permission to speak to the Aggies about it.
On Sunday, Dannen posted a message on Twitter that read: "Jake stays in Cedar Falls. Great news for all of us." Dannen also tells the Des Moines Register that it's a "relief" Jacobson isn't leaving for the Aggies.
Jacobson led the Panthers to the round of 16 in the NCAA tournament two seasons ago. In March of 2010, he signed a new 10-year contract at $450,00 per season with annual raises of $25,000.
Texas A&M is seeking a replacement for Mark Turgeon, who left for Maryland.
Northern Iowa head basketball coach Ben Jacobson addresses the media during an NCAA college basketball news conference, Friday, March 19, 2010, in Oklahoma City. Northern Iowa is to play Kansas in a second-round game, Saturday. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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