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California head football coach Justin Wilcox waves at the end of a news conference Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, in Berkeley, Calif. California officially introduced Wilcox, hoping the long-time defensive coordinator can help revive the struggling program. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
California head football coach Justin Wilcox waves at the end of a news conference Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, in Berkeley, Calif. California officially introduced Wilcox, hoping the long-time defensive coordinator can help revive the struggling program. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)Eric Risberg/Associated Press

Justin Wilcox, Cal Reportedly Finalize 5-Year Contract

Mike ChiariJun 21, 2017

The University of California, Berkeley, reportedly came to official terms on a contract with new head football coach Justin Wilcox on Wednesday.ย 

According to Jon Wilner of theย Mercury News, Wilcox signed a five-year deal that will pay him an average of $1.9 million annually.

While Wilcox will be paid a base salary of $250,000 per year, he has a guaranteed talent fee that ranges from $1.25 million to $2.5 million, as well as a $100,000 hiring bonus and additional incentives.

Wilcox wasย hiredย as the Golden Bears' head coach in January following the firing of former head coach Sonny Dykes.

The 40-year-old Wilcox previously served as a defensive coordinator at Boise State, Tennessee, Washington, USC and Wisconsin.

His first head coaching job could be a difficult one, as Cal has reached just one bowl game in the past six seasons.

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