Boise State Offers Hawkins a New Deal

Boise State Coach Dan Hawkins is considering a five-year, $2.6-million offer from the university that could keep him with the school through 2009.

The State Board of Education on Thursday approved the new contract offer, which would boost Hawkins’ salary more than 30% from this year.

Hawkins, who has led the Broncos to 22 consecutive victories, said he wouldn’t make a decision until Sunday, at the earliest.

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