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Friday, March 31, 2006

In case you missed it, you can catch the press conference introducing Kristy Curry as the new Texas Tech coach here.

Curry signed a five-year contract worth at least $425,000 the first year. The deal will grow to a guarantee in the final year of $600,000, similar to what Marsha Sharp was making when she retired after 24 years. Curry had been making $300,000 at Purdue. In comparison, the top two paid coaches in the women's game (Geno and Pat) have salaries around $825,000 a year. Aside from the boost in salary, Curry said Lubbock is a perfect fit for her family. And Tech fans are already embracing their new coach.

As for the team she left, the current Boilers are sad to see Curry go but determined to stick together. What will happen with the stellar recruiting class that Curry brought in for next season? While Amber Harris is still set on Purdue, Dee Dee Jernigan's plans may be in limbo. But Purdue's Athletic Department says Harris, Jernigan and Fahkara Malone are still coming.

Possible names being mentioned as Curry's replacement at Purdue, include MN Lynx coach Suzie McConnell-Serio, Louisville's Tom Collen, UWGB's Kevin Borseth and former Boiler great Stephanie White.