Arizona State Press reports that Herm Edwards will receive a $4.4 million payout instead of being fired for cause and paid nothing as other outlets reported was a possibility and given the language in his contract if he or anyone under him participated in NCAA violations.

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Herm Edwards to take 50% buyout of remaining salary, plus benefits and academic bonus – The Arizona State Press

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