Now that Southern Miss has ended its season on the gridiron, it is time to take a look back at why optimism should be higher for 2016 than for the past season.
Southern Miss finished their season on a low note with losses against Western Kentucky and Washington, but there are several positives. A coaching extension, solid commitments and the return of several key players bodes well for hopes of an even better 2016 football season.
Head coach Todd Monken is reportedly looking to close the deal on an extension for his 4-year contract, featuring a base salary of $700,000, not including bonuses such as the $50,000 received this year from his team’s recent success.