SALT LAKE CITY — Other than the fried chicken basket at Maddox, the best reason to be in Northern Utah this month is football. Weber State and Utah State are soaring in the national polls, which means headhunters will be seeking out coaches Jay Hill and Matt Wells.
They deserve the attention, having succeeded in locations where budgets matter. Both have time on their contracts, but the temptation remains. Hill has a deal with Weber State that will carry him through 2023. But his buyout would be a reported $100,000 — to be paid by any new employer.