Jones’ contract with KU paid him $300,000 a year. There also was a stipulation that if he was hired away while under contract, KU would be owed a $600,000 buyout. Jones left to return to a Texas Tech program where he first built his reputation as a strong recruiter and position coach.
Newly hired Tech head coach Joey McGuire named Jones the Red Raiders’ passing game coordinator and receivers coach. The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reported Tech’s offer letter to Jones was for three years, with a first-year salary of $450,000 per year, plus a $25,000 pay raise in both the second and third years.
Leipold said he understood Jones’ desire to leave for Texas Tech and move his family back to their home state.
“I do appreciate every way that Emmett handled his time here,” Leipold said.
