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COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Clemson coach Monte Lee has received a new six-year contract that will pay him $2.75 million after leading the Tigers to the programs first Atlantic Coast Conference tournament title in 10 seasons.The universitys Board of Trustee Compensation Committee approved the new deal Thursday.Lees contract will keep him at Clemson through 2022. Hell make $400,000 next season, with the salary gradually climbing to $500,000 in 2022, the final year of the contract. Lee will also receive a $50,000 bonus once he signs the deal.Lee led the Tigers to 44 victories and an Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament title this season, his first since taking over from Hall-of-Fame coach Jack Leggett.Lees two assistants, Bradley LeCroy and Andrew See also received new contracts paying them each $151,500 next spring.Lee arrived at Clemson after seven seasons at the College of Charleston. The Tigers were considered a work in progress, but behind ACC player of the year Seth Beer rose to one of the top eight seeds in the NCAA Tournament.My family and I tremendously enjoyed our first year in Clemson and were excited to build upon the successes of our first season, Lee said in a statement.Lees contract includes several incentives, including $80,000 should the Tigers win the College World Series. Hell also receive a $5,000 if the baseball teams NCAA APR is 965 out of 1,000 or higher.The school would owe Lee $1.35 million should it terminate him without cause in the deals first season. Lee would owe Clemson $675,000 if he chooses to leave next year. Both figures decrease over the length of the deal.Clemson finished the season ranked No. 15 in the USA Today coaches poll, the highest final ranking since 2010, and averaged 4,664 fans per home date (35) in 2016, the ninth-highest figure in the nation and tops in the ACC.Things didnt end well for Clemson in the NCAAs, losing twice to Oklahoma State and failing to advance to the super regionals. But athletic director Dan Radakovich believes the program is in good hands.Our baseball program is positioned to consistently compete for conference and national championships well into the future under the direction of coach Lee, Radakovich said. Ryan Weber Jersey . He said Tuesday thats a big reason why he is now the new coach of the Tennessee Titans. Whisenhunt said he hit it off quickly with Ruston Webster when interviewing for the job Friday night. Koji Uehara Red Sox Jersey . 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Three of their losses have been by less than a goal but their biggest of the season came to their cross-town rivals and week one finals opponent.GWS - 16-6, 143 per centA historic first final for the expansion side, and its a Sydney derby. Leon Camerons side have incredible firepower in front of goal but how they fare on the biggest stage is the question mark.2nd Qualifying Final2-Geelong v 3-Hawthorn, MCG, Friday 7.50pm (AEST)Meetings in 2016 - Geelong won their only gameR1: Geelong 18.8 (116) def Hawthorn 12.14 (86) at MCGGeelong - 17-5, 144 per centThe Cats roar into the finals with seven straight wins and will relish a date with their arch-rivals, despite a poor record in September against Hawthorn.The Cats have just one AFL-era finals win in seven finals.Hawthorn - 17-5, 119 per centPulled another rabbit out of the hat on Sunday to ensure a third-placed finish and avoid seventh position. The next-generation Hawks head to the MCG with the Kennett curse yesterdays news.1st Elimination Final5-Adelaide v 8-North Melbourne, Adelaide Oval, Saturday 7.40pm (AEST)Meetings in 2016 - 1 win eachR1: North Melbourne 166.dddddddddddd11 (107) def Adelaide 14.13 (97) at Etihad StadiumR14: Adelaide 12.28 (100) def North Melbourne 10.7 (67) at Adelaide OvalAdelaide: 16-6, 138 per centA round 23 hiccup cost them their top-two position but the Crows couldnt have asked for an easier September opponent. Will enjoy Rory Sloanes return and will start hot favourites against North.North Melbourne: 12-10, 105 per centMight as well represent a finals bye, with nine straight losses against 2016 finalists. Looked shot in round 23 loss to GWS and there are morale questions with the forced retirement of club legends including Brent Harvey.2nd Elimination Final6-West Coast v 7-Western Bulldogs, Domain Stadium, Thursday 8.10 (AEST)?Meetings in 2016 - Western Bulldogs won only gameR11: Western Bulldogs 12.11 (83) def West Coast 11.9 (75) at Etihad StadiumWest Coast: 16-6, 130 per centOne of the form teams of the competition, with eight wins in their last nine including interstate defeats of GWS and Adelaide. Showed against the Crows that Nic Naitanuis absence doesnt end their season.Western Bulldogs: 15-7 115 per centThe Bulldogs have found a way to keep the wins ticking over despite a ruinous injury toll, but succumbed to their worst loss of the season on Sunday to Fremantle. Will be underdogs when they return to the West in a fortnight, but arent without hope. ' ' '