AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas said Wednesday it has agreed to pay former coach Mack Brown $2.75 million that would have been owed him if he had been fired, and place him in a one-year, $500,000 job as a special assistant to the president for athletics. Both options had been part of Browns original contract in separate clauses in case of termination or resignation. Brown announced on Dec. 14 that he would step down after Texas bowl game and called it a "mutual" decision between himself, school President Bill Powers and athletic director Steve Patterson. He has been replaced by Charlie Strong. Brown had reportedly been negotiating for more money. Texas agreeing to pay Brown his severance buyout and give him the job raised the question whether he was fired or resigned and why he would get both options. "He resigned," Texas spokesman Nick Voinis said. "This is what was agreed to Were honouring his contract." Browns attorney, Joe Jamail, did not immediately return telephone messages seeking comment. The University of Texas System Board of Regents, which approved Browns contract and most recently approved an extension in 2012, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Brown was under contract through 2020 and was one of the highest-paid coaches in the country at more than $5.4 million per year. But the coach who won the 2005 national championship and played for another in 2009 left after a four-year run that saw the Longhorns lose at least four games every season. The contract included language that allowed Brown to move to "another significant position within the university" at a minimum of $500,000 per year if he "voluntarily relinquishes his duties" as coach. Browns new job will concentrate on fundraising for the nations wealthiest athletic department. The contract also had the $2.75 million termination payment if he was fired before Dec. 31, 2014, to be paid in four equal annual installments. The same section said that if Brown were fired, left for another program or become otherwise unable to do his job, "all obligations" under the contract "shall cease." Nike Air Max 90 Essential Trainers . Governing body FIA said 31 people were treated by Catalunya Circuit medical staff with seven of those flown out to a variety of hospitals to receive treatment. Catalonias regional government said in a statement that one of the persons was airlifted to Barcelona hospital with serious burn wounds while the rest were being treated at local hospital for smoke inhalation. . Matt Watsons goal in the 51st minute was the difference as the Whitecaps edged the University of Victoria Vikes 2-1 in exhibition play Sunday. [url=http://www.ukshoesaleoutlet.me.uk/]http://www.ukshoesaleoutlet.me.uk/ .E.I. Rocket 6-4 in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Abeltshauser scored short-handed at 6:51 of the third to tie the score 4-4 and Desjardins gave Halifax its first lead at 7:22. Nike Air Max 90 Womens Size 6 . The leagues Competition Committee voted unanimously to recommend the change from the current 2-3-2 system and owners will vote on it next month at their meetings. . Chase Utley hit a three-run homer and drove in four, Halladay tossed six effective innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 6-4 on Tuesday night.CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Carolina Panthers re-signed long snapper J.J. Jansen to a four-year contract extension and linebacker Jason Phillips to a one-year extension Wednesday. Both players were set to become restricted free agents March 13. Jansen has had only one bad snap in three seasons with Carolina. Hes handled snapping duties on more than 400 punts, field goals and extrra points since being acquired in 2009 in a trade with the Packers.dddddddddddd Jansens agent Paul Sheehy says, "J.J. wanted to get this done before free agency and hes certainly excited about returning to the Panthers." Phillips played in four games last season for Carolina and notched three tackles before being placed on injured reserve with a calf injury. [url=http://www.jerseysnflwholesale.us.com/]cheap jerseys wholesale jerseys ' ' '