BRIEF: Dolphins Get Their Coach: Sparano

Jan 16, 12:06 PM

By Jeff Darlington, The Miami Herald

Jan. 16--The worst-kept secret in South Florida became official Wednesday as the Dolphins completed a deal with Dallas Cowboys assistant head coach Tony Sparano. A news conference has been scheduled for noon.

Sparano arrived at the team's facility with general manager Jeff Ireland shortly before 8 a.m. Not long after, team owner Wayne Huizenga showed up in his car for a brief conversation. Huizenga left the building by 9:30 a.m.

Huizenga's final approval was the only aspect of the negotiations that needed to take place. The owner met for dinner with Sparano and others for 2 1/2 hours on Tuesday. After the dinner, Huizenga told The Miami Herald he thought Sparano was "great" and "terrific."

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