Coach Ron Zook was fired as the head football coach of the University of Florida Gators in late October when his team suffered an embarrassing loss to Mississippi State. He was allowed to finish the season. He had three years (2005-2007) remaining on his contract.

In December 2004 he was hired as the new coach of the University of Illinois football team, beginning in January 2005. He has signed a contract with the University of Illinois for 3 years (2005-2007).

What damages can he recover from the University of Florida?

A) None. He will still be the head football coach at a Division I-A institution. He has mitigated any losses.

B) As special damages, he can recover the difference between his University of Florida salary and his (lower) University of Illinois salary for three years.

C) As general damages, he can recover reasonable compensation for the embarrassment and humiliation of being fired in mid-season.

D) As incidental damages, he can recover the difference between his University of Florida salary and his (lower) University of Illinois salary for three years.

E) None of the four preceding statements are correct.