A frequent topic on this blog (see earlier post here) is how the NCAA’s hyper-regulation of big-time college football causes all sorts of financial disparities, not the least of which is that a part of the excess rents that should be paid to compensate players is paid to the top head coaches.
Well, not that big money paid to coaches is a hot topic on college campuses or anything, but I bet that the following performance of the five top-paid college football coaches will be the subject of at least a few conversations in faculty lounges around the country:
1. Charlie Weis ($4,000,000) – worst season in Notre Dame history.
2. Bob Stoops ($3,620,000) – fourth Oklahoma BCS bowl loss in a row.
3. Nick Saban ($3,503,000) – ‘Bama avoided a losing record with an Independence Bowl win.
4. Urban Meyer ($3,384,000) – Gators have four losses with a Heisman Trophy winner at QB.
5. Kirk Ferentz ($3,030,000) – After finishing last season 6-7 with a bowl loss, Iowa finished this season 6-6 with a loss to a 5-7 MAC team and no bowl game.
H/T Get the Picture.