Coaching salary bar raised with Southern Illinois Kill's contract

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Coaching salary bar raised with Kill's contract (http://www.in-forum.com/articles/index.cfm?id=89098&section=Sports)
By Jeff Kolpack, The Forum

When Southern Illinois University gave its head football coach a hefty raise to $165,000 per year, it was the salary equivalent to the 8-foot high jump or the 20-foot pole vault.

The bar was raised. And that popping sound heard around the Division I-AA offices that day were the eyes of athletic directors, most of whom have no chance at reaching that pay level.

"I hope our coaches don't see that," NDSU athletic director Gene Taylor said. ...

[eaglesrthe1]

I think that the coach at Southern University is pulling down 200k.

[bisonguy]

I think that the coach at Southern University is pulling down 200k.

It's in the article:


The highest paid I-AA head coach is believed to be Pete Richardson of Southern University (La.), who recently signed an extension of his contract for $200,000 per year with incentives of another $40,000. The latter includes items like graduation rates, Division I-AA rankings and conference standing.

[TexasTerror]

Wow, that's some good money for a I-AA coach. I think most of the SLC coaches make in range from $85000 to $115,000 which is a long shot from what Kill is making for the Salukis. Working I-AA may be more comfortable and more family-friendly compared to working the hussle and bussle of I-A football. You can stay at I-AA for years and be very comfortable and enjoy the enviroment. Won't find that in I-A. Even Nick Saban found greener pastures.

[rokamortis]

Bennett recently got a raise to $110,000 base plus $10,000 raise per year for the next 5 years.

Bennett Gets Contract Extension (http://www.bigsouthsports.com/article_print.asp?articleid=65261)

[JMU2004]

JMU pays Matthews $175k before bonuses and perks

Matthews contract (http://www.jmusports.com/Team/Stories/2_2875.asp?TeamID=2)

[Eaglegus2]

I believe Coach Sewak of Georgia Southern makes in the 150K range.

I could be wrong!