Show Me The Money: Part II

As we have already established in Part I of "Show Me The Money", college football is big business.  Part I focused on how much money various  universities spend on their college athletic department budgets. 

Here are some of the big spenders (and some others) ranked by revenue just to remind you:

Alabama: Revenue: $123M

Texas: Revenue $120M

Ohio State University: Revenue $115M

Florida: Revenue $106M

Oklahoma: Revenue $77M

FSU: Revenue $73M

UCF: Revenue $39M

USF: Revenue $35M

(Note: Private institutions like Miami and Notre Dame are not required to report their financial data.) 

No where is that spending discrepancy more clearly evidenced than in the salaries universities pay to head coaches an their offensive and defensive assistants all across the Country.  In fact, coaches salaries account for an average of 33% of the overall athletic department budgets at major universities. 

And in spite of tough economic times, over the last several years college football coaches salaries have increased at an alarming rate.  The average coaches salary among the 120 major college teams has increased 28% in the last two years and 46% over the last three years.  That's some serious cash flow and pocket change for a few wins and losses per year don't you think?

So, in Part II of this series we will focus on coaches' salaries for the haves and have nots in college football.  We will also compare those with the college Presidents, Athletic Directors and Professors on college campuses throughout the United Sates with their respective head coaches.  It is safe to say that you will be shocked, so let's start there. 

According to research recently conducted by the USA Today newspaper here are the salary breakdowns:

A major university President averages around $425,000 per year.

A major university Athletic Director averages around $250,000 per year.

A major university professor averages around $115,000 per year.

So what does the average major D-1 college football coach make a year?  A cool $1.35 million per year. 

You don't have to be a math major to realize that is more than the President who runs the entire university , AND the average college professor AND the Athletic Director who hired the head coach make in a year combined!  Colleges athletic departments are so flush with money that 25 head coaches made over $2 million per year in 2009, twice as many as just two years ago.

Here are the 2009 saalries of the ACC coaches:

Bobby Bowden, FSU (Retired) $2.3 M

Paul Johnson, GT $2.3 M

Frank Beamer, VT $2.1 M

Jim Grobe, Wake $2.1 M

Al Groh, UVA $2.1 M

Ralph Fridgen, MD $1.8 M

Butch Davis, UNC $1.7 M

Tom O'Brien, BC $1.2 M

Dabo Swinney, Clemson $800 K

Private institutions such as Boston College, Duke and the University of Miami are not required to report coaches salaries.  So we do not know what coaches Spaziani, Cutcliff and Shannon actually make.

What we do know is that Randy Shannon is not one of those 25 coaches who makes $2 Million a year.  It is estimated by various sources that Randy makes between $900 K and $1.5 M.  So now, after three years as head coach at the University of Miami Shannon is hollering: "Show Me the Money!" as he attempts to negotiate a new contract extension with The U. 

Here is what we found out from UM fans in our recent poll:

48% think Shannon should get a 3 year plan with a significant increase.

24% think Shannon should get a 5 year deal with a major increase.

18% think Shannon should get a two year extension with a slight increase.

Kirby Hocutt and Donna Shalala are you listening?  What do U say???

Comments

[MassivCane]

first???

[SOUP]

Massiv...U win! Eamil me your info to:

canespace86@aol.com

[86Cane]

TEST

[MassivCane]

I know it's working.. Thanks Soup I will be rocking this in the middle of UT country. I Love this place, much appreciated

[novaCANEPHINatic]

I am all for PETA but let the Boys alone.

Posted by: VA Cane | March 18, 2010 at 09:39 PM

Hmmm PETA sure is a weird name for a scoutmaster haha j/k

on a sidenote the Big east looks iffy so far in the tourney for you "Big East is the SEC of College Basketball"....Down goes ND, Georgetown got waxed by (insert sarcastic font here)powerhouse Ohio, marquette is in a battle with UW and No way the refs were letting Villanova lose to RMU. Of course with 16 teams in the conference, they should find some good teams in it. This tourney is wide open.

Posted by: novaCANEPHINatic | March 18, 2010 at 09:53 PM

[Daytoncane]

you want to give credit to a coach for running a program with little to work with?

give this guy a ton of it

http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/10421/time-to-give-bc-credit

[ChicagoCane]

CGNC - My Hawks are getting beat up. Some rough plays have knocked out two of our players for extended time. They have lost three in a row.

Hossa finally seems to be getting healthy for a little playoff run. Our biggest concern going forward is in goal.

[PhillyCane]

Chicago Marquette killllllllllled me I had them beatin WVU to go to the elite 8

[SOUP]

Kirby Hocutt named Forty Under 40 Award recipient:

University of Miami Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt has been selected one of Street & Smith’s SportsBusiness Journal Forty Under 40 Award recipients. Those selected will receive their awards in Los Angeles during a black-tie ceremony at the JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE tonight, March 18. Hocutt is the only director of athletics among this year’s award recipients.

The Forty Under 40 Awards program was initiated in 1999 to identify and honor the most promising young executives in the sports business under the age of 40. A committee of SportsBusiness Journal/Daily editors and writers selects winners.

“Our Forty Under 40 program recognizes the very best young talent from all the different segments of the sports industry, from teams and leagues, to agencies and media, to sponsors and partners,” said Richard Weiss, publisher of SportsBusiness Journal/Daily. “This year’s class is another outstanding group of young men and women who are at the top of their game and who wield enormous influence in sports.”

[SOUP]

After leading the University of Miami men's basketball team to a tremendous run to the semifinals of the 2010 Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament, freshman guard Durand Scott has been named to the ACC All-Tournament First Team, while redshirt freshman center Reggie Johnson earned Second Team honors.

The freshmen tandem marks the first Hurricanes to earn ACC All-Tournament team accolades, as the duo helped guide Miami to its first semifinal appearance.

[SOUP]

Final "Faith in Haith" Poll:

Yes. Haith has recruited well and has done OK with the existing talent. 27% (30 votes)

Maybe. Haith has something still to prove to me as a Canes fan. 41% (46 votes)

[SOUP]

From the AP:

Running back Bryce Brown left the Tennessee program on the first day of the Volunteers' spring practice, coach Derek Dooley said.

Dooley said Brown told him Thursday that he was dealing with family and personal problems that included "some of the reasons why he came here." Brown was not present for practice.

"I was a little surprised, but you can only control what you can control," Dooley said. "He went through the entire offseason, but I also think that this wasn't something from the last three weeks. But I'm not here to recruit. I'm here to coach."

The Wichita, Kan., native averaged 38.3 yards in 12 games as a freshman in 2009.

Brown was rated as one of the top recruits in the nation in 2009, and his recruitment process drew a lot of attention thanks to his relationship with adviser Brian Butler.

The NCAA investigated whether money was improperly raised for Brown to visit colleges while in high school. Neither Brown nor Tennessee, who was not recruiting him at the time, were punished.

Brown originally committed to Miami, where his brother, Arthur Brown Jr., played but instead signed at Tennessee after Lane Kiffin was hired as coach.

[bg1906]

I told you all Bryce would leave Tennessee. I told U, I told U, I told U!

[SOUP]

I told you all Bryce would leave Tennessee. I told U, I told U, I told U!

Posted by: bg1906 | March 18, 2010 at 11:01 PM

And U were correct sir!

[bg1906]

I wonder where J has been? He said the contract was imminent. I know it is, but its ridiculous how long its taking to get done.

[ONE]

The Browns???
It's best neither are in this program

[ONE]

Paul Johnson, GT $2.3 M

Frank Beamer, VT $2.1 M

Jim Grobe, Wake $2.1 M

Al Groh, UVA $2.1 M

Ralph Fridgen, MD $1.8 M

Butch Davis, UNC $1.7 M

Tom O'Brien, BC $1.2 M

Dabo Swinney, Clemson $800 K

Would U take any of theses coaches over Shannon?

[Daytoncane]

so are Arthur and Bryce are going to join the cast of "Meet The Browns" now?

[Caneslegend]

I think it is funny to hear you say you don't want either of the Brown's. When not to long ago. We were sweating there jocks hard. Fall out fast these days. LOL. And I also called it...Arthur was a bust. When many of you were telling me different. Anyway pay Randy and give him 3 years. If Mrs Shala is so great hook him up.

['87 Canes]

On target 100% with this write-up

[16 grams]

http://herbalminded.blogspot.com/2010/03/leaves-of-grass.html

'leaves of Green' Movie Review. Staring Ed Norton and Susan Sarandon

[Montreal-Cane]

It's all about the U

The U' sequel on UM rebirth

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/UM/

The U sells!

The U ratings!

EspnU!

[Cat 5 Cane]

Who would I like to have over Shannon, if not Randy?... Man, you trying to start a fire?

beamer or davis... I respect both.

[DATcane]

http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/10414/kiper-accs-top-2011-draft-picks

U

[Mike]

Can anyone give a quick rundown of this Sid Rosenberg issue? I'm a transplant, and tune into miami radio when I get a chance so I can hear whats going on, primarily for um football news. Heard small bits of a feud with Rose and now I hear Sid is out? I have to admit, I'm personally glad, not because I dislike him, but because I dislike the stereotypical NY attitude and trashtalk. Sid had decent guests, but seemed to think that attitude was his primary asset, and played on it at all times. So I log out when he comes on. After he leaves, on days I can listen online, I don't have to turn it off early anymore. Just wondering how this came about, or if it was even the product of some on air disagreement with Rose.

[DATcane]

Just bought my season tickets, section 122 row 5! Man there are some great deals for the lower bowl this year.

[Ungar]

It's all about the U

The U' sequel on UM rebirth

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/UM/

The U sells!

The U ratings!

EspnU!

Posted by: Montreal-Cane | March 19, 2010 at 03:58 AM

I am STILL waiting for the DVD to come out, Tivo doesn't do it justice.

[Cat 5 Cane]

Best coach for Miami in 2010, 2011 and 2012.

I can't picture another coach for Miami, who will do a better job, then Randy over the next couple of years. Even with more experienced coaches like Beamer and Davis... Yes, they are great coaches but could they have gotten more out of the players in 3 years, as a HC... I'm not certain of it. Could some of his assistant coaches have done a better job of preparing the players for Saturday's?... Yeah, I think they could have, but that takes time in instilling your philosophy. It takes 5/6/7 years of repeated training and several recruiting classes to achieve consistent play from your players, as they work their way up the ladder from bench to starter.... Just like the early years with Schnell, it takes time to build a dynasty

Coaches come and coaches go, but without Randy, I don't see the team being anywhere close to the team that we have right now!

Is he the best coach in football... NO, but he is the best coach for Miami!

[Aquaman]

All I know is they got rid of Neil Rogers and then Sid shows up.

It's only a matter of time before Sid says something to get him fired.

But yeah, he sucks.

[Canez1]

QUARTERBACK
Teddy Bridgewater (Miami Northwestern)
High expectations follow this 6-foot-3, 170 pound standout no matter where he goes and the Badgers 7-on-7 event was certainly no exception. Bridgewater didn't disappoint as he easily walked away as the top performer at quarterback and nearly walked away with MVP honors from the event. Bridgewater showcased a very lightning quick release and improved arm strength on the deep passes. What isn't appreciated when you watch Bridgewater is his ability to manage the game and his intelligence to go through his progressions as a passer, whichi s much quicker than other quarterbacks at the event this weekend. Bridgewater was the top overall athlete at the event, making a big impact at three separate positions for his South Florida Express team.

GO CANEZ!!!!!

[Cat 5 Cane]

Sid is all about Sid and selling his program, NY style... Spit in your face and what are you going to-do-about-it.

He's not Miami and never will be. Doesn't know jackshit about the U, except what other writers say about the program. Unfortunately, there aren't any Miamian's on the radio that I consider good.
Especially Dan "The Man" Lebashits on prime time "The Ticket", 4 to 6 pm... IMO, Dan is just as bad, if not worst, for being a UM grad and wished he would tear up his UM degree and flush himself down the toilet.

If you want news, better to stay here and forget daily radio...BS

JMO

[404Canes404]

UM will hold its Pro Day a week from today at Greentree Practice Field and no Hurricane will be under more pressure to perform than offensive tackle Jason Fox.
...

Tight end Jimmy Graham could also boost his draft stock at Pro Day, although it’s questionable how much more he can improve over a solid performance at the NFL combine.

Graham ran the second-fastest 40-yard dash (4.56 seconds) among the assembled tight ends in Indianapolis and was also second in the three-cone drill (6.90) and the broad jump (10-feet even). Finally, he was third in the vertical jump at 38-feet, 5 inches.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT:

http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/caneswatch/2010/03/19/pro-day-critical-for-miami-hurricanes-jason-fox/

[Aquaman]

Fox will get drafted high cause he has no weakness in his game..

[Canez1]

Fox will get drafted high cause he has no weakness in his game..

Posted by: Aquaman | March 19, 2010 at 10:45 AM

LMFAO!!!

No doubt!!

GO CANEZ!!!!!

[SOUP]

Coaches come and coaches go, but without Randy, I don't see the team being anywhere close to the team that we have right now!

Is he the best coach in football... NO, but he is the best coach for Miami!

Posted by: Cat5Cane | March 19, 2010 at 09:15 AM

There it is right there.

[SOUP]

Posted by: 404Canes404 | March 19, 2010 at 10:39 AM

Perfect form my friend! Show them how it is done. Good story too.

[Aquaman]

Canez1,

I know u wanna see the finz draft Jimmy. His game has no weakness

[moneycane]

Cory Nemls

[SOUP]

From ESPN:

Mike Leach is far from the world he knew in landlocked Lubbock.

Instead of preparing for spring practice at Texas Tech, the former Red Raiders coach is enjoying fishing, exploring and meeting the people in Key West, Fla., where he and his family moved after he was fired in late December.

And although he sounds contented with the laid-back lifestyle in the Florida enclave, there is still much unresolved in Leach's life: He has sued Texas Tech over his dismissal, his furniture is in storage and his house in Lubbock is not yet sold.

And he longs to get back into coaching. "I've never really left football," he said in a phone interview Thursday with The Associated Press. He said he expects someday "to be back in and work at a program" that stresses graduation rates and prizes excellence on the field -- both of which he said he enjoyed at Texas Tech.

Will he wait until the lawsuit is over to begin checking out coaching jobs? "I don't really have a crystal ball on that," he said. "Take it one day at a time. That's all I can control."

Read more here:

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=5006561&utm_source=bleacherreport.com

[404Canes404]

I think if Jimmy falls all the way to 4th round he would be a steal at that spot. He has the tools, and just needs the training. I don't think you can questions whether the kid is tough...?

[SOUP]

From Rivals.com:

Winning a championship in a Big Six conference typically requires taking small steps rather than giant leaps.

Over the past four years, 25 teams have won or shared Big Six league championships and represented their conference in a BCS bowl. Twenty-one of those teams (84 percent) finished at least tied for second in their conference or division race the previous season.

Three of those "giant leaps" occurred in 2008. Cincinnati won the Big East after finishing third in '07, Penn State shared the Big Ten title with Ohio State after finishing fourth the previous year and Florida captured the SEC championship after placing third behind Tennessee and Georgia in the '07 SEC East Division race.

The other team in that span to make a quantum leap to a conference championship was Wake Forest. The Deacons rebounded from a 4-7 record and fourth-place tie in the '05 ACC Atlantic race to win the ACC title outright in '06.

Read more here:

http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1064918&utm_source=bleacherreport.com

[Canez1]

Aqua I would actually like to see graham in a finz uni.

Ton of upside and with some good NFL coaching kid could be a stud at the next level.

No weaknesses and all...

LOL

GO CANEZ!!!!!

[SOUP]

404...it will be interesting to see where Esteban and DZ8 have Graham goinbg in their mock NFL drafts. Rounds 3-5 sound about right? His upside is great but he only played one year in college so he will be considered a project.

Prolly going to a passing team rather than a running team as pass catching, not blocking, is considered his strength.

[SOUP]

No weaknesses and all...LOL

GO CANEZ!!!!!

Posted by: Canez1 | March 19, 2010 at 11:21 AM

I don't know he did drop that one pass against VT last year? ;-)

[404Canes404]

^ Didn't he drop 2 in a row at the start of the 2nd half? I can't remember exactly cuz I was getting pelted with cold rain and I was shivering so bad that it was hard to focus!

[404Canes404]

3-5 sounds about right... He is a project, but if I ranked all the projects in this years draft, Jimmy would be at the very top of that list.

[Captain Optimist aka Cavaleer]

you want to give credit to a coach for running a program with little to work with?

give this guy a ton of it

http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/10421/time-to-give-bc-credit

Posted by: Daytoncane | March 18, 2010 at 09:58 PM

>>>>

Dayton, he had a frosh QB and new assistants, you want a cookie?

[Canez1]

I don't know he did drop that one pass against VT last year? ;-)

Posted by: SOUP | March 19, 2010 at 11:31 AM

True dat!!

Those drops were a huge turning point in Mo in that game from what I remember.

Then it startedt to roll down hill....

GO CANEZ!!!!!

[Captain Optimist aka Cavaleer]

And although he sounds contented with the laid-back lifestyle in the Florida enclave, there is still much unresolved in Leach's life: He has sued Texas Tech over his dismissal, his furniture is in storage and his house in Lubbock is not yet sold.

And he longs to get back into coaching. "I've never really left football," he said in a phone interview Thursday with The Associated Press. He said he expects someday "to be back in and work at a program" that stresses graduation rates and prizes excellence on the field -- both of which he said he enjoyed at Texas Tech.

Will he wait until the lawsuit is over to begin checking out coaching jobs? "I don't really have a crystal ball on that," he said. "Take it one day at a time. That's all I can control."

Read more here:

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=5006561&utm_source=bleacherreport.com

Posted by: SOUP | March 19, 2010 at 11:09 AM

>>>>>

If he's still here this could be interesting in 2010 or 2011 whenever Whipple leaves.

[canesteeler]

I actually like Sid. I think he is the best interviewer in the local market. Yes he is a bit brash and egomaniac but I think he has a very good show. He doesn't like RS but his show is entertaining. I love the Canes but local sports host don't and won't ask any representative of the Canes a tough question!