In the proposed extension, the university touted the win improvement but also the increased fan engagement and increased game attendance as reason to amend the head coachs contract. His best hope might be for the Sun Devils to pull a couple of upsets, and for Crow and Anderson to find out that the ASU job isnt as coveted by outsiders as they imagine", More: Herm Edwards firing reaction: What people are saying about fired ASU football coach. I'm going to be fired up to be here, fired up to be a Sun Devil. By using this website you consent to our use of cookies. The drops to $5.5 million in the second. Former ASU head coach Herm Edwards is the highest paid state employee in Arizona with an annual compensation package that works out to $3.7 million. Dan Patrick says 'keep an eye' on Sun Devils, Dan Wetzel wrote of the Jackson State coach: "Maybe the most perplexing riddle in major college football is how Arizona State with its resources, location, weather and so on is rarely any good. Highest-paid college football coaches 2023: Josh Heupel, Matt Rhule cash in Football Coaches - Arkansas State University Because Arizona and Arizona State are public universities, their coaches are state employees and, therefore, their salary information is supposed to be publicly available. In July, the university placed tight ends coach Adam Breneman on paid administrative leave. Hugh Freeze, Liberty coach: We keep inserting Freeze's name in this spot. Dillingham will owe buyouts if he accepts another job. Attack it. Arizona State University Salaries - Asst Coach Football Highest salary at Arizona State University in year 2021 was $770,000. Hurleys salary ranks fifth in the Pac-12 and 45th in the nation, though his $6.825 million buyout is 30th-most in the country. When Fisch was putting together his coaching staff, he knew exactly what he wanted. Jon Wilner has been covering college sports for decades and is an AP top-25 football and basketball voter as well as a Heisman Trophy voter. The highest-paid coach in college football is Clemsons Dabo Swinney at $9.35 million, followed by Alabamas Nick Saban and Michigans Jim Harbaugh. Arizona State coaching candidates: Matt Rhule, Byron Leftwich, Dan Incentives include increases for winning nine or more games, appearing and then winning in the Pac-12 Championship game, appearing and then winning a major bowl game and a 50% salary increase for winning a College Football Playoff title. The important figures making the biggest decisions in Arizona sports join Bickley & Marottathroughout a one week span each February. Nebraska certainly seems a better cultural fit, and there are plenty of university presidents and boards that will (rightly) tell one of the most successful college football coaches in history to go away. UWs salary pool is merely No. Arizona State baseball legend Sal Bando, a College World Series and three-time World Series champion, has died at the age of 78. And as you examine, keep in mind that noted football powerhouse Louisville pays its staff $4.6 million: Washington: $5.1 million ASU: $3.7 million Both Dillingham and Fisch will earn more. He has four years experience as a freelance journalist and is a graduate student in the master of arts of sports journalism program. Before the 2020 season started, Cincinnati's Luke Fickell received a well deserved raise, up from $2.3 million annually. USA Today published its annual look at salaries for coordinators, assistant coachesand strength coaches for all public universities in major college football. Aguano went 2-7 with ASU since the school and Herm Edwards decided to part ways in September. Quarterback coach Jimmie Dougherty was able to get a two-year deal and will be making $420,000 in his first season. The commitment ASU Dillingham has is shared with just a few other head coaches who are also ASU alumni baseball coach Willie Bloomquist, wrestling coach Zeke Jones and ice hockey coach Greg Powers. Marcel Yates, Arizona football defensive coordinator: $560,000. Despite carrying the title of assistant head coach in addition to being defensive coordinator, Gonzales is the second-highest paid coach on the staff behind Likens. This edition, from Dec. 16, has been made available in archived form. "I say that because this place is special. Kenny Dillingham has been formally hired as the next head ASU football coach, the school's athletics department announced in a press release and press conference Sunday. Austin Herink. Arizona, ASU football and basketball coaches' 2019 salaries unveiled The football program remains under investigation by the NCAA for possible recruiting violations during the pandemic. *** The Pac-12 Hotline newsletter is published twice a week. There was not much public discussion of the two contracts during Tuesday's meeting, although the board discussed the items in a brief closed-door session prior to the votes. Why? The State Press published its fifth update to its ASU salary database. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy. Football Coaches - University of Arizona Athletics Tuckers salary pool for assistants in East Lansing this season is $5.7 million. The Arizona Board. Take a look at some possible candidates to be the next ASU football coach, according to lists from college football writers(and there are evidently a lot of them). If you dont, or have other feedback, let me know: pac12hotline@bayareanewsgroup.com. That, of course, included the salaries of the coaches at schools in Arizona, including ASU and Arizona. 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Now its not as clear-cut. 13 by the committee on Tuesday evening. Ive secured a rate of $1 per week for a full year or just 99 cents for the first month, with the option to cancel anytime. Fisch will owe the university $6.5 million if he terminates his contract in the first year. If ASU ends the contract without cause, the university will have to pay out Dillinghams salary for the rest of the contract term. Republic reporter Michelle Gardner contributed to this article. Pete Thamel also listed Troy Calhoun, Charles Huff, Matt Entz, Sean Lewis, Bill OBrien, Todd Monken, Derek Mason and Alex Grinch as possibilities in Tempe. He most recently was offensive coordinator at the University of Oregon. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 20. The 32-year-old is the youngest head football coach at a Power 5 school. Continue supporting student journalism and, ASU women's lacrosse looks to build for the future with skilled freshmen, Tempe City Council officially approves new street and park names, ASU alumna, students assist in upcoming Phoenix National Eating Disorder Awareness Walk. Aguano played under Linfield legend Ad. It wouldn't be much of a risk. Defensive line coach Ricky Hunley will make $285,000 on a one-year contract and linebacker coach Keith Dudzinski will be making $225,000. Reach the reporter at lstanleycribe@gmail.com and @LSscribe on Twitter. We have to develop here and we have to be a player development program. Our most popular newsletter, Daily Briefing, to keep you updated on the day's top stories. BYU has rewarded Sitake with more salary and security, and the Cougars' program is rolling as it nears entry into the Big 12 in 2023. Original reporting that provides diverse perspectives on news and issues of today. Once Again, College Football Coaching Salaries Are Hard to Wrap Your The Rivals analysts discuss. Exclusive, subscriber-only content and weekly email newsletters. Edwards and the University have come to a buyout agreement since he left the school, with Edwards receiving 50% of his remaining salary plus benefits and academic bonuses. Nick Saban Alabama: $9,753,221 2. Mr. This content is only available to USA TODAY subscribers. The new coachs starting pay is about the same as the $3.9 million his predecessor, Herm Edwards, would have made in base salary this year before he and ASU parted ways in September. Menu. Reach Jeremy Cluffat jeremy.cluff@arizonarepublic.com. Assistant Director of Internal Operations / Analyst for the Head Coach. Dillingham has strong ties to the state of Arizona he is from Phoenix and spent time at the high school level as a coach, where he was an offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Chaparral from 2007 to 2013. Pending the outcome of an NCAA investigation, Herm Edwards is set to receive the remaining $8.3 million on his contract. Arizona athletic director Dave Heeke wants to hire someone who cares deeply about the program. He previously served as the managing editor of the school newspaper at Eastern Washington University. 17 last week but the teams success in the long run will prove whether Edwards was worth the investment, or whether hell get $50,000 in possible bonuses. Have a story about higher education? A Scottsdale native, Dillingham graduated from ASU in 2013 and started his coaching career there the next year as an offensive assistant. Arizona State coaching candidates: Urban Meyer? Kalani Sitake Arizona State University Salaries - Asst Coach Football Arizona State Universitys new football head coach Kenny Dillingham is slated to become the highest paid public employee in the state, with a base salary of $3.85 million. Previous editions of the newsletter are available in archived form. This website uses cookies to make your experience better and easier. Arizona native and ASU alumnus Kenny Dillingham to be next head The drops to $5.5 million in the second year, $3.5 million the next, $2 million the following year and $1.5 million during the fifth year of the deal. If Dillingham ends the contract early and takes another job, hell have to pay ASU between $1 million and $4 million, depending on when he leaves.