Saban Salary Infinite Loop Problem
Just read this on EDSBS: http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2009/09/09/if-south-carolina-ha…
Apparently Saban's contract guarantees that he is to always be among the top 5 highest paid coaches until 2018.
One problem:
What if 5 other coaches get contracts that guarantee that their salaries will always be $1 greater than Nick Sabans?
I believe this would create a situation where all 6 coaches end up with a salary of infinity.
September 10th, 2009 at 12:29 AM ^
im pretty sure les miles has a stipulation in his contract that makes him the highest paid coach in the sec. hence, he will make infinity dollars.
September 10th, 2009 at 1:09 AM ^
It appears his salary does not increase to keep him the highest paid coach, only that he was the highest paid last season. The AD said if another coach passes him, he will have to win another national title in order to get that distinction back.
September 10th, 2009 at 12:40 AM ^
It is like going faster than the speed of light, where the top college coaches expand infinitely and devour the universe.
September 10th, 2009 at 3:19 AM ^
I guess Charlie Weiss is fast approaching the speed of light.
September 10th, 2009 at 4:43 AM ^
And no one is gonna out devour Charlie.
September 10th, 2009 at 9:41 AM ^
"Charlie Weiss is fast approaching" is in correct context only when discussing buffet lines or Krispy Kreame stores.
September 10th, 2009 at 1:10 AM ^
that is the kind of provision that just is selfish, self aggrandizing and pisses people off...
a bunch of BS imo, and makes me respect Saban and Miles even less
September 10th, 2009 at 1:51 AM ^
It's an ego thing. If the coach is highly successful, he can go back and get an extension, more money and almost any other changes to his contract whenever he wants (e.g., Charlie Weis halfway through year one and Urban Meyer and Nick Saban this year); and if the coach is a failure, he will be canned early and this type of clause will have a relatively minimal (if any) impact on the buyout.
September 10th, 2009 at 9:08 AM ^
except for the fact that I couldn't possibly respect either of those clowns less than I do now.
September 10th, 2009 at 9:37 AM ^
Les has to win another National Championship to become the top paid coach. I actually think this is a great provision to have in a contract. Would you be upset if we had this provision in RR's contract? I wouldn't. That would give him even more incentive to win a NC.
Regarding Saban, the guy is a jackass, but if Alabama is going to put that in his contract than all the power to him. I'd do the same damn thing if I could get it.
September 10th, 2009 at 1:07 PM ^
Shouldn't RR already have more than enough incentive to try and win a MNC? Shouldn't most college coaches?
September 10th, 2009 at 1:45 AM ^
Saban's job history does anyone think he will stay at 'Bama till 2018?
September 10th, 2009 at 2:50 AM ^
Saban has no special ties to Alabama. He is there because it is a storied football program and they are paying him tons of money. If someone ever comes along and offers him a better situation, I imagine he will take it. His contract certainly is not going to stop him.
September 10th, 2009 at 9:03 AM ^
He's already been in the NFL, and didn't seem to like it. So assuming he stays as a college head coach, there's not really a more high profile job than Alabama. I'm not saying it's "the" best, but it's in the same category as ND, Florida, UM, USC, etc. So unless any school pays him more money (which isn't likely since he's already one of the highest paid), I'm not sure where he'd go.
September 10th, 2009 at 9:10 AM ^
The NFL didn't like him. He was a terrible NFL coach.
September 10th, 2009 at 9:24 AM ^
Abrasive coaches such as Saban are usually better off in college, where the players still listen to them. As for him moving, I can't see it happening, but you never know. He could end up at Notre Dame for all we know.
Notre Dame coached by someone who is often called "Satan:" it certainly opens up a lot of interesting journalistic possibilities.
September 10th, 2009 at 11:57 AM ^
I could possibly see him at USC when Carroll retires. Easier conference and more access to local talent.
September 10th, 2009 at 6:32 PM ^
Money is the obvious factor. Certain schools (e.g. Texas, FL) are much wealthier than Alabama and could easily outbid them if they wanted Saban. And who knows what Saban's dream job is? Is it Alabama? Maybe. It could just as easily be somewhere else.