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Clemson DC Venables becomes top-paid assistant with new deal

Jul. 14, 2021 08:19 PM EDT
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables got a five-year contract extension that bumps his annual salary up to $2.5 million, the...

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2019, file photo, Nebraska Athletic Director Bill Moos speaks during an NCAA college football news conference in Lincoln, Neb. Moos abruptly announced his retirement Friday, June 25, 2021, saying he will step down next week.The announcement came as a surprise because the 70-year-old Moos has said publicly he wanted to stay in the job until he was comfortable the Cornhuskers football program had been turned around. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos retiring after 3 years

By Eric Olson Jun. 25, 2021 11:33 AM EDT

Budget shortfall forces deep cuts in Ohio St sports program

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 23, 2020 02:22 PM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State's athletic department will cut 25 jobs, furlough hundreds of other employees and ask coaches and others to take 5% pay cuts to...

K-State salary, athletic department cuts to save $3.5M

Apr. 29, 2020 05:40 PM EDT
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State athletic director Gene Taylor, football coach Chris Klieman and basketball coach Bruce Weber have agreed to salary...

In this April 7, 2020, photo provided by Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, a “Flatten the Curve” banner adorns the 120-foot Big Bat outside Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory in Louisville, Ky., in an effort to help spread the "stay healthy at home" message and bring down the number of COVID-19 cases. (Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory via AP)
The Latest: Louisville AD: 15% cut from budget, furloughs

By The Associated Press Apr. 20, 2020 12:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 4, 2019, file photo, Andy Murray of Britain hits a shot against Dominic Thiem of Austria during their men's singles quarterfinal match in the China Open tennis tournament at the Diamond Court in Beijing. Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray are among 12 players confirmed to play in the virtual Madrid Open tennis tournament this month. There will be 150,000 euros ($164,000) distributed in prize money for each of the men’s and women’s events. The winners then decide how much they want to donate to tennis players who are having a hard time financially without any tournaments to play. Another 50,000 euros ($55,000) will be donated to reduce the social impact of the pandemic.(AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)
The Latest: Westbrook donates 650 computers to needy kids

By The Associated Press Apr. 13, 2020 04:45 PM EDT

4 Ohio State football assistants top $1 million in salary

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 09, 2020 04:34 PM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Four assistant football coaches at Ohio State will be paid at least $1 million this year, according to salary figures released by the...

Utah Sen. Mitt Romney speaks with athletic directors from Utah colleges during a meeting at the University of Utah Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in Salt Lake City. Romney says he supports efforts to allow college athletes to profit from their name and image because he wants to help poor students who may never become professional athletes. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Romney backs paying college athletes to help poor players

By Brady Mccombs Nov. 15, 2019 07:40 PM EST

Clemson's A.J. Terrell (8) blocks a pass intended for Texas A&M's Jhamon Ausbon during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
'As good as it gets': Venables reloads Clemson defense

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 08, 2019 04:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2019, file photo, Clemson's Trevor Lawrence throws during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama, in Santa Clara, Calif. Sure, Clemson lost all four of its “Power Rangers” defensive line and seven starters on defense from its title team. But the Tigers’ offense, led by Heisman Trophy candidates quarterback Trevor Lawrence and tailback Travis Etienne, looks ready to operate at an even higher level than a year ago when it averaged 527 yards and 44.3 points a game. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
Clemson poised to make a run at back-to-back national titles

By Pete Iacobelli Aug. 13, 2019 11:37 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Mississippi State head coach Joe Moorhead chews on a sharpie while watching the video board during the second half of their NCAA college football game against Texas A&M, in Starkville, Miss. Moorhead has received a contract extension through the 2022 season that will pay an average base salary of $3.2 million. The school announced the extension on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle, File)
Mississippi State extends Moorhead's contract through 2022

By David Brandt May. 21, 2019 02:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014 file photo, Michigan defensive coordinator Greg Mattison walks the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State in East Lansing, Mich. New Ohio State coach Ryan Day’s 10 assistant coaches will be paid a total of more than $7.4 million this year. Contracts of the assistants were released by Ohio State on Monday, March 11, 2019. Co-defensive coordinator Greg Mattison tops the list at $1.1 million.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
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Mar. 11, 2019 04:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Wednesday, March 6, 2019 file photo, Ohio State NCAA college football head coach Ryan Day gestures during football practice in Columbus, Ohio. New Ohio State coach Ryan Day’s 10 assistant coaches will be paid a total of more than $7.4 million this year. Contracts of the assistants were released by Ohio State on Monday, March 11, 2019. Co-defensive coordinator Greg Mattison tops the list at $1.1 million. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
Ohio State football assistants will make over $7.4 million

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 11, 2019 03:19 PM EDT

Connecticut athletic director David Benedict holds a news conference in his office at the University of Connecticut, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Storrs, Conn. Benedict said the school has not ruled out eliminating some sports to close a more than $40 million gap in its athletic budget. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
UConn won't rule out cutting some sports to close budget gap

By Pat Eaton-Robb Jan. 19, 2019 03:05 PM EST

Alabama's defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi runs plays with his team during an NCAA college football practice on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018, in Miami Shores, Fla. The Tide is also on its third defensive coordinator in three years as Tosh Lupoi was promoted after last season to replace Jeremy Pruitt, who is now Tennessee’s head coach. Pruitt got the job when Kirby Smart left to lead Georgia in 2016. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Toughest job in college football: Defensive coordinator

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 26, 2018 05:43 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Ohio State's acting head coach Ryan Day directs warm-ups before an NCAA college football game against Oregon State, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State says Urban Meyer will retire after the Rose Bowl and assistant Ryan Day will be the next head coach. After seven years and a national championship at Ohio State, the 54-year-old Meyer will formally announce his departure Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, at a news conference. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Ryan Day paid coaching dues before getting Ohio State job

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 05, 2018 02:17 AM EST

LSU, former coach Les Miles agree to $1.5M buyout settlement

Nov. 15, 2018 05:33 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU and Les Miles have completed a $1.5 million lump-sum settlement that relieves the university of paying its former coach an additional $5...

Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Overextended: Why schools rush to extend coach contracts

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 15, 2018 07:04 AM EDT