Primer on FSU coaches' contracts, salaries, buyout obligations
Given this week's news that the University of Florida has fired head coach Jim McElwain, we’re officially entering the time of year when coaching salaries, contracts and buyouts become a hot topic for fans and media.
With that in mind, and given FSU’s current 2-5 record, here’s a look at where the Seminoles stand with their football coaching staff members' salaries and contracts.
Jimbo Fisher’s contract was renegotiated at the end of last season, while his nine assistant coaches’ contracts were last revised in mid-2016. All of the assistants other than defensive coordinator Charles Kelly have one more year on their contracts after this season; FSU is obligated to pay them through the 2018 season.
Kelly is under contract through the 2020 season because he is in the second season of a five-year deal.
Here is a look at each coach’s salary, years remaining and FSU’s obligation should the Seminoles look to terminate any of their deals early.
| Coach, position | Years left on contract* | Annual Salary | FSU obligation after this season |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Jimbo Fisher, head coach |
7 |
$5.55 million |
$38.85 million |
|
Charles Kelly, defensive coordinator |
3 |
$883,000 |
$2.649 million |
|
Randy Sanders, co-offensive coordinator |
1 |
$592,000 |
$592,000 |
|
Rick Trickett, OL coach |
1 |
$592,000 |
$592,000 |
|
Lawrence Dawsey, |
1 |
$472,000 |
$472,000 |
|
Odell Haggins, DTs coach |
1 |
$472,000 |
$472,000 |
|
Tim Brewster, TEs coach/ recruiting coordinator |
1 |
$442,000 |
$442,000 |
|
Brad Lawing, DEs coach |
1 |
$424,000 |
$424,000 |
|
Jay Graham, RBs coach/ special-teams coordinator |
1 |
$412,000 |
$412,000 |
|
Bill Miller, LBs coach |
1 |
$347,000 |
$347,000 |
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