College Football's Highest Paid Coaches - Are they worth it? You Decide

College football's finest are getting paid more and more every day. Here’s a list of the top paid coaches in college football… Are they worth the money? Do you agree?


Urban Meyer, Florida $3,200,000 – WORTH IT

There’s no doubt that Florida fans don’t mind footing the bill for Meyer. He’s only been with the Gators for 3 complete seasons, and he’s already brought them the SEC title and a National Championship. With the USA Today Coach’s Poll ranking Florida at #5, the folks in Gainesville have high expectations for the upcoming season, and there’s no doubt that Coach Meyer has the highest of them all.

Bobby Bowden, Florida State $2,500,000 – WORTH IT

            Coach Bowden may not have the wins behind him the past couple of years, but the $2.5M paycheck is a fine gesture and well deserved in recognition of the 12 conference titles and 2 National Championships he has brought Tallahassee since 1992. Not to mention he is playing leap-frog with Joe Pa for the winningest coach of all time. By the way, Bowden has been with the Seminoles since 1976 (31 years) and has had only one losing season… his first.

Philip Fulmer, Tennessee $3,000,000 –NOT WORTH IT

            Entering his 16^th season as the Volunteers head coach, Fulmer has brought 2 conference titles and one National Championship. His longevity and winning record are unmatched in the SEC. His biggest weakness, though, is that he can’t seem to win big games. Recurring losses against conference rivals are starting to bother Tennessee fans, and that doesn’t look like it will change this year either. Fulmer’s involvement with a case involving an Alabama booster that landed the Crimson Tide on probation several years ago is finally catching up to him. He will be in court testifying of his involvement in the case two days before the Vols play Auburn, which happens to be an away game. If Fulmer is going to gain support from the Tennessee fan-base, he’s going to have to win big games.

Tommy Tuberville, Auburn $2,600,000 – NOT WORTH IT

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