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

            Let’s cut to the chase, Bob Stoops is a winner. With five Big 12 Championships in nine years, and one BCS title, Bob Stoops has proven to be well worth the money. He is 97-22 overall, and has only lost 12 conference games going into his tenth year as the Sooner’s head coach,  the best overall record of any BCS school during that stretch. If Stoops can keep his team focused, and away from the off-field distractions that have been hanging over them for the past year, he’ll keep earning that hefty check.   

Pete Carroll, Southern Cal $3,800,000 – WORTH IT

            Say what you want about Pete Carroll, but one thing is for sure, he has earned his pay. Since taking over the SoCal head coaching job in 2001, Carroll has won six conference championships in the Pac 10, and back-to-back National Championships. Southern Cal fans seem to adore his unconventional (and often controversial) coaching style, but let the critics say what they wish, in the end, Carroll has the rings.

Charlie Weis, Notre Dame $3,300,000 – NOT WORTH IT        

            Before you get mad, allow me to explain. First of all, I like Weis. He’s one of my favorite coaches in college football. He has class, a coaching style that I admire, and fire for the game. But the fact of the matter is he has not proved himself at the college level. Last year the Fighting Irish were a complete disaster.  I wouldn’t fire him, but coming off a 3-9 record, I can’t say he’s worth three million dollars.

Nick Saban, Alabama 4,000,000 – WORTH IT

            With only one year under his belt, it’s hard to say. But we do know that from his days at LSU Saban has what it takes to win in the SEC. In 2007 he was playing with a probation-era recruiting class, and a leftover mess from Tide coaches before him. With a new day dawning in Tuscaloosa, the Bama Nation is so far pleased. He received a rock-star welcome upon his arrival, and as the highest paid coach in college football, he receives a rock star salary. Saban brought in the #1 recruiting class in February, his first full recruiting season spent at Alabama. It’s hard to find another coach in the league that other coaches respect more, but if Saban can keep his team in good behavior off the field, he should have no problems on the field.

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