Tulsa Union to pay coach $90K per year

[Grimey]

This may be old news, but this just seemed amazing to me.

link:eek: (http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060228/SPORTS02/602280460/1004/RSS02)


At Union, Wright will inherit a powerhouse program that has finished in USA Today's national Super 25 the past two seasons. The school has an enrollment of more than 3,500 and a stadium that seats 15,000 fans. He will succeed Bill Blankenship, who compiled a 154-26 record in 14 seasons with the Redskins.
Wright's salary at Union, including duties as an athletic director and income from camps, is expected to approach $100,000. He is expected to move to the school following spring break in April and be in place to conduct that program's spring practice in May.



the Tulsa World had the figure at $90K, so that's where I got that number.

I mean, I know they are awesome and in one of the richest districts in the state, but wow! Am I making a big deal about nothing?

[jkm, the stolen pifwafwi]

90k is less than the median of texas hs football coaches

[Grimey]

man, I went into the wrong profession!

seriously, I thought most coaches were paid just a little bit better than the other teachers. Obviously Union is different, but still that jumped out at me.

[boomersooner28]

Seriously, I would have thought he would make more than that, especially being the AD also.

[Ruuuuuufus]

The highest salaries paid to Class 5A or 4A football coaches in the Dallas area.
Coach School Salary Per Win
Sam Harrell Ennis $106,044 $9,640.36
Randy Allen Highland Park $105,652 $7,043.47
Gary Childress Carrollton Creekview $102,136 $17,022.67
Eddy Peach Arlington Lamar $99,437 $33,145.83
Steve Lineweaver Euless Trinity $95,830 $6,845.00
Gary Olivo Hurst L.D. Bell $95,830 $31,943.33
Leonard McAngus Justin Northwest $92,720 $15,453.33
Scott Smith Rockwall $92,523 $23,130.75
Mark Howard Frisco Centennial $91,508 $45,754.00
David Beaty Irving MacArthur $91,503 $10,167.00
Mike Farda Irving Nimitz $91,503 $15,250.50
Jim Bennett Irving $91,503 $22,875.75

[Grimey]

I would be curious to see that same list for Oklahoma

[OUstud]

Where did Blankenship go again?

[Boomhauer]

Where did Blankenship go again?

Blankenship is not coaching anywhere yet. Still trying to get into college coaching.

[OklahomaTrombone]

Heh....Ennis...

[OklahomaTuba]

Sickening when you compare this to what a normal teacher makes in Union or Tulsa.

[Octavian]

Sickening when you compare this to what a normal teacher makes in Union or Tulsa.

definetly...

WE AGREE! ;)

[Ruuuuuufus]

The Ennis coach Sam Harrell is the father of the probable Tech starting qb Graham Harrell btw.

[The_Red_Patriot]

The new coach runs the option. I think the buzz said he passes twice a game on average.


that sux.

[soonerjoker]

is it legal for the coach to pass. is he a "player coach" ???

[Stanley1]

LOL.....what kind of HS "recruits" a new coach from a different state. Especially one that isn't particularly close. Wow. Thought one of the old assistants was in line to get the job next? Thought Blankenship had a job at TU?

[emoinwinter]

That doensn't seem like too much, considering he is the AD as well.

[Mjcpr]

LOL.....what kind of HS "recruits" a new coach from a different state. Especially one that isn't particularly close. Wow. Thought one of the old assistants was in line to get the job next? Thought Blankenship had a job at TU?

I guess one as wealthy as Union.

To my knowledge, Blankenship doesn't have a job anywhere. I could've misssed it but I think he's still the Union AD and will be until he gets a coaching job somewhere.



That doensn't seem like too much, considering he is the AD as well.

I seem to recall that the new coach would not be the AD...that's the way Blankenship was set up but I don't think the new guy will be. Pretty sure Blankenship is still AD at this point.

Again, could be wrong.

[DeadSolidPerfect]

Sickening when you compare this to what a normal teacher makes in Union or Tulsa.
I love the free market. Imagine how much money this football team brings to the district by winning football games. If they sell-out Union-Tuttle six times he'll be worth the money.

[MojoRisen]

definetly...

WE AGREE! ;)

Well then if you were paid by the hour- I would like to see how that breaks down- I would not complain unless you think you can do a better job at a less salary.

[1991SOONER]

This may be old news, but this just seemed amazing to me.

link:eek: (http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060228/SPORTS02/602280460/1004/RSS02)



the Tulsa World had the figure at $90K, so that's where I got that number.

I mean, I know they are awesome and in one of the richest districts in the state, but wow! Am I making a big deal about nothing?


Damn, thats almost as much as I make:eek:

[OU-HSV]

The new coach runs the option. I think the buzz said he passes twice a game on average.


that sux.
Awesome...now maybe my B.A. Tigers can finally beat them.

[rainiersooner]

I hate the "Can you believe how much money this person makes conversation." It's sophmoric. If you could do better for cheaper, someone would hire you. It's as simple as that. And you probably didn't go into the wrong profession, you're just not good enough at the one you chose. I've heard people say the same thing about Stoops - all I'll say is that we could still have Blake for half the price. You get what you pay for. If you don't value what you got, maybe you shouldn't be a fan of the game.

[XingTheRubicon]

90k is less than the median of texas hs football coaches

Except for being about 30K too high, that's exactly right.

[Grimey]

I love the free market.

as do I. Not trying to get into the class warfare thing here, just was surprised. I always pictured high school coaches as not making a lot of dough but just doing it for the love of the game. Lucky guy that gets to do what he loves and make some serious bank while he's at it:)

[Dio]

Does the $90K cover recruiting expenses? ;)