Were you surprised by the released salary figures for coaches?

Asked by Husker Max

257 Votes

Were you surprised by the released salary figures for coaches?

15%

Yes Yes

85%

No No

15%

Yes

1 Comment

Dave Mcgowan

i AM CONCERNED AT THE INCREASING NUMBER OF F.B. STAFF & TOTAL SALARIES at UNL SPORTS. WHERE DOES UNL RANK IN TERMS OF OTHER BIG 10 SCHOOLS AS TO THE NUMBER OF FOOTBALL STAFF ?

85%

No

6 Comments

Larry Ewart

In my opinion the extreme salaries for coaches in college athletics is why we are now paying athletes. It’s been out of control for 20 plus years. Coaches, administrators, etc getting paid exuberantly and players were afforded scholarships. Chump change.

Thomas Wright

No surprise here because I have no idea what they are anyway since you have to be a journal star subscriber to even find out 🙄🙄🙄

Joe Anderson

You get what you pay for. I trust Rhule to find the best coaches for this team. and he has done that. No problem with the salaries.

PJ SAid

You have to PAY to Play. As long as Performance comes with the increase expenditures, we are good.

Dick Plock

The money is there so get the best coaches yo can!😊😉

John Connor

Market for coaches has gone crazy nationally

Do you support a direct compensation model for college athletes?

Asked by Husker Max

477 Votes

Do you support a direct compensation model for college athletes?

35%

Yes Yes

65%

No No

35%

Yes

4 Comments

Jacob Moseman

Compensation has always been tied to market value. These athletes are worth far more than they're being compensated, and that's been the case for over a century. Hence, they've been ripped off. I support salary, salary cap, and education on how to invest it in 401k style accounts.

Visitor

Much more controllable, and much more equitable.

Fred

its the law................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Loren Zimmerman

It has to fair across the board, from Fordham to Alabama. one monthly stipend for everyone, not just scholarship players. There has to be a limit on how many players all schools should abide by. Determine the national budget and every school must contribute.

65%

No

6 Comments

Doug Einsel

Everyone who already commented believes in the same thing I do.

Chuck Siegel

Compensation changes the entire dynamic of college athletics, and not in a positive way.

Robert Lloyd

They should be students and NOT professional athletes. If they want to get paid they can go pro. Personally, I believe they should cancel all sports in public schools and colleges though I love our Huskers.

Don Scott

Put myself through school in the 70's. They are getting for exchange of their athletic prowess what I had to work and save for. The two summers after high school I drove alfalfa trucks 12 hours a day 7 days a week. EARN IT!