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Penn State's next football coach likely won't come at a discount
Posted Nov 30, 2011
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Philadelphia Daily News
When Penn State replaces Joe Paterno, who earned about $1 million this season, they'll get a serious case of sticker shock. It's no longer unusual for a proven coach to command an annual salary in excess of $2 million. "Most coaches think Paterno got a raw deal and won't hesitate to take the job," said Aubrey Kent of Temple's Sport Industry Research Center, co-author of a forthcoming research paper on coaching salaries in college football. "Overall, while I don't think that PSU will have to pay a premium, they are crazy if they think they can get anyone good for $1 million. Those days are over."