While it is reported that CNS is the highest paid coach in the NCAA, it's not the case. Stoops is pulling in 3.6+ this year, Ferentz is higher than that and Weis is even with CNS.
The media looks at 8 years, 32 million and says he's making 4M a year. But, they don't look at the contract which isn't that high this year. Heck, neither do they look at Weis and his 10 year contract.
On a slightly different note this "highest paid coach" thing is something that is loved to be thrown around by rivals, but without a lot basis.
rammajamma said:
College Coaches make a lot of money,
and our coach makes the most. And not one mention of the dude in my signature pic. If I ever needed a agent, I know who I would call....
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/2007-12-04-coaches-pay_N.htm