re: ESPN: How much money is wasted on fired coaches? It just means more in the SEC.

The Saban Factor has driven a lot of this... programs trying to replicate a fraction of his success while at Alabama.

But...the buyouts are the most ridiculous thing in the sport. Now it's just automatic with the ridiculous buyout clauses...agents get it because ADs aren't held accountable and play with Monopoly money. ADs should take a financial hit personally on a percentage basis for any buyout paid to a coach they hired.

I have no problem with the big salaries...but being paid millions because you sucked arse is just disgusting. It's also why we now have players getting paid for endorsements. Hard to justify denying them money when the Chad Morrises of the world are getting $10 million checks to leave. Talk about a no pressure job.