Big Ten Coach Reportedly Received Bonus Meant For Entire Staff

by Larry Leo

November 23, 202210 Comments

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According to USA Today, Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller awarded head coach Mel Tucker a $100,000 bonus that Tucker's contract stated was designated to be shared among him and his staff...

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"The University shall pay a yearly bonus of $100,000 to the Program, to be allocated between the Coach, the assistant football coaches, and the Program administrative staff, at the discretion of the Athletics Director with input from the Coach. The University shall such (sic) bonus no later than June 30th following the end of each football season, provided, however, that the University shall not be obligated to pay such bonus to the Program if the Coach had provided notice of termination to the University," the contract states.

(The Spun)

Filed Under: NCAA Football

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POTUS2024•30 months

That should make the staff feel respected and appreciated.

jnethe1•30 months

Well I’m sure it was an accident. Lol

KAGTASTIC•30 months

So he knew that money was supposed to be distributed, per the contract he negotiated, got the full amount back in June and kept quiet? If I got that right...what a POS.

DVinBR•30 months

$95 million to be a mid tier big 10 program, nice

Clark14•30 months

Damn Mel, I can’t believe anyone is tighter with their money than me….

soccerfüt•30 months

Coach Tucker is either dumb or a thief or possibly the combination of the two. I wouldn’t work for him based on this incident.

Fewer Kilometers•30 months

“When it comes to gravy, I don’t spill.”

Chad4Bama•30 months

Pay someone $10 million a year...but they still need a bonus incentive to do their job?

TigerNlc•30 months

He could at least given them a jelly of the month subscription.