re: Why can’t the SEC attract top coaches anymore?

The first contract at any P5 school offers set-for-life money. Here's the conservative math. Get a four year deal at $3 million/season.

After agent fees and taxes you're left with $5 million. It's oversimplified, but BP dividends are ~5%. That leaves you with over $200k/year after taxes without ever touching the $5 million.

TV money means even the coach at Boston College doesn't ever have to move up.