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Billy Napier (Louisiana at Lafayette)

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Sun Belt
Billy Napier

Coaching Background:

Billy Napier is an American football coach currently serving as the head coach of the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns.

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Coach: William Napier
School: University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Conference: Sun Belt

Coach Billy Napier (Louisiana at Lafayette) - Contract Details

Contract Details Author: Daniel Kalish
Posted: August 7, 2018

Average Annual Salary:

$350,000

Length of Contract:

5 Years

Highest Possible Performance Bonus:

$560,000

Other Bonus:

For media appearances: $500,000; retention bonus of $100,000 each year.

Academic Responsibility:

Yes

Highest Possible Academic Bonus:

$25,000

Behavior Responsibility:

Yes

Buyout Clause:

If before 12/31/18-$2.75 million; if before 12/31/19-$2 million; if before 12/31/20-$1.25 million; if before 12/31/21-$750,000; if before 9/1/22-$500,000.

Golden Parachute:

75% of base salary remaining to be paid under contract and 75% of contingent premium benefit remaining to be paid,

Perks:

  • 12 football tickets per home football game;
  • courtesy vehicle or vehicle allowance;
  • travel expenses for coach and spouse;
  • cell phone allowance;

Unique Clause:

Retention bonus goes into an annuity that the Coach is entitled to if University terminates without cause.

Contract Rank

84

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