Coaching Background:
Chris Creighton became the Head Football Coach at Eastern Michigan University in 2013. Previously, he was the Head Football Coach for the Drake football program for several seasons. Prior to that he served as Head Football Coach for Wabash College, where he started out as Offensive Coordinator. From 1997-2000 Creighton was Head Coach at Ottawa Kansas University.
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Coach: Chris Creighton
School: Eastern Michigan University
Conference: Mid-American
Coach Chris Creighton (Eastern Michigan) - Contract Details
Average Annual Salary:
$500,000 (elgible for $100,000 increase following CFP Bowl)
Length of Contract:
5 Years
Highest Possible Performance Bonus:
$215,000 + $15,000 per win over power 5 opponent
Other Bonus:
Radio show = $35,000; $25,000 annual retention bonus (with increases based on bowl appearances);
Academic Responsibility:
Yes
Highest Possible Academic Bonus:
$60,000 (in compensation pool for all staff, not necessarily to coach)
Behavior Responsibility:
No
Buyout Clause:
Year 1 = $750,000 Year 2 = $500,000 Year 3 = $450,000 Year 4 = $400,000 Year 5 =50% of Remaining base salary
Golden Parachute:
Year 1 = $1.5 million Year 2 = $1 million Year 3 = $900,000 Year 4 = $800,000 Year 5 = Remaining base salary
Perks:
1 vehicle or $750/month stipend;
Unique Clause:
N/A
Contract Rank
96
Coaching Contract
View Chris Creighton (Eastern Michigan)Contract PDF
Contract:
Chris Creighton E MichAmendment:
3.8.21 - response attachment