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Karl Dorrell (Colorado)

University of Colorado at Boulder
PAC-12
Karl Dorrell
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Coaching Background:

Karl James Dorrell is an American football coach, who is the head coach at the University of Colorado. Dorrell most notably served as the head football coach of the University of California, Los Angeles from 2003 to 2007, compiling a record of 35–27

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Coach: Karl Dorrell
School: University of Colorado at Boulder
Conference: PAC-12

Coach Karl Dorrell (Colorado) - Contract Details

Contract Details Author: Daniel Kalish

Average Annual Salary:

$500,000 (However, 10% reduction in salary for July 2020-June 2021)

Length of Contract:

5 Years

Highest Possible Performance Bonus:

$1,475,000 + additional $25k per win after six or seven wins depending on contract year

Other Bonus:

For media appearances-$1.2 million first year, increases by $100k per year; for promoition and fundraising-$1.2 million first year, increases by $100k per year; $300k for development of student athletes; $3,500 Nike sponsorship; Supplemental salary reduced by 10% from July 2020-June 2021)

Academic Responsibility:

Y

Highest Possible Academic Bonus:

$50,000

Behavior Responsibility:

Y

Buyout Clause:

Before 12/31/20-$10 million; before 12/31/21-$7.5 million; before 12/31/22-$5 million; before 12/31/23-$4 million; before 12/31/24-$3 million

Golden Parachute:

Before 12/31/20-$18 million; before 12/31/21-$14.8 million; before 12/31/22-$11.4 million; before 12/31/23-$7.8 million; before 12/31/24-$4 million

Perks:

Vehicle or $600 supplemental salary for vehicle; country club membership; 10 season tickets for home football games; 4 season tickets for basketball games;

Unique Clause:

N/A

Contract Rank

38

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