Coaching Background:
Neu was named head coach of Ball State University in 2016, the same university he began his coaching career as a graduate assistant in 1994. He served in in numerous positions for arena football teams (quarterback coach, offensive coordinator, head coach) from 1998-2011 before joining Tulane University as quarterback coach from 2012-2013. Neu later joined the New Orleans Saints from 2014-2015 as quarterbacks coach.
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Coach: Mike Neu
School: Ball State University
Conference: Mid-American
Coach Mike Neu - Contract Details
Average Annual Salary:
$425,000
Length of Contract:
5 Years
Highest Possible Performance Bonus:
$345,000
Other Bonus:
Fundraising Bonus - If $250,000 raised = $10k bonus; if $500,000 raised = $25,000 bonus
Academic Responsibility:
No
Highest Possible Academic Bonus:
N/A
Behavior Responsibility:
No
Buyout Clause:
- Prior to the end of 2016 season = $800,000
- Prior to the end of the 2017 season = $600,000
- Prior to the end of the 2018 season = $200,000
- Prior to the end of the 2019 season = $200,000
Golden Parachute:
Base Salary for the remainder of the contract
Perks:
- Spouse and children travel with team to any post-season appearances and other special events;
- 10 tickets to each home game;
- 10 tickets to Conference Championship and/or bowl playoff games;
- 10 tickets to other on-campus events in which the team is the home team;
- 1 leased car;
- Reimbursement for reasonable entertainment expenses;
- Telephone allowance of $110/month;
- Coach has the opportunity to earn income from outside activities;
Unique Clause:
N/A
Contract Rank
95
Coaching Contract
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