Coaching Background:
Paul Chryst was named Head Coach of the University of Wisconsin- Madison Football Program in 2015, he previously served at Wisconsin in several Offensive Coordination positions since 2002. Prior to being named Head Coach at Wisconsin he was previously Head Coach at University of Pittsburgh from 2012-2014. He has held many Offensive positions over his coaching career including Illinois (1995), Orgeon State (1997-1998), and most notably with the San Diego Chargers.
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Coach: Paul Chryst
School: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Conference: Big Ten
Coach Paul Chryst - Contract Details
Average Annual Salary:
$400,000 (2019-2024)
Length of Contract:
9 Years
Highest Possible Performance Bonus:
$1,250,000
Other Bonus:
$3,835,000
Academic Responsibility:
Yes
Highest Possible Academic Bonus:
N/A
Behavior Responsibility:
No
Buyout Clause:
$8,000,000
Golden Parachute:
For each year coach wins at least 9 regular season games, add base salary plus supplemental salary to pool. For each year coach does not win at least 7 games, subtract base salary plus supplemental compensation from pool. At time of termination, coach receives 85 percent of pool.
Perks:
- $125,000 fringe and entertainment benefit which includes 2 cars and country club membership but the remainder of the money for coach to decide
Unique Clause:
Post-season bonus policy where they calculate his bonus based on a $1,000,000 salary
Contract Rank
21
Coaching Contract
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