“Michigan State University's men's basketball coach, Tom Izzo, came close to breaking the eight-figure barrier for coaches’ pay in 2006, pocketing more than $8.7-million in total compensation, according to a Chronicle analysis of tax documents.”
OK.
Football > Science and Math
AND
Basketball > Science and Math.
And it isn't just Michigan.
Very often the guy paid the most of any State Employee is some sports coach. I guess the taxpayers really like their sports! They sure end up paying a lot for it!
If you would read the article, you might realize that this story is about HIGH SCHOOL.....
BIG difference a major college sports program and high school athletics...
But evidently, this doesn’t mean anything to you...