Outrageous Success-Based Coach Salary Possible??

[USFBulls12]

Jeff Scott signed a 5 yr deal for $12.5 million in 2019 to coach 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, & 2024 (prior to extension). That is an expected MINIMUM of:

11 scheduled games in 2021
12 scheduled games in 2022
~12 scheduled games in 2023
~12 scheduled games in 2024
~12 scheduled games in 2025

Jeff Scott's Salary is $12,500,000, for an estimated total of 59 scheduled games (plus, practices/ appearances/ recruiting).

So far, his overall record through 22 games (2 canceled due to Covid) is *3-19*

He is scheduled to be paid $211,864.41 for each of the 59 games.

x 22 games played so far...

Of the $4,661,017.02 of $12,500,000 we have paid him (in theory, so far) to coach 22 games so far, we have paid him: 

-- $635,593.23 to WIN
-- $4,025,423.79 to LOSE

** My Question**

Do you think a lucrative, creative, success-based pay scale could entice a renowned quality coach to come to USF who otherwise would never consider it?

In this hypothetical scenario, USF offers the Head Coach $80,000 for a loss but $300,000 for a win.

Record
0-12 = $960,000 instead of CJS's $2,542,372.92 for 12 games
1-11 = $1,180,000 instead of CJS's $2,542,372.92 for 12 games
2-10 = $1,400,000 instead of CJS's $2,542,372.92 for 12 games
3-9 = $1,620,000 instead of CJS's $2,542,372.92 for 12 games
4-8 = $1,840,000 instead of CJS's $2,542,372.92 for 12 games
5-7 = $2,060,000 instead of CJS's $2,542,372.92 for 12 games
------------------------------------------------------------------  BOWL ELIGIBILITY BONUS CAN BE APPLIED HERE ($200,000)
6-6 = $2,280,000 instead of CJS's $2,542,372.92 for 12 games + $200,000 Bowl Bonus
7-5 = $2,500,000 instead of CJS's $2,542,372.92 for 12 games + $200,000 Bowl Bonus
8-4 = $2,720,000 instead of CJS's $2,542,372.92 for 12 games + $200,000 Bowl Bonus
9-3 = $2,940,000 instead of CJS's $2,542,372.92 for 12 games + $200,000 Bowl Bonus
10-2 = $3,160,000 instead of CJS's $2,542,372.92 for 12 games + $200,000 Bowl Bonus
11-1 = $3,380,000 instead of CJS's $2,542,372.92 for 12 games + $200,000 Bowl Bonus
12-0 = $3,600,000 instead of CJS's $2,542,372.92 for 12 games + $200,000 Bowl Bonus

59-0 = $17,700,000 instead of CJS's $12,500,000 for 59 games

Per Season Bonus Potentials:
Bowl Eligibility Bonus: $200,000 per Season ($1,000,000 total)
Conference Championship Win Bonus: $500,000 per Conference Championship Win ($2,500,000 total)
College Playoff Appearance Bonus: $1,000,000 per CFP Appearance ($5,000,000 total)
National Championship Bonus $5,000,000 per National Championship ($25,000,000 total)

First 5 Year Contract
**** TOTAL POTENTIAL EARNINGS (Perfect Record): $51,200,000 for 5 Perfect Seasons, 5 Bowls, 5 Conference Championships, 5 Playoff Appearances, 5 National Championships

**** Bare Minimum Compensation (0-59 --> no wins, no bowls, no championships -- likely fired before end of contract): $4,720,000 x 5 years.

 

Nick Saban's new contract pays him an average of $11.7 million per season to just show up. Our coach would need to be perfect and still not touch that total as an average, but this is only a first contract. I'm sure additional bonuses and extensions would be available, ya know, after our 3rd straight National Championship ...

 

Edited September 6, 2022 by USFBulls12
Added Nick Saban Comment at Bottom

[Rocky Style]

[Mission9]

3 minutes ago, Rocky Style said:

Amusing coming from Rocky "Style"

[Mission9]

Wow, look at the money he is leaving on the table!  

[Sk00b]

Seems like it should be something along these lines or at least different than now. I like it though!

Until the market stops paying coaches ridiculous amounts with payouts, nothing will change. You won't entice a coach as they can get that garunteed money somewhere even if they suck. 

Edited September 7, 2022 by Sk00b

[Brad]

I don't think any coach takes a performance based contract if there is a fat traditional contract.  If they're a top coach, not at all.  

[CousinRicky]

4 minutes ago, Brad said:

I don't think any coach takes a performance based contract if there is a fat traditional contract.  If they're a top coach, not at all.  

If they did our four out of conference games would be Plant, Jesuit, Tampa Catholic and Chamberlain. Armwood wouldn't be a guarantee so doubt we schedule them.

[USFBulls12]

3 hours ago, Brad said:

I don't think any coach takes a performance based contract if there is a fat traditional contract.  If they're a top coach, not at all.  

Most people do choose to take the lump sum during the big lottery payouts which is usually way less rather than waiting out the 30 year annuity (if they even believe they'll live that long) to collect the entire amount.

Most would rather have a guaranteed lesser amount now than wait longer or work harder for more later.