San Diego State’s Rocky Long is the next-oldest, at 69. We are proud of the culture of athletic and academic success he and his staff have established at Ohio University and we appreciate Frank’s deep commitment to our institution,” said athletic director Solich has posted a 112-81 record during his 15 seasons with the Bobcats. The first Big Ten games of the season are scheduled for Sept. 5.“As we have consistently stated, we will continue to evaluate daily, while relying on our medical experts, to make the best decisions possible for the health, safety and wellness of our student-athletes,” the Big Ten said in a statement.The MAC’s schools were facing a significant financial burden by trying to maintain costly COVID-19 protocols, while also dealing with the uncertainty that campuses can be opened safely.A move to the spring, however, could also be budget-buster if it means less revenue from the ESPN deal, which pays each school about $1 million per year, and football ticket sales. It gives Solich an annual base salary of $589,928, an increase from his previous salary of $524,928. Frank Solich working on extension at Ohio. Its television deal with ESPN pays per year only a few million more than the $9 million Clemson pays coach Still, the MAC is one of 10 conferences that competes in the NCAA’s highest level of football, and Saturday it became the first of those to surrender to the coronavirus pandemic and cancel the fall sports season.So is the MAC an anomaly, done in by its small budgets or is this a dire sign of things to come in college football?“I won’t try to judge what other folks are doing,” MAC Commissioner Not long after the MAC announced it would explore second-semester seasons for all fall sports, including soccer and volleyball, the Big Ten made its own announcement that seemed ominous given the timing.Tapping the brakes on football’s preseason, the Big Ten told its schools that until further notice full contact practices cannot begin.
The new salary isn’t necessarily a pay raise, however, and is only higher due to a restructuring of total pay.“Solich’s total compensation will remain unchanged but has been restructured to reflect an increase in salary and a decrease in bonus compensation,“ OU spokesperson Jim Sabin said.Ohio men’s basketball coach Jeff Boals is now the university’s second highest-paid employee and has a base salary of $581,000.Additional bonuses from Solich’s extension include:The contract also states that the Ohio athletic director and Solich will meet to discuss the renewal, extension or non-renewal of the agreement in December 2020. Solich’s new base salary per year is $589,928, up from $524,928 annually, according to a copy of his contract provided by the university. Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)After MAC surrenders to pandemic, will other leagues follow?Colorado State pauses football after allegations of racismPac-12 player group ‘disappointed’ after commissioner callClemson QB Lawrence says he’s completely committed to 2020 seasonPac-12 responds to football players threatening opt-outsBig 12 to allow teams to play 1 non-conference football gameGood morning and, in case I don’t see ya, good afternoon, good evening and good night! Players threatened opting out of practices and games if their demands aren’t addressed. Timothy Weber Frank Solich became the winningest coach in the Mid-American Conference earlier this year. It gives Solich an annual base salary of $589,928, an increase from his previous salary of $524,928. “Football gave me all the opportunities I have today, but I can’t do it at the expense of people’s lives.”Eastern Michigan athletic director Scott Wetherbee said he has been feeling a sense of inevitability for two weeks about the MAC canceling fall football, but can’t predict whether this decision trickles up to other conferences.“Could it? The Post Athens Snapchat, @thepostathens Kent State alone had more than $5 million in so-called guarantee games canceled. “Frank Solich is a future hall of fame coach with an impeccable national reputation. We believe it is our responsibility to make sure that all student-athletes feel welcomed and valued as members of an inclusive athletics community.”Colorado State has paused all meetings, workouts and practices.“While we have been working hard towards playing football this fall, the holistic well-being of our student-athletes is our unequivocal top priority,” Parker said. He’s been in talks with Ohio to extend his contract beyond this season, he told the Athens Post. CFT, out…South Carolina pulls in transfer WR from Tarleton StateSan Jose State player who suffered ‘major brain injury’ in car accident back home after two months of rehabWashington State head coach Nick Rolovich intimates opting out over COVID-19 concerns is fine, not so much for Pac-12 players movementArizona QB Kevin Doyle Jr. is third Power Five player to opt out of 2020 season over COVID-19 concernsCollege Football amidst Coronavirus Pandemic: On this day in CFT history, including the family of Joe Paterno filing an appeal of the NCAA’s sanctions of Penn StateNevada picks up JUCO QB after losing one to the FCSReport: Washington State players who support Pac-12 movement ‘released from team’Texas Tech defensive lineman who declared for the 2020 NFL Draft in January has reportedly transferred to an FCS schoolTulsa confirms addition of Missouri RB Anthony Watkins to its rosterLSU TE Jamal Pettigrew opts to enter the transfer portalPac-12 players threaten to sit out 2020 season over racial injustice, COVID-19 concernsCollege Football amidst Coronavirus Pandemic: On this day in CFT history, including Notre Dame coaching legend Ara Parseghian dies at 94