I think people overestimate the role that money plays in big-time coaching hires. Once you’re making a certain amount of money, you’re set for life. I think the already highly-paid coaches look at what they can do at the school more than money
I say this about Lane Kiffin and LSU. If Kiffin moves, it’ll be because he’ll have more resources at LSU, not because they’re paying HIM more. Same with UF. Same with Mike Elko