Urban Meyer becomes highest paid coach in SEC
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The Florida Gators who are coming off yet another national championship, made head coach Urban Meyer the richest coach in the SEC. He was rewarded with a 6-year 24 million dollar contract, that will average around 4 million dollars per year.
In his 4 seasons at Gainesville, he has guided the Gators to two national championships, with the help of players like Tim Tebow and Chris Leak. Not to knock Steve Spurrier, but Meyer gets them in position to win the BCS title game every year, and then wins it.
His new contract will run through 2014 and there are incentives that can push the "money" even higher. Meyer said in a statement that he is very" thankful and appreciative for what the university of Florida has done for him and his family".
The Gators have an amazing record of 44-9 under Meyer`s reign, which is third best nationally during his four-year span. Most importantly, his is 12-1 against Florida`s most viscous rivals- Florida State, Tennessee, Miami, and the Georgia Bulldogs.
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