Sanderson the highest paid coach

**jaretac** · 04-01-2009, 01:52 PM

I wouldn't be surprised if this had already been posted, but according to the Des Moines Register, Cael Sanderson is the highest paid wrestling coach in the nation.

DesMoinesRegister.com | College Wrestling Coaches 2008 Salaries | The Des Moines Register

1. Iowa State, Cael Sanderson- $110,000
2. Oklahoma, Jack Spates- $110,000
3. Illinois, Mark Johnson- $108,550
4. Minnesota, J Robinson- $100,000
5. Missouri, Brian Smith- $100,000
6. Ok State, John Smith- $100,00
7. Maryland, Pat Santoro- $99,866
8. Iowa, Tom Brands- 99,750
9. Michigan, Joe McFarland- $97,850
10. Nebraska, Mark Manning- $97,000

**theshadow** · 04-01-2009, 01:57 PM

Salary? Yes.

Total? No. J Robinson makes an absolute killing off of his camps, as do a few others.

**joefrog** · 04-01-2009, 02:01 PM

Cael is worth every penny, and then some. Hope he makes some nice extra bank from his camps. My bet? 2 national championships within 5 years.

**jj-cyclones** · 04-01-2009, 02:02 PM

Yes, his camps are crazy $$$$$$$ and kids come from all ove the nation to take part in them...

**iowast8fan** · 04-01-2009, 02:04 PM

weird to see those salaries after being used to the MBB and Football coach salaries across the nation.

**Erik4Cy** · 04-01-2009, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by iowast8fan

weird to see those salaries after being used to the MBB and Football coach salaries across the nation.

Makes you think the bball and football coach salaries should probably be cut in at least half...

**jumbopackage** · 04-01-2009, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by Erik4Cy

Makes you think the bball and football coach salaries should probably be cut in at least half...

Or that wrestling coaches get paid way too much considering the revenue they generate....

**illinoiscyclone** · 04-01-2009, 02:19 PM

Illinois shouldnt have a problem finding a replacement for johnson if they are paying that much, same with OU/Spates after next year.

**jaretac** · 04-01-2009, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by illinoiscyclone

Illinois shouldnt have a problem finding a replacement for johnson if they are paying that much, same with OU/Spates after next year.

I was shocked at how little Brands makes, however, I guess he does get paid, on top his coaching salary, by the university for consulting (consulting what, I don't know).

**cloneatlaw** · 04-01-2009, 02:39 PM

Brands is getting ripped off -- if his salary was related to attendance he and lickliter should be about even

**1100011CS** · 04-01-2009, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by jaretac

I was shocked at how little Brands makes, however, I guess he does get paid, on top his coaching salary, by the university for consulting (consulting what, I don't know).

anger management

**mplscyclone** · 04-01-2009, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by jaretac

I was shocked at how little Brands makes, however, I guess he does get paid, on top his coaching salary, by the university for consulting (consulting what, I don't know).

Well the could get paid six figures, or just not get paid for anything (which is what happens to most wrestlers) related to Wrestling.

**cykitt** · 04-01-2009, 04:28 PM

Cael's base salary includes camps, bonuses (if champs), and other things through the university.

I think some other coaches don't consider the bonuses and camps as part of their base salaries.

**CysDoc** · 04-01-2009, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by joefrog

Cael is worth every penny, and then some. Hope he makes some nice extra bank from his camps. My bet? 2 national championships within 5 years.

I don't follow wrestling closely I obviously cheer for ISU and try and watch the ISU/U of I meet each year, so I'm actually asking, how good a coach is Sanderson? He seems to be a great recruiter from what I can see, but is 2 NC in 5 years feasible with his coaching skills (not knocking him, honestly asking)?

**Cyclone62** · 04-01-2009, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by CysDoc

I don't follow wrestling closely I obviously cheer for ISU and try and watch the ISU/U of I meet each year, so I'm actually asking, how good a coach is Sanderson? He seems to be a great recruiter from what I can see, but is 2 NC in 5 years feasible with his coaching skills (not knocking him, honestly asking)?

In short, yes it is. After next year, I"m not sure what we're looking at in terms of overall strength in the team, but it's bound to be a drop because of how many we'll graduate. To get back within another 4 years? Definitely feasible.

Also, he's the first ISU coach to get us to win 3 straight conference titles, and I don't know the last time we finished in the top 5 three years in a row. (87-89?)