You might be thinking, “Is a football coach really worth $6 million a year?” Valid question. But look at the numbers: Utah’s football program brings in around $50 million in revenue annually. Whittingham’s salary is about 12% of that—a pretty standard cut for a top-tier coach.
Compare that to a CEO who takes home $20 million while the company loses money. At least Whittingham’s team wins. He’s a bargain if you think about it.
So next time you see him stoic on the sideline, remember: that poker face is worth millions. And he’s probably not laughing about it—but he sure is sleeping well. Go Utes.
