Trustee's have busy Friday

Clemson University’s Board of Trustees had a busy Friday, as they approved new contracts for football head coach Dabo Swinney, defensive coordinator Brent Venables, women’s basketball coach Amanda Butler and Athletic Director Dan Radakovich.

CLEMSON--Clemson University’s Board of Trustees had a busy Friday, as they approved new contracts for football head coach Dabo Swinney, defensive coordinator Brent Venables, women’s basketball coach Amanda Butler and Athletic Director Dan Radakovich.

Radakovich agreed to a contract extension that runs through June 30, 2024. Radakovich is set to make $975,000 for the 2018-19 year. That number increases in the 2019-20 year to $1.2 million and jumps an additional $50,000 the following year. In 2021-22, Radakovich will make $1.3 million, $1.35 million in 2022-23 before making $1.4 in the final year of his contract.

Butler agreed to a new five-year deal, the terms of which were not disclosed, after leading the Tigers to the first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2002 and their first 20-win season since 2001.

“I love being a Clemson Tiger,” said Butler. “A big part of why I love being at Clemson is the way that we are supported and the vision that is shared by my staff and our administration. We are really excited to continue this journey together and see how high we can climb. Go Tigers!

Venables has a fifth year added to his contract, with the same terms as his previous contract— $11.6 million over five years.

Swinney’s new deal is a 10-year contract that will pay the head coach an average $9.3 million, $8.25 through 2020, $8.5 million in 2021 and 2022, $8.75 million in 2023, $9 million in 2024, $9.25 million in 2025 and $9.5 million in 2026 before his salary jumps to $10 million dollars in 2027 and 2028.

While his new contract is second to Alabama’s Nick Saban in terms of yearly salary, Swinney’s new 10-year $93 million dollar contract is the largest in college football history and makes Swinney the highest paid coach in terms of total contract value.

“Dabo’s leadership of our football program has brought value, exposure and unprecedented levels of success not only to our athletics program but to the entire university," Radakovich said. "He has demonstrated the ability to consistently achieve at the highest level on and off the field, and he has done so with a commitment to integrity and core principles. This new agreement is evidence of Clemson’s steadfast commitment to Dabo and to our football program, and we are thrilled that he and his family will be a part of our community for years to come.”

In addition to the raises, all 10 members of the full-time coaching staff are set to rake in more than $1 million in bonuses for their hand in leading the Tigers to their third national title in school history.

Each of the nine position coaches and coordinators all collected $10,000 for the Tigers’ appearance in the ACC Championship, $60,000 for their appearance in the College Football Playoff National Championship and an additional $25,000 for winning the game.

Defensive coordinator Brent Venables’ stellar defense also landed him bonuses to the tune of $200,000 ($100,00 for each) for his defense finishing “Top 5 Relative Defense” and “Top 5 Total Defense.”

In addition to the assistant coaches’ bonuses, head coach Dabo Swinney will end up taking home more than $1 million on his own.

Swinney earned $50,000 for winning the ACC’s Atlantic Division, $150,00 for winning the ACC Championship, $200,000 for the berth in the CFP, $200,000 for winning the semifinal game and $250,000 for their CFP National Championship victory.

He also added an additional $25,000 for winning the ACC Coach of the Year and $50,000 for winning the Bear Bryant Award.

Swinney, is also set to earn a retention bonus of $1 million if he remains the head coach through March 1. Venables is set to earn a retention bonus of $200,000.

Clemson football coaches’ salaries for 2019

Head coach Dabo Swinney: $8.25 million, last year made $6 million

Defensive coordinator Brent Venables: $2.2 million; last year made $2.2 million

Co-offensive coordinator Tony Elliott: $1.0 million; last year made $850,000

Co-offensive coordinator Jeff Scott: $1.0 million; last year made $850,000

Safeties Coach Mickey Conn: $400,000; last year made $370,000

Defensive tackles coach Todd Bates: $375,000; last year made $300,000

Offensive line coach Robbie Caldwell: $470,000; last year made $540,000

Defensive ends coach Lemanski Hall: $350,000; last year made $300,000

Tight ends coach Danny Pearman: $505,000; last year made $480,000

Cornerbacks coach Mike Reed: $495,000; last year made $440,000

Quarterbacks Coach Brandon Streeter: $500,000; last year made $455,000