Illinois is contemplating on whether or not to extend Ron Zook’s contract for an additional year (Zook has a 19-30 record at Illinois). This would leave Zook at the healm through 2014. The president of the University, Joseph White, has recommended the approval of the extension. The board of trustees, who meet next Thursday, will likely follow White’s recommendation and approve the extension. If approved, this will be Zook’s second extension.
Not bad for a coach who makes $1,505,000.00 per/year and had a dismal 5-7 mark last season. Don’t let his salary fool you though, he does have a $200,000.00 annual contribution to a deferred compensation account. As for the financial benefits, the exact terms of the contract extension have not been released, but it’s rumored that he would earn the same salary under the same terms.
As in early posts, Zook is a god of a recruiter, but coaching is certainly presenting challenges, just ask the Florida faithful.
