During a year where the deficits of athletic departments have taken a huge hit leading to layoffs and some cuts to non-revenue sports programs, some college football coaches are getting fired and receiving big buyouts in the process. Texas head coach Tom Herman, who hasn’t lived up to expectations in Austin, but hasn’t been exactly the worst (4-0 in bowl games, 32-18 overall), is about to get paid $15 million in buyout money. The problem with the buyout is Texas has made it clear they’re not in a great place financially.
