February 3, 2005

Fulmer's gets raise, contract extension

Tennessee Head Coach Phil Fulmer's having a pretty good 2005. His team trashed Texas A&M in the Cotton Bowl on New Year's Day. He just won the mythical recruiting national championship. And now his wallet is a little fatter to boot.

Fulmer will get a raise & a one-year extension, boosting his salary to $2.05 million through 2011.

Fulmer's base salary rose from $275,000 to $325,000. He gets $800,000 for being on radio and television shows, an equipment and apparel fee of $625,000 and $300,000 for endorsements and appearances.

Fulmer would get $37,5000 for going to a non-BCS bowl and $250,000 for winning the national championship.

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