Why would a University give a contract to a coach that allows him to get paid even if firing for cause….such as NCAA violations, it creates som doubt on the University.
”Miller’s contract provides that even if he is fired with cause, the university would have to pay his base salary. The contract defines his base salary as his salary plus his peripheral salary. That adds up to roughly $10.3 million through May 2022. The only part that Miller wouldn’t be entitled to is $1.7 million from Nike and IMG that is due to him if he completes his contract.
Keeping such a percentage on a firing for cause would be unprecedented. Most coaches who are fired for cause receive no additional money past their employment date. But the contract has no provision that waives the university’s obligation to pay Miller what is owed based on an NCAA violation. The contract makes no mention of the university’s recourse if criminality is involved.
The contract also provides that if Miller commits an NCAA violation, he would have to pay up to $300,000 in damages to the university’s coffers for the price of defending itself. If an NCAA violation occurs, Arizona has the right to claw back bonuses given to Miller during the time of the violation.
ESPN’s Darren Rovell contributed to this report.”
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