First, that contract is the going rate for upper echelon coaches and now, in fact, is not close to the most recent contracts signed by the top coaches. Second, booster money is behind some of that contract and you have no idea what the school's contribution level is. Third, he could have likely had an SEC job if he wanted it about the time his contract was signed. Fourth, he has instituted a program that takes advantage of the portal situation and has done well in that regard. Programs can be rewarded for sticking with coaches when it comes to recruiting, continued donor support, and on the field success. (See Harbaugh, Jim.) In summary, give the man a chance instead of advocating that the school cut and run at the first sign of some adversity.