A Record Pool For Assistants Shows More Financial Commitment to IU Football

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Written by: Zach Greene

With a changing of guard in Bloomington, it's clear and obvious that the athletic department is putting its money where its mouth is (according to a FOIA request made by Seth Tow). A commitment to the coaching staff shows that they believe change will be achieved.

With a changing of guard in Bloomington, it's clear and obvious that the athletic department is putting its money where its mouth is. A commitment to the coaching staff in their respective salaries shows that they believe change will be achieved. 

The goal is that there will be a full circle effect from the money with the product on the field. The hiring of the new coaching staff is already proving evident with the incoming transfer class, which ranks towards the top of the country. IU’s 2024 transfer class ranks towards the top in the country according to 247 Sports.

Taking over as the program’s defensive coordinator, Bryant Haines will become the highest-paid coordinator in school history. The full amount he is scheduled to make, including incentives, is about $1.1 million. Along with him, coach Cignetti, and their staff, they are set to make a significant amount of money proving that the athletic department is putting their money where their mouth is. 
Breakdown of salaries for Indiana’s Football Coaches *links to profiles*

With the landscape of college football changing faster than ever before, it is important for the Hoosiers to keep up with the rest of the conference. So far, that looks to be the case as they have set themselves up for success.