Morgan Scalley inked a five-year deal to become the Utes\u2019 head coach, according to a copy of his employment contract obtained by the Deseret News through a public records request.<\/p>\n
Scalley\u2019s deal with the University of Utah runs through the 2030 football season. His total base compensation, which does not include performance-based bonuses, is $5.1 million, including $1 million annually from Utah multimedia rights partner JMI and $500,000 from apparel outfitter Under Armour.<\/p>\n
That total base compensation is scheduled to increase by $150,000 annually. <\/p>\n
In addition to his base salary, Scalley could make up to $1.5 million annually in performance-based bonuses, including $25,000 for making the conference championship game and $50,000 for winning it, $200,000 for making the first round of the College Football Playoff and $900,000 for playing in the national championship game or $1.2 million for winning a national championship.<\/p>\n
There are also bonuses for academic achievements: $25,000 if the team\u2019s Academic Progress Rate is at least 980, something Utah has regularly accomplished, and $25,000 if the team\u2019s NCAA Graduation Success Rate is at least 80%, something Utah also accomplishes \u2014 the Utes have a 90% of higher GSR rate in each of the last eight years.<\/p>\n
Scalley\u2019s buyout amount is \u201c75% of the Coach Scalley\u2019s Base Salary, Outfitter Payment and MMR Payment for each year (or partial year on a prorated basis) through the remainder of the Term or Extended Term (\u201cPost Termination Payments\u201d) as if the Agreement were not terminated.”<\/p>\n
Other benefits of the contract include an automobile provided to Scalley, including car insurance, a membership to the Salt Lake Country Club and a private luxury box at Rice-Eccles Stadium for his family.<\/p>\n