""You know, I'm not [surprised] because everybody's raising money to pay players," Saban said. "So, the people that are giving the money think they have a voice and they're just like a bunch of fans. When they get frustrated and disappointed, they put pressure on the [athletics directors] to take action, and it's the way of the world.""
"Penn State owes former coach James Franklin roughly $49 million after it fired him on Oct. 12. It's the second-biggest buyout in college football history behind only Jimbo Fisher's $76 million buyout from Texas A&M. Some of what the Nittany Lions owe Franklin, whose teams had a 104-45 record in his 11-plus seasons, might be offset by his salary at his next coaching job."
Nine FBS programs have fired head coaches in-season this season, including six in Power Four conferences. Donors and alumni who contribute money have increased influence because of Name, Image and Likeness rules and revenue sharing. Nick Saban linked the surge in firings to donor pressure, noting contributors expect a voice and push athletic directors when disappointed. Florida fired Billy Napier (22-23 in four seasons), owing him about $21 million with half due within 30 days and the remainder in three annual installments. Penn State fired James Franklin and owes roughly $49 million, the second-largest buyout behind Jimbo Fisher's $76 million. Other firings this season include Sam Pittman, Mike Gundy, DeShaun Foster and Brent Pry, and Stanford previously fired Troy Taylor after findings that he bullied and belittled female athletic staffers.
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