VOL Links – Heupel’s $9 Million Contract

Coach Josh Heupel’s new $9 million contract took over the afternoon news cycle. We’ve compiled this Special Issue of VOL Links to commemorate the occasion. From the breaking news posts to in-depth analysis, we’ve got you covered with links to all your favorite sources:

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Tennessee, Josh Heupel agree to contract extension through 2029, $4 million raise annually
via Volquest

Nick Schultz’s article at Volquest was the first to enter our feed with the news.

Tennessee Football: Is Josh Heupel Pay Increase To Keep Him Out Of NFL?
via Off The Hook Sports

Caleb Calhoun of Off The Hook Sports was the first to chime in with a little commentary:

This move is to keep him out of the NFL. Make no mistake, Heupel’s creative offensive mind is going to generate the interest of NFL teams. To keep him away, Tennessee football had to pay him. With his new salary, Heupel is making more than all but four NFL head coaches, and he’s tied with two others. Honestly, college coaches should have greater market value anyway, and UT sees that. [See full article]

Caleb Calhoun, Off The Hook Sports

Where Josh Heupel’s New Contract Lands Among SEC Head Coaches
via Rocky Top Insider

Ric Butler of Rocky Top Insider provides the numbers for how our ball coach’s pay compares to the other SEC head coaches.

By The Numbers: A Look At Josh Heupel’s Contract Extension
via Rocky Top Insider

Finally, Ryan Schumpert rounds out today’s coverage with a full breakdown of Heupel’s extension.