If you would read the article, you might realize that this story is about HIGH SCHOOL.....
BIG difference a major college sports program and high school athletics...
But evidently, this doesn’t mean anything to you...
The same trend exists at both the High School and College level - state funds going to fund a sports team rather than science or math. But people fund what they value - and I am sure the school thinks they get good value for paying the coach that much.
I remember in the show “Friday Nigh Lights” (not a freekin’ documentary - I know) the coach of the local High School got paid a lot more than your average teacher. I am sure he brought in a lot of that money - but it is a shame that academics doesn't attract the same money or interest in the local community.
People fund what they value.