<p>Lake Washington says: As for the particulars of John Calipari, and even John Calhoun at Connecticut; sure, they are overpaid when you compare them to other workers who are technically state employees. But other state employees typically are not asked to represent the university and the state itself."</p>
<p>Surely you recognize the that governor is asked to represent the Commonwealth - he makes $124,000 and returned 10% of it last year. The president of the university who clearly represents the university and the whole Commonwealth is also getting a base salary less than the coach. While yes, a good portion of the athletics money comes from outside contracts, the university will be providing a base salary of $400,000 a year even though there has been a freeze on salaries for staff and faculty and tuition has risen dramatically in recent years which is a real burden in a poor state.</p>