The Price of Success: Florida's Golden Gets Another Raise, but at What Cost? The recent extension and raise for Florida basketball coach Todd Golden have sent shockwaves through the college sports world.
Some laud his meteoric rise to one of the highest paid coaches in the country, citing three national titles in four seasons as evidence of his success. Golden's new contract is valued at $49.
5 million over eight years, making him one of the highest paid coaches in the Southeastern Conference. His annual salary increases from $6 million to $7.