A Congressional report released Thursday revealed the depth of taxes colleges are paying as part of their growing expenditures on athletic coaches.
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Michigan State paid Mel Tucker full $100,000 bonus earmarked for coach and entire staff
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Utah makes unique commitment in lucrative new contract for football coach Kyle Whittingham
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Former Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski credited with $13.7M in compensation for 2020 calendar year
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NCAA president Mark Emmert pockets more in 2020 despite pay cut during pandemic
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