The few at the top don't reflect the average dean salary, which seems to be around mid 300. The dean of the college of business makes 318k. I hardly think a coach should make much more than that, given that athletics lose money. I can take the laughter and snide remarks. I guess many were napping in accounting class the day they were reviewing profit and loss after a late night at Swanky's.
I guess you are right, and all the professionals in the industry of college sports is wrong.
Where to start with this statement. "Industry of College Sports". Are you serious?
Ask yourself why college athletes are in school. Is it not to get an academic degree? How, I repeat HOW, does a coach help in that regard? Help me please and don't give me crap about study tables, etc. As a former athlete at Ohio my coach had virtually no impact on my academic success. My academic advisors did guide me in pursuit of a degree since I knew very, very few D1 athletes go to the next level. Thus, your supposed "professionals in college sports are irrelevant. Did you play D1 sports? Yes or No?