Jerry Mack
Head Football Coach • Kennesaw State (Owls)
School Owes Coach: $1,800,000
Contract buyout as tracked by USA Today Sports: $1,800,000.
Coach / Hiring School Owes: $1,000,000
If Jerry Mack accepts a position as head coach with another collegiate program or an NFL franchise prior to 2031-12-31, he or his new employer is legally bound to pay this liquidated departure penalty.
Job Stability vs. The Hot Seat
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Contract Job Stability is rated Fragile Stability. Awaiting 5 more community vote(s) to officially establish the Hot Seat alignment.
Negligible financial barrier; athletic director can execute termination with minimal economic hardship.
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Interactive Amortization Simulator for Jerry Mack
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Duty to Mitigate (New Job Offset Analysis)
Contract Calculation Formula:
USA Today FOIA benchmark: $1,800,000. Contract terms aligned with October 2025 baseline. Proposed updates to coachLeavesBuyout were rejected due to lack of direct textual evidence in provided sources.
💡 By waiting 6 months, natural salary amortization reduces buyout liability by ~$319K.
- •6-year contract extension
- •Escalating salary structure
- •Significant bonus increases
Contract terms aligned with October 2025 baseline. Proposed updates to coachLeavesBuyout were rejected due to lack of direct textual evidence in provided sources.
Verified Public & News Reference Sources (1):
FOIA Verified: As an arm of state government, Kennesaw State releases employment agreements and board-approved amendments under public records legislation.