Mike Uremovich
Head Football Coach • Ball State (Cardinals)
School Owes Coach: $1,200,000
Contract buyout as tracked by USA Today Sports: $1,200,000. (Paid $245,461 to Butler University to cover buyout Mike Uremovich owed that school. He agreed to repay a loan amount of $163,640.67, plus interest to Ball State in equal installments over a three-year period, and authorized the university to deduct these outstanding loan payments from his pay by payroll deduction each regular pay period. The remaining amount of $81,820.33 that Uremovich is not required to repay will be reported as taxable income. If contract is terminated by Uremovich without cause, or by the university for cause, any outstanding amount of the loan (including both principal and interest) shall become immediately due and payable. If Uremovich's employment is terminated for any other reason, any outstanding amount of the loan (including both principal and interest) will be reported as taxable compensation.)
Coach / Hiring School Owes: $1,000,000
If Mike Uremovich accepts a position as head coach with another collegiate program or an NFL franchise prior to 2028-12-31, he or his new employer is legally bound to pay this liquidated departure penalty.
Job Stability vs. The Hot Seat
Pending Fan Consensus
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 Mike Uremovich
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See how contract amortization, date milestones, and mitigation clauses reduce buyout liability over time.
Duty to Mitigate (New Job Offset Analysis)
Contract Calculation Formula:
USA Today FOIA benchmark: $1,200,000. Data aligned with October 2025 authoritative baseline.
💡 By waiting 6 months, natural salary amortization reduces buyout liability by ~$298K.
- •Multi-year term through 2028 season
- •Fixed annual salary structure
- •Standard termination buyout provisions
- •Performance-based bonus eligibility
Data aligned with October 2025 authoritative baseline.
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