Phil Longo
Head Football Coach • Sam Houston (Bearkats)
Sam Houston has officially fired head coach Phil Longo following a 3-17 record over two seasons.
School Owes Coach: $2,868,750
Contract buyout as tracked by USA Today Sports: $2,868,750.
Coach / Hiring School Owes: $1,000,000
If Phil Longo accepts a position as head coach with another collegiate program or an NFL franchise prior to 2029-12-31, 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 Vulnerable Stability. Awaiting 5 more community vote(s) to officially establish the Hot Seat alignment.
Modest buyout relative to athletic revenues; university holds substantial financial leverage.
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Duty to Mitigate (New Job Offset Analysis)
Contract Calculation Formula:
USA Today FOIA benchmark: $2,868,750. Officially fired on 2026-10-28 after 3-17 start over two seasons. Buyout obligation of $2,868,750.
💡 By waiting 6 months, natural salary amortization reduces buyout liability by ~$308K.
- •Multi-year term through December 2029
- •Standard termination buyout provisions
- •Performance-based bonus structure included
Officially fired on 2026-10-28 after 3-17 start over two seasons. Buyout obligation of $2,868,750.
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FOIA Verified: As an arm of state government, Sam Houston releases employment agreements and board-approved amendments under public records legislation.