A- good. Dude runs a two-back uptempo set (which fits our personnel), mastered Herman’s simple-*** spread, and then hired Briles to run his offense. Great hire and I can't wait to see the offense in action.
So it would stand to reason that saban’s analyst and consultant positions are designed to create a farm system while also helping terminated coaches to satisfy the duty to mitigate clauses in their contracts. Nicely done.
Okay, but what does that have to do with Richt?
Richt coached 2 Heisman winners and won 2 Nattys coaching offense for FSU, before 15 years at UGA with top offenses and a conference championship.
I'm aware, friend. However, this contractural obligation could play a part in his current status, or lack thereof.
He could essentially be an "analyst" somewhere and still make $650K for the next 3 years.
If UH were to fire Applewhite, the school would owe him the base salary ($650,000) for each year remaining on the contract.
https://www.chron.com/sports/cougars/article/Major-Applewhite-s-buyout-at-UH-includes-10951163.php