New Washington defensive coordinator Justin Wilcox will earn the same salary he made at Tennessee.
Wilcox received a three-year deal and will make $750,000 in 2012, according to a memorandum of understanding released Saturday by Washington.
Wilcox left Tennessee after two seasons. Wilcox will make $800,000 in 2013, the same amount he was projected to make at UT, and $850,000 in 2014.
Former UT linebackers coach Peter Sirmon, who also was hired by Washington, received a two-year deal that will pay him $225,000 in 2012 and $250,000 next year.
Sirmon spent one season at UT and earned $150,000. He was set to make $175,000 in 2012.
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oldster writes:
I wonder if the standard of living that $750k can buy in Washington state is as high as it can provide in TN?
Olcrow writes:
Don't really know the answer to your question but if I couldn't live on it somebody shoot me!
hewwheel writes:
not exactly, but i'm sure he'll be able to get by on it.
tenacjim#211887 writes:
The cost of living is WAY higher in Tacoma than in Knoxville. To have the same standard of living, he would need to make $1.006 MM per yer:
http://www.bestplaces.net/col/?salary...
tulelakevol writes:
He could not hack it in the SEC. Period.
easleychuck writes:
Wilcox didn't want to be here. Good for him that he left. I expected more from him based on how Boise St. played defense. I now believe, while, he was a solid coach, the success that Boise St. enjoyed on defense was not necessarily of his doing.
Coach Sal, based on his extensive time coaching at Carolina is a solid upgrade to the position.
And Coach Pal is an upgrade at the DL. Still curous as to who Lance Thompson was able to bring in as a recruit.
His success at Bama was more a product of roll out the balls in the state of Alabama and one will get the athletes just based on the population make-up.
Looking forward to a much improved defense with more solid depth and better coaching.
clvolfan writes:
Whooooooo cares!
Good riddance on defense.
oskie_score writes:
Wilcox and Sirmon are from the Pac-Northwest and played together at UO. Sarkisian is re-building UW's program and after cleaning house is putting together an outstanding staff---the PAC-12 / USC should be on notice. I don't fault them for pursuing this opportunity and doing what makes them and their families happy. Each one of us would do the same.
LifetimeVolFan writes:
He is being paid about $700K more than he or any other defensive coordinator should be paid to coach a kid's game that adults like to play and watch about 3-4 months out of the year, period.
Ayres_Hall writes:
Wilcox can play the defense he wants at Udub. He can give up lots of points and still be a winner. He was not a SEC calibre DC.
rtrchatt writes:
How much is UT paying for theirs lol? They cannot catch a cold in December....
dvhill100 writes:
They both went back to places they were from and either moved laterally or got an increase. If they are happier, good for them. No heartburn they left. They did what everyone else would do - go where they think things will be better for them.
Coaches get fired all the time. The yammerheads screaming for CDD's firing after his second year demonstrates the total lack of loyalty on the fan's and university's side. I don't blame the coaches for going to another job.
volinlm writes:
Daughter lives in Seattle & I visit often. He'll love it or hate it...rains most of the time. Good news for him, UW has low expectations unlike SEC & UT.
ric1958 writes:
I dont give a monkeys butt how much he makes.
Bigger_Al writes:
I think Wilcox was learning the SEC, and let's face it, he had nowhere near SEC-caliber talent on the D-Line or LB. He would have been great if he had stayed. BUT, I believe his career ambition is to be a Head Coach in the Pac-12. So moving back will allow him a chance to showcase his stuff to that conference. Sirman clearly would have followed him anywhere.
SummittsCourt writes:
Tennessee was 28th in overall defense and 36th in scoring defense. Not bad for a team that was constantly on the field and missing their best players all season and playing a lot of young, inexperenced players.
Maybe some of you are wrong about Justin Wilcox's ability to coach a defense.
I think Coach Dooley's pick for his replacement will in the end be an upgrade, but Wilcox was building a great defense whether some think it or not.
GreerVol22 writes:
I don't pretend to know what he was thinking but a bigger question is how does Clemson steal the DC from Oklahoma as a lateral move? Did UT's staff not know he was looking around?
asleep#212036 writes:
I'm guessing about 40% if you're talking housing. Either there is something very wrong on the Hill that we don't know about OR he had some very good reasons for leaving that have nothing to do with the shaky football program. Since Dooley had no problem filling all his positions (so far) with experienced, well-regarded coaches from other AQ D-1 programs, I'm thinking it's the latter - at least I'm hoping it is. He is a West Coast guy and had no connections to the South. PAC-10 DC's lives are much easier than SEC guys' and I'm sure he's thinking a HC job will come available much sooner our there, at least one he could get. He also wasn't helping us as much on the recruiting trail since (a), he had no connections to any of the local coaches, and (b), he couldn't drop any big NFL names to these prima donna recruits. Sunseri has both of those boxes checked off, as do Pittman, Palermo, and Graham. We'll see but if we hold all these recruits, even if Dooley can't win, the cupboard won't be near as bare for the next guy. Go Vols!!!
Down_The_Field writes:
He never liked orange. Can't figure out why he ever came here. Wish him well.
VolnTex writes:
You're exactly right. Thanks for stating the truth, even though a lot of people on here can't stand it.
volnasty writes:
do u really believe that junk u just posted he stinks and washington stinks good riddens,
thevoice writes:
I think you hit on something there. I'm still concerned about all these new faces. Sure hope they're SEC-caliber this go around. What was last time, a gimme? I'm afraid Dooley will only get one year to get to 8/9 wins, or else. Don't think it's happening, but I'm sure pulling for him.
Pullingguard writes:
Gee, whats so cheap in Tennessee.,..
sambad writes:
So long wilcox, you and your white sox
as you leave our beloved Ten o see
We won't miss you, won't need any tissue
for crying time starts now for you, not me
asleep#212036 writes:
I'll go with solid, not great. 28th in the country is mid-pack in the SEC and we never were able to either scheme or execute against a power run team. Maybe it was personnel but I think the 3-4 is going to be the defense of the decade in the SEC and Dooley obviously anticipates that as well. It can be suspect to a high-octane downfield passing attack and runs between the tackles but in general it is extremely difficult to run or throw short against. In short, it solves most of your defensive problems playing in the SEC. Wilcox was not committed to that defense because where he came from (Boise State) his opponents generally threw the ball 50+ times/game. Further, he didn't have local access to, therefore couldn't easily recruit, the players he would need to run it, ie., a huge noseguard and speedy outside linebackers the size of defensive ends. I'm just not sure he would have been the right man once Dooley recruited the players he needs for the 3-4. Seems he has the players and now the right coach to teach them. Justin is better off where he is and UT and Sal Sunseri are better off as well. Win, win. Go Vols!!!
VolinCalif writes:
Volinlm
I also have a daughter in the Seattle area. Lake Kathleen. There are plenty of areas around Seattle where the cost of living index is pretty good, I'd say as good as the Knoxville area. Over the past 50 years I have spent a lot of time in that area. I am sure that you know that not too long ago Wash. U was second in football only to USC(W), I know it was close to twenty years ago but they were a West coast powerhouse. Way better that Or. or Or ST. But then too so was UCLA. The tide comes in and it also goes out. Wa and Wa St may surprise a few people this year, I think both schools are getting serious.
VolinCalif writes:
PS Volinlm
I made a point of being there both days of summer, but sometimes I got caught and it rained on me.
OrangePride writes:
Very true. But that said, somehow we all think he will manage to bump by on the shorter stretch to his meager rations of 750K. And those who actually think this move had something to do with money are not paying attention anyhow. In any event, I believe we got the better of this deal. Next year will tell the story. GO VOLS!
Theo writes:
Who wants Krystals!!
givehim6 writes:
Big no! My wife if from Washington St I have been up there twice on trips trust me he is taking a pay cut when you factor the cost of living. But he is home and it is worth it to the guy. But the new staff will be teaching our guys a SEC type defence so maybe UT and he will be ok.
PdxVol writes:
Yo, the University of Washington is in Seattle. Definitely higher cost of living than K-town. He's essentially taking a pay-cut.
jbocap writes:
I liked what Justin Wilcox accomplished given what he had to work with. Good Luck to him...but really...why is this news?
tenacjim#211887 writes:
Well ,if we compare Knoxville to Seattle, he would need to make $1.328 MM to have the same standard of living as $750k buys in Knoxville
http://www.bestplaces.net/col/?salary...
Some "lateral" move....
UTKnoxVols writes:
They are taking a pay cut to live in Seattle.
But UW is a beautiful campus. And Seattle is a great city. I lived there about 10 years, but I moved back here to be close to family.
I don't blame either of them wanting to move to Washington. And It doesn't rain as much as people think. But the winters are always overcast, so it can be depressing. But the summers are incredible (long days, blue skies, low humidity). Plus your close to mountains, and the Ocean (fresh seafood). But it is expensive, but with their salaries, it won't be a problem.
Vol_N_Texas writes:
I agree. Good ridance IMO.
Go Big Orange. We're much better off without either of em.
Vol_N_Texas writes:
UT might have finished 28th in overall defense but his loose play in the secondary and the lack of pressure on SEC QBs were a lot of the reason we finished LAST in the East. He may have been developing a good "D" but in the end we still sucked on both sides of the ball.
Vol_N_Texas writes:
I do!!!! I DO!!!!! Man I sure miss those rectum rockets.
mtthw741 writes:
not to mention TN has no state income tax.
volsbandit writes:
The SEC annihilated his defense anyway. He plainly couldn't cut it here and he knew it.
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