[Tuck4Bama]

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Coach Bruce Pearl's new contract will keep him at Tennessee through 2014 and increase his salary to an average $2.3 million a year.

Pearl previously was signed through 2013 and made $1.3 million last season.

His new deal includes a $250,000 bonus and an upfront retention bonus of $1.5 million. Should he chose to leave Tennessee in the next five years, Pearl would owe a buyout that starts at $2.5 million and decreases incrementally each season to $1 million.

Under Pearl, the Volunteers experienced their best season in history with a 31-5 record, their first outright regular season Southeastern Conference championship since 1967 and a second-consecutive NCAA tournament regional semifinal appearance.

UT's Pearl to average $2.3M through 2014 - NCAA Basketball - SI.com

[Quack Attack]

I know the Vols had one of their best seasons ever but to get a salary this high and a contract for this long...is a little much in my opinion. It has been my observation that when a coach gets this kind of contract, they generally could care less anymore.