KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) – Charlie Weis is guaranteed $2.5 million annually over the course of his five-year deal with Kansas, along with incentives that could push the total over $3 million.
A copy of the contract, which is dated Dec. 9, was obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press.
Weis’ base salary is $230,000, though he is also in line for an additional $2.27 million in “professional services rendered,” which includes educational, promotional and public relations duties.
Last February, Weis signed a three-year deal worth $2.495 million to beFlorida’s offensive coordinator, including $765,000 in 2011.
The former Notre Dame coach agreed to take over the Jayhawks last week following the firing of Turner Gill, who was 5-19 in two seasons. Like Gill, Weis will be paid his contract in full if he is fired before the five-year term is complete.