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TCU AD Mike Buddie Proposes Salary Cap for Coaches and Athletic Directors

Will other college athletic departments follow TCU's lead in proposing salary caps?

Fans may see a shift in how college football programs manage coaching salaries and institutional spending, as proposed by TCU's leadership.

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  1. TCU AD Mike Buddie Wants Salary Caps for Coaches, Tooroundtable.io · Jul 25
  2. TCU Athletic Director Mike Buddie Demands a Salary CapYahoo Sports · Jul 25
  3. Report: TCU AD Mike Buddie proposes salary cap for head coaches, athletic directorsOn3 · Jul 25

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