Zook expected to receive 3-year contract extension
Oct 15, 2007
Last updated on May 12, 2016 at 05:15 p.m.
The Board of Trustees will vote Wednesday to extend Ron Zook’s employment contract and to amend his professional services agreement.
Under the terms of the amended contract, Zook will serve as Illinois’ football coach for three additional years through Jan. 31, 2013 and will retain a minimum base salary of $205,000.
In addition, there will be an increase in annual compensation for educational public relations and promotional activities and radio and television appearances from $750,000 to $900,000. The contract will also increase the amount credited annually to Zook’s deferred compensation account from $100,000 to $200,000, effective Jan.31 of this coming year.
Zook’s total annual compensation will increase from $1,055,000 to $1,305,000.
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State funds will not be used to enhance the original contract, according to a University press release. Funds are available from operating revenue and corporate contracts within the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics.


