Friday, October 24, 1997
A&E Briefs
In the past two days, UCLA’s Athletic Department has committed
itself to retaining the services of its two most prominent athletic
coaches.
UCLA head football coach Bob Toledo had his contract extended
Wednesday. According to the Los Angeles Times, UCLA signed Toledo
to a two-year contract extension worth $403,000 annually. This
contract will last through the 2001 season. The decision came a day
after men’s head basketball coach Steve Lavin signed a five-year
contract worth $435,000 in only its first year.
The contracts include Toledo’s and Lavin’s base salary, radio
and television fees, equipment and apparel contracts and summer
camps.
According to athletic department officials, Lavin is paid more
because basketball camps attract a large amount of students, which
brings in more money to the school.
Compiled by Stan Johnson, Jr.