Some lawmakers question Tommy Bowden’s $3.5 million ‘orange parachute’
October 15th, 2008Legislators reacted mostly with approval Monday to the news that Clemson’s head football coach was leaving his job in the middle of the season, though some questioned the $3.5 million “orange parachute” buyout that will be paid to Tommy Bowden.
The buyout comes as Clemson and other state agencies face new budget cuts and at a time of national financial crisis that university President James Barker recently said could impact “every source of revenue” at Clemson and result in cuts that “will be felt.”
Reacting to Bowden’s departure, Rep. Harry Cato of Travelers Rest said, “It was time.” Read the rest of this entry »