Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables has had plenty of opportunities to try his hand at head coaching gig. But so far, he hasn’t found a head job worth leaving his current position.
Last week the Clemson University Board of Trustees approved a $100,000 raise for Venables that increased his annual salary to $2.5 million, extended his commitment to 2026 and cemented his spot as the highest paid assistant coach in college football.
For Venables the reason he has remained in Tiger Town is not the money but the fact he and his family are happy, and he doesn’t want to screw it up.