Sampson's pay tied to sanctions

IU men's basketball coach Kelvin Sampson's million-dollar salary could be reduced if the NCAA files sanctions against him for recruiting violations incurred at the University of Oklahoma. \nThe agreement between Sampson and IU, obtained by the Indiana Daily Student, states the University might adjust the newly ordained coach's salary to reflect any sanctions that follow him. IU will also impose whatever sanctions the NCAA deems \nnecessary, which could be Oklahoma's \nformer self-imposed sanctions or new \nrestrictions the NCAA sets forth. \nSampson will earn $10.8 million in seven years of employment. In his first year, he will make $1.1 million, but after July 1, 2007, his salary will rise to $1.61 million per year. In his final year of employment under this agreement -- the 2012-2013 season -- the figure will increase to $1.65 million. \nThe agreement also states that Sampson must pay the University $500,000 if he leaves before June 30, 2013. \nHis former self-imposed sanctions reduced his number of recruiting phone calls and possible days away from campus for recruiting visits. \nThe NCAA will hold a hearing April 21 in Park City, Utah, to \nevaluate possible charges for Sampson and his Oklahoma staff regarding 550 illegal phone calls to recruits. The sanctions could be continued, strengthened or ended.\nThe agreement, titled "Memorandum of Understanding," is a brief layout of employment terms. The University is currently ironing out the provisions of a more extensive contract. \nAlso laid out in the agreement is a budget of $375,000 for three assistant coaches, two vehicles for Sampson to use at his own discretion, a base salary of $500,000 -- twice the amount of Mike Davis, his predecessor -- and a $50,000 stipend for making the Final Four or $100,000 for winning a national championship.