“I think that it is a ridiculous sum. He makes more money than the president. I think that free tickets to the games should be enough.”

— Brad Montgomery, Kansas University graduate teaching assistant, Lawrence

“I think it is too soon to judge if he is doing a good job. We will see if he is worth it.”

— Daniel Scannell, athletic center employee, Lawrence

“I think it is outrageous. They need to pay teachers more. The sports program is doing just fine whether he's there or not.”

— Morgan Frame, Heritage Professional School senior, De Soto

“If that is underpaid, then I am living under a bridge. I guess it isn't as much as they pay the director at Texas A&M, but it is still unnecessary.”

— Nick Theobald, political science lecturer, Lawrence