Academic success among the Arizona State football team Pay off for Arizona State University coach Herm Edwards.
Edwards will receive $390,000 in bonuses based on new Academic Progression Rate (APR) numbers published by the NCAA.
He’s not the only one in line for a big payday due to the academic success at Arizona State University.
Sports director Ray Anderson is set to receive a bonus of at least $494,000.
USA TODAY Sports’ Steve Berkowitz broke up the situation for Sun Devils coach and AD on social media.
On Tuesday, he tweeted on a thread saying:
“Arizona State football coach Herm Edwards is set to receive $390,000 in bonuses and Arizona State’s A.D. Ray Anderson, at least $494,000, based on new April numbers released today by the NCAA
“The football team’s annual interest rate was 983. Edwards gets an amount equal to 5% of the $3.9 million base annual salary which is at least 969 and another 5% if it is greater than 974
Anderson gets: 18% of his $950,000 salary if the team APR is 994 or 995 (it was 995) 17% of his football APR is at least 974 17% of his basketball APR For men no less than 993 (previously 1000).
What is the annual interest rate?
The measurable APR tracks each student-athlete’s academic progress with respect to eligibility, retention, and graduation rates to give a picture of the current academic culture of each sport as well as each department. In 2014, the NCAA Board of Directors implemented a cut-off score of 930, in which teams below will be penalized for the loss of a post-season competition.
The multi-year national APR score for all NCAA Division 1 programs is 984.
Public advertising of APRs is back after a year-long hiatus. This spring, the Division I Board of Directors approved the ongoing suspension of APR sanctions for an additional year due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, but supported the public release of the APR data.
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APR success at ASU
Michelle Gardner of The Arizona Republic ASU APR’s success broke in Tuesday’s story.
She wrote: “Arizona State University scored an average score of 995 (out of 1,000) over a four-year cycle (2017-18 to 2020-21), ASU’s highest ever and best score in Pac-12.
“It is the first time that Arizona State University has led the conference.
“For April (2020-21) one-year results, 17 of Arizona’s 23 sports have excellent 1,000 scores, including 11 of the 13 women’s teams. A full mark.
“Four teams have reached all-time highs in the multi-year APR for their program – football (983), men’s track and field (989), wrestling (1,000), and lacrosse (993).
“There are nine teams that have gone on a streak of perfect scores for several years. Men’s golf, this year’s NCAA Division I runner-up, currently has the longest streak with eight in a row.
“Women’s golf and gymnastics each have six goals in a row. Women’s basketball and men’s tennis are making four consecutive points perfect for several years, while women’s swimming, diving and beach volleyball are right behind them with three. Men’s basketball and men’s softball build their streaks, this is the second time on the straight with a perfect result.
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Ray Anderson on ASU APR . Results
When ASU’s APR results were announced, Anderson told Gardner, “I’m so happy for all the student-athletes and coaches. This is something that’s been a goal all along.”
“It should be fun and competitive for our coaches as well. They are all convinced of what we are trying to do and they all want to get the team with the highest score,” he added.
Anderson also said, “It was like when you were thinking about success, it was about California schools more than anything else. That is not the case anymore. We are very proud of how far we have come and what we are now able to offer our student athletes.”
The reward of nearly $500,000 should be exciting for Anderson, too.
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Michelle Gardner of the Arizona Republic contributed to this story.
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