Things Cal Could Buy With the $52.5 Million
News broke last night that Coach Cal is about to get paid in a major way as long as he sticks around as the head coach of Kentucky. But what do you get for the man who has everything? What could Cal possibly buy with all of that moolah? Well Cal likely won't buy too much since he is such a good dude. Likely he will use the funds to give back and build a legacy for his family. But just in case he decided to make it rain here are a few things he could buy with 52.5 million:
His Own Private Jet:
Earlier this season Kentucky made news when they flew into icy Baton Rogue on the plane that the Miami Heat use to travel. Cal's new deal however could make borrowing a plane a thing of the past when he purchases his own private jet. While one like the Heat's above could quickly use up all of Cal's cash, he could still travel in style by buying a Gulfstream G550 for a measly 35 million. The plane holds 18 which would be perfect for taking the team to Indanapolis for the final four, traveling to see recruits, or just taking Ellen out for a night in Brodeaux, France.
A House In Every SEC City.
When you're flying around the SEC in your own private plane you can't keep staying at some old hotels like all the other coaches. No, Cal could buy his own house all over the Southeast for under 13 million dollars. In fact he could buy the former houses of coaches he beat repeatedly like Cuonzo Martin's house which is available for $874,900. The only downside to this plan is owning real estate in Starkville, College Station, and Knoxville.
Buy Orange Leaf
I'm not talking about buying a bunch of frozen yogurt or some more franchises. No, I mean buy Orange Leaf the company. Back in 2010 the company was bought by Reese Travis for just 5 million and could be up for an initial public offering next year. With 100 million in sales it may take more than what Cal's got in order to purchase a business on the rise. Still, Cal would be a perfect figurehead of a major company if given the chance but it's still probably not a better gig than being CEO or the Big Blue Nation.
What would you buy if you were set to make 52 million over the next seven years?
Earlier this season Kentucky made news when they flew into icy Baton Rogue on the plane that the Miami Heat use to travel. Cal's new deal however could make borrowing a plane a thing of the past when he purchases his own private jet. While one like the Heat's above could quickly use up all of Cal's cash, he could still travel in style by buying a Gulfstream G550 for a measly 35 million. The plane holds 18 which would be perfect for taking the team to Indanapolis for the final four, traveling to see recruits, or just taking Ellen out for a night in Brodeaux, France.
A House In Every SEC City.
I'm not talking about buying a bunch of frozen yogurt or some more franchises. No, I mean buy Orange Leaf the company. Back in 2010 the company was bought by Reese Travis for just 5 million and could be up for an initial public offering next year. With 100 million in sales it may take more than what Cal's got in order to purchase a business on the rise. Still, Cal would be a perfect figurehead of a major company if given the chance but it's still probably not a better gig than being CEO or the Big Blue Nation.
What would you buy if you were set to make 52 million over the next seven years?
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