A few months back, when the Texas program appeared to be heading back toward a dark place, Mack Brown was busy convincing the board of regents to approve hefty pay raises for his current staff and soon-to-be staff. It appears as though the regents didn’t need much convincing after USA Today and the Austin American-Statesman revealed just how much the staff will make in 2011.

Offensive Coordinator

  • Bryan Harsin (will call plays) — $625,000 (2010 Boise State salary $259,520)
  • Major Applewhite (running backs) — $500,000 (2010 salary $269,509)
  • Greg Davis (former OC) — made $477,084 in 2010

Defensive Coordinator

  • Manny Diaz — $625,000 (2010 Mississippi St salary $260,000)
  • Will Muschamp (former DC) — made $907,000 in 2010

Tight Ends

  • Bruce Chambers — $200,000 (2010 salary $187,039)

Defensive Ends

  • Oscar Giles — $200,000 (2010 salary $162,451)

Defensive Backs

  • Jerry Gray — $425,000 (2010 Seattle Seahawks salary $unknown)
  • Duane Akina (former DB coach) — $318,509 in 2010

Offensive Line

  • Stacy Searels — $425,000 (2010 Georgia salary $301,200)
  • Mac McWhorter (former OL coach) — $292,759 in 2010

Receivers

  • Darrell Wyatt — $315,000 (2010 Kansas salary $250,000)
  • Bobby Kennedy (former WR coach) — $212,519 in 2010

With all the hefty pay raises, Longhorn fans are hoping that the money translates into regular 10-plus-win seasons again.