Arizona State doubles down on football success: University president Michael Crow explains his approach in moment of “disequilibrium”

Arizona State, which once cared so little about football that it hired a TV analyst who hadn’t coached in a decade, appears serious about winning.

The latest indication of a paradigm shift in Tempe came in December, with coach Kenny Dillingham’s second contract revision in 13 months and a substantial increase in compensation for the assistant coaches and coordinators.

Dillingham’s average salary has effectively doubled in two years, and his staff will be one of the best-paid in the Big 12 next season.