I caught this map on Doobybrain via Deadspin and was a little shocked to find that the highest paid public employee in the majority of our states is a Football Coach. I find it difficult to wrap my head around the fact that athletic coaches are probably making more in their salaries than public officials like your mayor, governor, or senator.
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Gee, I wonder why the U S no longer excels in math and science any more? So glad we dominate the world in a sport only we play. That matters so much.