http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/28/lincoln-riley-to-make-1-million-over-two-years-as-oklahomas-oc/ "it was revealed Wednesday that new offensive coordinator Lincoln Riley has inked a two-year contract that will pay him $500,000 annually. His contract was approved during an OU Board of Regents meeting." so his buyout is just 500k? He only makes 500k per year so roughly doubling that would surely be enticing to him. Also... consider that he would not have to move but two hours away and would still recruit the same areas. Makes a ton of sense to go after him pretty strongly. RV wants an offensive coach that can recruit in the area and has strong Texas ties. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2316211-meet-lincoln-riley-fast-rising-mastermind-of-east-carolinas-high-octane-attack Baker Mayfield has the highest QBR rating in the top 20 QBs (by passing yards) http://espn.go.com/college-football/statistics/player/_/stat/passing/sort/passingYards/year/2015/group/80 With them playing ISU, Baylor and TCU you can guarantee that points will be scored aplenty and pushing them well into the top 10 offenses (scoring) in the nation http://espn.go.com/college-football/statistics/team/_/stat/total
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