Who is Highest Paid: Coach or Governor?

This infographic surprised me.

In most states, the highest paid state employee is usually a football or basketball coach.  I might have thought that in a few states that would be the case, but overwhelmingly, this is the standard.

The good news is that in most cases tax dollars are not paying (the bulk) of the coaches’ salaries.  I post this not to indicate my belief that coaches are overpaid, but because I was surprised that in almost every state a football or basketball coach led the way.

Thanks and a “Put me in the game, Coach!” to Deadspin.