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Nov. 20, 2015
A big payday for MIKE THOMAS, who got his $2.5 million payout from Illinois just 11 days after being forced out as athletic director on Nov. 9.
Thomas was fired following high-profile investigations into player mistreatment in the football and women's basketball programs. He was cleared by investigators, but UI officials said Thomas' departure would allow the program to "move forward."
Since Thomas wasn't fired for "cause," his contract called for any remaining salary and deferred compensation to be paid within 60 days.