The Grizzoulian

An article in USA Today points out some interesting contractual obligations and incentives presented to college hoops coaches across the nation. The first one on the list belongs to Montana Grizzlies head coach Wayne Tinkle.

Montana's Wayne Tinkle and his staff must have CPR certification and first aid training, which is mandated by the school and recommended by the Big Sky Conference.

Yep, that's right. Tinkle is certified to give you mouth to mouth if the need be. It's really interesting when you look at some of the things on other coaches' contracts.

Ohio State's Thad Matta has use of a private plane for recruiting and other business trips — a private jet when he's traveling more than 200 miles from Columbus, Ohio — up to a cost of $65,000 annually. He also gets 10 hours of private use of a personal jet each year.

You really can't help but think "Well, that's why we're Montana and they're Ohio State."