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Recent filings show former basketball coach Jerry Stackhouse received over $4.7 million in 2024 despite a brief tenure, while new coach Mark Byington earned $2.7 million for a partial year, shedding light on the financial side‑effects of high‑profile coaching changes at the private institution.
Derek Mason, entering his third season at Middle Tennessee State University, is using community coffee gatherings to build support while reshaping the roster and aiming for a turnaround after back‑to‑back 3‑9 records.
Senior linebacker Elijah Carney excels on the field and in the classroom, maintaining a perfect GPA while double‑majoring in philosophy and religious studies. Active in campus ministry and community service, he plans to pursue a career in ministry after graduation.