I'm guessing there is some background missing on those highest payed - for example a discussion on why coach salaries are so high http://www.azcentral.com/sport

I'm guessing there is some background missing on those highest payed - for example a discussion on why coach salaries are so high http://www.azcentral.com/sports/asu/articles/2009/09/20/20090920athleticsalaries0919-CP.html#ixzz1ArRv2RiB http://www.azcentral.com/sports/asu/articles/2009/09/20/2009... They are not funded out of taxpayer money.