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A profile of Coach Buddy Stephens, exploring how his success at East Mississippi Community College and fame from "Last Chance U" have built his wealth and legacy.

Buddy Stephens is not just a football coach; thanks to the hit Netflix docuseries Last Chance U, he is a global brand. As he enters 2026, the head coach of East Mississippi Community College (EMCC) continues to command respect—and a paycheck to match.
While community college coaches typically earn modest salaries, Stephens is an outlier. His success on the field, combined with his reality TV fame, has elevated his net worth significantly, although exact figures remain a closely guarded secret.
Stephens has built a dynasty at EMCC, turning a small junior college into a talent factory for the NFL. His abrasive, passionate coaching style made for compelling television, but his record speaks for itself.
Stephens represents the monetization of personality in sports. In an era where the camera is always rolling, being a character is just as profitable as winning games.
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