 Cable then embarked on a career as a college football coach.He was a graduate assistant for three years and an assistant coach for a decade, ascending to offensive coordinator at Colorado in 1999.On December 13, 1999, he became the head coach at his alma mater, with a three-year contract at $170,000 per year ($120,000 base and $50,000 media bonus) plus $30,000 in incentives.