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Last week's loss to Arizona State cost Mike Stoops more than just a bowl game.

According to his contract, Arizona's head football coach also missed out on $80,000 in performance bonuses because of Saturday's 28-14 setback that dropped the Wildcats to 6-6 in his third season.

Stoops would have received an extra $30,000 for finishing 7-5 in a 12-game season, according to his contract.

A victory also would have guaranteed Arizona a berth in a non-BCS bowl game. That achievement would have earned Stoops another $50,000.

Arizona's bowl hopes remained alive until Tuesday, when the rest of the Pac-10's bowl-eligible teams were placed.

Stoops' salary of $650,000 a year, originally written into contract terms in 2004 and renewed last summer through 2010, calls for a number of bonuses based on everything from wins and bowl eligibility to academic success, season-ticket sales and attendance.

Though athletic department officials will not crunch the numbers for another few weeks, it appears this year's bonuses could garner Stoops about $120,000.

Average paid attendance this season could trigger a $60,000 bonus for Stoops.

The Wildcats drew an average of 55,798 fans in seven home dates this year, the highest figure in Stoops' three years at Arizona.

"Our fans have been tremendous," Stoops said Tuesday. "They see the improvement; sometimes when other people don't. I've been very encouraged by their support."

The UA averaged 50,072 fans in 2004 and 53,379 last year. Both were above the 50,000 standard needed for the bonus.

Stoops also may see a second bonus, estimated at $60,000, based on season-tickets. More than 26,000 fans bought season tickets before the Sept. 2 game, according to the UA. Add 10,000 "Zona Zoo" students who counted as season-ticket holders, and the Cats had some 36,000 season-ticket holders.

Stoops' contract and bonus structure is typical in Pac-10 football and is similar to other UA coaching deals, said John Perrin, UA assistant athletic director in charge of business and finance.

Former coach Dick Tomey operated under a basic win-based structure before leaving in 2000. His successor, John Mackovic, had more incentives to win, much like Stoops.

"(Stoops') deal is pretty typical," Perrin said. "And, if you looked at the contracts of our other head coaches, it wouldn't be much different. Financially, his wouldn't be much different except for the dollar amount."