📡 UA staff receives raises/extensions while others "create" a sense of indignation

[Michael Casagrande |]

Nick Saban contract last updated in 2014.

For the first time in three years, changes are coming to Nick Saban's contract.

The University of Alabama board of trustee's compensation committee will meet Tuesday to approve new deals for Saban, his six returning assistant coaches, the three new ones and Scott Cochran. The initial contract for new athletics director Greg Byrne is also up for approval.

Saban's last contract refresh came in 2014 when total compensation moved to $6.9 million a year through the 2021 season. That would leave him with five seasons remaining on the deal.

Jim Harbaugh was the highest paid coach in the country last season, according to USA Today's salary database. The Michigan coach made $9 million in 2016.

Alabama's assistants ranked third in salaries last year, according to USA Today's separate database for tracking that pay. The nine on-field assistant coaches made $5.3 million combined. LSU was No. 1 with $5.8 million.

Each of the returning assistant coaches got pay bumps after winning the national title in 2015.

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[#80]

This should be interesting.

 

[TerryP]

This should be interesting.

How so? I'm guessing largest raise is to Tosh, followed closely by Pruitt. Daboll is supposed to be getting 1.2 million per so I'd imagine we'll see Pruitt at that level, if not a bit higher. He was paid 1 million last season. I'd expect Key to be third in line when it comes to how much of a raise assistants received.

I don't see something shocking being reported.

 

[TUSKtimes]

How so? I'm guessing largest raise is to Tosh, followed closely by Pruitt. Daboll is supposed to be getting 1.2 million per so I'd imagine we'll see Pruitt at that level, if not a bit higher. He was paid 1 million last season. I'd expect Key to be third in line when it comes to how much of a raise assistants received.

I don't see something shocking being reported.

Like surpassing LSU's Canada and Aranda combined salary this season at 3.3 million smack-a-roos?

 

[TerryP]

Like surpassing LSU's Canada and Aranda combined salary this season at 3.3 million smack-a-roos?

No way. Do equal that they'd be looking at giving Pruitt a 1.1 million dollar raise.

 

[TerryP]

 

[TerryP]

Saban received a three-year extension through Jan. 31, 2025. His annual salary is worth $6.725 million with a base salary of $245,000 and a talent fee of $6,480,000. But he will earn an extra $400,000 the next two years and $800,000 the subsequent two after that thanks to a contract year completion benefit. The contract calls for a $3.6 million bonus for completing the 2021 season.

Saban will also receive a contract extension signing incentive of $4 million with an additional $4 million spread out through the 2020 (10 percent), 2021 (10 percent) and 2022 (80 percent) years of the contract, according to Alabama Athletics.

Saban’s yearly compensation through 2024:

2017 -- $11.125 million

2018 -- $7.125 million

2019 -- $7.525 million

2020 -- $7.525 million

2021 -- $10.325 million

2022 -- $7.125 million

2023 -- $7.125 million

2024 -- $7.125 million

Eight-year total: $65 million

Below is a full list of new contracts:

Greg Byrne -- $900,000 for five years

Nick Saban -- $6.725 million through Jan. 31, 2025 ($6.9 million)

Tosh Lupoi -- $950,000 through Feb. 29, 2020 ($550,000)

Mike Locksley -- $600,000 through Feb. 28, 2019

Brian Daboll -- $1.2 million through Feb. 29, 2020

Joe Pannunzio -- $375,000 through Feb. 28, 2019

Jeremy Pruitt -- $1.3 million for 2017, $1.4 million for 2018, $1.5 million for 2019 ($1 million)

Brent Key -- $400,000 through Feb. 28, 2019 ($350,000)

Burton Burns -- $490,000 through Feb. 28, 2019 ($475,000)

Derrick Ansley -- $405,000 through Feb. 28, 2019 ($395,000)

Karl Dunbar -- $275,000 in 2017, $575,000 in 2018 ($275,000)

Scott Cochran -- $535,000 through Feb. 29, 2020 ($525,000)

 

[TerryP]

Dunbar -- $275,000 in 2017, $575,000 in 2018

That's a built in raise. Wow.

 

[BamaFan334]

Cochran and Burns deserve more in my mind. I man, those guys are a major reason behind Alabama's success.

 

[UA Press Release]

Agreement will keep Coach Saban as the Crimson Tide’s head coach though January 31, 2025.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – University of Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne announced Tuesday that head football coach Nick Saban and the University have agreed to a long-term contract extension. The new agreement will extend his current contract to eight years and keep him in charge of the Crimson Tide football program through the 2024 season. The base salary and talent fee will remain the same. There will be a contract extension signing incentive of $4 million with an additional $4 million spread out through the 2020 (10 percent), 2021 (10 percent) and 2022 (80 percent) years of the contract.

“Terry and I are pleased and happy to agree to the contract extension The University of Alabama has offered us, ensuring our time here in Tuscaloosa will continue for many more years,” Saban said. “This has become our home and we are looking forward to finishing our career at Alabama. I want to thank President Bell, Greg Byrne, our athletic administration, football staff and the entire University community for all of their support, which has been instrumental in the success of our organization. We are extremely proud of the young men who have represented the Crimson Tide on the football field, and more importantly, what they have been able to accomplish in their lives off the field because of their involvement in our program.”

Saban is entering his 11th season and he has led his Alabama teams to four National Championships over the last decade. He has coached five Southeastern Conference Championship teams at UA, including each of the last three years. Saban has won 10 or more games for nine straight seasons and led the Crimson Tide to appearances in each of the first three College Football Playoffs. A total of 36 players have won 40 first team All-America honors during his tenure while 65 players have been selected in the NFL Draft since 2009, including 22 first round picks. Those numbers are all the best in the nation during that span.

“It is an exciting day when we can announce that the best football coach in the country has agreed to a contract extension,” said Byrne. “Before I came to Alabama, I was always impressed with Coach Saban and how he ran his program. After being here and seeing first-hand the job that he does, I’ve come away even more impressed. Coach Saban has obviously won a lot of football games and championships, but he has also done an outstanding job when it comes to academics and community service. I don’t think you can measure the positive impact he and Ms. Terry have made over the last decade. We look forward to working with them for many years to come.”

Over the past 10 seasons, Saban’s teams have also excelled in the classroom with a graduation success rate of 80 that ranked fifth among Associated Press top 25 teams and was the highest in the SEC a season ago. The Crimson Tide had 22 players compete in the most recent CFP National Championship Game in January after already earning their degree. A total of 101 players have competed in postseason play with a degree in hand over the last four seasons, which is the most in the country.

“It is truly remarkable when you look at what Coach Saban has accomplished here over the last decade and how the success of the football program has raised the overall profile of our institution,” said University of Alabama President Stuart R. Bell. “Those accomplishments are not just on the field, as he has also done an outstanding job emphasizing academics and character development with our student-athletes.”

Beyond the success on the field and the in the classroom, the Sabans have been very involved in community initiatives. Since arriving in Tuscaloosa in 2007, Nick and Terry Saban have raised nearly $6 million for charitable causes through their Nicks’ Kids Foundation. Following the devastating 2011 tornado, they teamed up with Habitat for Humanity to help rebuild a total of 16 homes. The Sabans have personally donated $1 million to UA’s first-generation scholarship fund and most recently spearheaded fundraising efforts for the new St. Francis Catholic Church student center, which is named in their honor.

 

[TUSKtimes]

11.125 million for 2017. Take that Harbaugh.

 

[TerryP]

Like surpassing LSU's Canada and Aranda combined salary this season at 3.3 million smack-a-roos?

One headline this morning read "linebackers coach Tosh Lupoi..." I've seen a few around the 'net make the comment "they're paying the linebackers coach 950K." I'm thinking, "hang on, not exactly true."

Like Locksley getting the co-OC title this year, Lupoi got the co-DC title last year. Technically, he's getting defensive coordinator pay.

So ... I guess Bama is paying:

1.2 to Daboll
1.3 to Pruitt
950K to Lupoi.
600K to Locksley ...

Over four million to coordinators.

 

[TUSKtimes]

One headline this morning read "linebackers coach Tosh Lupoi..." I've seen a few around the 'net make the comment "they're paying the linebackers coach 950K." I'm thinking, "hang on, not exactly true."

Like Locksley getting the co-OC title this year, Lupoi got the co-DC title last year. Technically, he's getting defensive coordinator pay.

So ... I guess Bama is paying:

1.2 to Daboll
1.3 to Pruitt
950K to Lupoi.
600K to Locksley ...

Over four million to coordinators.

Take that LSU!

Fair enough. Nothing technical about the actually cost going out and most would suspect Saban gave those "titles" out to make it hard, real hard, to keep flipping his staff. I would say creative financing to ensure long-term success.

 

[alagator]

11.125 million for 2017. Take that Harbaugh.

 

[50+yeartidefan]

Underpaid.....what happens in the past 10 and the next 10 will never ever be duplicated....probably never duplicated...better watch Urban at OSU....thats the Bama of the big 10...with 14 teams.... and the competition in that league is mediocre......Going to be fun to be a Tide fan....enjoy

 

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[Tidestalker]

Cant pay this guy

One headline this morning read "linebackers coach Tosh Lupoi..." I've seen a few around the 'net make the comment "they're paying the linebackers coach 950K." I'm thinking, "hang on, not exactly true."

Like Locksley getting the co-OC title this year, Lupoi got the co-DC title last year. Technically, he's getting defensive coordinator pay.

So ... I guess Bama is paying:

1.2 to Daboll
1.3 to Pruitt
950K to Lupoi.
600K to Locksley ...

Over four million to coordinators.

Great point. Sure seems like when Pruitt makes the jump, Tosh will get the call up. I'm assuming Pruitt has those aspirations?

I really like what Tosh brings to the table. I like how he's come from the bottom up at Alabama. Should make him an excellent coordinator when the time comes.

And the more I hear of Daboll the more excited I am. I think the players liked Kiffin (not like they had a choice), but I think Daboll is really emphasizing relationships and that will pay off. Plus the NE petigree is intriguing. Can't wait to see what the O does this year

 

[JoshB]

In the hip hop community I do believe they refer to that as ether...

 

[Sgt. Lincoln Osiris]

In the hip hop community I do believe they refer to that as ether...

Lol

 

[UAgrad93]

Personally, I think a blank check should be handed to Coach Burton Burns! The man is the unsung hero of the staff!! Hook Cochran up while we are at it too!!