Nick Saban Gets Two-Year Extension
By: Josh Rultenberg
Updated: March 27, 2012
It turns out winning a 13th and 14th national championship will pay off for Alabama coach Nick Saban. The Crimson Tide rewarded their head man in charge with a two-year contract extension and a raise.
Saban will reportedly make $5.62 million a season unitl 2020, making him the third highest paid coach in college football.
His coaching staff was rewarded, too.
New outside linebackers coach Lance Thompson will make $355,000 in a two-year deal.
Other assistant coaches got raises and one-year extensions through Feb. 28, 2014:
Bobby Williams, who coaches tight ends and special teams, received a $35,000 raise, to $350,000.
Strength and conditioning coach Scott Cochran got a raise from $310,000-$325,000.
Defensive line coach Chris Rumph goes from $288,750 to $310,000
Running backs coach Burton Burns got a $10,000 hike, up to $290,000.
Receivers coach Mike Groh's pay went up from $250,000 to $280,000.
Secondary coach Jeremy Pruitt is now making $260,000, up from $225,000.
