TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama has released new contracts for
The board of trustees' compensation committee formally approved the deals on Monday, releasing specifics of Oats' previously announced six-year contract following the Crimson Tide's run to the
O’Brien,
Golding’s three-year deal averages $1.6 million and includes $100,000 annual raises and longevity bonuses each year of $125,000. His 2020 salary was $1.225 million.
Oats led the Crimson Tide to Southeastern Conference regular season and tournament titles, receiving a three-year
The terms released Monday also include hefty buyouts if Oats is fired or takes another job as well as performance bonuses.
He would receive 75% of his remaining pay if fired without cause, such as NCAA violations. If he left for another job, Oats would owe 65% of the remaining money after his first season dropping down to 25% after four years and nothing in the final two years of his deal.
New running backs coach Robert Gillespie will make $535,000 per year under his two-year deal. Cornerbacks coach Jay Valai will make $525,000 his first year and $550,000 next year.
Other football assistant coaches and support staffers also got new contracts:
— Charles Kelly, associate defensive coordinator/safeties:, two years, $825,000 annually.
— Freddie Roach, defensive line, three years, $720,000 annually.
— Sal Sunseri, outside linebackers, two years, $695,000 annually.
— Holmon Wiggins, wide receivers, two years at $575,000 per.
— David Ballou, director of sports performance, $525,000 in 2021 and $550,000 in 2022.
— Matt Rhea, director of sports science, $475,000 in 2021 and $500,000 in 2022.
— Jeff Allen, associate athletics director, sports medicine, received a two-year extension through Feb. 29, 2024. He will make $250,000, $260,000 and $270,000.
— Bob Welton, director of player personnel, will make $225,000 under his two-year deal.
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