Nick Saban left his position as the University of Alabama’s head coach. He did not truly retire from collegiate football; rather, he retired from coaching.
Indeed, the Crimson Tide will keep paying him a substantial salary for a full-time position!
After taking off the headset, Saban, 72, made it plain that he would still be present at the Tuscaloosa program. Not long after Kalen DeBoer’s appointment as his successor was revealed, his Ferrari was parked outside the team building. He was assigned to serve as a recruiter by Alabama for the spring game in April.
Pro bono did not apply.
The all-time great coach will accept a wage cut of over $10 million. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, Saban is still paid more than eight times the yearly salary of the average American. Each month, he will be paid $41,666.67.
Payroll records that the Tuscaloosa News was able to obtain show that Nick Saban will receive $500,000.04 from the University of Alabama for a new position that started on March 1. The pay is contingent upon working 40 hours each week.
His official title is now “professional” instead of “head coach.” Greg Byrne, the athletic director, used to refer to his position as that of a “consultant.” Additionally, he relocates his office to Bryant-Denny Stadium from the Mal Moore Athletic Facility.
It sounds like Saban will merely be around, even though the Crimson Tide has not made public any specifics of his new role. A recruit is available to talk if they so choose. DeBoer is available to discuss a game strategy with an SEC opponent.
He will receive a large payment from Alabama to be around the show. Plus, Saban gets paid extra by ESPN to appear on College GameDay every Saturday in the fall!
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