University of Alabama Proposing New Athletics Contracts, Including AD Greg Byrne

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- The University of Alabama Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet on Monday, September 28. Among the items proposed for the meeting are seven contracts:

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• Margo Greer, Head Coach (Swimming)
• Ashley Johnston, Head Coach (Gymnastics)
• Lydia Lasprilla, Head Coach (Women's Golf)
• Patrick Murphy, Head Coach (Softball)
• Jay Seawell, Head Coach (Men's Golf)
• Dan Waters, Head Coach (Track and Field)
• Greg Byrne, Director of Athletics

Athletic Director Greg Byrne will get a two-year contract extension, pending approval by the Board of Trustees, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN. Byrne, 54, is currently on a deal through the 2030-2031 season. His new contract, if approved, will run through the 2032-2033 athletic calendar.

Byrne had been tasked with rebuilding Alabama men's basketball into a powerhouse, which he did with the hire of Nate Oats following the 2018-2019 men's basketball season. He was also tasked with hiring Brad Bohannon's replacement after he was dismissed from the program, with Rob Vaughn leading the Crimson Tide back to Omaha for the College World Series last season for the first time since 1999.

His coup de grâce was finding a coach to replace Nick Saban, who retired from being the head coach of Alabama football in January 2024. He hired Washington's Kalen DeBoer, who has led the Crimson Tide to a 9-4 record in his first season, a 10-4 record in his second, and a 4-0 start to his third season during the 2026 campaign.

The University of Alabama system compensation committee will meet on Monday to discuss Byrne's new contract.

Wyatt Fulton is the Tide 100.9 DME and Brand Manager, primarily covering Alabama Crimson Tide football and men's basketball. For more Crimson Tide coverage, follow Wyatt on X (Formerly known as Twitter) at @FultonW_.