University of Alabama Extends AD Greg Byrne Through 2033

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama's Board of Trustees Compensation Committee met and approved new contracts for several Alabama Athletics staff, including a two-year extension for athletic director Greg Byrne.

Softball head coach Patrick Murphy and gymnastics head coach Ashley Johnston were among six coaches who also received extensions.

Byrne's new contract keeps him in Tuscaloosa through 2033, along with a pay raise from $2.09 million up to $2.675 million.

"Greg's tenure at UA has consistently yield significant academic and athletic success for our student athletes. He has also established as a premier leader in collegiate athletics," said University President Peter Mohler. "Greg provides a stable force that is pivotal in helping UA both navigate the current environment and chart a course for our future."

Get our free mobile app

Byrne, the AD since 2017, has overseen the hiring of men's basketball coach Nate Oats, who led the Tide to its first Final Four in program history, and baseball coach Rob Vaughn,  who took the Tide to its first College World Series trip in 27 years.

Byrne also led the athletic department through the coaching transition from Nick Saban to Kalen DeBoer.

For more Alabama Baseball, Basketball, and Football content from Simon Besnoy, follow him on Twitter at @SimonBesnoy and stay tuned to Tide1009.com for daily news.