Contracts

Former Crimson Tide stars rake in immense amount of money in new contracts this off-season

Here comes the money! The Board of Trustees has voted and approved the contracts of Alabama's new head coach.

University of Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne announced Tuesday that head football coach Nick Saban and the University have agreed to a long-term contract extension.

Becoming a first-round NFL pick provides a windfall of new money that can sometimes overwhelm players that aren't ready for the responsibility of managing this six and seven-figure income.

The University of Alabama Compensation Committee has approved the contract for first-year men's basketball coach Avery Johnson, which will pay him an annual salary of $2.8 million.

Kentucky gave coach John Calipari a new seven-year, $52.5 million contract that will pay a base package of $6.5 million next season and $8 million over each of the final three seasons.

  The University of Alabama Board of Trustees approved a contract extension and raise for head coach Nick Saban on Tuesday. You can see the full details of the contract below, including salary amounts, bonuses, and benefits.   Nick Saban's contract amendments finalized 2014

The Compensation Committee of the University of Alabama Board of Trustees approved the contract extension for head football coach Nick Saban on Tuesday. The new agreement extends the contract through January of 2022.

According to multiple reports, Alabama head coach Nick Saban has agreed to a new contract extension with the Crimson Tide, ending any speculation that he could be headed to Texas.

Many Major League Baseball players are looking for more than just a big payday these days, they also want security. Long-term deals can be a tough decision for both the player and his team.