Talking About Denny Chimes (Part 3)
We're looking at the significance, purpose, and history of Denny Chimes in this three-part series. Today is the final installment, as we take a look at the Walk of Fame.
Surrounding Denny Chimes is what has come to be known as the Walk of Fame, where the captains of the Alabama Crimson Tide football team have placed their hand and footprints in cement slabs at the base since 1948. There is an annual ceremony as a part of A-Day festivities associated with the placement of the prints. Previous captains are honored at the ceremony.
Here is a list of the names inscribed on the Walk of Fame:
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Bama Coaches Receive Pay Increases/Extensions
Six of the seven returning University of Alabama assistant football coaches received extensions/and or raises yesterday. Offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin was the only one that didn't, but that is due to his situation concerning his buyout with the USC Trojans.
Amended Contracts
Defensive coordinator Kirby Smart received a one-year extension through 2018. His salary increased from $1.35 million to $1.5 million a year.
Offensive line coach Mario Cristobal received a one-year extension through 2017. His salary increased from $500,000 to $515,000 a year.
Tight ends, special teams coach Bobby Williams received a one-year extension through 2017. His salary increased from $428,000 to $440,840 a year.
Strength coach Scott Cochran received a one-year extension through 2017. His salary increased from $395,000 to $420,000 a year.
Running backs coach Burton Burns received a one-year extension through 2017. His salary increased from $335,000 to $345,000 a year.
Defensive line coach Bo Davis received a one-year extension through 2017. His salary increased from $450,000 to $475,000 a year.
Receivers coach Billy Napier received a one-year extension through 2017. His salary increased from $325,000 to $340,000 a year.
New coaches:
Secondary coach Mel Tucker has two years. He receives $500,000 in 2015, and $600,000 in 2016.
Linebackers coach Tosh Lupoi has two years at $425,000 a year.
Coaches from other Alabama teams with raises and extensions:
Volleyball coach Ed Allen received a one-year extension through 2019. His salary increased from $140,000 to $150,000 a year.
Soccer coach West Hart receives $120,000 a year for the first two years, and $130,000 a year the next two years (initial contract).
Swimming and diving coach Dennis Pursley received a two-year extension through 2018. His salary increased from $140,000 to $160,000 a year.
Men's golf coach Jay Seawell received a one-year extension through 2018. His salary increased from $185,000 to $197,000 a year.
Women's golf coach Mic Potter received a two-year extension. His salary increased from $177,000 to $190,000 a year.
Women's rowing coach Larry Davis received a one-year extension through 2017. His salary is up from $75,000 to $85,000 a year.
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Alabama Gymnastics Among Attendance Leaders
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The University of Alabama gymnastics team was one of only three women's gymnastics programs in the country to average over 12,000 fans for each event in the 2014-15 academic year. The 2015 edition of the Alabama Crimson Tide gymnastics team captured the Southeastern Conference Championship for 2015, as well as the championship of the NCAA Auburn Regional.
During 2015 Tide gymnastics drew more than 10,000 fans for every home event. Final average for the year was 12,086. Even more astounding is the fact that Bama, Utah gymnastics, and South Carolina women's basketball were the only collegiate women's programs to average more than 12,000 fans this season.
First-year Alabama head gymnastics coach Dana Duckworth said, “I have said all along that our fans are our biggest and baddest competitive advantage. From my days as a gymnast right up through the end of this season, our fans have continually helped lift us to ever greater heights. Alabama fans are amazing and we can’t wait to get back out there and hear them roar and see them cheer on the Tide.”
Alabama ranked first in attendance once again for 2015 among all Southeastern Conference gymnastics teams. They were second among all women's programs, with South Carolina being first.
The Crimson Tide is the leader with 10 of 18 gymnastics crowds surpassing the 15,000 mark during the past decade. Bama also is the leader with the 25 largest single-meet attendance marks in SEC history.
*Statistics provided by RollTide.com
