New Compensation Packages Approved For Football Staff
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The University of Alabama Board of Trustees Compensation Committee yesterday approved amended contracts to members of the Crimson Tide football staff. Other than head coach Nick Saban who is handled separately, offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin is the only Alabama assistant that did not receive a raise/amended contract.
All-in-all, UA will pay the nine assistant coaches 11.2 percent less than last season. The reason is they save half a million dollars on the contract from the one held by former defensive coordinator Kirby Smart and the new contract given to new DC Jeremy Pruitt. In addition, four other new coaches also drove down the total by $4,634,000.
Jeremy Pruitt's contract is good for three years and a cool $1 million a year.
Co-defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi received a three year contract worth $550,000 a year.
Wide receivers coach Billy Napier received a two year contract worth $350,000 a year.
Offensive line coach Mario Cristobal received a two year contract worth $525,000 a year.
Strength and conditioning coach Scott Cochran received a three year contract worth $525,000 a year.
Running backs/special teams coach Burton Burns received a two year contract worth $475,000 a year.
Offensive line coach Brent Key received a two year contract worth $350,000 a year.
Defensive line coach Karl Dunbar received a two year contract worth $275,000 a year.
Secondary coach Derrick Ansley received a two year contract worth $395,000 a year.
Concerning offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin, there was no amended contract, as mentioned earlier. Kiffin is entering the final year of a three year contract worth $2.074 million. He makes $714,000 and the remainder is subsidized by the buyout after being fired by USC back in 2013.
In addition to the football staff, Alabama women's head basketball coach Kristy Curry received a $40,000 a year raise. She received a contract extension through 2020 worth $440,000 a year.
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5-Star LB Nate McBride Puts Alabama In Top Five
Nate McBride
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Last night on the social media site, Twitter, 5-star linebacker Nate McBride named the top five schools in which he was interested to continue his football career. Rivals lists the linebacker as the No. 1 player at his position.
McBride is a 4-star and the No. 2 inside linebacker according to 247Sports composite rankings, and is the No. 8 recruit in the state of Georgia.
McBride's new top five consists of the top programs in the Pac-12 and
SEC. In no particular order he lists Georgia, The University of Alabama, Auburn, Oregon and Stanford.The Vidalia, Georgia native announced the list on
Twitter shortly after 7:30 p.m. last night.
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Alabama Offer Is A Blessing To 3-Star Kyriq McDonald
Kyriq McDonald
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The University of Alabama football program has extended an offer to 3-star Madison, Alabama James Clemson standout defensive back Kyriq McDonald. The young man has called the offer from the Crimson Tide "a blessing."
McDonald has received numerous offers from schools all across the country, but says those offers from in-state schools are special.
The 5' 11", 190-pounder is rated as the No. 2 cornerback in the state, No. 22 in the south and No. 60 overall according to Scout.
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Disciplinary Action Already Begun For Robinson, Jones
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University Of Alabama Football National Championships: 1965
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Disciplinary Action Already Begun For Robinson, Jones
Cam Robinson
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There are those who believe the recent legal problems for two University of Alabama football players should have brought some sort of penalty, if not legally then certainly internally by the school itself. For those "haters," there have already been penalties handed down to left tackle Cam Robinson and safety Hootie Jones. Probably more will follow now that the legal side of things has been concluded.
Alabama head football coach Nick Saban immediately suspended the pair indefinitely on May 19th. Additionally, both players are required to undergo weekly urine tests, submit to regular drug counseling, attend video appointments with a mental health consultant, meet twice weekly with an officer from the Tuscaloosa Police Department for gun safety/ownership education and complete 20 hours of community service.
Additionally, Robinson has already spent at least 26 hours riding along with members of the
Northport Police Department. Meanwhile Jones had to spend 21 days in a drug
rehab program.
Hootie Jones
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University Of Alabama Football National Championships: 1965
The third national championship for Paul Bear Bryant, and the eighth for The University of Alabama Crimson Tide came in 1965. The '65 team completed the regular season with an 8-1-1 record, captured the Southeastern Conference championship, and was then invited to play in the January 1, 1966 Orange Bowl.
The two blemishes on the 1965 record came at the hands of the Georgia Bulldogs and Tennessee Volunteers. While the only loss of the season came at the hands of Georgia, the Crimson Tide tied the Vols during the regular season.
The Crimson Tide went on to play the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Orange Bowl, winning 39-28. Bama finished the season at 9-1-1. The outstanding player of the game was Steve Sloan, who years later became head coach at The University of Alabama. The Associated Press and Football Writers awarded the 1965 National Championship to Alabama.
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Alabama A.D. Bill Battle Undergoing Medical Treatment
UA Director Of Athletics Bill Battle
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For more than two years now University of Alabama Director of Athletics Bill Battle has been dealing with multiple myeloma. Battle announced yesterday that he will be undergoing the latest in a series of treatments for the condition. While this will keep Battle away from the office for a few weeks, he will continue to direct the Athletics Department at UA, keeping in daily contact with senior officials there.
Battle will be undergoing a stem cell transplant A world-renouned expert in the research and treatment of multiple myeloma, Dr. Sagar Lonial will be supervising. The procedure is to be performed at The Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Center at the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Battle is currently in excellent health and his condition is not considered life-threatening. Dr. Lonial describes the disease as being in "a good partial remission," noting that the procedure is the standard "next step" of treatment.
In his statement Battle said, "In the spring of 2014, I was diagnosed with a treatable form of cancer. Subsequent to that diagnosis my wife, Mary, and I visited with doctors at The University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center; University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas; the Lewis and Faye Manderson Cancer Center at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa; and the Winship Cancer Institute to determine the best treatment options. I am very comfortable with the diagnosis and treatment plan. I am looking forward to getting this behind me and continuing my active lifestyle, as well as continuing to lead our Athletics Department. My experience has made it clear to me that cancer can be a treatable disease that can be dealt with while maintaining a high quality of life."
Dr. Stuart R. Bell, President of The University of Alabama, stated, "This is a great example of early detection as the result of regular medical check-ups. We are glad he is undergoing this, being thorough and following the best medical recommendations."
Dr. Lonial commented, "Mr. Battle has been receiving treatment for multiple myeloma and has done very well. He will be undergoing stem cell transplantation, which is a routine part of treatment for myeloma. We anticipate his response and outcome will be outstanding and I fully expect to see him back on the sidelines in the fall, cheering Alabama on."
According to Dr. Lonial, the goal of Battle's treatment plan is to get him to the point of low-intensity or observational status, post-transplant. A regular schedule will be set up and maintained for checkups, and, at some point, Battle might need maintenance therapy but his care should ensure a high quality of life. Multiple myeloma is a treatable condition, particularly for patients of Battle's fitness level, according to Dr. Lonial.
Battle's transplant will be an autologous stem cell transplant, a transplant using his own stem cells. According to Dr. Lonial, autologous stem cell transplants create fewer side effects than many other treatments and are well tolerated.
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