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Several Crimson Tide assistant coaches received raises Tuesday, according Alabama’s Rivals’ site. Alabama’s defensive coordinator Kirby Smart received a $200,000 raise, bumping him from $1.3 million to $1.5 million. He is the highest paid assistant coach at Alabama, but the third-highest paid defensive coordinator in the Southeastern Conference. Auburn’s Will Muschamp ($1.6 million) and Texas A&M’s John Chavis ($1.67 million) are ahead of Smart.

Alabama’s offensive coach Mario Cristobal was extended from $500,000 to $515,000.

Offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin, who made $680,000 last season, didn’t get a raise.

Raises for Alabama’s assistant coaches
Name Position Season/Year Starting pay Pay w/Raise
Kirby Smart DC/ILBs coach 8th $1.3 million $1.5 million
Mario Cristobal OL coach 3rd $500,000 $515,000
Bo Davis DL coach 2nd $450,000 $475,000
Bobby Williams STs/TEs coach 8th $428,000 $440,840
Burton Burns RBs coach 9th $335,000 $345,000
Billy Napier WRs coach 3rd $325,000 $340,000
Scott Cochran Strength coach 9th $395,000 $420,000
Mel Tucker Secondary coach 1st $500,000 $600,000
Tosh Lupoi OLBs coach 1st N/A $425,000

 

*All raises go until Feb. 28, 2017.

Stephen M. Smith is a staff writer and columnist for Touchdown Alabama Magazine, Pick Six Previews and SB Nation. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @ESPN_Future.

Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 15 years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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