Greg Byrne, Patrick Murphy among approved contract extensions at Alabama

The University of Alabama Board of Trustees approved a two-year contract extension for Athletics Director Greg Byrne, keeping him among the highest paid ADs across the country.

The new contract will keep Byrne in Tuscaloosa through June 30, 2033, paying him an average salary of $2.675 million per year plus performance-based incentives.

The extension was unanimously approved during a board meeting Monday afternoon.

“Greg’s tenure at UA has consistently yield significant academic and athletic success for our student athletes. He has also established himself as a premier leader in collegiate athletics. Greg provides a stable force that is pivotal in helping UA both navigate the current environment and chart a course for our future.”

Dr. Peter J. Mohler, University of Alabama president

But Byrne wasn’t the only one receiving a new extension in Tuscaloosa. Keep reading to see what coaches will be sticking with the Crimson Tide.

6 Alabama coaches receive contract extensions

Before getting his own extension, Greg Byrne proposed contract extensions for six different coaches at Alabama. All of them were unanimously approved.

The coaches receiving extensions included:

• Patrick Murphy, softball
  • 5 years, $600k base salary
• Ashley Johnston, gymnastics
  • 5 years, $275k base salary
• Margo Geer, swimming
  • 3 years, $190k base salary
• Lydia Lasprilla, women’s golf
  • 5 years, $225k base salary
• Jay Seawell, men’s golf
  • 5 years, $285k base salary
• Dan Waters, track & field
  • 4 years, $350k base salary

All contracts are expected to have incentive-based bonuses.