News Break VIDEO: The Alabama Board of Trustees met virtually on Monday to approve contracts for the new assistant coaches on staff which are Bill O’Brien, Doug Marrone, Robert Gillespie and Jay Valai. The Board of Trustees also approved pay raises for the returning assistant coaches of Pete Golding, Charles Kelly, Sal Sunseri, Holmon Wiggins and Freddie Roach. They also approved the Nate Oats contract extension that was agreed upon last month. Harrison Graham breaks it all down.
Alabama Football News: Board Of Trustees Approves Contracts For Coaching Staff & Nate Oats Extension
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