Jumbo Package: Pete Golding gets substantial raise, extension

Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports Happy Tuesday, everyone. We now have some details on Alabama’s new coaching contracts.

Defensive coordinator Pete Golding saw a bump in pay from $1.225 million to $1.5 million, and that salary will increase over the course of his contract (through 2024) to $1.7 million in its final year. Last season, the Crimson Tide’s defense ranked first in the SEC in scoring defense (19.4 points per game) and third in rushing defense, passing defense and total defense.

On offense, Bill O’Brien was added as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach and will earn $1.1 million over the course of his two-year contract (through 2023). Now the head coach at Texas, Steve…