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Oklahoma coaches receive raises, contract extensions

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Oklahoma coach Mark Williams celebrates as his team captures its ninth national championship in Norman, Oklahoma.

Several contracts within the Oklahoma athletic department were up for review Wednesday at the Board of Regents meeting in Norman. Several coaches received raises and contract extensions while some received just one or the other.

Men’s basketball

Chris Crutchfield, assistant coach – salary raise to $200,250 (up from $190,250)

Steve Henson, assistant coach – salary raise to $200,250 (up from $190,250)

Lewis Hill, assistant coach – salary raise to $200,250 (up from $190,250)

Football

Bill Bedenbaugh, offensive line coach – salary raise to $230,000 (up from $225,000)

Jay Boulware, special teams coordinator, running backs coach – salary raise to $225,000 (up from $220,000)

Cale Gundy, assistant head coach – salary raise to $260,000 (up from $245,000)

Tim Kish, inside linebackers coach – salary raise to $230,000 (up from $225,000)

Men’s golf

Ryan Hybl, head coach – contract extended through June 30, 2020, salary raise to $137,000 (up from $125,000)

Women’s golf

Veronique Drouin-Luttrell, head coach – contract extended through June 30, 2020, salary raise to $125,000 (up from $120,000)

Men’s gymnastics

Mark Williams, head coach – contract extended through June 30, 2021

Women’s gymnastics

K.J. Kindler, head coach – contract extended through June 30, 2021

Strength and conditioning

Jerry Schmidt, director – salary raise to $248,000 (up from $243,000)

Soccer

Matt Potter, head coach – contract extended through December 31, 2018, salary raise to $156,600 (up from $145,000)

Graeme Abel, associate head coach – salary raise to $77,040 (up from $72,000)

Softball

Patty Gasso, head coach – contract extended through June 30, 2020

Men’s tennis

John Roddick, head coach – contract extended through June 30, 2020, salary raise to $140,000 (up from $125,000)

Men’s and women’s track

James VanHootegem, head coach – contract extended through June 30, 2019, salary raise to $160,000 (up from $153,000)

Women’s tennis

David Mullins, head coach – contract extended through June 30, 2019

Volleyball

Santiago Restrepo, head coach – contract extended through June 30, 2019, salary raise to $127,000 (up from $120,000)

Full list of coaches who received raises:

CoachSportCurrent Base SalaryNew Salary
Graeme AbelSoccer$72,000$77,040
Bill BedenbaughFootball$225,000$230,000
Jay BoulwareFootball$220,000$225,000
Chris CrutchfieldMen's Basketball$190,250$200,250
Veronique Drouin-LuttrellWomen's Golf$120,000$125,000
Cale GundyFootball$245,000$260,000
Steve HensonMen's Basketball$190,250$200,250
Lewis HillMen's Basketball$190,250$200,250
Ryan HyblMen's Golf (HC)$125,000$137,000
Tim KishFootball$225,000$230,000
Matt PotterSoccer (HC)$145,000$156,600
Santiago RestrepoVolleyball (HC)$120,000$127,000
John RoddickMen's Tennis (HC)$125,000$140,000
Jerry SchmidtStrength Coach$243,000$248,000
James VanHootegemTrack and Field (HC)$153,000$160,000

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