Georgia lost a good one yesterday as offensive line coach Sam Pittman signed a deal with Arkansas to become the Razorbacks’ new head coach.
Pittman, who has played a critical role in beefing up the Georgia offensive line through recruiting and coaching, is getting paid well by the Hogs.
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Pittman contract is a five-year deal that starts at $3 million annually, per Steve Berkowitz of USA TODAY Sports.
At Georgia, Pittman was valued incredibly high by Kirby Smart, earning $900,000 per year as a position coach.
Berkowitz provided all the info necessary on Pittman’s new contract.
Arkansas's contract with new football coach Sam Pittman is a five-year deal starting at $3 million annually, new document from school says.
— Steve Berkowitz (@ByBerkowitz) December 9, 2019
The contract will be extended by 1 year — up to two times during the initial term — if Razorbacks play in a bowl game https://t.co/yV7G7Cdk1U
— Steve Berkowitz (@ByBerkowitz) December 9, 2019
Pittman can trigger automatic raises in the subsequent contract year if Razorbacks win at least 6 games in a season.
In any one year, he would get the best one raise of:
–$250,000 for 6 wins
–$500,000 for 7 wins
–$750,000 for 8 or more wins https://t.co/yV7G7Cdk1U— Steve Berkowitz (@ByBerkowitz) December 9, 2019
The agreement includes a provision that prohibits Pittman from leaving Arkansas for a coaching job at another SEC school unless Arkansas fires him without cause. https://t.co/yV7G7Cdk1U
— Steve Berkowitz (@ByBerkowitz) December 9, 2019
This is a huge loss for the Bulldogs but is understandable looking at the business perspective of the deal.
We wish coach Pittman and his family nothing but the best as he embarks for Fayetteville next season.
Once a Dawg…always a Dawg.