Nebraska defensive coordinator Tony White gets pay raise with restructured contract

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The man helming Nebraska football’s defense got a pay raise.

Nebraska defensive coordinator Tony White has signed a restructured contract, athletics officials said Friday.

White’s annual salary was bumped up to $1.6 million per year.  He has two seasons left on his contract.

“Tony White has all the attributes you look for in a coordinator or assistant coach,” Head Coach Matt Rhule said in a press release. “He builds great relationships with his players and fellow coaches and is an elite teacher and communicator. We made great strides on defense this past season, and I look forward to continuing to work with Tony as we move forward and build this program.”

This year, eight Nebraska defensive players earned All-Big Ten recognition for their efforts.

Nebraska allowed 303.5 yards per game, the program’s best total defense average since 2009.  The Huskers ranked 14th nationally in total defense.

“I am proud of what our players accomplished this year and am excited to build on that success moving forward,” White said in the release. “It is a privilege to have the opportunity to coach at Nebraska, and to work for a great leader in Coach Rhule, and I feel honored to work alongside our defensive staff every day.  Go Big Red!”

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