Nebraska defensive coordinator receives pay raise
The Nebraska Cornhuskers have announced a restructured contract with associate head coach/defensive coordinator Tony White. White’s annual salary has been increased from $1 million annually to $1.6 million per year for the two years remaining on his contract.
The Cornhusker defense had one of its best seasons in years under White. The defense was the fourth-most improved in total defense in the country and the third-most approved against the run.
Nebraska ranked 14th nationally in total defense, the team’s first top-25 ranking since 2010. The run game allowed only 92.9 yards a game, the best a Husker team has performed since 1999.
Head coach Matt Rhule told the press he’s excited to return to work with White for the future.
“Tony White has all the attributes you look for in a coordinator or assistant coach. 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.”
White was also a semifinalist for the Broyles Award this season. That honor is given to the top assistant coach in college football each season. You can find social media reactions to the news below.
The Announcement
We’ve agreed to a restructured contract with @HuskerCoachTW ✍️
🔗 https://t.co/R5bHR5yhQo#GBR x #WhatsNExt! pic.twitter.com/qkeaWennR4
— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFootball) December 1, 2023
An excited legacy recruit
😮💨😮💨😮💨 https://t.co/hYLuUfPTvA
— caleb (@CalebBenning1) December 1, 2023
Throw the Bones
THROW. THE. BONES. ☠️☠️☠️ https://t.co/JfAYR3PkeC
— Nebraska Huskers (@Huskers) December 1, 2023
Matt Rhule is Happy
Tony White returning as #Huskers DC and will make $1.6 million next year, with two remaining years on his contract. He was at $1 million.
“Tony White has all the attributes you look for in a coordinator or assistant coach," Matt Rhule said. https://t.co/P8hzAZP7nj
— Brian Christopherson (@Husker247BC) December 1, 2023
White on the Road Recruiting
Tony White is set to be the highest-paid assistant coach ever at Nebraska with his restructured deal that pay him $1.6 million annually.
Why is the timing significant? It's Dec. 1, the first day of off-campus recruiting in this cycle. White will be at Omaha Westside today.
— Mitch Sherman (@mitchsherman) December 1, 2023
On the Road in Omaha
Tony White is celebrating this contract news by hitting Omaha high schools and working to bring in more 2025 talent. https://t.co/ydzogR9578
— Mike Schaefer (@mikejschaefer) December 1, 2023
Tony White has to buy what?
— Tony White (@HuskerCoachTW) December 1, 2023
The stats say it all
This is a HUGE win for Nebraska — congrats @HuskerCoachTW
Nebraska was the #1 most improved defense in Power 5 from 2022 to 2023
• Overall Defense (opp. adjusted)
📈 Bottom 15 to Top 15• Rush Defense (opp. adjusted)
📈 Bottom 10 to Top 10 https://t.co/kt3Elg7QMi— Pick Six Previews (@PickSixPreviews) December 1, 2023
A commitment from the school
DC Tony White could have easily moved on, but he chose to stay! This reflects his commitment as a coach. He values being part of this team more than financial gains! #Huskers pic.twitter.com/MKHhg5crfH
— Huskers Talk | 𝙉𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙖 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨 (@TalkHuskers) December 1, 2023
White happy to stay in Lincoln
Lucky to be part of this! ☠️#noplacelikenebraska#blackshirts @TrevAlberts,@CoachMattRhule @Coach_Knighton, @Rob_Dvoracek ,@evancooper2 @Coach_McGarry24, @CoachPotenzaNU ,@josh_bringuel,@CoachShev, @philipsimpson1 pic.twitter.com/NMFT0JyDVz
— Tony White (@HuskerCoachTW) December 1, 2023
More happy players
👀👀👀
⏱️ https://t.co/dOwL7Lm717— Uchenyo Jedidiah Ojata (@TheUchenyo) December 1, 2023
A happy assistant coach
☠️🤟🏾 learning from the best https://t.co/awCWrhC3x5
— Terrance Knighton (@Coach_Knighton) December 1, 2023
The defense wants gifts too
I say the whole defense https://t.co/y5dNHvXZ9D
— Vincent Carroll-Jackson (@Vincent48487) December 1, 2023
Not going to USC
Guess he’s not going to USC 💯🫡 https://t.co/EmzS7N5Z8m
— Steven Sipple (@steven_sipple) December 1, 2023
He'll be a head coach soon
Tony White is going to be a HC sooner rather than later. Big keep for Nebraska
— J.D. PicKell (@jdpickell) December 1, 2023
Not everything goes poorly for Husker fans
A reminder for Nebraska fans who entered my DMs and offered words via text and email during the Tony White situation of the past 24-36 hours: Not everything goes wrong for the Huskers.
— Mitch Sherman (@mitchsherman) December 1, 2023
The $1.6 Million Man
The 1.6 million $ man https://t.co/WBC73wwIrk
— Gary Sharp (@GarySharp1620) December 1, 2023
Huskers keep their guy
Nebraska football announces a restructured contract for DC Tony White. He'll make $1.6 million next season after arriving at $1 million in his first year in Lincoln and helping transform the Blackshirts into a top-20 scoring defense.#Huskers keeping their coordinator for 2024.
— Evan Bland (@EvanBlandOWH) December 1, 2023
Happy fans
This warms my heart! https://t.co/k5Eq8KZ26U
— danny woodhead (@danny__woodhead) December 1, 2023
Nebraska opens the pocketbook
While Uncle Trev has the checkbook out, Pot Roast is also deserving of a bump. https://t.co/7uDZiXpLcF
— Dave Feit (@FeitCanWrite) December 1, 2023
Well Deserved
With Tony White’s new contract at $1.6 million a year, he is now the highest-paid assistant in Nebraska football history
WELL DESERVED
— Barstool ‘Skers (@BarstoolHusker) December 1, 2023
A Spa Trip
Coupon for a trip to the spa lol https://t.co/5a9A3dLa8n
— Greg Smith (@GregSmithRivals) December 1, 2023
Matt & Trev
Matt Rhule, walking into Trev's office yesterday: pic.twitter.com/qAmx3Lmovu
— Dave Feit (@FeitCanWrite) December 1, 2023
Smart Move
Smart move by the #Huskers and a very well-deserved contract by @HuskerCoachTW https://t.co/rC5yK5Vqr3
— Nate Clouse (@NateClouse) December 1, 2023
Never in Doubt
Was never in doubt, no matter what @HuskersMN said. https://t.co/Q8tLq37Sdo
— Jim in MN (@HuskersMN) December 1, 2023
A Big Reward
Nebraska announces a new contract for DC Tony White. He'll make $1.6 million for each of the next two years. Nebraska's defense was the best it has been since 2009. He'd been a head coach candidate at SDSU and Syracuse.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) December 1, 2023
A Good Raise
Going from 22nd highest paid DC to 7th based on '23 #'s https://t.co/LBRIYyRW1K
— Husker X's & O's (@HuskersX) December 1, 2023
More Raises to Come??
Probably not the last pay bump for a defensive coach this offseason
— Greg Smith (@GregSmithRivals) December 1, 2023
Once you're in, you're in
As the legendary Rick Ross once said…when you’re a Cornhusker, you’re a Cornhusker ☠️ https://t.co/FEXREPgWS8
— 🌽Sarah🌽 (@eliash10) December 1, 2023
For the Next Two Years
$1.6 mil a year for 2 years. That’s paying the man what he deserves. GBR https://t.co/h5XxGS7htQ
— Jared (@jared_skers) December 1, 2023
Tony Gets His Bag
GET YO BAG TW! 😬 https://t.co/Rq0wDBjqTa
— R B 💙 (@ii_am_mrs_b) December 1, 2023
Not USC
Funny way to shorten Nebraska https://t.co/qAB5LT2scK
— Dr. AbbieSomething (@AbbieSomething) December 1, 2023
Great Move
That’s how you f’n do it! Great move 👏🏻🌽☠️ https://t.co/Ddbo775n3M
— 🌽Fully Husk’d🌽 (@BigRedFishin) December 1, 2023
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