Social Media reacts to defensive coordinator Tony White’s new contract
The Nebraska Cornhuskers received good news on Friday morning. The school has announced that defensive coordinator Tony White has restructured his contract.
The associate head coach will see his annual salary increase from $1 million to $1.6 million annually. White had received head coaching interest from San Diego State and even received a look from USC in what would have been a lateral move to defensive coordinator.
White told the media that he’s excited about the program’s future.
“I am proud of what our players accomplished this year and am excited to build on that success moving forward. 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!”
The Nebraska defense had one of their best seasons in years under White. The team finished 14th nationally in total defense, their best finish since 2010.
The Huskers also held opponents to 14 points or fewer in eight games last season and placed 17th in scoring defense at 18.3 points per game. Find social media to the announcement below.
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
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
Tony White’s commitment to this program is a testament to what Matt Rhule is building here #GBR pic.twitter.com/8DEiXpaNaW
— 247Huskers (@247Huskers) December 1, 2023
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
The rest of the big ten seeing Nebraska keep Tony White: pic.twitter.com/UiG68IAocj
— 🌽 BigRedKorner 🌽 (@KadeLight57) December 1, 2023
Tony White's new salary would enter him into the top 15 salary-wise among coordinator contracts off the 2023 figures that USA Today annually gives. Ohio State DC Jim Knowles makes the most in the B1G: $1.957 mil this year. Soon joining the league, Oregon's Tosh Lupoi is at $1.7.
— Brian Christopherson (@Husker247BC) December 1, 2023
— Tony White (@HuskerCoachTW) December 1, 2023
Safe to say Husker coaches and recruits are happy with the Tony White news. ☠️🌽#Huskers #GBR #InsideNebraska pic.twitter.com/QphRzfH7rr
— Inside Nebraska (@NebraskaRivals) December 1, 2023
DC Tony White staying in Nebraska!!!!!
He will make $1,600,000/year
☠️🏴☠️☠️🏴☠️☠️🏴☠️☠️🏴☠️☠️🏴☠️☠️🏴☠️☠️ pic.twitter.com/bJYOGOsq77
— Huskers Talk | 𝙉𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙖 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨 (@TalkHuskers) December 1, 2023
To the USC fans believing they were gonna get Tony White: pic.twitter.com/Iw4AJj9XjQ
— 🌽 BigRedKorner 🌽 (@KadeLight57) November 30, 2023
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
Tony. White. #Huskers #GBR 🌽🏈💯 pic.twitter.com/YwdKP9g2Lf
— Hashtag Targeting (@rainbasin) December 1, 2023
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
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
Tony White is going to be a HC sooner rather than later. Big keep for Nebraska
— J.D. PicKell (@jdpickell) December 1, 2023
Tony White is STAYING. His contract has been restructured to 1.6 million annually! #GBR https://t.co/NOagvKhxfH
— 247Huskers (@247Huskers) December 1, 2023
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