Florida’s Shannon gets raise

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s Randy Shannon got a $400,000 raise to go along with his promotion to defensive coordinator.

Shannon was promoted to defensive coordinator in January, four days after the Gators beat Iowa 30-3 in the Outback Bowl. Shannon’s contract was released Friday along with those of new assistants Ja’Juan Seider, Corey Bell and Brad Davis.

Shannon signed a three-year deal worth $890,000 annually. The contract includes $300,000 in retention bonuses, including $75,000 paid to Shannon for being employed on March 1. Shannon also gets $10,000 annually for the team’s equipment/apparel contract with Nike, a dealer car and $1,500 as an academic incentive.

Shannon coached linebackers the last two seasons in Gainesville. He also served as associate head coach and codefensive coordinator, although Geoff Collins called plays. Temple hired Collins as its head coach in December.

This is Shannon’s third stint as a defensive coordinator. His held the title in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins (1998-99) and on the college level at his alma mater, Miami (2001-06). He then served as the Hurricanes’ head coach (2007-10).

Seider, the team’s running backs coach, signed a twoyear deal that will pay him $335,000 in 2017 and $345,000 in 2018. Bell, the team’s defensive backs coach, will make $290,000 this year and 315,000 next year. Davis, the team’s offensive line coach, will earn $290,000 and 315,000 in his two-year contract.