Report: Scott Cochran's move from Alabama to Georgia involved a pay cut
In one of the most discussed moves of recent weeks, Alabama strength coach Scott Cochran moved to Georgia to serve as the Bulldogs’ special teams coordinator.
However, the move involved a pay cut for Cochran, according to records requested by AL.com.
Per the report, Cochran will take a $45,000 pay cut to make the move to Kirby Smart’s staff in Athens:
Cochran, who left Alabama to become special teams coordinator at Georgia, will make $550,000 next year, according to an AL.com public records request. He made $595,000 last year at Alabama.
Though Cochran is taking a pay cut, AL.com notes this is still a step up from what Georgia’s last special teams coordinator, Scott Fountain, made. Fountain made $330,050 in 2019.
Cochran clearly wanted to become an on-field coach, so the pay cut will probably be worth it for him if he continues to advance his career.