Steve Sarkisian was scheduled to make $1 million at Alabama

Former University of Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian was scheduled to make $1 million in 2017, The Tuscaloosa News has learned.

Sarkisian was paid $83,333.34 as his monthly salary on Jan. 31, 2017, according to university records. As an offensive analyst, Sarkisian was earning $35,000 per year. His salary was upgraded when he took over offensive coordinator duties from Lane Kiffin prior to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.

Sarkisian accepted the Atlanta Falcons' offensive coordinator position Tuesday.

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