OU softball coach Patty Gasso receives historic pay raise with new contract through 2028

The OU Board of Regents approved an historic new contract for softball coach Patty Gasso during a Friday meeting in Tulsa.

Gasso, who has led the Sooners to four consecutive national titles and will be enshrined in bronze Friday, received a new deal that will average at least $2 million annually through the 2028 season.

Gasso’s staff members also earned raises. Associate head coaches Jen Rocha and JT Gasso will each make $300,000.

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OU football update to stadium master plan approved

The OU Board of Regents also approved updates to the Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium master plan during its Friday meeting in Tulsa.

The approved item included approval to negotiate the terms of an agreement for architectural services with Populous, Inc. for “the further design and development of stadium projects consistent with the master plan updates.”

Notably, it is conceptualized that development will include “playing field lighting improvements.” The next phases of upgrades expected to come to OU football’s stadium includes improvements and enhancements to the west lower bowl, the west upper deck, the press box and other upgrades.

The Board approved planning, programming and schematic design phase costs for $7 million “to review program and design options and develop an accurate project budget.” Funding for this portion of the project has been identified from the athletic department and other private funds.

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OU baseball coach Skip Johnson’s new contract

OU baseball’s coaching staff — head coach Skip Johnson, assistant head coaches Todd Butler and Reggie Willits and director of operations Ryan Gaines — also received…

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Publish date : 2024-09-13 20:14:34

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