Sonny Cumbie, the Texas Tech Interim Head Coach is leaving Texas Tech and is expected to be named as the head coach at Louisiana Tech.
Sonny Jack Cumbie is an American football coach and former quarterback. He is currently the head coach at Louisiana Tech University.
Prior to that, he served as the offensive coordinator and quarterback coach at Texas Tech University.
In addition, the football coach was the interim head coach after Matt Wells quit in 2021. Sonny is currently 40 years old and stands 6 feet and 4 inches tall.
Is Sonny Cumbie Leaving Texas Tech?
Texas Tech Interim Head Coach, Sonny Cumbie is leaving Texas Tech. The American football coach is expected to be named as the head coach at Louisiana Tech.
In addition, Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire announced last week that Cumbie would be retained as part of his charter staff with the Red Raiders.
Sonny has a 1-3 record as the interim head coach this season after Matt Wells was fired. He is in his first season back at Texas Tech and was a record-setting walk-on quarterback.
Moreover, before returning to his alma mater, the football coach was the offensive coordinator at TCU under Gary Patterson for seven seasons.
Head Coach Sonny Cumbie Salary At La Tech. How Much Does He Earn?
The Head Coach at Lousiana Tech Sonny Cumbie’s salary is $900,000 in his first season.
Cumbie is a part of the five-year contract that he has signed with the Bulldogs. This deal leads him to $4.85 million. He was offered $2.7 million for three years from Texas Tech.
Furthermore, Sonny will earn $950,000 in Year 2 of the deal with La Tech. He will be making $1 million in the final three years of the contract. The deal will run through Jan 31, 2027.
Congrats @SCumbie_LaTech & @TexasTechFB! #TechToTech
Tech Family…don’t know about you, but I’m fired up to see you in the Joe in about 256 days…but who’s counting? Let’s Go!!! #GoDogs? https://t.co/mcA6ogfRs7
— Eric A. Wood, Ed.D (@EWOOD_AD) December 29, 2021
The football coach’s net worth is also not properly revealed. However, there are chances that it might be around $4 million. Most of his wealth is from being a player, staff, and coach to Texas Tech University.
Sonny Cumbie Is Married To Wife Tamra Cumbie
Sonny Cumbie has a lovely family with his wife Tamra Cumbie, living in Texas, as both are natives of Snyder Town, and graduates of Texas Tech.
Sonny’s love of life Tamra is a master’s degree holder in technical communication whereas he is a bachelor’s degree holder in history. Tamra also has Ph.D. in marriage and family therapy.
The beautiful couple is the parents of two sons named Grey and Hays. All his family is currently living in Fort Worth, Texas. Sonny spends a wonderful time with his partner and children and even brings them to his workplace.