North Carolina AD Bubba Cunningham inks 6-year extension

North Carolina appears to be happy with the work of athletic director Bubba Cunningham, as the two sides agreed to a six-year contract extension, Chancellor Carol L. Folt announced Friday.

"I deeply appreciate Bubba's commitment, day in and day out, to our student-athletes, coaches, and university," Folt said. "He is a key member of my executive team, and his dedication to the student-athlete experience, both on and off the field, is just one example of why he is such an important leader in the field of college athletics and student success both at Carolina and in the United States."

Cunningham issued a statement as well, thanking the university for the opportunity.

"Carolina Athletics' mission is to educate and inspire through athletics, and I am honored and excited to continue to work each day with our talented student-athletes, dedicated coaches, and staff, and committed university colleagues,'' he said. "Thank you to Chancellor Folt, as well as to the Boards of Trustees and Board of Governors, for continuing to provide me with this incredible opportunity."

Cunningham, who accepted the position in 2011, is set to earn a base salary of $740,440 through June of 2023 in the deal that was approved by the school's board of trustees last week.