Hackett Working on Longterm Extension for Harbaugh (Almost Done)

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http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/201…

 

In an interview with The Detroit News at halftime of Wednesday's Minnesota-Michigan game at Crisler Center, Hackett said he's working on future football schedules, finalizing the details of the $169-million Nike contract and finishing up the long-term contract for football coach Jim Harbaugh.

 

"About done," Hackett said of the Harbaugh pact, which originally was for seven years and about $5.7 million annually. "We should have news on that soon.

 

Lou MacAdoo

January 21st, 2016 at 12:29 PM ^

It could be Harbaughs idea or perhaps Hackett just wants to set up the program for long term success and continue to add to his legacy in the process. He sees a good thing and wants to lock it down. A huge extension will also eliminate the negative recruiting in regards to him going back to the NFL and show everybody that he's here for the long haul.

chrisu

January 21st, 2016 at 12:37 PM ^

The fact an extension is being worked on leads me to believe that the next AD is fairly well known, or at least they are down to a very short list, all of which JH is comfortable with.