University of Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel and head football coach Jim Harbaugh have had conversations in recent days about a contract extension.
The extension would offer Harbaugh a lower base salary than he currently has and a lower buyout figure, making it easier to fire him next year if needed, according to a source with direct knowledge of the conversations, who confirmed an earlier report of the same details. The source spoke to the Free Press on the condition of anonymity because they weren't cleared to talk to the media about the discussions.
The news was first reported on Twitter by author John U.