Rumors are flying that the University of Minnesota and PJ Fleck are nearing a contract extension. Really these “rumors” are leaks about an extension that very likely happening in the next couple days.
Ahead this extension here is a brief history of Fleck’s contracts, the details of his current contract and why the timing of this one is the right timing.
How about we start with a timeline?
- January 6, 2017 - PJ Fleck agrees to become the head coach of the University of Minnesota
Terms: 5 years, $18 million runs through 2021
Coach’s Buyout: $1 million per season remaining on the contract paid back to the University
- November 21, 2017 - Fleck and the U agree to a contract extension
Terms: 1 additional year, $3.