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Jim Harbaugh (Michigan)

University of Michigan
Big Ten
Jim Harbaugh
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Coaching Background:

Jim Harbaugh was named Head Football Coach of the University of Michigan in 2014. Harbaugh came to Ann Arbor after four seasons serving as Head Coach with the San Francisco 49ers and spent the 2002-2003 seasons as Quarterback's Coach with the Oakland Raiders. Harbaugh was first appointed as Head Coach University of San Diego Harbaugh, a position he held from 2004-2006. His first collegiate coaching job was with WKU as Assistant from 1994-2001.

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Coach: Jim Harbaugh
School: University of Michigan
Conference: Big Ten

Coach Jim Harbaugh (Michigan) - Contract Details

Contract Details Author: Daniel Kalish

Average Annual Salary:

$605,000

Length of Contract:

5 Years

Highest Possible Performance Bonus:

$3,325,000

Other Bonus:

Average compensation of $3.6 million/year for media appearances

Academic Responsibility:

No

Highest Possible Academic Bonus:

$150,000

Behavior Responsibility:

No

Buyout Clause:

Year 1-$2 million; year 2-$1.5 million; year 3-$1 million; year 4-$500,000; year 5-$0

Golden Parachute:

Year1-$4 million; year 2-$3million; year 3- $2 million; year 4 -$1 million; year 5- $0

Perks:

2 cars; reasonable moving expenses; complimentary best available tickets for all athletic events;

Unique Clause:

Contract Rank

11

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