Author John U. Bacon reports that San Francisco 49er's coach Jim Harbaugh will become the new head football coach at the University of Michigan.
In a tweet that has been retweeted more than 7,200 times, Bacon posts Saturday evening:
I just got off the phone with more sources tonight. It's done. Jim Harbaugh is coming to Michigan - and his friends are flying in Monday.
— John U. Bacon (@Johnubacon) December 28, 2014
In addition to a decent showing in bowls so far, Harbaugh to Michigan raises the Big Ten's profile overnight. This will be something.
— John U. Bacon (@Johnubacon) December 28, 2014
Responding to skeptics, Bacon adds:
.@dougastevens @ChrisBurke_SI There is not a signed contract to my knowledge. So there's your sliver of doubt.
— John U. Bacon (@Johnubacon) December 28, 2014
The move would hardly be a surprise. Recent reports have Michigan offering Harbaugh a six-year, $48-million contract.
NFL writer Jason Cole of Bleacher Report posted earlier Saturday:
Two members of the San Francisco 49ers staff and a third NFL source said Saturday they expect 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh to accept a six-year, $48 million contract to become the head coach of the University of Michigan.
"That's what everybody on staff believes is going to happen this week," one of the sources said. "Jim has figured out that his style is best-suited for the college game. His shtick works better with young guys who are gone after three or four years."
