Paying P.J. Fleck: a look at the salaries, buyouts in his six Gophers seasons

The financials of P.J. Fleck's original five-year, $18 million deal, and his one-year extension for 2022:

2017 $3.5 million2019 $3.6 million2021 $3.7 million

2018 $3.55 million2020 $ 3.65 million2022 $3.75 million

Buyout terms of Fleck's contract were amended:

If he's fired: Amount owed to Fleck if he is fired by the Gophers …

on Jan. 1, 2018: $12.5M

on Jan. 1, 2019: $9M

on Jan. 1, 2021: $3M

on Jan. 1, 2022: $1.5M

(Note: buyouts are prorated, if termination occurs mid-year.)

If he leaves for another job:

Amount Fleck owes back to the Gophers if he leaves …

before 2019 season: $4M

before 2020 season: $3M

before 2021 season: $2M