It’s a little change that hints at a huge one, a development that has fans talking and adds to the perception that next season could be Lloyd Carr’s last as University of Michigan football coach.

In past coaching contracts, Carr has been promised a $300,000 bonus if he is employed as Michigan’s head coach on July 1.

But since December, new language ensures Carr gets the money even if he’s not head football coach.

• Little change hints at huge one for U-M