Beilein has agreed to a 5 year deal with the Cavs

[Indy]

Wow.  Never saw this coming.

I have a TON of respect for JB and the program he has built at UofM.  Not only that, but the way he conducts himself on the sidelines and how he has continually made it known how he feels about the cheaters in this sport.

 

Sad day for the Big Ten to lose a guy like this.

[Deserthoozier]

46 minutes ago, Dalton26 said:

I think think thats the key. Now he doesnt have to go on recruiting trips and deal with all that stuff almost year round.

Not money! Recruiting and not willing to roll in the mud. Wouldn’t be surprised if he becomes even more vocal about the inequities between those who do and those who won’t in the college game.

[Honkyman]

This is why Michigan cancelled Lester Quinones official visit. Beilein knew this was in the works.  It's a good move for Beilein.  A new challenge, more money and doesn't have to bother with the recruiting circus. Besides, he wasn't going to win a national championship with the Michigan team he has. Maybe Cleveland wins the lottery and ends up drafting Zion!

[Josh]

Every Cleveland fan I know is also an Ohio State fan.  You think they're rejoicing for crippling their rival's basketball team lol

[HoosierFan1994]

Best of luck to coach Beilein! 

[mdn82]

Best of luck to coach Beilein! 

Yep. Tough spot to go into. But a heck of a challenge. Guessing that’s his last contract. Good luck to him.


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[HoosierFan1994]

3 minutes ago, mdn82 said:

Yep. Tough spot to go into. But a heck of a challenge. Guessing that’s his last contract. Good luck to him.


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I think so. He will be 67. Not saying coaching in the NBA isn't tough but college basketball is so much about recruiting non-stop. That has to be tiring for even a 40 year old head coach. Cleveland may have their pick of Zion, Ja Morant, or RJ Barrett. Sexton and Love are already decent pieces there. Question is, who does Michigan hire? Do they promote within? Rough few months for them. Ugly Sweet 16 loss, losing a few guys to the NBA, and now this. 

[LIHoosier]

Next week: Michigan turns heel and hires Rick Pitino. The only available coach at this point. Father vs. Son in the same conference. Lol.
 
 
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Michigan was dirty when being dirty wasn't cool. They're going back to guns for hire now that there's definitely no teeth in enforcing a school of their size and value.

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[Capt. Crimson]

Just now, LIHoosier said:

Michigan was dirty when being dirty wasn't cool. They're going back to guns for hire now that there's definitely no teeth in enforcing a school of their size and value.

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I've been a huge Beilein fan. Definitely a class act. Interested to see what direction they go.

[Feathery]

Michigan was in on a grad transfer from Oakland University, that could shoot it. Now with this move, I wonder if that is an option. 

[Stuhoo]

2 minutes ago, Feathery said:

Michigan was in on a grad transfer from Oakland University, that could shoot it. Now with this move, I wonder if that is an option. 

 

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/2019/05/09/oakland-grizzlies-grad-transfer-jaevin-cumberland-would-fill-need-michigan-wolverines-basketball/1151209001/

 

[Feathery]

5 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

 

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/2019/05/09/oakland-grizzlies-grad-transfer-jaevin-cumberland-would-fill-need-michigan-wolverines-basketball/1151209001/

 

Sam Webb (Michigan’s top 24/7 guy, and radio host) had Michigan as the leader. Said on Friday if it goes past this week, then that could change. Well, not having a head coach changes things drastically. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Maybe Beilein started feeling enough is enough at the college level and wanted an NBA gig before retirement just to give it a whirl.

Paul Biancardi‏Verified account @PaulBiancardi

Had coffee with John Beilein in Atlanta during the live period. He loved Michigan, but was frustrated with the new NBA draft rules. Roster continuity was an issue with his good players. The FBI situation also had him questioning much about the college game.

[HoosierFan1994]

13 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Maybe Belien started feeling enough is enough at the college level and wanted an NBA gig before retirement just to give it a whirl.

Paul Biancardi‏Verified account @PaulBiancardi

Had coffee with John Beilein in Atlanta during the live period. He loved Michigan, but was frustrated with the new NBA draft rules. Roster continuity was an issue with his good players. The FBI situation also had him questioning much about the college game.

You know, I can't blame him for his frustration. He has three guys testing the waters. If Iggy, Poole, or Matthews go undrafted, they can return to campus in late June. By then summer workouts have began. The uncertainty could cause a recruit not to choose Michigan. I'm not sure what the solution is. I love how the players have options, but it throws the coach off. You should have your roster finalized by now. I'm a fan of moving the draft up to late April/early May. MLB holds their draft midseason. Of course I'm also a fan of having kids go pro straight out of high school. If you do decide to go to college you must stay three years. It will help the quality of the NBA and College basketball. 

[HoosierAloha]

Why couldn’t Izzo leave for the NBA and Beilein stay?! It’s crazy that the cleaner coaches leave for the NBA but the slimy ones stay or return to college, cough K, Calislimy, Pitino, Roy, Boeheim, etc.


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[LamarCheeks]

1 hour ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Maybe Belien started feeling enough is enough at the college level and wanted an NBA gig before retirement just to give it a whirl.

Paul Biancardi‏Verified account @PaulBiancardi

Had coffee with John Beilein in Atlanta during the live period. He loved Michigan, but was frustrated with the new NBA draft rules. Roster continuity was an issue with his good players. The FBI situation also had him questioning much about the college game.

I can totally see that. 

Not only is there the frustration with players testing the NBA -- maybe they come back, maybe they don't, and you don't know till the end of May. But he seems like an old-school guy who likes to keep things on the up and up, and he's probably tired of going to recruits with: "We can get you a great education at a great school. We play in the nation's best conference and on a national stage. We can make you a better basketball player." 

While others go at them with: "I can get you a hundred grand -- maybe 150 grand if you commit within the next week." 

 

[Deserthoozier]

19 minutes ago, Hardwood83 said:

Exactly, that is the gist of why I detest the cheaters so much. They aren't cheating "the system" they are screwing those who are honest. They are stealing from players, coaches and fans that aren't systemically & maliciously breaking rules for personal gain. I don't understand the wink-wink, nod attitude about the cheating, as if it's a badge of honor for those that really want to win badly. BS, it's the worst kind of scum that takes what they haven't earned then basks in the accolades as if they have. They are doing the same thing as the stolen valor D-bags that claim to be military vets so people ooh and aah, except they don't make millions of $$'s off it. Nick Saban, Calipari and their ilk should be hit in the head with an ax handle and thrown off a bridge, but since that is unlikely, at the very least shamed and fired. Instead they are constantly lauded when everyone, EVERYONE knows what is happening.

Also clouds the perception and reality of who can really coach! Anyone can roll out the balls a bunch of 5* kids and make it a few rounds in the tourney. Beilein could coach! 

[IUHoosier5]

I think it is safe to say no one was expecting this. I wonder what Archie’s thinking.


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[LamarCheeks]

5 minutes ago, Hardwood83 said:

After Izzo (24), Painter has the most tenure in the conference at 14 years. Now with Michigan there will be 7 coaches with 4 yrs or less at their school. (Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio St, Illinois, Indiana, Rutgers, Wisconsin)  

Overall, I've got RMK at IU for 29 years and Piggy Lambert at PU for 29 years (though not consecutively). 

Anybody ever been at a B1G school for a longer period?  

[HoosierAloha]

I think it is safe to say no one was expecting this. I wonder what Archie’s thinking.


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I believe it was Beilein that was asked what IU under Archie had to do to be a perennial conference contender. In his response, Beilein said something to the effect of having other programs fall to create an opening to rise. I’d say Beilein leaving will creat such an opening. Now, if Izzo would get what he deserves...


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