Michigan Monday: Crazy Like A Fox

All of us were shocked when John Beilein gave up his job at Michigan to take a job at one with one of the worst teams in the NBA.  In fact, most free agents look to avoid Cleveland rather then trying to build a winner by the lake.  Yes, I know they recently won the NBA Championship but even the guy that delivered that Championship headed out of town quickly after.  

So if your Coach B:

• You have a good job at Michigan 
• FBI is busting cheaters and nobody cares
• Recruiting is not your favorite thing 
• You have always wondered if your offense would be successful in the NBA
• Your thinking about a retirement path 
• Your coming off a recent heart procedure 
• You have an offer that will Rocket your bank account balance

Not for one minute, I'm I going to assume that John didn't think this move to the NBA through.  In fact, I believe he considered it a win-win.   There were reports John wanted to bring Juwan to Michigan to be coach-in-waiting (prior to leaving), he was looking for a retirement path, thought he could leave a nice coaching legacy if his offense could be successful in the NBA and if it didn't he had a huge 5 year contract as a back-up plan.  

I'm pretty sure Coach B understood that his approach with NBA Millionaires had a higher fail percentage then a successful one.  It was a risk he was willing to take as he winded down his coaching career.  

Coach B and the Cavs leadership are discussing a parting ways during the All Star Break.  An announcement either way could come as early as today or during the break.    Coach B and the Cavs haven't gotten along and the road forward is muddy at best.  You know the old saying; if your thinking about leaving, you already have.   It was never a good fit and I'm pretty sure everyone knew it outside the Rocket Man.  

Now my theory could be out the window if Coach B leaves the Cavs and takes a job a high level D1 program next season.   I would love if Michigan gave him a job in the AD office.  How about Basketball Director?

• Speaking of Michigan Basketball they played one of their best games in the new year with a blowout win against IU on Sunday.  Michigan had balanced scoring with Wagner 16, Johns 14, Brooks 13, and Livers 12.  The only issue is that Livers turned an ankle and even though he went back in the game, he didn't stay in for long.   Michigan has two difficult road games this week against Rutgers and Purdue.  Splitting the pair would be a successful week. 

• Did you know Michigan is a Baseball school? To start the new season in Arizona, Michigan beat National Champions Vanderbilt on Friday, Cal Poly and ASU on Saturday! 

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