John Beilein Appreciation Thread Part Two
John Beilein has gotten Michigan to its 4th Sweet 16 in 6 years. I've done some sleep deprived and slightly intoxicated research, and the number of programs who have officially gotten to 4 or more Sweet 16's in the last 6 years:
North Carolina, Kansas, Duke, Kentucky, Gonzaga, Arizona, Wisconsin, and tomorrow Michigan State will have the opportunity to match it.
No matter how far Michigan ends up going in this tournament, I would like to appreciate how John Beilein has consistently elevated this program into the upper echelon of college basketball.
Thank you coach.
Unfire Beilein!
They didn’t cover the spread against Houston!
(I love the man)
But even at risk of having all the UM old school slappies nail me to the wall, I do not think it’s a street he to say that Belein May just be the best UM basketball coach in the history of the school. Fisher was also incredible, but Belein is doing this without 5 star talent and also has a very clear conscience.
This “Old School” fan agrees whole-heartedly. When the one n dones go bye bye, then you’ll truly see his magic.
March 18th, 2018 at 10:37 AM ^
He's certainly up there. Frieder was a great coach too.
March 18th, 2018 at 12:33 PM ^
Frieder brought the program back from the dead and won big in the regular season, but he was not the postseason coach Beilein is. Fisher was comparable in the postseason but Beilein is the total package (and runs a cleaner program, too).
Dave Strack might have been better (before my time) but otherwise I'd call Beilein our best basketball coach ever.
March 18th, 2018 at 10:42 AM ^
It’s a very compelling argument.
He has the most wins, most tournament wins (due to vacating fab 5), and he took us from a nearly 20 year period of sleep walking to a nationally elite program. Fisher and frieder did not do that. They did run the program that received one of the most severe NCAA punishments of all time for cheating. So, is it really that tough to call him the greatest given not just what he has accomplished, but also how he has accomplished it?
March 18th, 2018 at 11:32 AM ^
BEILEIN IS THE GREATEST MICHIGAN BASKETBALL COACH OF ALL TIME!! Anyone who disagrees please get out
ReMaizen Maizen
are the only two on that list who do not live on the one-and-dones. Running a top program the right way. We're very lucky to have him
March 18th, 2018 at 10:09 AM ^
What's also nice is in the post-game show they talked about how in a poll of his peers he was voted the cleanest coach and how refreshing that was giving the ongoing FBI investigation in to illegal recruiting practices. All Hail Beilein
March 18th, 2018 at 10:18 AM ^
how about all of those recruits we came in 2nd place for over the years. Hope the $$$ were worth sitting at home next weekend....
March 18th, 2018 at 10:31 AM ^
This has been 40 years in the making for him. He finally settled at a high major program with great resources and reputation. He has been very successful at every stop. Now, he is reaching the pinnacle of his career at the right time. His last five years or so are upon us, and they see going to be special! Let’s also mention his post game celebrations. Name a coach with a better penchant for the postgame celebration. He keeps one upping himself - the full poncho and goggles was next level last night! He is everything you could ever want in a coach. Anyone here who wanted him fired at any point should be ashamed of themselves; especially considering his track record (little faith variety) and UM b-ball in the 20 years before him (ignoramous variety). It is a great opportunity again for the rational Beilein apologists to pat ourselves on the back. Go blue!
March 18th, 2018 at 10:38 AM ^
His offense is so hard to prep for that it’s a huge advantage in March, which is what I’ve always loved. The fact that now they also play elite D, hopefully we’re in for a multi-year run even better than what he’s already giving us.
Thanks JB! Subs for everyone!
March 18th, 2018 at 10:43 AM ^
It’s going to be a sad day whenever he decides to put the whistle down. And yes, at this point I think he has earned the right to decide when that takes place. He is an elite coach, if not the best coach in the country.
March 18th, 2018 at 10:47 AM ^
He’s the Man! My signed basketball is becoming my favorite piece of memorabilia
March 18th, 2018 at 10:55 AM ^
It must look beautiful in your house - more beautiful by the day!
March 18th, 2018 at 11:12 AM ^
Thnx Coach B for leading these young men on and off the court! Your a true blessing for this great university!! Go Blue!!
March 18th, 2018 at 11:29 AM ^
Keep the appreciation coming I love it!! HAIL BEILEIN!!
March 18th, 2018 at 11:42 AM ^
Water fights, being and actor not a reactor, teaching, being a father figure to kids away from home. He might be one of those that coaches into his 70's and since he's shown adaptability I hope it's with us the entire time
March 18th, 2018 at 11:47 AM ^
It's bizarre to say, but we're not Duke, Carolina, or Kentucky, but outside of them who would you trade basketball programs with right now?
March 18th, 2018 at 11:48 AM ^
And I remember the team handing out free tickets on the diag ten years ago. Just gotta take a breath about how things have changed.
March 18th, 2018 at 12:23 PM ^
and probably Louisville too
/s
Villanova and Kansas. Other than that, nobody. Xavier and Gonzaga are both close, and honestly, I think Virginia is too. Yea, they lost to UMBC in the biggest upset in College Basketball history, but I don't think that totally negates going 31-3 in the ACC, winning both the regular season and conference tournament, and going a combined 3-0 against Duke and North Carolina. Shit just happens sometimes.
John Beilein should automatically be given a 10 point lead in every game he coaches, just for being an oasis of integrity in a cesspool of coaching slime.