Beilein chats with Steve Fisher
The two seem to have a good relationship. Fish says he's very happy to see Michigan doing well again. I definitely have mixed feelings about him - I think his firing was warranted, but I don't think he's a bad guy, just one who couldn't keep firm enough control.
http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/02/john_beilein_on_forme…
February 26th, 2014 at 1:53 PM ^
"the only one who never paid any price whatesoever"
Really? What price did Perry Watson pay, the man directly responsible for Martin's access to the program? He went straight from Michigan assistant to head coach at Detroit. What price did Frieder pay? At least Fisher got fired and missed one year of coaching (not that he didn't deserve it, that's not what I'm saying at all).
It's the reason this crap never stops--the coaches never pay any real price no matter what they pull. Hell, even Dave Bliss found his way back into coaching eventually (if briefly, the leopard couldn't change his spots and he wound up even getting suspended from high school coaching).
February 25th, 2014 at 9:47 PM ^
Beilein is the man, man
February 26th, 2014 at 8:50 AM ^
Man, I agree. What a classy thing to do. For him to personally reach out to Fish is above and beyond, but it really shows that Beilein just wants the best for MICHIGAN. Which is what it's all about. Go Blue!
February 25th, 2014 at 10:29 PM ^
...if we're honoring the '89 team, is Bill Frieder.
February 26th, 2014 at 8:06 AM ^
Who? Isn't the celebration for Michigan men?
February 26th, 2014 at 8:17 AM ^
February 26th, 2014 at 8:52 AM ^
I was 4 years old. However, my dad speaks really fondly about the 89 team. He didn't care for the Fab Five but Rice was a sacred name in my household. It's good to see that team get the recognition as they are often overlooked in favor of the Fab Five. Is there a list somewhere of the team members that will be there for the game?
February 26th, 2014 at 10:20 AM ^