Coach B extends contract thru 2020-2021

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Michigan announces John Beilein's contract has been extended through the 2020-21 season.

— Brendan F. Quinn (@BFQuinn) November 4, 2015

AFWolverine

November 4th, 2015 at 9:27 AM ^

This so much. Beilein is worth well beyond the dollars he earns. I know in general basketball coaches don't range in the same as football coaches do, but dang. I hope he's got some terrific bonuses built in for winning stuff. He deserves much more.

JClay

November 4th, 2015 at 9:13 AM ^

If Hackett goes out and gets Pearson after the hockey season ends, he can pretty much just walk off as best AD in decades.

PopeLando

November 4th, 2015 at 4:01 PM ^

Agreed. I've read a lot of Hackett's press conferences and Q&As/interviews since he took over. I can tell you that this guy - maybe more than anyone else - Gets It. He understands that value is derived from more than the bottom line. He understands that the less he is heard from, the better. He understands that continuity and instituitional knowledge are to be SUPPLEMENTED by innovation, not REPLACED. Add that to an incredible ability to goal-set, project plan, and especially understand all the variables in play, and this guy might be one of the smartest, best people to ever be in charge of ANYTHING. His value extends far beyond him landing Harbaugh.

Hagen

November 4th, 2015 at 10:50 AM ^

The assitants will definitely need a raise soon, specifically Jordan (for his guard coaching prowess) and Bacari (for being the awesome Bacari).  I would love them to then tell Lavall he is the coach in waiting, and then publically announce announce it a few years before Beilein leaves.  Lavall is the real deal and will exceed as a head coach.