Actually, you are incorrect on nearly every point you make:

- I am not Billy, Billy's mom or related to him at all (althought I know him well)

- Tell me where Wise coached (college or pro) prior to the Aeros (and Audio/Visual coordinator doesn't count)

- Who did I throw under the bus?  I mentioned Wise, Mucks, Herrsy, Red, Billy Powers (knowing them all at some level or another).  I expressed my dissapointment in Red's decision, how it could potentially help BP and how I do not feel Wise is the best fit for the program.  Remind me who I threw under the bus...

- I have fairly good knowledge of Wise...he doesn't hate his wife and adores his childrent...anyone in that situation would find it difficult to be away for long stretches.  Muckalt does not have to worry about that issue.  Regardless, becuase of Muckalt's connection in US and Canadian hockey, he is a much stronger recruiter.

- I have assocition with quite a few Michigan Hockey and athletic department faithfuls, employes and alum, but no need to name drop.

This was just a poor hire and I fail to see the logic in it.

Terrible decision...Muckalt is the only real option.

I have to correct some errors from earlier posts:

- Herr was the first one "out" of the running...it came down to Muckalt and Wiseman

- Wiseman was hired for 1 reason: he will not "leap frog" Billy Powers and Muckalt would within 2 years

- Muckalt was an incredibly honorable businessman in AA with his real estate endeavors.  Anyone who says otherwise has no clue.  Muckalt never "screwed" a client or associate, he bent over backwards to please everyone and even ate quite a bit of money to please irrational clients.  It is my opinion that there is one guy out there spreading false rumors about Mucks.  That guy is currently facing court cases, is going through personal bankruptcy and may face jail time.  He has swindled several businessesmen in AA out of tens of thousands of dollars, so don't take anything he says about Muckalt seriously.

Let me break it down for all of you...why Muckalt is the guy for this position:

Much better college and professional career; 2 NCAA titles at Michigan (after showing a tremendous amount of loyalty to Red and Michigan in coming back for his senior season...and leading Michigan to another title.  Remind me, how many titles did Wiseman win at Michigan???); much more coaching experience; far greater recruiting connections in US and Canada; better at "connecting" with prospects; is single with no children; Loyal, honest, hard-working, honorable, sacrificing, do anything for his friends/family/colleagues, etc., etc.

Here is what Wiseman brings to the table:

Was out of hockey for 6 years before being "gifted" the asst job in Houston by his best buddy; almost zero NHL experience; innability to recruit (at least last of experience); almost zero coaching experience; wife, children (do you really think he will beat the recruiting trail?  If you know his wife, that won't happen for long and who wants to be away from their young children like that???); Never won a title at Michigan; is long-removed from the program (not recognized by current prospects); etc, etc.

To his credit, Wiseman brings 2 things to the table: he is "Eddy Haskel," and he will not be driven to be a head coach (will be very content with being a #2 lifer)...this pleases Billy Powers.  Ian Hume likes Wiseman and does not like Muckalt.

I am sorry to say that this decision makes me wonder whether or not Red has become NCAA hockey's Joe Paterno???!!! 

I only hope Muckalt does not end up coaching a team Michigan faces regularly as it could get quite embarrassing for Michigan.