Crean got 7 years, and got fired more for his personality and people he turned against himself. Even Archie got 4 and it was still a question somewhat if he’d get fired. I don’t really care if IU fans will be upset with Beilein if he only gets them to the tournament twice in 4 years but if he does that they’ll be in a significantly better spot than when he got there. Their team next year isn’t exactly looking so hot right now. So 2 in 4 years seems about as good as can be expected by anyone, even Stevens. It’ll all be about the projection of the program.
The projection of Michigan after 4 years of Beilein was clearly headed up. I would guess it’d be pointed similarly after 4 years at Indiana
Indiana fans celebrating Archie Miller and ready to revolt over hiring John Beilein is pretty telling. There’s been apprehension when Beilein was hired probably everywhere, though. There was definitely blowback at Michigan.
At 68, John Beilein could have another 7-8 years in coaching. If I were an Indiana fan, I would like to have a stable program that goes beyond 10 or even 15 years. I have no doubt that he will succeed there, but he probably needs to answer the succession question during the interview, that he can bring in an assistant as the head coach in waiting.
Certainly agree Ladder, he can back up his recruiting accomplishments with cash. His NBA players have made in excess of $250M and counting. He will be all in on the top 150 players who fit his system and can shoot the three.
I remember some people complaining about JB being hired and thought they were nuts. He had just led WVU to deep NCAA runs, so why not at Michigan? Plus, his teams were fun to watch. I guess some people just like to complain.
Those walk-ons and managers work hard. I had one from the women’s team as a student. They get the benefit of being able to choose classes sooner but it’s a lot to do on top of a full class schedule.
Woodson’s had a weird career path. Not that often an NBA head coach (with some degree of success) goes back to being an assistant coach. The fact that he hasn’t been a head coach since 2014 would seem like a red flag. Usually these guys get recycled into new head jobs after awhile.
(Also: that he’s been out of the college game for 40 years.)
There’s been apprehension when Beilein was hired probably everywhere, though. There was definitely blowback at Michigan.