Early odds on the next Michigan head coach - courtesy of betonline.ag
https://www.betonline.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/ncaam-specials
Billy Donovan running 1st.
We really need one thread regarding coaching changes pinned to the top of the forums
This - or since it is really the only topic people are posting about, maybe just a general thread to act as a thought/take/news depository.
But then the hottest of the hot takes might get buried?
Quick Hot Take:
Hire Bill Laimbeer
I disagree. Those threads are a waste because you have to sift through 100+ comments.
individual threads for each tidbit are fine. If you aren’t interested, don’t click. For those of us jonesing for just about any info, regardless of how little value, the individual threads are enjoyable.
Also, we are in the depth of the offseason. What are the individual threads pushing off the first page: discussions about Game of Thrones and talking cars Tuesday?
I'm hearing Greg Marshall is the first choice not BD or BS.
Cheers
I would prefer Stevens (obviously, but that's a pipe dream), then Donovan, then Marshall. With that said, Marshall would be a very strong hire.
Is this legit?
I think most would agree Stevens, Donovan, Wright, Few, Bennett, and Beard would be homerun hires. However, Marshall would be a great hire. Think he’s right behind those guys. He has done well at Wichita St. this would be a solid hire. Personally think the above homerun guys, Donovan only realistic shot. Thus, Marshall is 2nd best option in my opinion.
Marshall's wife would fit right in in AA........NOT
Hadn't thought about him. Not a "home run" hire like BD would be, but he's a great coach in his own right. Maybe he thinks he's done all he can do at Wichita State, and Michigan can offer him a lot of things that Wichita State can't.
We'll see.....
Porter Wagoner not on the list.
Probably because he died in 2007.
Before yesterday, finding a new coach was "The Last Thing on My Mind" but now I think that "If Teardrops Were Pennies" we could come up with enough money to land Stevens or Wright or Donovan. Now we're just "Making Plans" to come to terms with "The Cold Hard Facts of Life" since John Beilein is "Just Someone [we] Used to Know"
I would love if this is accurate, but so much of it seems like the wishful thinking a program has in terms of its own prestige that would assume we'd get a (admittedly under-fire) NBA coach to so quickly change course. I truly think we're a desirable destination, but hopefully this isn't a case of Maize-colored glasses. It will be interesting to see what Donovan's first responses to the inevitable questions about the availability are.
Uhhh, Juwan is +300, which would put him first.
He could jump back to college knowing that he is going to get fired next year. If Michigan doesnt use their money cannon to their advantage, Warde needs to be fired.
How about you get fired first! You always act like you’re the number one donor in America! Fire yo A$$!!!
Yaklich at +1000 seems like good value.
That’s funny!
+300 is better odds than +350, Juwan Howard is first
People in OKC think Donovan has run his course there and too many people are saying it is a possibility for there not to be some chance we can land him
I’m not saying that it won’t happen, but the fact that everyone is saying it doesn’t mean much. It’s the classic echo chamber effect - there is literally no actual news out there, so when one or two people speculate Donovan, everyone starts repeating it and it takes on a life of its own. Doesn’t make it any more real just because everyone is repeating the same rumor.
Yup. Same thing happened with Harbaugh. All the “experts” said there was no way he was coming to UM.
HOWARD is running first at +300
Donovan is next at +350
MOSER isn't even on the board !!!!!!
I'm tempted to put $100 down on Mike White, figuring this is who Warde is coveting, at +500
If you're in to betting and on twitter, Dave Mason (one of the managers for Betonline) is a great follow!
Guess he didn't make much from the royalties from Traffic and his solo career.
why is Shaka Smart on there? Sigh. His system is horribly flawed and he's basically a .500 coach at Texas and missed the tournament 2 of 4 years there. Seems like a guy with a system that worked well on the Atlantic 10 and a couple of unprepared or mismatched tournament teams and since then he's been downloaded and anyone with a brain and competent ball-handlers can out coach him. Beilein smoked him both times they played in the tournament. this would be a terrible hire.
He's the NIT Champ baby!
I think he is a terrible coach .... I hate seeing his name anywhere near Michigan
I gotta be honest, at 10 to 1 for the 3 Beilein coaching tree candidates, that's a solid play. Might be worth laying some down for that...especially if the interim tag counts.
I wish the Billy Donovan idea was never even put in my head. Anything less than him will be at least somewhat of a disappointment.
Wait I thought we all decided we were moving to D2.
It will be LaVall Jordan and they will keep the current coaches. Culturally it makes the most sense. My secret wish is Jay Wright but that will never happen:(.
I would be happy with Greg Marshall. I believe he's the only coach to ever go 35-0, back in 2013-2014. Yeah, they lost their next game to Kentucky by 2 points, but we're talking about Wichita State here.
With Wichita State he won an NIT and then got them into the top 25 on a regular basis, even getting into the top 10 a few times. He's won 6 conference championships, albeit in a pretty weak conference. He's also put 6 guys into the NBA.
If he is doing this straight, he seems to fit the bill. Has won consistently with a mid-major team and was strongly competitive against the blue-bloods. Knows how to develop players. We could do a hell of a lot worse.
What in the actual.... Pitino. How is this possible he is on the list and near the top? They wouldn't would they?
https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/2019/05/beard-pitino-top-oddsmakers-lists-for-favorites-to-become-next-michigan-basketball-coach.html
I am getting scared seeing Juwon Howard as one of the favorites. That will not end well. I guarantee you that will not end well....