The Detroit News. U-M officials say money won't be a problem in attracting a basketball coach to replace Brian Ellerbe, center. Any time we've had a head-coach opening here the money issue has never been brought up. Basketball is a very important sport to us. There's no question about it.
Fans are willing to pay for excellence.
If Michigan can put together a million-dollar package and let him speak that will be well worth what he will bring to Michigan with his marketing skills. He's a proven winner and he's a man of integrity. He does things the right way. Usually, Michigan hires from within or gets a relatively unknown coach to take over a program. The Wolverines want results immediately.