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Sunday, July 27, 2008
Michigan Basketball: Meyer joins hoops staff

from MGoBlue.com
http://www.mgoblue.com/basketball-m/art ... ?id=141810


Jeff Meyer Joins Staff as Administrative Specialist

July 25, 2008

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- University of Michigan men's basketball coach John Beilein announced the hiring of Jeff Meyer as an administrative specialist for the Wolverine program Friday (July 25). Meyer will replace Tracy Hamner, who is returning to James River High in Midlothian, Va., to teach English and coach the varsity basketball program.

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administrative specialist? what the...

sounds like "I'll take anything I can to get me outta Indiana"

Any concerns of Jeff's ties to the NCAA issues at Indiana have been addressed by the NCAA and our compliance staff. He has been cleared and the matter is behind him."

"We are confident we are hiring a coach with integrity and someone who has a strong background with the NCAA rules and guidelines," said U-M Senior Women's Administrator and Compliance Director Judy Van Horn. "The NCAA reviewed and issued a statement clearing coach Meyer of any involvement in association with the Indiana University major infraction case.

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Wonder what a job like that pays?

Meyer will replace Tracy Hamner, who is returning to James River High in Midlothian, Va., to teach English and coach the varsity basketball program.

Man, he still looks young. I can't see any change from 94 that a little Grecian Formula wouldn't fix. This may not be his dream job, but it gets him in the door with a Big 10 program. Then if one of Beilein's top assistants takes a head coaching job in the next couple of years, Jeff can step in.

olldflame wrote:Man, he still looks young. I can't see any change from 94 that a little Grecian Formula wouldn't fix. This may not be his dream job, but it gets him in the door with a Big 10 program. Then if one of Beilein's top assistants takes a head coaching job in the next couple of years, Jeff can step in.

Yes Coach still looks good for his age. I was wondering when they were going to announce this. We talked last Sunday night and he is excited to be in the Big Ten. I am excited because I spend time in Michigan visiting MRS SCAR's family so I may get to take in a few games. As far as job goes, the admin guy in the Big Ten makes a pretty good living. I don't know the details but I would bet most on this board would trade salaries with him. I think in a year or two he will be promoted though anyway. I am happy for Jeff.

He was our fav. Great guy!

Meyer to Michigan? Hmm....

Anyone have an over / under on the years it takes before Michigan basketball is embroiled in a major scandal?

(Yes, I went there)

Ed Dantes wrote:Meyer to Michigan? Hmm....

Anyone have an over / under on the years it takes before Michigan basketball is embroiled in a major scandal?

(Yes, I went there)

I put the over/under at 5 years AGO.

Which staff did Dunton join.

...oh, wait...

Sheesh ... can we ever have a discussion involving Jeff or Randy that doesn't end up heading south?

Congrats to Jeff for landing on his feet in the wake of that mess in Bloomington for which the NCAA found no guilt on his part.

Which person on our staff is this job comparable to?


Is this like a Casie Coleman type position? You cant "coach" only line up trips and stuff? Or is he allowed to coach?

Congrats to Coach Meyer!

Wow!! I have attend several Michigan games each year (football and basketball), but now that I've moved, I guess that won't be happening anymore.

This is a GREAT opportunity for Meyer. If Beilein can turn this program around, Meyer will look really good for possible head coaching jobs.

Hold My Own wrote:Which person on our staff is this job comparable to?


Is this like a Casie Coleman type position? You cant "coach" only line up trips and stuff? Or is he allowed to coach?

wow when thinking about that job title i had the same thought of exactly the same person.....im scared.

I'm pretty sure it is...we dont have that position any more, it's been split up...but after reading the fact that the last person in that same position left to coach high school basketball and teach school I'm thinking it is....he has to have a deal under the table that he's stepping into a good position in a year or so...gotta be

Meyer is getting taken care of I am sure... But let's not forget that "He was CLEARED" by the NCAA... Congrats to Coach

Sly Fox wrote:Sheesh ... can we ever have a discussion involving Jeff or Randy that doesn't end up heading south?

And, FWIW, Michigan is north.

IF you recall your LU history, wasnt Chris Webber "supposed' to have LU on his Final list? How is THAT for obscure yet Full circle!

Purple Haize wrote:IF you recall your LU history, wasnt Chris Webber "supposed' to have LU on his Final list? How is THAT for obscure yet Full circle!

TIME OUT, NOW!

Webber is persona non gratis in Ann Arbor these days. So the circle isn't quite complete.

SLY Yes but it is a tangled web that is almost complete Especially if C Webb buys a house at Smith Mountain lake or the 22 Million dollar home in Apo!!

Touche