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John Beilein vs. Tom Izzo: Who is the better coach?

Free Press sports writers Shawn Windsor, Chris Solari and Nick Baumgardner react to the Michigan Wolverines' win over Michigan State in the Big Ten semifinals to advance to the finals. Detroit Free Press staff

When Michigan beat Michigan State in the semis of the Big Ten tournament last Saturday, it gave more ammo to a crowd of folks who've long thought John Beilein was the best basketball coach in the Big Ten.

Better than even Tom Izzo.

And by "crowd of folks," I'm not talking about Michigan fans — of course they think that; they're Michigan fans.