Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel 'surprised' by John Beilein's departure to Cleveland Cavaliers, May 13, 2019. Orion Sang, Detroit Free Press
Everyone knew, at some point, this would be over. And everyone knew, at some point, that moment would be met with disappointment.
Not necessarily because John Beilein's departure from the University of Michigan spells the end of perhaps the most prosperous and pride-filling era in the history of its men's basketball program. But because, at some point, they knew they'd have to hire someone else.
There's only one John Beilein. You can't hire a replica.