re: Lions legend, ESPN analyst Chris Spielman discusses the UM

Agree 100%. I don't think Les was the number one choice. Maybe in Mich's top 3-5. I think that they are biding their time, because they can.

Looking at what opened up, and what is left to fill, is there a program out there that can outspend Mich. Lloyd got ~$1.5 million, his staff ~$1.3. The AD runs a surplus and the new stadium revenues will just increase that by a lot. So Mich can throw another $2-2.5 million at the HC position and another $1-1.5 at the assistant pool and never miss it.

When you are the big bidder, only real loyalty trumps your play.

I think Mich is working up their list, not down to make sure they don't miss a great/lesser know opportunity. Sans that, they will make a big play. They have luxury boxes in the new stadium to sell and they need a high profile guy to sell them.