it's pronounced beeline.

On a cold and blustery day in Ann Arbor, there's a new sheriff in town:

After an extensive search process, it is with great pride that I introduce John Beilein as the 16th head coach of the Michigan Men's Basketball program. Please join me in welcoming John and his family to Michigan and the Ann Arbor Community!

Thanks, Bill Martin, Director of Athletics for the personal note. And good luck, John. Hopefully we'll end up better off than West Virginia.