Another win for Izzo over Beeeeline

ANN ARBOR -- John Beilein will be participating in one pricy round of golf next month.

And it'll be worth every penny.

As part of a charity auction organized by longtime Oakland University basketball coach Greg Kampe, Beilein drew a winning bid of $14,000 for a dinner on May 31 and a day of golf on June 1 at famed Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills.

All proceeds from the event benefit the American Cancer Society.

The coaches drew the following winning bids:

Greg Kampe — $30,000
Tom Izzo — $19,000
John Calipari — $16,000
Bobby Huggins — $16,000
Steve Alford — $15,000
Roy Williams — $15,000
John Beilein — $14,000
Sean Miller — $13,000
Rick Barnes — $12,000
Josh Pastner — $11,000

Robert J Sakimano wrote:the value of my diploma just increased exponentially..

GO GREEN!!!

Death Roe wrote:

Robert J Sakimano wrote:the value of my diploma just increased exponentially..

GO GREEN!!!

I thought there were rules against repetitive posting.

Watch Out Pylon! wrote:I had to look up who Greg Kampe was. Someone really likes Oakland basketball.

DWags wrote:If I was one of those coaches, I'd be a bit creeped out that some fan would be willing to pay that kind of money to play golf with me. I mean, think about that. I hope they check those people's backgrounds out.

DWags wrote:If I was one of those coaches, I'd be a bit creeped out that some fan would be willing to pay that kind of money to play golf with me. I mean, think about that. I hope they check those people's backgrounds out.

InTenSity wrote:

DWags wrote:If I was one of those coaches, I'd be a bit creeped out that some fan would be willing to pay that kind of money to play golf with me. I mean, think about that. I hope they check those people's backgrounds out.

If the money is going to charity, doesn't that person now get a $19k write off and be able to play golf with a great coach?

tGreenWay wrote:

InTenSity wrote:

If the money is going to charity, doesn't that person now get a $19k write off and be able to play golf with a great coach?

This. And there's a charity auction social circuit in Detroit, just like any big city, where this is expected. Taking part is part business and part ego. Those who can afford it are harmless.

Giant Moose wrote:

tGreenWay wrote:

This. And there's a charity auction social circuit in Detroit, just like any big city, where this is expected. Taking part is part business and part ego. Those who can afford it are harmless.

Serious question. Is Detroit still considered a big city?

Watch Out Pylon! wrote:

Giant Moose wrote:
Serious question. Is Detroit still considered a big city?

If we're counting all the suburbs, yes. If not, nah.

InTenSity wrote:

Watch Out Pylon! wrote:

If we're counting all the suburbs, yes. If not, nah.

I hope none of those suburbs go back to Detroit and kiss the fist. tMoose would be repulsed.

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:The real question is, how much would a tSwill baller pay to golf with Bobby Sak?

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:The real question is, how much would a tSwill baller pay to golf with Bobby Sak?

The_Dude wrote:I base my self-worth on stuff like this, awesome!

DWags wrote:If I was one of those coaches, I'd be a bit creeped out that some fan would be willing to pay that kind of money to play golf with me.  I mean, think about that.    I hope they check those people's backgrounds out.