Michigan basketball coach John Beilein speaks to the media on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Ann Arbor. Nick Baumgardner, Freep
John Beilein has been in worse early February situations than this.
Much worse.
Michigan (20-2, 9-2 Big Ten) is still tied for first place in the Big Ten standings with Michigan State and Purdue. The Wolverines' NCAA tournament resume isn't in jeopardy, and they are still very much in position for a Big Ten title push.
No one's suggesting the need to "burn the boats" right now, even after the Wolverines dipped to 3-2 over their past five games with a 15-point road loss at Iowa on Friday night.