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Michigan's losing skid shows Juwan Howard how hard his job really is: 'I have to beg our guys'

Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard speaks to the media on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, in Ann Arbor. Detroit Free Press

Seven weeks ago, he was dancing. It was glorious. And a reminder that things were different in Ann Arbor. Never mind that the dance happened in the Bahamas, after Juwan Howard led his Michigan Wolverines to the Battle 4 Atlantis trophy in late November.

In less than a month, the Michigan basketball coach had put his stamp on the program, knocking off Iowa State and North Carolina before thumping Final Four contender Gonzaga.

He was dancing for the players.