Monday, November 19, 2007

Thoughts on Lloyd Carr retiring

Detroit Free Press sports columnist Mitch Albom writes about Lloyd Carr’s legacy as head coach at Michigan...... “In the end, it really wasn't that hard. Not to go. Not for Lloyd Carr. He has never been defined by his job and he never will be. When enough is enough, few people will know it better than this introspective, 62-year-old football version of a Jimmy Stewart character. Stewart was always about the good beneath whatever role he played, and Carr was, too. Michigan will lose a whistle today when his retirement, after 28 years at Michigan and 13 seasons as head coach, is made official this morning.” .....
  • Mitch Albom


  • Detroit Free Press sports columnist Drew Sharp writes that the time was right for Carr to retire.... “It was time. He knew it. He knew it last year. The game changed and he was too tired to keep pace. It simply isn't enough anymore winning three of every four games while maintaining a program that's remained above NCAA investigative reproach.” ......
  • Drew Sharp


  • Ann Arbor News reporter John Heuser writes how Michigan Athletic Director Bill Martin has laid out the selection process.....
  • John Heuser


  • Detroit Free Press sports reporter Mark Snyder writes about how Carr informed his team that he was stepping down...... “Carr's announcement was direct, saying he was “not going to be here any longer but he enjoyed the moment he could spend with us,” senior linebacker Chris Graham said walking out of the U-M football building, Schembechler Hall, after the 4 p.m. team meeting.” .....
  • Mark Snyder


  • The Detroit Free Press looks at possible replacements for Carr at Michigan......
  • Detroit Free Press


  • Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Bob Hunter writes about Carr’s retirement.... “When Michigan coach Lloyd Carr retires today, most Ohio State fans will be sorry to see him go. Carr had become the man who couldn't beat the Buckeyes, which in an odd way made him Ohio State's best friend.” ....
  • Bob Hunter - Columbus Dispatch


  • Buckeye lunkhead Chris Spielman gives his thoughts about Michigan's next coach....
  • Chris Spielman
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