Quotes by Lloyd Carr

“An old poet said, Its better to go to the Rose Bowl and lose than not to have gotten there at all. What I want to do is keep going out there (to Pasadena) until we win one of those things.”

“Hes been impressive, and hes going to lend at least quality depth to the (center) position.”

“They understand where we are and theres nobody that isnt accepting the challenge. Thats what trying to win a championship is all about. There are always obstacles in your way and there are always things you can use as an excuse. I like the way theyve confronted our situation the way a lot of guys have stepped up.”

“Max put himself right in the middle of our running back situation.”

“Were still a long way from being where we need to be.”

“The main thing is we did not come out and slop around. I thought we did a lot of very good things, but the truth is we had the opportunity to play a lot of guys and get some guys healthier before we head into the Big Ten season.”

“He understands that I have great confidence in him,”

“I dont ever in my life remember going into any game feeling like I was an underdog. I certainly have never experienced that at Michigan.”

“I wouldnt do that to the other school. Thats just me. I wouldnt do that.”

“Ill never forget this day.”