As has been widely reported all season, Lloyd Carr made it official today retiring after 13 seasons and 121 wins, 5 Big 10 Championships, and one national title as the University of Michigan head football coach. It’s with mixed feelings that, I a Buckeye fan, say goodbye to Coach Carr. He owned John Cooper in the rivalry and it seemed that Tressel reversed the situation. It’s in the conference’s best interest (and the rivalry’s best interest) to have a strong Michigan football team year in and year out – so I wish them well in every game except against the Buckeyes.

Good luck in retirement Coach Carr; you’ve consistently produced at a high-level during your tenure.

Athletic Director Martin, I hope you do pursue a high profile, big money coach because that would make a good story. But if you’re smart, you’ll pursue a coach with a winning tradition, with or without a name, who can restore Michigan’s program to it’s rightful Top 10 position in the universe.