FAN TALK: U-M football

From the Detroit Free Press

We gave fans one last chance to vent about U-M's stunning Rose Bowl loss.

Derrick Little, Riverview, 24

Thoughts on the Rose Bowl? Disappointing loss; there was no passion on offense or defense.
Did losses to Ohio State and USC make this season a failure? No. They grew well as a team, and the young players really matured.
Is it fair to put Lloyd Carr on the hot seat after going 11-2? Not at all by looking at his career stats, but he needs to get his players to react better in bowl games.
Who else would you like to see coach U-M? Steve Mariucci.
Biggest change you want to see next season? Finish the way you started the season.
Prediction for next season? They will finish strong at 12-1.

Brandon Ferguson, Southgate, 24

Thoughts on the Rose Bowl? We were outcoached. Morgan Trent on Jarrett you CANNOT DO IT, and the secondary was bad.
Did losses to Ohio State and USC make this season a failure? Failure is such a harsh word. Disappointing fits the description.
Is it fair to put Lloyd Carr on the hot seat after going 11-2? It is -- his bowl record says it all.
Who else would you like to see coach U-M? Nick Saban or Mike Shanahan.
Biggest change you want to see next season? A better passing game.
Prediction for next season? First in the Big Ten, 12-1.

Michael Raupp, Huron Twp., 21

Thoughts on the Rose Bowl? Disappointing. The Big Ten needs to delay their season because the layoff is too long.
Did losses to Ohio State and USC make this season a failure? Yes, you are judged by the big games.
Is it fair to put Lloyd Carr on the hot seat after going 11-2? Yes, bowl record and big-game losses prove it.
Who else would you like to see coach U-M? Ron English.
Biggest change you want to see next season? More of an unpredictable offense and put away opponents when the opportunity is there.
Prediction for next season? 12-1, lose to USC in the national title game.
Brandon Monzon, Southgate, 22
Thoughts on the Rose Bowl? Typical Michigan team cannot win out on the West Coast.
Did losses to Ohio State and USC make this season a failure? Yes, your measuring stick is always the rivalry games.
Is it fair to put Lloyd Carr on the hot seat after going 11-2? Yes ... you have to win down the stretch.
Who else would you like to see coach U-M? Ron English.
Biggest change you want to see next season? Little bit more explosiveness on offense.
Prediction for next season? 10-3, will lose to OSU.