Tuesday, August 28, 2001
Coach warns Michigan: Don't overlook Miami
The Associated Press
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — If the 12th-ranked Michigan Wolverines are overlooking the Miami RedHawks, they're doing a good job of hiding it. Michigan coach Lloyd Carr spoke highly of Saturday's season-opening opponent at Michigan Stadium.
“We have ample evidence that Miami is a team that is going to give everything they have,” Carr said. “They have a lot of pride. They're not going to be intimidated by the size of the crowd. That's the way you want it.”
Carr showed his players highlights from Ohio State's 27-16 win at home over the RedHawks last year to reinforce his point that they shouldn't be taken lightly.
“They took the ball inside the 1-yard line with a minute to go in the third quarter, only one point behind,” Carr said. “If they scored there, they would've take the lead going into the fourth quarter. I think there's ample evidence for anybody that is paying attention that you better be ready.”
The RedHawks have won three of their last eight games against ranked opponents. They beat No. 12 North Carolina in 1998, No. 12 Virginia Tech in 1997 and No. 25 Northwestern in 1995.
Miami finished 6-5 last season and third in the Mid-American Conference East Division.
Michigan was 9-3 last year and shared the Big Ten title with Purdue and Northwestern.
The Wolverines return just four starters on offense and eight on defense. Carr named sophomore quarterback John Navarre his starter last week. He started the first four games last season while former Reds prospect Drew Henson was sidelined with a broken foot.
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Coach warns Michigan: Don't overlook Miami
