Former UM Coach Lloyd Carr steps down from CFP Committee due to health reasons

Submitted by Bo_Knows on

The title covers the main point.  LINK

While it hurts to lose a Wolverine advocate in the CFP Committee meetings, especially before a hyped season like this, the bigger concern is for Coach Carr and his health.  Hope he is able to focus on his health!

PopeLando

August 19th, 2016 at 2:38 PM ^

I don't know if that was ever confirmed.

He definitely seemed to be slowing down when I met him a couple years ago, but I guess I didn't connect it with any kind of illness. That said, I don't even play a doctor on TV...

If it is the case, there are apparently some promising new treatments and/or therapies for Parkinson's.

JamieH

August 19th, 2016 at 4:48 PM ^

but I have heard stuff (I know, who the hell am I right?) from people who have highly enough placed sources that leads me to believe it is probably true.   But not enough that I'd be willing to wager a large amount of money on it.



Regardless, I wish Coach Carr the best, whatever his health concerns are. 

Chalky White

August 19th, 2016 at 8:28 PM ^

Ten years ago I worked for MCARE. At that time every U of M employee had that health insurance. I worked with a lady who later claimed she looked at his medical records. She said she didn't see any Parkinson's diagnosis. Believe me she is that type of scumbag. Looking at his records never crossed my mind. 

I currently work with a Spartan scumbag who Is a freelance writer. He claimed he was in someone's office when a call came in that confirmed coach Carr's Parkinson's. He says he called Bruce Madej to tell him he was going to write an article. Bruce told him that would violate HIPAA so he backed off. That guy would do anything he could to try to undermine this program so it's difficult say if he is full of crap or not.

I saw coach Carr at my son's flag football game the day after We lost to MSU. His son was coaching a team in Saline. He looked fine.  He looked like a 71 year old man. He didn't look unhealthy. He was in good spirits. If that game didn't kill him, nothing will.

 

 

Mgodiscgolfer

August 20th, 2016 at 8:26 AM ^

Fla. State in between OSU and Bama. People in this region of the B1G could for whatever reason think you were talking about Michigan Staee in that group of teams. Sorry for the unsolicited advice. Honestly trying to be helpful not insulting to you. After all you do make a very good point. +1

Bo_Knows

August 19th, 2016 at 2:25 PM ^

Looks like they're not replacing Coach Carr's place on the committee:

The CFP will not replace Carr and will have 12 members like it has the previous two seasons.

"As a former head coach, he would've brought excellent insight to the committee but we will be just fine," Hancock told ESPN. "We've dealt with this before. There are 12 strong and dedicated people on the committee -- the same number we had last year. They are eager for the season to start and eager to get to work."

Bo_Knows

August 19th, 2016 at 2:34 PM ^

I figure maybe there's some young Wolverines who don't remember Coach Carr (it's been about 9 years since he's been a coach at Michigan) or maybe isn't as familiar with him.  Also to recognize his former title - he'll always be Coach Carr to me.

It's an informative title that provides everything you need to know from just reading it, whereas an alternative title may lack details e.g. "Carr Steps Down from CFPC."  I don't see any harm to include the details aside from the occasional snarky comment. =)

Space Coyote

August 19th, 2016 at 4:02 PM ^

I know why he is stepping down, it is in fact for his health. It's pretty obvious to anyone who read the article so I'm surprised no one has pointed it out.

When you're on the committee you have to deal with Barry Alvarez. Clearly no one told Carr earlier.

LSAClassOf2000

August 19th, 2016 at 4:27 PM ^

I think I get it - Alvarez Syndrome. As far as the committee goes, I imagine that could be a rather jarring diagnosis. 

In all seriousness though, I hope it isn't serious. My father is 74 and we're dealing with some issues with him that aren't serious but will eventually be sadly, and I don't wish that on anyone. 

GoBlue96

August 19th, 2016 at 4:41 PM ^

Per Chengelis, he's considering surgery that will require extended recovery.  Hopefully, it's something not so serious like a knee replacement.

Mike420GoBlue

August 19th, 2016 at 7:52 PM ^

I hope he pulls through as well as he has faced adversity in the past. We will never forget the years he was coaching at various levels at Michigan, and also his undeniable contributions to The Team.

TeddyM83

August 20th, 2016 at 2:04 PM ^

I hope he ends up writing a book about his time at Michigan. He was an avid reader so I find it odd that there hasn't been a book about his life yet. Would love ot read some inside stories about the 97 team and his time coaching with Bo.