"I think there's an assumption that this guy is a returning starter, so he'll be able to pick up the scheme and be able to go just like that. That's not always the case."
- On the Wolverines' defense after giving up 35 points to Michigan State (Oct. 27, 2008)

"I think there's an assumption that this guy is a returning starter, so he'll be able to pick up the scheme and be able to go just like that. That's not always the case."
- On the Wolverines' defense after giving up 35 points to Michigan State (Oct. 27, 2008)

What do you want me to say? We’re going to get up and do the same routine. We’re going to get up and work tomorrow and try to get better. You want to look at the finality of it all? I’ve been here nine, 10 months. We’ve had great tradition, we’ve still got great tradition and we’re going to try to do all we can to uphold it. But right now we’re not going to a bowl and we’re going to get up and go to work tomorrow and get better."
- After Michigan's was eliminated from bowl contention with a 48-42 loss at Purdue (Nov. 1, 2008)

"I've been here for one of them. So that's the only one I can really comment on. They've got one in a row on us, from what I've seen."
- On Michigan's five-game losing streak to Ohio State (Nov. 22, 2008)

"Nothing on that little ESPN ticker, no statements on 'he said, she
said,' no drama on lawsuits and accusations. (Last offseason) was absolutely ridiculous. … As coaches, we're in the public life so we have to realize it. It's a big boy's world, so I understand that."
- On his hopes for the upcoming offseason (Nov. 24, 2008)