2001 Michigan Wolverines football team
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The 2001 Michigan Wolverines football team represented the University of Michigan
in the college football
season of 2001-2002
. The team's head coach was Lloyd Carr
. The Wolverines played their home games at Michigan Stadium
.
earned a share of the single-game conference record of 7 tackles
for a loss, becoming the third conference athlete to do so. He also holds a share of the national record, becoming the third player to do so since the NCAA recognized it as a stat.
Marquise Walker
was the Big Ten receiving statistical champion with 7.5 receptions
per conference game and 7.2 reception per game. On September 8 against Washington and November 24 against Ohio State he posted 15 receptions breaking the record of 12 set in 1958 by Brad Myers and tied in 1996 by Tai Streets
. The record still stands. During the season he set the school record for single-season receptions (86), surpassing Jack Clancy
's 1966 record of 76; career receptions (176), surpassing Anthony Carter
's 161 set in 1982; consecutive games with a reception (32), surpassing Mercury Hayes
's 30 set in 1995; and single-season reception yards, surpassing David Terrell's record set the prior season. Braylon Edwards
surpassed all of these records in 2004.
The team earned the Big Ten rushing defense statistical championships for all games by holding opponents to 89.1 yards per game. The team also earned the Big Ten rushing defense statistical championships for conference games by holding opponents to 95.4 yards per game. The team earned the Big Ten passing defense statistical championships for conference games by holding conference opponents to 190.8 yards per game, although Ohio State won the title for all games. They also ranked first in passing efficiency defense for both conference games (103.5) and with Ohio State leading for all games. The team led the conference in total defense for conference games (286.1) and all games (316.4). The team led the Big Ten Conference in scoring defense for conference games (16.9 points per game) and all games (19.8). They were the conference leaders in quarterback sack
s for conference games (4.4 sacks per game) and all games (4.2 sacks per game).
John Navarre
set the school single-season pass attempts record of 385, surpassing 350 by Tom Brady
in 1998. He would rebreak his own record in each of the next two seasons.
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
in the college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
season of 2001-2002
2001 NCAA Division I-A football season
The 2001 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with the University of Miami winning the national title for the fifth time.The Hurricanes were led by Larry Coker, who was in his first year as head coach after five years as Miami's offensive coordinator under Butch Davis...
. The team's head coach was Lloyd Carr
Lloyd Carr
Lloyd H. Carr is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head coach at the University of Michigan from 1995 through the 2007 season. Under Carr, the Wolverines compiled a record of 122–40 and won or shared five Big Ten Conference titles...
. The Wolverines played their home games at Michigan Stadium
Michigan Stadium
Michigan Stadium, nicknamed "The Big House," is the football stadium for the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan Stadium was built in 1927 at a cost of $950,000 and had an original capacity of 72,000. Before playing football at the stadium, the Wolverines played on Ferry Field...
.
Schedule
Statistical achievements
On October 27, Larry FooteLarry Foote
Lawrence Edward Foote, Jr. is an American football linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Steelers in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan....
earned a share of the single-game conference record of 7 tackles
Tackle (football move)
Most forms of football have a move known as a tackle. The primary purposes of tackling is to disposses an opponent of the ball, to stop the player from gaining ground towards goal or to stop them from carrying out what they intend....
for a loss, becoming the third conference athlete to do so. He also holds a share of the national record, becoming the third player to do so since the NCAA recognized it as a stat.
Marquise Walker
Marquise Walker
Marquise Walker is a former professional American football wide receiver and punt returner who signed to play in the National Football League . He played college football at the University of Michigan where he set many of the school's receiving records and became an 2001 College Football...
was the Big Ten receiving statistical champion with 7.5 receptions
Reception (American football)
In American football, a reception is part of a play in which a forward pass from behind the line of scrimmage is received by a player in bounds, who, after the catch, proceeds to either score a touchdown or be downed. Yards gained from the receiving play are credited to the player as receiving...
per conference game and 7.2 reception per game. On September 8 against Washington and November 24 against Ohio State he posted 15 receptions breaking the record of 12 set in 1958 by Brad Myers and tied in 1996 by Tai Streets
Tai Streets
Tai Streets is a former professional American football wide receiver in the National Football League . He was selected with the second pick of the sixth round of the 1999 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. He also played for the Detroit Lions in 2004. He was the leading receiver for the...
. The record still stands. During the season he set the school record for single-season receptions (86), surpassing Jack Clancy
Jack Clancy
Jack David Clancy is a former American football wide receiver who played for the Miami Dolphins in 1967 and 1969 and for the Green Bay Packers in 1970. He also played in college for the University of Michigan Wolverines from 1963 to 1966....
's 1966 record of 76; career receptions (176), surpassing Anthony Carter
Anthony Carter
Anthony Bernard Carter is an American professional basketball player who last played for the New York Knicks.-Early life:...
's 161 set in 1982; consecutive games with a reception (32), surpassing Mercury Hayes
Mercury Hayes
Mercury Wayne Hayes is a former professional American football and Canadian football wide receiver, kickoff returner, and punt returner. He has played in the National Football League for the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons, and he has played in the Canadian Football League for the...
's 30 set in 1995; and single-season reception yards, surpassing David Terrell's record set the prior season. Braylon Edwards
Braylon Edwards
-Cleveland Browns:-2005:Edwards began his rookie season as Cleveland's third wide receiver – he would have started higher, but a hold-out caused him to miss the beginning of training camp. Early in the season Edwards revealed that he had a staph infection, and missed a few weeks as a result of it....
surpassed all of these records in 2004.
The team earned the Big Ten rushing defense statistical championships for all games by holding opponents to 89.1 yards per game. The team also earned the Big Ten rushing defense statistical championships for conference games by holding opponents to 95.4 yards per game. The team earned the Big Ten passing defense statistical championships for conference games by holding conference opponents to 190.8 yards per game, although Ohio State won the title for all games. They also ranked first in passing efficiency defense for both conference games (103.5) and with Ohio State leading for all games. The team led the conference in total defense for conference games (286.1) and all games (316.4). The team led the Big Ten Conference in scoring defense for conference games (16.9 points per game) and all games (19.8). They were the conference leaders in quarterback sack
Quarterback sack
In American football and Canadian football, a sack occurs when the quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage before he can throw a forward pass, or when the quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage in the "pocket" and the intent of what he was going to do is unclear...
s for conference games (4.4 sacks per game) and all games (4.2 sacks per game).
John Navarre
John Navarre
John Robert Navarre is a former American football quarterback who was a three-year starter for the Michigan Wolverines from 2001 to 2003, leading the Wolverines to the 2003 Big Ten Conference championship in his final year of eligibility...
set the school single-season pass attempts record of 385, surpassing 350 by Tom Brady
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick "Tom" Brady, Jr. is an American football quarterback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League . After playing college football at Michigan, Brady was drafted by the Patriots in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft.He has played in four Super Bowls,...
in 1998. He would rebreak his own record in each of the next two seasons.
Awards and honors
- Co-captain: Eric Brackins, Shawn Thompson
- All-Americans: Larry FooteLarry FooteLawrence Edward Foote, Jr. is an American football linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Steelers in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan....
, Marquise WalkerMarquise WalkerMarquise Walker is a former professional American football wide receiver and punt returner who signed to play in the National Football League . He played college football at the University of Michigan where he set many of the school's receiving records and became an 2001 College Football... - All-Conference: Larry Foote, Jonathan GoodwinJonathan Goodwin (American football)Jonathan Scott Goodwin is an American football center for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the New York Jets in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
, Dan Rumishek, Marquise Walker - Most Valuable Player: Marquise Walker
- Meyer Morton Award: Bill Seymour
- John Maulbetsch Award: Chris Perry
- Frederick Matthei Award: Ronald Bellamy
- Dick Katcher Award: Shantee OrrShantee OrrShantee De'Shjuan Orr is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at Michigan....
- Arthur Robinson Scholarship Award: Jake Frysinger
- Hugh Rader Jr. Award: Kurt Anderson
- Robert P. Ufer Award: Eric Brackins
- Roger Zatkoff Award: Larry Foote
Coaching staff
- Head coach: Lloyd CarrLloyd CarrLloyd H. Carr is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head coach at the University of Michigan from 1995 through the 2007 season. Under Carr, the Wolverines compiled a record of 122–40 and won or shared five Big Ten Conference titles...
- Assistant coaches: Teryl AustinTeryl AustinTeryl Austin is an American football coach and former player. Austin served a single season as the Florida Gators defensive coordinator. He is currently the defensive backs coach for the Baltimore Ravens.-Career:...
, Erick Campbell, Jim HerrmannJim HerrmannJim Herrmann is an American football coach. He is currently the linebackers coach for the New York Giants of the National Football League.-College coaching career:...
, Brady HokeBrady HokeBrady Hoke is the head football coach at the University of Michigan. He is in his first season. He grew up in Ohio and attended Ball State University where he played linebacker from 1977 to 1980...
, Fred JacksonFred Jackson (American football coach)Fred Jackson is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the running backs coach at the University of Michigan and is the longest tenured member of the Michigan Wolverines football coaching staff, having been with the program since 1992. Jackson has served on the staffs of...
, Terry MaloneTerry MaloneTerry Malone is the current tight ends coach for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. Prior to the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season, Malone had been the offensive coordinator for the Michigan Wolverines football team...
, Andy Moeller, Bobby Morrison, Stan ParrishStan ParrishStan Parrish is an American football coach and former player. Most recently, he was the head coach at Ball State University from 2009 to 2010. Parrish was previously head coach at Wabash College, Marshall University and Kansas State University. He has been an offensive coordinator at Ball State... - Trainer: Paul Schmidt
- Managers: Nate Bentz, Joe Harper, Craig Hisey, Brad Hoffman, Chris Lemaster, Adam Jahnke, Matt Kernen, Maggie Malone, Katie McNall, Craig Podolski, Rick Polanco, Brian Resutek, Victor Soto, Davon Wilson