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Michigan defense needs to get tougher

By Bruce Hooley
Special to ESPN.com

Wednesday, September 7, 2005

Coach Lloyd Carr is promising changes to his defense, without giving specifics, after a less-than-satisfactory performance in Michigan's debut. "We're not going to sit and watch that type of effort," Carr said. "We need to play harder. We need to play tougher. We need to be a physical football team. If you choose to use the word tough, that's your prerogative. Freedom of the press." If Notre Dame thought it wouldn't have to battle a big-play, Michigan wide receiver now that Braylon Edwards is g ...

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