NEWS The Michigan Daily - Thursday, January 5, 2006 - 7A EDELSON Continued from page 1A highlights. It would be unfair to say he hasn't earned himself another chance to right the ship, providing, of course, he doesn't rest on his laurels. It's also impossible to deny Carr's prowess on the recruiting trail. He has amassed a wonderful collection of tal- ent for the program. He's always come across as a kind, funny, stand-up guy. On a personal level, Michigan couldn't do much better. Still, there are plenty of reasons to worry. Much has been made of Carr's 1-4 record against Ohio State with Jim Tressel on the Buckeyes' sideline, and for good reason. Michigan has now lost at least three games for six straight seasons. It won't get any easier next year. The Wolverines play Notre Dame, Penn State and Ohio State on the road, in addition to tough home contests against Wisconsin, Michigan State and Iowa. Fans have every right to be con- cerned following Carr's worst season yet, especially considering the fact that seemingly crucial flaws weren't ironed out over the course of the schedule. In the Alamo Bowl, as has been the case all season, the defense gave up points when it mattered most. While defensive coordinator Jim Herrmann - perhaps the most-criticized coach in school history - deserves much of the blame, responsibility ultimately rests with Carr. The same goes for the run- ning game, which failed miserably in San Antonio and repeatedly during the year. But the most frustrating part of the loss to Nebraska was the inordinate amount of preparation time Carr had to ready his troops for their lackluster performance. Sure, the officiating was horrible. The Sun Belt crew seemed clue- less when it came to instant replay and missed plenty of calls, most of which came at Michigan's expense. Yes, the offensive line was missing key components due to injury. But at a certain point, Wolverine play- ers, coaches and fans have to stop pointing the finger at outsiders and do some soul-searching of their own. This is a game the Wolverines should have won. No excuses. Down 7-0 late in the first quarter? Tied at 14 at halftime? Michigan looked like a team that either (a) wasn't ready or (b) didn't respect its opponent. Perhaps it wasn't all that surprising. Not a single person I talked to before the game predicted Michigan to cover the spread. But shouldn't this program be in a position where it at least seems possible? No, I won't call for Carr's head. But take a look at what Miami coach Larry Coker did after his Hurricanes lost an embarrassing 40-3 decision to Louisiana State in the Peach Bowl: He fired four long-time assistants with a combined 59 years of experience in the program. Even Art Kehoe, the well-respected assistant head coach and offensive line specialist who served as a member of the Miami coaching staff for five national-championship seasons, was let go. Though Coker's actions may seem drastic, they might be just what that program needs to instill the idea that nothing short of perfection is accept- able in Coral Gables. It's hard to dispute the popular argu- ment that coaches have come to feel a bit too secure at Michigan. Now more than ever, fans are looking for answers and a sense of accountability. For now, we'll just have to wait and see if a response ever materializes. It certainly didn't during that silent march to the locker room in Texas. Gabe Edelson can be reached at gedelson@umich.edu FRosTY THE FH SHARON Continued from page 1A backed faction Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-Gen- eral Command, a small radical group, told The Associated Press. Speaking to reporters outside the hospital, Sharon aide Raanan Gissin warned Israel's enemies: "To anyone who entertains any notion to try and exploit this situation ... the security forces and IDF (Israeli military) are ready for any kind of challenge," he said. But a Palestinian commentator on the Saudi-owned Al- Arabiya network offered Sharon unexpected praise as "the first Israeli leader who stopped claiming Israel had a right to all of the Palestinians' land," a reference to Israeli's recent withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. "A live Sharon is better for the Palestinians now, despite all the crimes he has committed against us," said Ghazi al-Saadi. Sharon's personal physician said early Thursday that he expects Sharon to emerge from surgery "safely." "The prime minister is currently in surgery, it is proceeding properly" said Dr. Shlomo Segev. "We need to wait patiently. I expect him to emerge from it safely." But Channel 2 TV said the prime minister was suffering from paralysis in his lower body, and medical experts who have not examined Sharon said chances are slim for a complete recovery. "It's among the most dangerous of all types of strokes," with half of victims dying within a month, said Dr. Robert A. Felberg, a neurologist at Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. "The fact that he's on a respirator means it's extremely seri- ous," said Dr. Philip Steig, chair of neurosurgery at Weill-Cor- nell Medical Center in New York. Larry Goldstein, director of Duke University's stroke pro- gram, said much depends on the extent, location and duration of the bleeding. "Bleeding in some areas of the brain, if it's caught early enough, you can actually have not a bad outcome," he said. Sharon was put in an ambulance at his ranch in the Negev Desert after complaining about feeling unwell. The stroke happened during the hourlong drive to Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem, Dr. Shmuel Shapira of the hospital told Chan- nel 10 TV. Dr. Shlomo Mor-Yosef, director of Hadassah Hospital, said Sharon suffered "a significant stroke," adding that he was "under anesthetic and receiving breathing assistance." DAVID TUMAN/Daily Engineering freshman Kara Morris celebrates the completion of a snowman Dec. 16. They affectionately named it "William the Fifth" after the hall and floor of the dorm where most of its creators live. COKE Continued from page 1A ronmental and human rights viola- tions. The statement condemns Coke, stating that "the Coca-Cola Compa- the michigan daily CORNERHOUSE APARTMENTS 205 S. State St. on central campus 2 & 3 bdrm Apt Homes Beautifully Furnished Outstanding views Garage parking Central air 9 foot high ceilings Premier campus location NOW SIGNING LEASES FOR FALL Models open daily 734-741-9300 www.annarborapartments.net3 PRIVATE/SHARED RMS. 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Sullivan received her master's degree and doctorate from the University of Chicago and her bachelor's degree from Michigan State University. Coleman and Sullivan also stressed similar priorities in separate inter- views yesterday. The two women - the appoint- ment also marks the first time women have filled the University's top two positions - both discussed enhancing undergraduate education. Sullivan said she wants to provide more international opportunities for undergraduates and more diverse course offerings. Sullivan said she needs to spend time learning about the campus and the campus culture, saying she has told the deans that she plans to spend her first six months "like an ethnog- rapher," an anthropologist who stud- ies and describes human societies. Sullivan also talked about the impor- tance of public higher education and the opportunities it has provided for many Americans - a topic about which Coleman is often passionate. The provost position at the Univer- sity is highly sought after. A number of former provosts have gone on to become university presidents, includ- ing Billy Frye, who became president of Emory University; James Dud- erstadt, who became the University restaurant franchises may continue to carry the products because they have agreements that require them to do so. Campus vending machines that contain Coke products will either be stocked with alternate products or they will stay empty. of Michigan's president; and Nancy Cantor, now president and chancellor of Syracuse University. Sullivan will be paid $340,000 a year -$50,000 more than Courant earned. Sullivan will also receive tenure as a professor of sociology, although it is not clear whether she will teach a course. She said in her first year she will probably not be able to teach, but that she would like to do so after- ward if the job allows. She currently teaches a freshman seminar called Credit Cards, Debt and American Society at UT-Austin, where she has won a number of awards for her undergraduate teaching. At Texas, she worked to bridge the gap between the health and academic sides of the university, led searches for four university presidents with- in the Texas system and worked to increase the amount of research throughout the system. She said faculty should engage in research as well as teaching because "universities are communities of learners," and that the faculty should not be exempt from learning. She added that the experience of teaching has also improved her research. University Regent Andrea Fischer Newman, who is currently the chair of the board, called Sullivan "an extremely impressive person." She added that it is more important to find the best person than to pick an internal candidate. Sullivan will face a number of challenges as provost. Faced with a sputtering economy, the state has been cutting funding to the Univer- sity in recent years. In 2002, the state allocated $363 million to the University, but that number will be $316.3 million for 2006. On Monday night, The Michigan Daily published a story online saying Coleman would name Sullivan the new provost, the University announced her nomination on Tuesday, earlier than the University planned on making the nomination public. Sullivan's husband, Douglas Lay- cock, is a First Amendment scholar and will become a professor at the University's law school. He helped guide the UT system through the fallout of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals opinion in the Hopwood v. Texas case that banned the use of affirmative action in university admission in Texas, Mississippi and Louisiana. "" """ For Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The Moon is in your sign today and tomorrow. This gives you a slight advan- tage over all the other signs. 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