Actual Meaning Translator: Lloyd Carr Edition

A Lloyd Carr press conference is usually filled with obfuscation and contempt. This of course is the man who once asked a sideline reporter “What kind of stupid question is that?” No one questions the wisdom of Lloyd Carr! But then you lose to Appalachian State, and the dynamic changes a bit. You have to start answering some questions. Things get kicked up a notch and you can’t get away with being vague and uninterested. So, here’s Coach Carr, being candid:

“What we have to do in a short time here is become a more disciplined team, a smarter team and a team that executes better.”

Ok, maybe you don’t actually have to start answering questions too candidly. And it still doesn’t seem like there’s a sense of urgency. But I think I might have seen a little nugget of truth in there. Let’s translate.

…translating…

…translating…

“We should be executed.”

Now there’s the sense of urgency.