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Freshman quarterback Tommy Carr impressed during Michigan's spring game, showcasing poise and athleticism. Coach Kyle Whittingham praised Carr's skills, drawing parallels to Jim Harbaugh's past comments on J.J. McCarthy.
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â âTommy has really made strides and just really has a great pocket presence and escapability. He can extend plays, keeps his eyes downfield. All the things that you look for in a big-time quarterback, I believe Tommy possesses.â â âHeâs got that it factor for a quarterback. That confidence, that field general mentality. The way he carries himself. Heâs a football junkie. Iâm in the facility at 10 at night and I walk by the quarterback room and thereâs Tommy Carr watching film all by himself in the film room. He is completely just immersed in his development as far as trying to get better and doing everything he can to perfect his craft. And thatâs really what you want to see in a quarterback. And heâs a leader by nature and by virtue of the position.â
Kyle Whittingham praised Tommy Carr for his pocket presence, escapability, and dedication to improving as a quarterback.
Tommy Carr completed 21 of 30 passes for 143 yards and added 59 rushing yards during the spring game.
Whittingham's praise for Carr mirrors Jim Harbaugh's earlier comments about McCarthy, highlighting their 'it factor' and leadership qualities.
Tommy Carr's strong performance may push Bryce Underwood to improve, as both quarterbacks compete for the starting position.

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*â âTalking about guys that have it, the it factor. He kind of wows me at walkthrough, just the way he bounces around and the enthusiasm he has for playing. Like a like a kid in a candy store, itâs fun to be around.â* *â âVery athletic. Throws it extremely well. Plays with a lot of energy. Heâs really good. Got that it factor. You know, when you step into a huddle, how important that is for the quarterback to have that. The confidence, the energy. Also, a guy that makes a lot of good decisions and plays really good. Competes, gives it everything he has. All necessary qualities for a quarterback.â* McCarthy would go on to lead Michigan to a national championship during the 2023 season and amass a 27-1 record as a starter. When a quarterback has the it factor, itâs hard for a coach to keep them off the field forever. Carr, 6-foot-4 and 185 pounds, still has a lot to learn and has been with the Michigan program just a couple of months, but Whittingham clearly believes in the young gunslinger. Whittinghamâs thoughts on Carr go beyond coach speak; theyâre a genuine belief in a young player. It worked out when Harbaugh believed in McCarthy. Could a Whittingham and Carr partnership also reap big rewards somewhere down the line?