Last season is one HC Lloyd Carr and the Wolverines would much rather forget. Four Big 10 losses and a heartbreaking loss to Nebraska in the Alamo Bowl have many in Ann Arbor questioning the abilities of this coaching staff. That being said, Michigan holds the longest seasonal winning streak (38) and bowl invite streak (31) in the nation, but no National Championship since 1997 has left the natives restless. The team returns 14 starters off of last years team, and it looks as if there will be dramatic statistical improvement on both sides of the ball. QB Chad Henne is back for his junior campaign (2526 yards and a 23-8 TD/INT ratio in ’05) as well as RB Mike Hart whose looking to bounce back from an in jury riddled season in ’05. The O-Line should improve on its 3.9 YPC average from a year ago, and the WR corps should be improved even with the loss of its statistical leader from a year ago. Defensively, the Wolves look to be in great shape heading into the season. The secondary is loaded with experience and talent, and it should get a better performance up front to allow them to really clamp down on its opponents. The front seven looks stout and should improve on the 3.8 YPC it allowed last season. The Special Teams returns completely intact, which means Steve Breaston is back to electrify us on punt and kick returns.