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2011 Year in Pictures: Michigan football
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Michigan sophomore quarterback Denard Robinson sits on the during the first half of the Gator Bowl against Mississippi State at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, FL on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore quarterback Denard Robinson sits on the during the first half of the Gator Bowl against Mississippi State at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, FL on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior linebacker Obi Ezeh is surrounded by mist as he sits on the bench during the first half of the Gator Bowl against Mississippi at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, FL on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan head coach Rich Rodriguez frowns as he answers questions during a post game press conference after losing the Gator Bowl to Mississippi, 52-14 at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, FL on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan's Troy Woolfolk, left, and Darryl Stonum, right, talk to members of the media outside of Schembechler Hall following Wednesday afternoon, January 5th's team meeting with former coach Rich Rodriguez who was relieved of his duties earlier in the day by athletic director David Brandon.
Lon Horwedel | AnnArbor.com
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A very happy Brady Hoke prepares to talk to members of the media following his introductory press conference as Michigan's new head football coach, Wednesday afternoon, January 12th at UM's Junge Family Champion's Center.
Lon Horwedel | AnnArbor.com
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Brady Hoke, right, his wife Laura, left, and their daughter Kelly, acknowledge the fans applause after Brady was announced as Michigan's new head football coach during first half action of Wednesday night, January 12th's Michigan versus Ohio State basketball game at Crisler Arena.
Lon Horwedel | AnnArbor.com
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Fans stand at the entrance of the tunnel before the Victors Classic Alumni Flag Football Game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. on April 16, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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A billboard reading "Liar, Liar, Vest on Fire!" stands along west bound I-94 near the Wayne exit on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson looks to pass the ball during a drill on the practice field at Schembechler Hall on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson gives an interview during media day at the Al Glick Field House on Sunday. Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com
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A member of the Michigan marching band sticks his tongue out as rain drips from above as the field is evacuated after a rain delay during the third quarter of the season home opener against Western Michigan at Michigan Stadium on Saturday.
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Michigan head coach Brady Hoke shouts from the sideline as it pours during the third quarter of the season home opener against Western Michigan at Michigan Stadium on Saturday.
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Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson smiles as he gets the crowd pumped up in between plays and before a second rain delay during the third quarter of the season home opener against Western Michigan at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan fans use their seat cushions to cover their heads in the stands as it rains during the third quarter of the season home opener against Western Michigan at Michigan Stadium on Saturday.
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New lights illuminate the field at Michigan Stadium for the first-ever night game at Michigan takes on Notre Dame on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior wide receiver Junior Hemingway reaches the ball toward the end zone for a touchdown past Notre Dame safety Harrison Smith during the second quarter against Notre Dame on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore wide receiver Jeremy Gallon reaches for the ball to score a touchdown around Notre Dame cornerback Gary Gray during the fourth quarter against Notre Dame on Saturday. Michigan beat Notre Dame 35-31. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson shakes his dread locks for the camera as he celebrates in the stands with the fans after Michigan beat Notre Dame 35-31 during the first-ever night game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan fans Amy and Alyssa Bradt, of Belleville smile as Amy films the football team entering the tunnel during pregame against Eastern Michigan at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Eastern defensive back Marcell Rose, left, and defensive back Corey Manns block a pass to junior wide receiver Roy Roundtree during the football game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior Lauren Blanchard, of Traverse City, holds a pretend microphone as she sings along with the crowd during the first half against Eastern Michigan at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson runs in the ball for a touchdown during the first quarter against San Diego State at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan defense takes down San Diego State running back Walter Kazee during the first quarter against San Diego State at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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San Diego State defensive back Nat Berhe reaches up to intercept the ball as teammate defensive back Marcus Andrews looks on during the third quarter against San Diego State at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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San Diego State quarterback Ryan Lindley surveys the field during the second half against San Diego State at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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San Diego State defensive back Larry Parker blocks a catch by junior wide receiver Roy Roundtree during the football game at Michigan Stadium on Sept. 24, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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A Michigan fan dances to the Rocky and Bullwinkle song played by the Michigan Marching Band during the football game against San Diego State at Michigan Stadium on Sept. 24, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com
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The moon rises over the bleachers as Michigan fans watch from the stands against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbro.com
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Michigan senior tight end Kevin Koger celebrates a play during the first half against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbro.com
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Michigan sophomore wide reciever Drew Dileo misses a pass wide during the first half at Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbro.com
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Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson attempts to run the ball around Northwestern senior Niko Mafuli during the fourth quarter at Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Michigan beat Northwestern 42-24. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbro.com
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Michigan sophomore quarterback Devin Gardner blows a bubble while on the sideline during the fourth quarter at Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday. Michigan beat Northwestern 42-24. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbro.com
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Mallory Brandt, 4, of Ann Arbor, leans over the railing as she watches the field during warm ups at Spartan Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman linebacker Frank Clark flashes the inside of his gloves to reveal block M's as he takes the field with his team before the start of the first half at Spartan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior wide receiver Roy Roundtree drops to his back after making a catch against Michigan State during the third quarter at Spartan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson is caught up by Michigan State defense during the fourth quarter at Spartan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan State fans celebrate a touchdown during the fourth quarter at Spartan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Purdue's senior safety Albert Evans grabs ahold of University of Michigan's sophomore running back Fitzgerald Toussaint's mask as Toussaint runs the ball in for a touchdown.
Joseph Tobianski I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan defense takes down Purdue running back Ralph Bolden coach Brady Hoke shakes hands with Purdue head coach Danny Hope after Michigan beat Purdue 36-14 during Homecoming. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman linebacker Jake Ryan tackles Purdue wide receiver Justin Siller during the first quarter. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson and senior defensive tackle Mike Martin sing the fight song near the student section after Michigan beat Purdue 36-14 during Homecoming. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan head coach Brady Hoke walks along the sidelines during the first quarter at Iowa on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Iowa wide receiver Marvin McNutt Jr. knocks off Michigan junior cornerback J.T. Floyd's helmet as he is pushed out of bounds during the fourth quarter at Iowa on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior running back Vincent Smith and Iowa linebacker Christian Kirksey reach after what they think is a loose ball during the fourth quarter at Iowa on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior cheerleader Lisa Denard smiles as she is tossed around between her teammates while they goof off during warm-ups at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson takes a moment in the end zone as teammates senior wide receiver Kelvin Grady and junior offensive lineman Patrick Omameh look to celebrate after a touchdown during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson celebrates his second touchdown during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior defensive tackle Mike Martin reaches out in attempt to block a pass by Illinois sophomore quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Fans hold colored cards that reveal an American flag as the band plays the National Anthem during pre game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman defensive back Blake Countess brings down Nebraska wide receiver Tim Marlowe during the first quarter at Michigan on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson runs the ball in for a touchdown during the second quarter at Michigan on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Scott Miranto shows how he feels about Tiffany Burns' Ohio State outfit as the University of Michigan took on Nebraska at Michigan Stadium Saturday November 19, 2011. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com
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Pat Donaghy of Glen Arbor, right, take a picture for Pat Lazer of Cedar City, left, and Rohre Titcomb of Seattle, center, outside Michigan Stadium on Saturday morning.
Joseph Tobianski I AnnArbor.com
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The Ohio State marching band plays on the sideline before the game Michigan takes on Ohio State on Saturday afternoon.
Joseph Tobianski I AnnArbor.com
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The Michigan marching band plays before the game on Saturday afternoon.
Joseph Tobianski I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan head coach Brady Hoke hugs senior cornerback Troy Woolfolk as his parents look on during a ceremony for seniors before the start of the game against Ohio Sate. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan marching band drum major Jeffrey McMahon sticks his tongue out while performing during pre game against Ohio Sate. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior defensive end Will Heininger is fouled by Ohio State back offensive lineman Marcus Hall in the first quarter against Ohio State. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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A senior member of the Michigan marching band celebrates as he walks across the field the second quarter at Michigan on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore running back Fitzgerald Toussaint is fouled by Ohio State line backer Ryan Shazier during the third quarter at Michigan on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore running back Fitzgerald Toussaint attempts to power through Ohio State defensive back C.J. Barnett during the fourth quarter at Michigan on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan's junior quarterback Denard Robinson is excited after scoring a touchdown that was called back after a holding and personal foul penalty.
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Michigan sophomore cornerback Courtney Avery intercepts a fourth-down pass intended for Ohio State wider receiver Devin Smith in the fourth quarter at Michigan on Saturday. Michigan beat Ohio State 40-34. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore cornerback Courtney Avery celebrates after intercepting a fourth-down pass intended for Ohio State wider receiver Devin Smith in the fourth quarter at Michigan on Saturday. Michigan beat Ohio State 40-34. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior wide receiver Roy Roundtree hugs teammate senior wide receiver Junior Hemingway after Michigan beat Ohio State 40-34 on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior Lukasz Orzelski of Bloomfield hills, right, rides senior tight end Mike Kwiatkowski after Michigan defeated Ohio State on Saturday afternoon at Michigan Stadium.
Joseph Tobianski I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan fans celebrate after rushing the field as the University of Michigan took on Ohio State Saturday November 26, 2011 at Michigan Stadium. Michigan won the game 40-34. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com
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