Posted on Wed, Jan 4, 2012 : 1:55 a.m.
Images from Michigan football team's 23-20 OT Sugar Bowl victory against Virginia Tech
By Melanie Maxwell
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Michigan fan Dillion Causey, of Shereveport, has his face painted by Laura Sheffield, of New Orleans Henna, in honor of his father that passed away this year, outside of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome before the start of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan fan Dillion Causey, of Shereveport, has his face painted by Laura Sheffield, of New Orleans Henna, in honor of his father that passed away this year, outside of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome before the start of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan fans sing the fight song outside of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome before the start of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan fans pose for a photo in front of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome before the start of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan fans hold a "Go Blue" sign outside of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome before the start of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan fan Steve Watson, of Colorado, holds his 17-month-old grandson, Reese Smith, as they hang out at the Fan Jam outside of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome before the start of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan fans run around the Fan Jam outside of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome before the start of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan alumni Matt Hillyer, Ann Arbor, looks on as Sarah Hanson, Tulsa, checks out a strand of beads as senior David Sinopoli, Ann Arbor, looks on at the Fan Jam outside of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome before the start of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan fans cheer during the Fan Jam outside of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome before the start of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior Rich Zukowsky, of New York, watches as his friend senior Juan Andino Puerto Rico, plays air guitar as fellow senior Rafael Nelson looks on as they check out the Allstate Fan Jam outside of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome before the start of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan head coach Brady Hoke makes his way into the Mercedes-Benz Superdome before the start of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson warms up with teammates before the start of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson flies high as sophomore offensive lineman Taylor Lewan lifts him up before they leave the field during pre-game at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan marching band color guard members run onto the field during pre-game at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan cheerleaders lead the team on to the field before the start of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson looks to run the ball for yards past defensive tackle Luther Maddy during the first half the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan head coach Brady Hoke and defensive coordinator Greg Mattison watch from the sideline during the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan fans hold up signs that read "Spartan tears taste like sugar," as they watch from the stands during the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson looks to throw the ball during first half against Virginia Tech during the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior wide receiver Junior Hemingway reaches after Virginia Tech corner back Kyle Fuller as Fuller makes an interception in the first half during the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan head coach Brady Hoke instructs from the sidelines to during the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson looks to run the ball for yards in the first half against Virginia Tech during the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior linebacker Kenny Demens and senior defensive tackle Mike Martin bring down Virginia Tech quarterback Logan Thomas in the first quarter of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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A Michigan fan cheers from the front row in the first half against Virginia Tech during the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior wide receiver Junior Hemingway runs the ball in for a touchdown late in the second quarter during the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior wide receiver Junior Hemingway and senior wide receiver Martavious Odoms celebrate after Hemingway scored a late second quarter touchdown during the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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A Michigan smiles as she is lifted into the air after a Michigan touchdown against Virginia Tech in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior linebacker J.B. Fitzgerald brings down Virginia Tech's Tony Gregory knocking loose the ball during the second quarter of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman defensive back Delonte Hollowell runs after a loose ball to recover the fumble during the second quarter of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan fans "eat" as Michigan takes on Virginia Tech in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore wide receiver Jeremy Gallon attempts to run the ball around Virginia Tech linebacker Tariq Edwards during the first half Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior wide receiver Roy Roundtree reaches for an incomplete pass in the end zone during the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior defensive end Ryan Van Bergen pulls down Virginia Tech quarterback Logan Thomas during the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman linebacker Frank Clark looks to escape Virginia Tech quarterback Logan Thomas after intercepting his pass in the third quarter during the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman linebacker Frank Clark celebrates with teammates after intercepting Virginia Tech quarterback Logan Thomas in the third quarter during the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior wide receiver Junior Hemingway reaches up over Virginia Tech linebacker Antone Exum for a touchdown in the first half during the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior wide receiver Junior Hemingway celebrates with his teammates after a touchdown in the first half during the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior wide receiver Junior Hemingway celebrates with his teammates after a touchdown in the first half during the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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A Michigan fan holds up a poster showing junior defensive tackle William Campbell during the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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The Michigan marching band performs during the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior defensive end Ryan Van Bergen looks to bring down Virginia Tech quarterback Logan Thomas during the second half of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Virginia Tech fans cheer during the second half of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan fans cheer in the stands during the second half against Virginia Tech in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson is engulfed by Virginia Tech defenseman in the first half during the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore wide reciever Drew Dileo drops a pass as he is taken down Virginia Tech cornerback Detrick Bonner during the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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A Virginia Tech fan shows his frustration during the second half at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Virginia Tech fans exchange words with Michigan fans in the stands during the second half of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson looks to run the ball past Virginia Tech cornerback Detrick Bonner during the second half of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior safety Brandin Hawthorne ties up Virginia Tech tailback David Wilson in the second half during the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman linebacker Jake Ryan looks to tackle Virginia Tech during the second half of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Virginia Tech wide receiver Danny Coale attempts to score during overtime at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan defensive coordinator Greg Mattison speaks with his during a break in the action in overtime at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore place kicker Brendan Gibbons kicks an overtime winning field goal to beat Virginia Tech, 23-20 in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore place kicker Brendan Gibbons celebrates with sophomore wide reciever Drew Dileo and senior tight end Kevin Koger after kicking the winning field goal during overtime to beat Virginia Tech 23-20 in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan head coach Brady Hoke prepares to receive the Sugar Bowl trophy after beating Virginia Tech 23-20 in overtime at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior cornerback J.T. Floyd celebrates on stage with his teammates after beating Virginia Tech in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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A Michigan player celebrates with the crowd after beating Virginia Tech 23-20 in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore offensive lineman Taylor Lewan hugs his brother as they celebrate after beating Virginia Tech 23-20 in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior tight end Kevin Koger smiles as he hugs teammate senior linebacker J.B. Fitzgerald after beating Virginia Tech 23-20 in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson celebrates after beating Virginia Tech 23-20 in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson celebrates with fans after beating Virginia Tech 23-20 in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan football players high five fans after beating Virginia Tech 23-20 in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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A Michigan fan gives junior quarterback Denard Robinson a set of large beads as he celebrates after beating Virginia Tech 23-20 in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan offensive coordinator Al Borges gives an interview with a young guy atop his shoulders after beating Virginia Tech 23-20 in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan head coach Brady Hoke waves to fans as he is escorted off the field after Michigan beat Virginia Tech in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Ariel
Wed, Jan 4, 2012 : 1:57 p.m.
Melanie, your photos are amazing.