photo gallery: Images from the Michigan football team's 2012 season
Posted on Mon, Jan 7, 2013 : 5:59 a.m.
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Michigan sophomore running back Thomas Rawls answers questions during media day at the Al Glick Field House on Sunday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore running back Thomas Rawls answers questions during media day at the Al Glick Field House on Sunday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior Kenny Demens relaxes against a pad during media day at the Al Glick Field House on Sunday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior quarterback Devin Gardner sports a short mohawk and a pair of Ray-Bans during media day at the Al Glick Field House on Sunday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan head coach Brady Hoke smiles as he answers questions from the press during a roundtable discussion at the Junge Family Champions Center on Monday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan captain and senior quarterback Denard Robinson shows off his trademark untied shoelaces as he stands at a podium during a press conference at the Junge Family Champions Center on Monday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior running back Vincent Smith is mobbed by the Alabama defense during the first quarter of the Cowboy Classic at Cowboy Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Alabama junior wide receiver Kevin Norwood runs the ball past Michigan sophomore linebacker Desmond Morgan in the second half of the Cowboy Classic at Cowboy Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan trainers tend to senior quarterback Denard Robinson after he injured his back during the second half of the Cowboy Classic against Alabama at Cowboy Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan's sophomore defensive end Brennen Beyer and sophomore defensive back Raymon Taylor bring down Alabama freshman running back T. J. Yeldon during the second half of the Cowboy Classic at Cowboy Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan fans cheer from a third-story apartment on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan head coach Brady Hoke poses for a photo with his wife Laura and daughter Kelly on the field at Michigan Stadium before the Air Force game on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan fans reach over the rails to meet a flacon visiting from Air Force during the first quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan defensive tackle Ondre Pipkins is tied up by Air Force offensive lineman Jordan Eason during the second half at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan linebacker Jake Ryan blocks a pass by Air Force Connor Dietz in the fourth quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan head coach Brady Hoke greets Air Force head coach Troy Calhoun at center field after Michigan beat Air Forve 31-25 at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan linebacker Joe Bolden celebrates after sacking UMass quarterback Mike Wegzyn in the second quarter against UMass at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan wide receiver Roy Roundtree celebrates with fullback Joe Kerridge after Roundtree's touchdown in the third quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan running back Thomas Rawls attempts to escape a UMass tackle during the third quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan wide receiver Devin Gardner smiles as he sits on the bench in the fourth quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan defensive tackle Quinton Washington attempts to get a hand on the ball in the fourth quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior quarterback Denard Robinson smiles as he high-fives fans while making his way off the field and up the tunnel after beating UMass 63-12 at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan defensive back Raymon Taylor intercepts a pass meant for Notre Dame wide receiver Chris Brown during the first quarter at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Notre Dame inside linebacker Manti Te'o and safety Zeke Motta intercept a throw intended for Michigan wide receiver Jeremy Gallon during the second quarter at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan cornerback J.T. Floyd attempts break up a pass as Notre Dame wide recevier TJ Jones connects with the ball during the fourth quarter against Notre Dame at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday. Michigan lost to Notre Dame 13-6. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner misses a pass during the fourth quarter against Notre Dame at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday. Michigan lost to Notre Dame 13-6. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan defensive end Craig Roh and linebacker Jake Ryan celebrate after bringing down Purdue quarterback Caleb TerBush in the first quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Purdue line backer Antwon Higgs sails over Michigan linebacker Brandin Hawthorne during a kick return in the fourth quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan head coach Brady Hoke shouts at his players during a warm up drill before the start of Homecoming at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan offensive linesman Joey Burzynski gets tangled up with Illinois defensive tackle Glenn Foster after the play is over during the first quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan running back Thomas Rawls attempts to run the ball around Illinois linebacker Jonathan Brown as teammate offensive linesman Patrick Omameh moves in during the first second at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Dans use wearer protection during the game between Michigan and Illinois on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior quarterback Denard Robinson runs the ball for yards minus a shoe during the second quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan safety Jordan Kovacs tackles Illinois ball carrier running back Josh Ferguson the second quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan safety Jordan Kovacs and linebacker Kenny Demens bring down Illinois ball carrier running back Josh Ferguson the second quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan offensive linesman Taylor Lewan reaches after Illinois defenders during a field goal attempt in the third quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan defensive tackle Jibreel Black and defensive end Mario Ojemudia celebrate a sack during the fourth quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior quarterback Denard Robinson celebrates after defeating Illinois 45-0 on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Football fans walk down E. Hoover Ave. outside of Michigan Stadium before the game against Michigan State on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Members of the Michigan marching band take the field during a pre-game performance at Michigan Stadium against Michigan State on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior quarterback Denard Robinson jumps through a hole in coverage during the first quarter against Michigan State at Michigan Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan safety Jordan Kovacs and cornerback J.T. Floyd take down Michigan State tailback Le'Veon in the first quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan State RJ Williamson and Denicos Allen wrap up Michigan wide receiver Drew Dileo during the second quarter against Michigan State at Michigan Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan offensive coordinator Al Borges and head coach Brady Hoke shout from the sideline during the third quarter against Michigan State at Michigan Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan linebacker Royce Jenkins-Stone wraps up Michigan State cornerback Arjen Colqunhoun as he looks to toss the ball to wide receiver Aaron Burbridge in an attempt to move the ball down the field during the last seconds of the game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan safety Thomas Gordon celebrates with his teammate on the field after Michigan beat Michigan State 12-10 at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan head coach Brady Hoke embraces safety Thomas Gordon and safety Jordan Kovacs after Michigan beat Michigan State 12-10 at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan fans rushed the field after defeating Michigan State 12-10 on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan linebacker Jake Ryan flies through the air to tackle Nebraska running back Ameer Abdullah in the third quarter against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan offensive linesman Taylor Lewan stops to talk to quarterback Russell Bellomy during the third quarter against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan quarterback Russell Bellomy looks to hand the ball off in the fourth quarter against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Nebraska cornerback Stanley Jean-Baptiste intercepts a pass meant for Michigan wide receiver Devin Gardner in the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior quarterback Denard Robinson leaves the field wearing a coat after sitting out the second half due to an injury. Michigan lost to Nebraska 23-9 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan safety Jordan Kovacs looks to tackle a Minnesota ball carrier during the first quarter at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan wide receiver Jeremy Gallon receives a touchdown pass in the end zone over Minnesota defensive back Derrick Wells in the third quarter against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner takes a moment as he leaves the field after throwing a touchdown in the third quarter against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner holds onto the ball as he looks to pass in the fourth quarter against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Minnesota defensive backs Derrick Wells and Troy Stoudermire land on top of Michigan wide receiver Roy Roundtree as he brings down a 47-yard pass in the fourth quarter against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan offensive linesman Elliott Mealer and linebacker Jake Ryan hold up the Little Brown Jug as they celebrate beating Minnesota 35-13 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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The Michigan football team takes the field before the game against Northwestern on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan running back Justice Hayes runs the ball during the first half of the game against Northwestern on Saturday. The game is tied 14-14. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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A Michigan cheerleader during a timeout on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner looks up and clasps his hands as he celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Northwestern in the first quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan safety Jordan Kovacs runs after Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter during the third quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan wide receiver Roy Roundtree reaches out to catch a last second catch in the fourth quarter as Northwestern cornerback Daniel Jones looks on at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan fans celebrate after Brendan Gibbons kicked a field goal to tie the game late in the fourth quarter against Northwestern at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan defensive tackle William Campbell beats his belly as he pumps up the crowd during overtime against Northwestern at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner watches from the sidelines as the defense is on the field during overtime against Northwestern at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan defensive tackle William Campbell laughs as he lies on the ground and is mobbed by teammates after Michigan beat Northwestern 38-31 in overtime at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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The Michigan football team celebrates after the game against Northwestern on Saturday. Michigan won 38-31. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner hugs safety Thomas Gordon as they celebrate beating Northwestern 38-31 in overtime at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan defense swarm Northwestern wide receiver Cameron Dickerson during the fourth quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Northwestern coaches and players celebrate after cornerback Demetrius Dugar intercepted a ball thrown by Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner in the fourth quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan defensive tackle William Campbell and linebacker Jake Ryan tackle Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter during the fourth quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior quarterback Denard Robinson smiles as he embraces head coach Brady Hoke during a senior day ceremony before the last home game of the season at Michigan Stadium. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan Marching Band drum major Jeffrey McMahon performs during his last game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday against Iowa. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan running back Fitzgerald Toussaint is taken off the field after suffering an injury during the first quarter at Michigan Stadium. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan wide receiver Roy Roundtree receives a touchdown pass from quarterback Devin Gardner during the second quarter at Michigan Stadium. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan wide receiver Roy Roundtree celebrates a touchdown pass from quarterback Devin Gardner during the second quarter at Michigan Stadium. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner, left, carries the ball while being tackled by Iowa defensive back Collin Sleeper, right, during a football game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Michigan defeated Iowa 42 to 17. Michigan defeated Iowa 42 to 17.
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Michigan wide receiver Joe Reynolds, left, celebrates and takes a picture with fans after a football game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Michigan defeated Iowa 42 to 17.
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Michigan senior quarterback Denard Robinson celebrates in the student section after a football game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Michigan defeated Iowa 42 to 17.
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Michigan running back Thomas Rawls is swarmed by Iowa defenders during the third quarter at Michigan Stadium. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan captains senior quarterback Denard Robinson and senior safety Jordan Kovacs walk off the field together after beating Iowa 42-17 at Michigan Stadium. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan wide receiver Roy Roundtree celebrates as he high fives fans as he leaves the field after beating Iowa 42-17 at Michigan Stadium. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior quarterback Denard Robinson and team takes the field against Ohio State on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan defensive end Frank Clark stands over receiver Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller after sacking the quarterback in the first half at Ohio Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior quarterback Denard Robinson busts through a tackle to take the ball to the end zone in the second quarter at Ohio Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan head coach Brady Hoke watches from the sideline in the second half at Ohio Stadium on Saturday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner fumbles the ball in the second half against Ohio State on Saturday. Ohio State won 26-21. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan defensive tackle Quinton Washington and safety Thomas Gordon block a field goal attempt in the fourth quarter of the Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium of the in Tampa, Fla. on Tuesday, Jan. 1. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan offensive linesman Taylor Lewan gets a hug and kiss from his mom Kelly Riley, of Arizona, as he walks off the field after Michigan lost 33-28 to South Carolina in the Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium of the in Tampa, Fla. on Tuesday, Jan. 1. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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The Michigan football team had an up and down 8-5 season with plenty of reasons to smile, cringe and everything in between. AnnArbor.com photographers were there every step of the way, from the first media day, to the final play of the Outback Bowl. Check out their best photos from the 2012 season and tell us what your favorite one is in the comments section below.
Melanie Maxwell is a staff photographer for AnnArbor.com. She can be reached at melaniemaxwell@annarbor.com or you can follow her on Twitter.
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