Posted on Sat, Nov 12, 2011 : 8:51 p.m.
Images from the Michigan football team's 31-14 win at Illinois
By Melanie Maxwell
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Michigan sophomore quarterback Devin Gardner looks to pass the ball during warm-ups at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore quarterback Devin Gardner looks to pass the ball during warm-ups at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. 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 fans watch from the stands during warm-ups at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan head coach Brady Hoke instructs during warm-ups at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Illinois fans dance while in their seats during warm-ups at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson shakes hands with running backs coach Fred Jackson during warm-ups at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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The Michigan defensive line huddles up on the field during warm-ups at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore running back Fitzgerald Toussaint receives a hand off from junior quarterback Denard Robinson during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore running back Fitzgerald Toussaint runs the ball for yards during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior wide receiver Roy Roundtree reaches out to block during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson runs the ball past Illinois junior Pat Nixon-Youman for 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 runs the in for 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 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 fans sing the fight song after a touchdown during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior defensive end Ryan Van Bergen and junior safety Jordan Kovacs sack Illinois sophomore quarterback Nathan Scheelhasse during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman defensive back Blake Countess eyes Illinois sophomore wide receiver A.J. Jenkins during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Illinois sophomore quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase looks to hand the ball off during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior defensive tackle Mike Martin and senior defensive end Ryan Van Bergen bring down Illinois senior Jason Ford uring the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan head coach Brady Hoke walks the sidelines during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior running back Michael Shaw attempts to run the ball during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore running back Fitzgerald Toussaint runs the ball for yards during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson runs the in for a touchdown during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson celebrates a second touchdown with teammate senior tight end Kevin Koger during the second 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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Michigan senior tight end Kevin Koger attempts to fight off Illinois senior defensive back Tavon Wilson during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior tight end Kevin Koger is brought down by Illinois senior defensive back Tavon Wilson during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore running back Fitzgerald Toussaint attempts to fend off Illinois defense during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior safety Jordan Kovacs ties up Illinois senior half back Jason Ford causing Ford to fumble the ball during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore safety Thomas Gordon recovers a fumble by Illinois senior halfback Jason Ford during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore safety Thomas Gordon motions to the sideline after recovering a fumble during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Illinois sophomore quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase scrambles as he looks to pass the ball during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior linebacker Kenny Demens sacks Illinois sophomore quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior linebacker Kenny Demens celebrates a sack with teammates during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior wide receiver Martavious Odoms attempts to outrun Illinois cornerback junior Justin Green during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior quarterback Denard Robinson signals for a time out in the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior defensive end Craig Roh and Illinois sophomore quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase reach after a loose ball during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore cornerback Courtney Avery brings down Illinois senior halfback Jason Ford during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Illinois freshman quarterback Reilly O'Toole looks to pass the ball during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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The sun sets over Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore running back Fitzgerald Toussaint looks to out run Illinois senior cornerback Tavon Wilson during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior running back Vincent Smith runs the ball for yards during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan defense brings down Illinois sophomore quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore running back Fitzgerald Toussaint avoids Illinois senior linebacker Trulon Henry during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore quarterback Devin Gardner throws a touchdown pass to senior wide receiver Martavious Odoms during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior wide receiver Martavious Odoms runs the ball in for a touchdown during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Illinois senior wide receiver A.J. Jenkins reaches for an incomplete pass as Michigan sophomore cornerback Courtney Avery and freshman linebacker Desmond Morgan react during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior defensive tackle Mike Martin and senior defensive end Ryan Van Bergen tackle Illinois sophomore quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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An Illinois fan dances in the stands wearing a large orange squid hat during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore safety Thomas Gordon reaches for an on-side kick from Illinois who was called off sides during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore running back Fitzgerald Toussaint celebrates with his teammates after scoring a fourth-quarter touchdown against Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Michigan beat Illinois, 31-14. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior tight end Kevin Koger smiles as he chats with teammates on the bench during the last minutes of the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan head coach Brady Hoke gives an interview with ESPN after beating Illinois 31-14 during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan fans sing the fight song after beating Illinois 31-14 at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Story: Fitz Toussaint, defense carry Michigan football team at Illinois, 31-14
Comments
KINGofSKA
Sun, Nov 13, 2011 : 11:38 p.m.
#23 is the best of DRob.
1st Down
Sun, Nov 13, 2011 : 7:59 a.m.
great photos as usual melanie...the story behind the story