MELANIE MAXWELL
photojournalist

Michigan quarterback John O'Korn (8) celebrates in the snow after Michigan beat Indiana, 20-10, at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Saturday, November 19, 2016.

Michigan sophomore Trey Burke hangs his head as he walks off the court while Louisville basketball players celebrate in the background after the Wolverines lost 82-76, to Louisville in the national championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. 

Michigan sophomore Spike Albrecht tosses a basketball during a drill at a practice open to the public at the Bradley Center on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. 

The Detroit Lions walk through blue lasers, smoke and fire as they take the field during introductions at Ford Field on Sunday, September 18, 2016.

Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson smiles as he attempts to pump up the crowd in the pouring rain between plays during the third quarter of the season home opener against Western Michigan at Michigan Stadium.

Eastern Michigan University head football coach Ron English smiles during an interview at MAC Media Day at Ford Field in Detroit.

Detroit Lions fans come in all shapes and sizes. Here a collection of fans have posed for a photo outside of Ford Field.

Michigan basketball mobs senior Derrick Walton Jr. (10) as they celebrate Walton hitting career highs of 1,00 points, 400 rebounds and 400 assists at Crisler Center on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. Melanie Maxwell | The Ann Arbor News

From left, Michigan football players Zac Ciullo, Will Heininger and John Ferrara goof around as they pose for a photograph during Media Day at the practice field at Schembechler Hall on Sunday afternoon. 

Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh looks out from the tunnel as the team prepares to take the field before the BYU game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, September 26, 2015. Melanie Maxwell | The Ann Arbor News

University of Michigan head basketball coach John Beilein poses for a portrait at Crisler Center.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Jordan Schafer (1) can't quite get to the ball as he crashes into the padding at the edge of the field during opening day against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on Monday, April 6, 2015.

Michigan quarterback Jake Rudock (15) stretches just far enough into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half against Rutgers at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, November 7, 2015. Melanie Maxwell | The Ann Arbor News

Michigan junior Caris LeVert shoots a basket while obstructed by Illinois in the first half at Crisler Center on Tuesday, December 30, 2014.

Former Detroit Red Wing goalie Manny Legace blocks a shot on goal during the first period of the Winter Classic Alumni Game at Comerica Park, in Detroit, on Tuesday, December 31, 2013.

Detroit Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (94) waits to take the field against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on Sunday, December 14, 2014.

Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner protects the ball as he attempts to muscle through South Carolina defensive ends Devin Taylor and Jadeveon Clowney after loosing his helmet in the second quarter against South Carolina in the Outback Bowl in Tampa, Fla. on Tuesday, Jan. 1. 

Michigan sophomore Trey Burke soars through the air as he is fouled during the second half of the national championship game against Louisville at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013.

Michigan seniors Jon Horford and Jordan Morgan chat as they pose for a photograph in the stands at Crisler Center on media day.

Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh grips his fist and looks on while the crowd cheers as he is announced as the new head coach of the Michigan football team during half time of a Michigan basketball game at Crisler Center on Tuesday, December 30, 2014.

Michigan freshman Zak Irvin

reacts after dunking the ball against Michigan State in the first half at Crisler Center on Sunday, Feb. 23. 

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.

ESPN's "College GameDay" host Lee Corso kisses a chicken after selecting Notre Dame to beat Michigan during a live broadcast at Ingalls Mall on the University of Michigan campus on Saturday, September 7, 2013. 

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.

Michigan sophomore Moritz Wagner is consoled by director of basketball operations Waleed Samaha in the locker room following Michigan's loss to Oregon in the Sweet 16 at the Sprint Center on Thursday, March 23, 2017.