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2011 Year in Pictures: College sports

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Posted on Sun, Jan 1, 2012 : 11:10 a.m.

A member of the Detroit Piston Flight Crew sails high above the rim in Crisler Arena before making a thunderous dual dunk during halftime of Michigan's 76-69 win over Penn State, Sunday, January 2nd.
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A member of the Detroit Piston Flight Crew sails high above the rim in Crisler Arena before making a thunderous dual dunk during halftime of Michigan's 76-69 win over Penn State, Sunday, January 2nd. Lon Horwedel | AnnArbor.com

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A member of the Detroit Piston Flight Crew sails high above the rim in Crisler Arena before making a thunderous dual dunk during halftime of Michigan's 76-69 win over Penn State, Sunday, January 2nd. Lon Horwedel | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_01_fullsize.jpg
Grace Nelson, 7, looks on as Ashlyn Jenkins, 7, gets a kiss on her nose from her little sister Lindi, 3, all of Ann Arbor, as they wait for the women's basketball team to pass after losing to Michigan State, 56-63 at Crisler Arena on Sunday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_02_fullsize.jpg
Michigan freshman Jordan Morgan hangs from the rim after dunking the ball during the first half of Michigan's 67-60 loss to Kansas at Crisler Arena on Sunday night. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_03_fullsize.jpg
A Michigan fan dressed in a yellow M&M costume shows their school spirit during the first half of Michigan's 67-60 loss to Kansas at Crisler Arena on Sunday night. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_04_fullsize.jpg
From left, Michigan junior Courtney Boylan smiles as senior Veronica Hicks and junior Carmen Reynolds joke around during introductions before the Wisconsin game at Crisler Arena on Sunday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_05_fullsize.jpg
Eastern junior Kamil Janton leaps over Central freshman Derek Jackson to avoid a collision in the first half at Eastern on Sunday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_06_fullsize.jpg
Michigan State senior Kalin Lucas shoots from the edge of the court during the first half against Michigan at the Jack Breslin Center on Thursday night. Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_07_fullsize.jpg
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo holds his head as he grimaces during the second half against Michigan at the Jack Breslin Center on Thursday night. Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_08_fullsize.jpg
Michigan fan Katie Champine, 24 covers her face in surprise as her boyfriend Derrik Jewell, 24, both of White Lake proposes to her during a time out in the first half at Crisler Arena on Wednesday night. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_09_fullsize.jpg
Michigan junior Stu Douglass fights Wisconsin senior Keaton Nankivil for the ball during the first half at Crisler Arena on Wednesday night. Michigan Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_11_fullsize.jpg
Michigan sophomore Darius Morris wipes his eye as he walks off the court after Wisconsin made a buzzer beater to beat Michigan, 53-52 at Crisler Arena on Wednesday night. Michigan Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_12_fullsize.jpg
Michigan head coach Kevin Borseth holds his head in frustration as he kneels at the feet of official Tim Daley as Daley pats him on the back after a call during the second half of a double overtime loss to Minnesota at Crisler Arena on Thursday night. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_10_fullsize.jpg
Kate and Alfred Neeland, Ann Arbor, settle into their seats early toget ready for Saturday, March 5th's regular season finale between Michigan and Michigan State at UM's Crisler Arena. Lon Horwedel | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_13_fullsize.jpg
Michigan's Zack Novak high fives young fans lining the Crisler Arena tunnel following UM's 70-63 win over Michigan State University, Saturday, March 5th. Lon Horwedel | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_14_fullsize.jpg
Michigan's Tim Hardaway Jr. celebrates after the Wolverines forced a Michigan State University turnover during second half action of Saturday, March 5th's clash between Michigan and Michigan State at UM's Crisler Arena. Hardaway lead the Wolverines with 20 points as they knocked off MSU 70-63 to sweep the season series. Lon Horwedel | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_15_fullsize.jpg
The Michigan Dance Team entertains the crowd prior to Saturday, March 5th's clash between Michigan and Michigan State at UM's Crisler Arena. The Wolverines knocked off MSU 70-63 to sweep the season series. Lon Horwedel | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_16_fullsize.jpg
Members of the Michigan basketball team erupt as their placement is announced for the NCAA basketball tournament during "Selection Sunday" at Crisler Arena on Sunday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_17_fullsize.jpg
From left, Eastern Michigan sophomore Chelsea Hite and sophomore India Hairston celebrate a three-point basket late in the second half against Michigan during the first round of the WNIT at Eastern Michigan Convocation Center in Ypsilanti, Mich., on Thursday night. Eastern Michigan beat Michigan, 67-59. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_18_fullsize.jpg
Olympian swimmer Michael Phelps does a lap during a work out at the University of Michigan Canham Natatorium on Thursday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_19_fullsize.jpg
Michigan sophomore Patrick Biondi beats the ball to home plate for a run past Illinois catcher junior Adam Davis at Ray Fisher Stadium on Sunday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_20_fullsize.jpg
Michigan sophomore Kevin Krantz reaches for the ball as Illinois baserunner sophomore Brandon Hohl beats him to second base at Ray Fisher Stadium on Sunday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_21_fullsize.jpg
Michigan freshman Katie Luetkens reacts to the winning run at home plate. /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_22_fullsize.jpg
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 /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_23_fullsize.jpg
Michigan's Dorian Shaw (23) celebrates with teammates after winning against Notre Dame on second day of the NCAA regional tournament at Wilpon Softball Complex in Ann Arbor, Mich. on May 21, 2011. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_24_fullsize.jpg
Michigan softball players, from left, junior Amanda Chidester, junior Bree Evans and senior Dorian Shaw perform a gig as they lead warms up for the team before the start of Sunday's match-up against Kentucky in the NCAA regional final at Alumni Field. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_25_fullsize.jpg
Michigan's Lexi Dannemiller, left, and Jennifer Cross block an attack during the Michigan/Adidas invitational on Friday at Cliff Keen Arena. Michigan won 3-1 against Toledo. Chris Asadian I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_26_fullsize.jpg
Eastern's mascot Swoop the eagle hugs children on the sideline during a game at Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti on Saturday afternoon. The Eagles beat the Akron Zips 31 to 23. Joseph Tobianski I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_27_fullsize.jpg
Michigan took on Michigan State in an exhibition game Wednesday October, 5, 2011 at the Wilpon Complex. After the game former All-American, Jordan Taylor, offered fans a chance to hit off her in order to raise money for Making Strides for Breast Cancer. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_28_fullsize.jpg
Eastern Michigan University's Julius Shelby hugs Oliver Kathalay after Kathalay scored a touchdown during a football game at Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant on Saturday afternoon. The Eagles defeated the Chippewas 35 to 28. Joseph Tobianski I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_29_fullsize.jpg
Eastern Michigan University football head coach Ron English sings the fight song after a football game at Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant on Saturday afternoon. The Eagles defeated the Chippewas 35 to 28. Joseph Tobianski I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_30_fullsize.jpg
Eastern Michigan University football team sings the fight song after a football game at Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant on Saturday afternoon. The Eagles defeated the Chippewas 35 to 28. Joseph Tobianski I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_31_fullsize.jpg
Eastern Michigan seniors Chenise Smith and Chris Knight react to being named Homecoming king and queen during half time at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_32_fullsize.jpg
Eastern Michigan Defensive Coordinator Phil Snow reacts to a water bath on the sidelines as they team celebrates the Michigan MAC Football Championship after being Western 14-10 at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_33_fullsize.jpg
University of Michigan girls team huddles in Blavin Tunnel in Crisler Arena before a game against Florida Atlantic on Monday evening. Joseph Tobianski I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_34_fullsize.jpg
Fans celebrate as the University of Michigan women's basketball team took on the University of Utah Utes Thursday November 17, 2011 at the Crisler Arena. Michigan won the game 55-50.Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_35_fullsize.jpg
Eastern Michigan comes together before tip-off as Eastern Michigan University took on Arkansas Little Rock Friday November 18, 2011 at the Convocation Center. Eastern Michigan won the game 62-51. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_36_fullsize.jpg
Michigan State's Adreian Payne goes up with the ball after rebounding it during a game against Eastern Michigan on Sunday afternoon. Joseph Tobianski I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_37_fullsize.jpg
The Michigan alumni band director tries to excite the crowd as Michigan women's basketball team took on Indiana St Saturday December 17, 2011. Michigan won the game 73-44. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/College_Redo/cache/College Sports Review_38_fullsize.jpg

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