Michigan football fans gather in New Orleans for Sugar Bowl pep rally

Posted on Sun, Jan 1, 2012 : 7:55 p.m.

Michigan football fans gather in New Orleans for Sugar Bowl pep rally

By Melanie Maxwell

Michigan equipment manager Jon Falk smiles as he holds his three-year-old hairless chihuahua CiCi before a pep rally in downtown New Orleans, LA, on Sunday. This is Cici's second bowl game and is staying a dog-friendly hotel with Falk's wife. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com

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Michigan equipment manager Jon Falk smiles as he holds his three-year-old hairless chihuahua CiCi before a pep rally in downtown New Orleans, LA, on Sunday. This is Cici's second bowl game and is staying a dog-friendly hotel with Falk's wife. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com

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Michigan equipment manager Jon Falk smiles as he holds his three-year-old hairless chihuahua CiCi before a pep rally in downtown New Orleans, LA, on Sunday. This is Cici's second bowl game and is staying a dog-friendly hotel with Falk's wife. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/010112 Pep Rally/cache/010112_SPT_Pep_Rally_MRM_02_fullsize.jpg
Thresea O'Hara, Redford, shows off her pride for her son, senior defensive tackle Mike Martin, while sporting a hat that read "Martin's Mom," before a pep rally in downtown New Orleans, LA, on Sunday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/010112 Pep Rally/cache/010112_SPT_Pep_Rally_MRM_01_fullsize.jpg
A vendor sells Michigan beads on a corner in downtown New Orleans, LA, on Sunday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/010112 Pep Rally/cache/010112_SPT_Pep_Rally_MRM_03_fullsize.jpg
Michigan fan and marching band equipment truck driver Steve Kuehne, of Midland, decked his semi with all things Michigan as it waits behind a hotel in downtown New Orleans, LA, on Sunday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/010112 Pep Rally/cache/010112_SPT_Pep_Rally_MRM_05_fullsize.jpg
Michigan fan and marching band equipment truck driver Steve Kuehne, of Midland, adjusts a barricade as members of the band unpack their instruments before a pep rally in downtown New Orleans, LA, on Sunday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/010112 Pep Rally/cache/010112_SPT_Pep_Rally_MRM_06_fullsize.jpg
A Michigan fan hands out beads to other fans before the start of the Official Block PArty and Pep Rally in downtown New Orleans, LA, on Sunday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/010112 Pep Rally/cache/010112_SPT_Pep_Rally_MRM_08_fullsize.jpg
Michigan fans line up behind a barricade while waiting for the start of a pep rally in downtown New Orleans, LA, on Sunday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/010112 Pep Rally/cache/010112_SPT_Pep_Rally_MRM_09_fullsize.jpg
Michigan fan Debbie Annessa, of New Orleans, adds to her bead collection during a pep rally in downtown New Orleans, LA, on Sunday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/010112 Pep Rally/cache/010112_SPT_Pep_Rally_MRM_10_fullsize.jpg
A Michigan fan looks to take a photo with her Wolverine inspired during a pep rally in downtown New Orleans, LA, on Sunday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/010112 Pep Rally/cache/010112_SPT_Pep_Rally_MRM_11_fullsize.jpg
A Michigan jumps up to catch some beads before the start of a pep rally in downtown New Orleans, LA, on Sunday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/010112 Pep Rally/cache/010112_SPT_Pep_Rally_MRM_12_fullsize.jpg
Michigan fans toss beads from a balcony before the start of a pep rally in downtown New Orleans, LA, on Sunday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/010112 Pep Rally/cache/010112_SPT_Pep_Rally_MRM_13_fullsize.jpg
Michigan fans wait for the start of the Official Block Party and Pep Rally, sponsored by the Michigan Alumni Association in downtown New Orleans, LA, on Sunday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/010112 Pep Rally/cache/010112_SPT_Pep_Rally_MRM_14_fullsize.jpg
A young fan adds to his bead collection after catching them from an above balcony whole waiting for a pep rally to begin in downtown New Orleans, LA, on Sunday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/010112 Pep Rally/cache/010112_SPT_Pep_Rally_MRM_15_fullsize.jpg
Michigan fans do the Rocky and Bullwinkle dance after a musician appeared on a balcony with a trumpet to fire up the crowd before the start of a pep rally in downtown New Orleans, LA, on Sunday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/010112 Pep Rally/cache/010112_SPT_Pep_Rally_MRM_17_fullsize.jpg
Michigan cheerleaders fire up the crowd during a pep rally in downtown New Orleans, LA, on Sunday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/010112 Pep Rally/cache/010112_SPT_Pep_Rally_MRM_18_fullsize.jpg
Michigan fans listen as the marching band performs during a pep rally in downtown New Orleans, LA, on Sunday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/010112 Pep Rally/cache/010112_SPT_Pep_Rally_MRM_20_fullsize.jpg
Michigan fans attempt to get photos as the band performs during a pep rally in downtown New Orleans, LA, on Sunday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/010112 Pep Rally/cache/010112_SPT_Pep_Rally_MRM_21_fullsize.jpg
Michigan fan Randi Goode, 16, West Bloomfield, center, laughs as she dances with her sister, Erin, 21, while the band performs during a pep rally in downtown New Orleans, LA, on Sunday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/010112 Pep Rally/cache/010112_SPT_Pep_Rally_MRM_24_fullsize.jpg
Members of the Michigan marching band perform during a pep rally in downtown New Orleans, LA, on Sunday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/010112 Pep Rally/cache/010112_SPT_Pep_Rally_MRM_25_fullsize.jpg
Members of the Michigan drum line perform on stage during the Official Block Party and Pep Rally sponsored by the University of Michigan Alumni Association in downtown New Orleans, LA, on Sunday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/010112 Pep Rally/cache/010112_SPT_Pep_Rally_MRM_27_fullsize.jpg
Michigan senior defensive tackle Mike Martin holds his cell phone during the Official Block Party and Pep Rally in downtown New Orleans, LA, on Sunday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/010112 Pep Rally/cache/010112_SPT_Pep_Rally_MRM_28_fullsize.jpg
Michigan head coach Brady Hoke addresses the crowd during the Official Block Party and Pep Rally in downtown New Orleans, LA, on Sunday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/010112 Pep Rally/cache/010112_SPT_Pep_Rally_MRM_29_fullsize.jpg
Michigan senior tight end Kevin Koger pumps up the crowd during the Official Block Party and Pep Rally in downtown New Orleans, LA, on Sunday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/010112 Pep Rally/cache/010112_SPT_Pep_Rally_MRM_30_fullsize.jpg
Michigan senior defensive end Ryan Van Bergen and senior offensive lineman David Molk hug as they walk off the stage after the Official Block Party and Pep Rally in downtown New Orleans, LA, on Sunday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/010112 Pep Rally/cache/010112_SPT_Pep_Rally_MRM_32_fullsize.jpg
Michigan fans flood Canal street after attending the Official Block Party and Pep Rally in downtown New Orleans, LA, on Sunday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/010112 Pep Rally/cache/010112_SPT_Pep_Rally_MRM_33_fullsize.jpg

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Michigan football fans gathered in New Orleans for a pep rally Sunday. The event, sponsored by the Michigan Alumni Association, was on Canal Street in downtown New Orleans and incuded the Michigan marching band, the cheer team and more.

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truebluefan

Tue, Jan 3, 2012 : 12:57 p.m.

I see Lloyd Brady!

15crown00

Tue, Jan 3, 2012 : 12:05 a.m.

can't wait to read what you Arrogant Slappies write about the MSU victory over Georgia. Never forgetting ,of course,that your group Backed Into the Sugar Bowl. SPARTY SPARTY SPARTY

T.C.MichiganMan

Mon, Jan 2, 2012 : 3:31 a.m.

For those of us who can't be on Canal St. for the pep rally, we added our own little rendition of a "victory song:" (You should recognize the familiar "Hokie Pokie" tune.) The Michigan defense goes in; Virginia Tech goes "three and out." The Wolverines offense goes in, and Shoelace "shakes it all about." He'll run over those Hokie Pokies and just keep scoring big touchdowns; That's what it's all about! Go Blue; and thanks for taking us to a B.C.S. Bowl!

15crown00

Tue, Jan 3, 2012 : 12:06 a.m.

You backed in and you know you did