Michigan Trumps Illinois 45-0
The weather man was calling for a downpour rain right at kickoff of the homecoming game between the Wolverines and the Fighting Illini. Nobody hates soggy socks more than I do. So, I donned the proper attire and used the reliable Walmart bag and Gaffer tape technique to waterproof my gear.
Michigan won 45-0. It was a good game, my socks still got wet.
Indianapolis resident Henry Cooper, three, runs with a football before the game between Michigan and Illinois on Saturday. This is Henry’s first football game. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Ken Mcnamee watches warmups using binoculars before the game between Michigan and Illinois on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan head coach Brady Hoke watches a kicked ball during warmups before the game against Illinois on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Fans use waterproof protection to stay dry during the homecoming game between Michigan and Illinois on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan defensive end Mario Ojemudia tackles Illinois running back Josh Ferguson in the homecoming game Saturday. Michigan won 45-0. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan wide receiver Roy Roundtree catches the ball in the first quarter against Illinois on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan defense tackles Illinois running back Donovonn Young in the second quarter on Saturday. Michigan leads 17-0 at halftime. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan senior quarterback Denard Robinson runs and loses his shoe in the second quarter against Illinois on Saturday. Michigan won 45-0. Robinson rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
A Michigan cheerleader holds a sign during a timeout on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan defense tackles Illinois running back Donovonn Young in the first half on Saturday. Michigan leads 17-0 at halftime. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan senior quarterback Denard Robinson is hurt trying gain extra yards against Illinois on Saturday. He would return to the game and finish with two rushing and two passing touchdowns. Head coach Brady Hoke says Robinson is not feeling any lingering pain from his “boo-boo”. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Illinois quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase on the sidelines after being injured in the game against Michigan. He would not return to the game. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan senior quarterback Denard Robinson throws in the first half of the game against Illinois on Saturday. Michigan won 45-0. Robinson threw for 159 yards and two passing touchdowns. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Illinois head coach Tim Beckman reacts to losing in the first half of the game against Michigan on Saturday. Michigan leads 17-0 at halftime. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan Alumni alto sax player Gerald Axelbaum watches the homecoming game between Michigan and Illinois on Saturday. Axelbaum has not been back to Michigan for more than 40 years. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan running back Justice Hayes stiff arms in the second half of the game against Illinois on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan quarterback Russell Bellomy throws in the second half of the game against Illinois on Saturday. Michigan won 45-0. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan head coach Brady Hoke embraces Illinois head coach Tim Beckman following the conclusion of the game. Michigan won 45-0. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan head coach Brady Hoke checks on the status of Illinois quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase following the conclusion of the game. Michigan won 45-0. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
Michigan senior quarterback Denard Robinson celebrates after defeating Illinois 45-0 on Saturday. After this game, Michigan is now 23rd in the AP poll. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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