The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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is good for third all time at Michigan. Will will graduate this December with a degree in LS&A [literature, science and the arts]." Hagerup: "I want to thank [former athletics director] Dave Brandon, a guy who has my lifelong respect and allegiance. He stuck his neck out for me multiple times and believed in me. I have no doubt he'll be highly successful in what he decides to do. "I want to be very clear, so please listen up: Brady Hoke, [associate athletics director] Greg Harden, Michigan football saved my life. Coach Hoke risked everything for me. He took bullets for me and my team the entire season. "When it comes to caring and believing in his players, Brady Hoke does, more than any head coach in this country. This team has had an incredible honor and privilege to follow him and learn from him for four years. I owe my life to you. We all do. Thank you." Defensive back Delonte Hollowell Hoke on Hollowell: "He finished his career with 27 tackles, with three fumble recoveries and two pass breaksups. He already has his degree in English and is working on his master's in social work. Hollowell: "I have this song prepared … no, that's a joke. Coach [Mark] Smith said I looked like Stevie Wonder, so … "I want to thank Coach Rod [Rich Rodriguez] and Coach [Brady] Hoke for recruiting me … and Coach Mal [Curt Mallory]. I played five positions here, but he kept pushing me to work hard. I want to thank my teammates, espe- cially — we had some tough times, and we all got through it, but mostly my parents. They supported me in everything I did, and never missed a game. My mom didn't even miss a practice until I got to college. "I want to thank my brother. I started off playing soccer, but he started play- ing football and I wanted to play just like him. If not for him, I wouldn't be here. He told me to come to the Michigan camp my sophomore year of high school, and that's when I first got my offer." Wide Receiver Jonathan Keiser Hoke on Keiser: "He will graduate in the spring with a degree in civil engi- neering, focusing on construction management. He had some knee problems throughout his career, but he was one of those guys who would come down every day on the look team. He got a job last week in Chicago, so he's already employed and not even finished yet. I'm very proud he was part of Team 135." Keiser: "This is something that means a lot to us as seniors. When you're younger you don't really appreciate it, but getting to this point is something I'll definitely carry with me the rest of my life. "I've been fortunate to be here four years under [Brady Hoke]. How he comes to work every day, his passion for the program and the players, it's