Michigan held its annual Football But Monday night, honoring its seniors. Here are the most poignant and funniest speeches of the night …

Defensive back Al Backey: "My grandmother always told me to keep my eye on the prize, and my prize is graduating on May 4 debt free."

Left guard Ricky Barnum:"I want to thank my daughter for being understanding with me being away for the last five years so I can make a better future for us.

"Thanks to Coach [Darrell] Funk for teaching me so much on and off the field, including how to tie my first tie."



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