The Michigan Wolverines' football team hosted their annual postseason banquet tonight at Crisler Center, and several veteran Wolverine players spoke afterward about the Alabama matchup in the Citrus Bowl, and the concept of sitting out bowl games.

Senior quarterback Shea Patterson's MVP speech has also been included after the veteran was voted as the club's most valuable player by his teammates.

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