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From Receiver to Zero: Mike Sainristil leaves Michigan a legend

“When magic needs to happen, Mike makes it happen.”

Following Michigan’s third straight Big Ten Championship victory, Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh bragged about the game’s MVP. Cornerback Mike Sainristil finished with two tackles, one pass deflection and two timely forced fumbles in the 26-0 shutout of Iowa. The performance was a microcosm of who Sainristil had become during his five years in Ann Arbor. Whatever the team needed — interceptions, forced fumbles, sure-tackling, pass-break-ups, highlight reel catches, touchdowns, motivating speeches — Sainristil delivered.

JIm Harbaugh on Mike Sainristil: "When magic needs to happen, Mike makes it happen.