BRADENTON, Fla. -- The break came about an hour into practice. Michigan players started walking toward a small boy with red hair and blue eyes, waiting patiently on the sideline with his Michigan toy.
"Hi Jesse!" each said.
Jabrill Peppers stopped to say hello. Jesse got so excited, he held onto Pepper's gloved hand and wouldn't let go. "Jesse, he needs some water," his mother pleaded. Peppers smiled. Others around them laughed. After several minutes, Jesse finally let go.