Michigan is commemorating Dametrius “Meechie” Walker, the Muskegon High football player who died last week from bone cancer, with a special decal on the Wolverines’ helmets.
Walker, 18, who had lost his left leg because of the disease diagnosed two years ago, became part of the Michigan team this fall after he was invited to preseason camp. He attended two games this season and received game balls and had a victory dedicated to him.
When Michigan plays TCU in the national semifinals on Dec. 31, their helmets will carry the decal honoring Walker on the middle stripe on the back of the helmet.