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Michigan's Cesar Ruiz finds smile after death of Good Samaritan father

Michigan football QB Shea Patterson talked to media about team's upcoming opponent: Nebraska. Nick Baumgardner, Freep

Cesar Ruiz walked into Schembechler Hall on Monday afternoon and smiled.

That’s one thing you can always count on with Ruiz, a 6-foot-4, 316-pound sophomore who starts at center for the Michigan football team. His outgoing personality. His positivity. His friendliness. His sense of humor.

“He’s just a funny dude. He’s goofy. He’s not like a lot of other (offensive) lineman,” said senior right tackle Juwann Bushell-Beatty.