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Juwan Howard Cries 'Tears of Joy' During Introduction as Michigan's New Head Coach

Juwan Howard couldn't help but cry "tears of joy" during Michigan's news conference introducing him as the team's new head coach.

Howard, who signed a five-year deal to replace John Beilein as head coach on May 22, appeared to be wiping away a few tears before athletic director Warde Manuel brought him up to the podium. He was then presented with a new maize jersey with his old number, No. 25, and was immediately overcome with emotion.

After pulling himself away from the microphone to compose himself, Howard started by stating simply, "Tears of joy.