
Virginia Tech quarterback Logan Thomas (3) carries as Michigan defensive end Ryan Van Bergen (53) tries to tackle during the second quarter of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Virginia Tech quarterback Logan Thomas (3) carries as Michigan defensive end Ryan Van Bergen (53) tries to tackle during the second quarter of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Virginia Tech quarterback Logan Thomas (3) waves to fans as he walks off the field following a 23-20 loss to Michigan in the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

President Obama addresses the National Urban League Conference in New Orleans, Wednesday, July 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

President Obama addresses the National Urban League Conference in New Orleans, Wednesday, July 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

President Obama addresses the National Urban League Conference in New Orleans, Wednesday, July 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton walks the sidelines during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Detroit Lions, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall scores in the second half against the New Orleans Hornets in New Orleans, Thursday, March 15, 2012. The Wizards defeated the Hornets 99-89. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Pete Fountain and Phyllis Landrieu toast the start of Mardi Gras as his Half Fast Marching Club begins its parade through the streets of New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012. This is the last day of the Mardi Gras celebration ending at midnight, after a day long celebration of parades, marching groups and people in costumes. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)