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Born 65 years ago this week - March 1, 1961 - was 1983 Heisman Trophy-winning running back for Nebraska and former professional football star. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006.

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Illini and Spartan History

ILLINI HISTORY - Happy 55th Birthday on Mar. 1 to former Fighting Illini starter Tom Michael. He now serves as the director of athletics at Eastern Illinois University.

SPARTAN HISTORY - Mar. 1, 1979: Michigan State won its ninth consecutive Big Ten victory and clinched a tie for the conference title with a 76-63 win versus Minnesota.

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