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Gopher RBs Pinnix, Russell step up in wearing down Spartans

Saturday, November 12, 2005

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Like shoving quarters into a slot machine, Minnesota rarely runs out of quality running backs. And the Gophers never really have to leave anything to chance. With an offensive line as good as theirs, they almost always reap the rewards of their nation-leading ground game. Backups Amir Pinnix and Gary Russell led Minnesota to a 41-18 victory over fading Michigan State, with Big Ten leading rusher Laurence Maroney stuck on the sideline Saturday with a sore right ankle. "It's ...

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