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Whatever happened to the white tailback?

By Jemele Hill
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Friday, September 26, 2008

When Michigan played Notre Dame, a freshman pounded the Irish for 131 yards rushing, slashing and slithering around defenders like an eel. It was some coming-out party. But other than his ability, one thing really stuck out about this Wolverines tailback. He's white. Michigan hasn't had a white player start at tailback since Rob Lytle in 1976, which also was the last time a white tailback led the Maize and Blue in rushing. If Sam McGuffie's breakout game against the Irish is any indication ...

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