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Butler, Gonzaga resume role as mid-major favorites

By Kyle Whelliston
Special to ESPN.com

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Where do the mid-majors stand as we near the end of nonconference play? How did they get to this point? Here's the breakdown: The favorites Butler (Horizon League): Graduating four-fifths of the starting lineup from a round of 32 team won't inspire many to expect a repeat performance. But the Bulldogs are back. Returnee forward Matt Howard, now a sophomore, anchors a group of youngsters who have achieved a 10-1 record despite playing one of the nation's toughest schedules. Remember names l ...

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