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The Best.
Period.

Troy Smith and Ohio State Overpower Michigan
BY AUSTIN MURPHY

HOW THE BEARS PLAY COVER TWO
P. 48

JIMMIE JOHNSON IS NASCAR'S CHAMP
P. 58

HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS PREVIEW
P. 64

1929-2006
Bo Schembechler

With a brilliant performance against the Wolverines, Smith wrapped up the Heisman

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PHOTOGRAPH BY BOB ROSATO

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Tony Tomsic (Schembechler)

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Damian Strohmeyer (Urlacher)

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