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Dick Butkus has passed away at the age of 80
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<blockquote data-quote="Butkus68" data-source="post: 1947650" data-attributes="member: 627970"><p>My first fall on campus followed our 1963 Big Ten title and Rose Bowl win. His linebacking skills aside, with Butkus anchoring the middle and Grabo running the ball on 4th and short, we were still a really good team. Sadly that team lacked the incentive of a bowl game, but the foundation was in place for a long stay among the elite. Unfortunately the Slush Fund ended that chance. But it will never undermine the Butkus legacy.</p><p></p><p>I later came to know the GOAT on a personal basis when he did color for the rival radio network created by my good friend Bob Auler. It was always Katrina’s after home games - well into the night.</p><p></p><p>RIP Mr. Butkus!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Butkus68, post: 1947650, member: 627970"] My first fall on campus followed our 1963 Big Ten title and Rose Bowl win. His linebacking skills aside, with Butkus anchoring the middle and Grabo running the ball on 4th and short, we were still a really good team. Sadly that team lacked the incentive of a bowl game, but the foundation was in place for a long stay among the elite. Unfortunately the Slush Fund ended that chance. But it will never undermine the Butkus legacy. I later came to know the GOAT on a personal basis when he did color for the rival radio network created by my good friend Bob Auler. It was always Katrina’s after home games - well into the night. RIP Mr. Butkus! [/QUOTE]
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