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Kornacki: Speight Follows QB Heroes into Statement Game

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Wilton Speight said he senses the quarterback tradition he's becoming part of by leading Michigan into the Orange Bowl Dec. 30 against Florida State. He'll be following in the footsteps of Tom Brady and Rick Leach in one of college football's most tradition-rich bowl games.

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Brady had the signature game of his college career in the Wolverines' 35-34 overtime win over Alabama in the 2000 Orange Bowl. Brady completed 34-of-46 passes for a school bowl record 369 yards with nary an interception and a career-best four touchdown passes.