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Kornacki: When In Rome, Do as the Wolverines Do

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The Colosseum, Rome's ancient version of the Big House, is something many University of Michigan football players are looking forward to visiting during their upcoming tour of Italy.

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When I asked quarterback Wilton Speight what he was anticipating most, he said, "Just seeing the Colosseum and the history."

I jokingly asked if the team might scrimmage there.

"No," said Speight. "No, but that would be awesome. It would be sweet, and really cool."

The Colosseum, built 70-80 A.