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Super Bowl LI: Patriots’ James White strengthens pro Badgers’ reputation

Super Bowl 51 brought all the stops Sunday night. With record-breaking performances, the first ever overtime, and the biggest comeback ever, a 5-foot-10 running back out of the University of Wisconsin stole the show.

James White, who played for the Wisconsin Badgers from 2010-13, helped lead the New England Patriots to a come-from-behind Super Bowl victory. Trailing 28-3 at one point, White sparked the comeback with a five yard touchdown pass from Tom Brady in the third quarter to cut it to 28-9.

From there on out, it was all New England and when the Patriots needed it most, White came in clutch.