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Barry is the Best

Barry is the Best
May 30th, 2010 by Bob Fox

The Barry Alvarez era of football at the University of Wisconsin received the ultimate reward last week, as Alvarez was named to the College Football Hall of Fame. Alvarez was elated when he heard the news. “Obviously this is a tremendous honor for me. I’m thrilled. I’m humbled. When you’re selected primarily by your peers to go into a hall of fame, one that means so much to me, naturally, it’s very rewarding.” Alvarez gave some credit as well to guys he...

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