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Insider Intel: Raising Milwaukee
Marquette may be primed to make a Tourney run
Originally Published: March 20, 2009
By
Chris Sprow | ESPN The Magazine
A big win under their belt -- finally -- Marquette is now the perfect foil for Mizzou.
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Chris Sprow is a senior editor for ESPN Insider. He reports on the NFL and other sports, works year-round with Mel Kiper on NFL draft coverage and also oversees ESPN's Rumor Central. He's been a frequent guest on ESPN TV and radio.
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