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Virginia Tech quarterback Logan Thomas (3) is sacked by Michigan defensive end Ryan Van Bergen during the fourth quarter of Michigan's 23-20 overtime victory in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on Jan. 3, 2012. (Associated Press)

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Maryland guard Terrell Stoglin (12) shoots over Cornell guard Chris Wroblewski in the second half of an NCAA basketball game in College Park, Md., Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012. Stoglin contributed 14 points to Maryland's 70-62 win. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

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Art Joens helps Rosalia Brandt sign in during an Iowa caucus meeting Tuesday at his home in Manilla. The Joenses host one of the few remaining caucus meetings at a private residence in the state. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals left wing Troy Brouwer celebrates his goal with the fans behind the glass during the second period of an NHL game against the Calgary Flames, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul, center, walks past high school sports portraits after giving a speech at a Rock The Caucus assembly held at Valley High School on the day of the Iowa caucus, West Des Moines, IA, Tuesday, January 3, 2012. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

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Indianapolis is a likely destination for Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck. The Colts secured the No. 1 pick in April's draft after finishing 2-14 this season. (Associated Press)

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Washington Redskins rookie running back Evan Royster (35) had his second 100-yard game in as many starts. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

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Evgeny Kuznetsov (25) was clutch for Russia in the 2011 world junior championships, scoring the game-winning goal against Finland in the quarterfinals. (Associated Press)

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The Capitals took Russian forward Evgeny Kuznetsov (center) with the 26th overall pick in the 2010 draft. His playmaking ability has earned comparisons to countrymen Alexander Semin and Evgeni Malkin. (Associated Press)

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"It's very tough for a young team to learn when you've got nothing but young guys on a team, because they follow each other's lead," said Wizards forward Rashard Lewis (9). (Associated Press)

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Sammy Watkins, a first-team All-American, set a school record with 1,153 receiving yards in helping Clemson earn its first major bowl berth in 30 years. (Associated Press)

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Robert Nwankwo (left) and Towson came close at Virginia on Friday, but the Tigers fell 57-50. It was their 13th of 14 losses this season. (Associated Press)

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Fans watch the second period of the NHL Winter Classic game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the New York Rangers, Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

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Washington Wizards' Nick Young (1), John Wall (2) and JaVale McGee wait for play to resume during the fourth quarter of the Wizards' 100-92 loss to the Boston Celtics in an NBA game in Boston Monday, Jan. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

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New York Rangers coach John Tortorella, right, argues a penalty call as Ruslan Fedotenko, left, and Brad Richards look on late in the third period of the NHL Winter Classic game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, in Philadelphia. New York won 3-2. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)