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Ignore the doubters: When winning becomes an uphill battle, the doubters will be standing at the ready to watch you fail. Your true fans—your spouse, your children, your extended family, and your truest friends—will be waiting to support and celebrate your success. They will always believe in you, so you should believe in yourself also. Go Blue!

What do you need to overcome? Who will be there to help you win?

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Del Duduit

October 10, 1981: Michigan 38, Michigan State 20

MICHIGAN WAS DOWN 20–16 IN the third quarter to unranked Michigan State.

Both teams were playing for the honor of winning the Paul Bunyan Trophy, which had been a tradition since 1953. The trophy is a large, four-foot-tall wooden statue of legendary lumberjack Paul Bunyan that sits upon a five-foot base. The trophy design is in recognition of the state’s history as a producer of lumber products.

The Wolverines entered the contest 3–1, while the Spartans struggled to have a 1–3 record. A win over Michigan on the Spartans’ home turf would make up for their slow start.