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Pinnix shows he's ready to take over; The junior tailback started the season No. 3 on the depth chart but moved to the front of the class with an outstanding game.(SPORTS)
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Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
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September 24, 2006
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Copyright informationCOPYRIGHT 2006 Star Tribune Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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Byline: Chip Scoggins; Staff Writer
West Lafayette, Ind. -- It looks as if the Gophers running back situation is starting to take shape.
Amir Pinnix, who started the season No. 3 on the depth chart, made a strong case to be the featured tailback with a solid performance in a 27-21 loss to Purdue on Saturday.
Pinnix, a junior, rushed for 173 yards on 28 carries, and also caught three passes for 47 yards. The Gophers got only 27 rushing yards on 11 carries from the rest of their running backs.
Afterward, Pinnix was hesitant to discuss his individual performance.
"We lost the game," he said. "This is not an individual sport. It's a team sport. From a running ...
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