TOUGH ENOUGH? SOME WONDER IF UW TAILBACK MICHAEL BENNETT IS DURABLE ENOUGH TO HOLD UP THROUGH THE SEASON.(Sports)

From: The Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI) | Date: August 20, 2000 | Copyright information

With less than a week left in training camp, junior Michael Bennett has answered most of the questions about his ability to handle the starting tailback job for the University of Wisconsin football team.

Bennett is displaying more patience as a runner and is starting to break some tackles. He also has flashed the big-play ability that has coaches so excited about his potential.

But one major question remains about the 5-foot-10, 200-pound Bennett, a question that won't be answered even with the opening game against Western Michigan on Aug. 31 at Camp Randall Stadium.

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