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Three brothers, one team: How Michigan State's Dowell trio fulfilled a dream

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Asked to pose for a photo, the three Dowell brothers run through a very brief conversation about the arrangement before they line up.

Twins Andrew and David stand on the ends with their arms on the shoulders of their younger brother, Michael.

It's a familiar pose for the trio.

Go back about 15 years to when the boys were playing youth soccer and it was the same order, left to right, although with a noticeable difference. Being more than three years younger than his twin brothers, Michael was so small his shin guards extended to his knees as he clutched a mini soccer ball.