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SUNRISE, Fla. -- On Monday, President-elect Donald J. Trump chose Florida Panthers owner Vincent Viola to serve as Army secretary.Viola, a 1977 West Point graduate who bought the Panthers in 2013, will need to be confirmed by the Senate. If that happens, then -- pending NHL approval -- ownership of the Panthers would remain in the Viola family, and his roles as chairman and governor of the club would be filled by Doug Cifu, a partner in the ownership group.Viola would become the Armys top civilian official.It is an honor to be nominated to serve our country, he said.Trump called Viola an incredibly accomplished and selfless individual.Whether it is his distinguished military service or highly impressive track record in the world of business, Vinnie has proved throughout his life that he knows how to be a leader and deliver major results in the face of any challenge, Trump said in a statement. He is a man of outstanding work ethic, integrity and strategic vision, with an exceptional ability to motivate others.Violas Army ties run deep and have carried over into his leadership of the Panthers. The team has held training camps and played exhibition games at West Point, has several West Point graduates and military veterans working in the front office, and incorporates some military thinking into its day-to-day marketing strategies.Our hockey team has always been proud to be part of Mr. Violas legacy, Panthers president of hockey operations Dale Tallon said. We admire his dedication to his country and are excited to watch him pursue this new endeavor.Trump, in announcing Viola as his pick, said he was living proof of the American dream.Viola founded Virtu Financial, an electronic trading firm that has a multibillion-dollar valuation. He is listed 374th on Forbes Magazines top 400 with a net worth of $1.8 billion.Violas father served in the Army during World War II. Viola became the first member of his family -- Italian immigrants living in Brooklyn -- to attend college. He served in the 101st Airborne Division, then was part of the U.S. Army Reserve after his active duty.Hes a graduate of New York Law School, has long been involved with philanthropic projects and is a past winner of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. In 2003, he founded and helped fund the creation of the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point.We could not be more proud for Vinnie and his dedication to our country, Panthers president and CEO Matthew Caldwell said.The NHL offered Viola congratulations.The club has assured us that the day-to-day operations of the Panthers franchise will not be affected by this development, and we will certainly work closely with the club to ensure that is the case, the NHL said in a statement. 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On the first play of the fourth quarter, Kirk Cousins hooked up with Jordan Reed for a 5-yard touchdown, marking the start of a wild final 15 minutes. The teams continued to exchange touchdowns throughout the quarter, and those who bet the spread were also on the edge of their seats, with the Cowboys closing as a 5.5-point favorite.Trailing 31-19 at the two-minute warning, Cousins found Reed for another score to send the total over. The teams combined for five touchdowns in the final 15 minutes, as the 34 points marked the second-highest scoring fourth quarter this season.Final score: Cowboys 31, Redskins 26 (Total goes over)FridayWashington Huskies at Washington State CougarsClosing line: Over/under 62.5Much to the dismay of the 76 percent of bettors who took the over, the total ended up going under by half a point. 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Michigans Jourdan Lewis put a scare into the home fans at the Horseshoe with a 45-yard kick return on the final play of the fourth quarter, but was tackled at the Ohio State 43-yard line. The game was heading to overtime, the last thing anyone who bet the under wanted to hear.Ohio State took just two plays to find the end zone and went ahead 24-17. Those 25 yards marked the longest TD drive of the game for the Buckeyes. Now Michigan needed a touchdown to extend the game, while the 51 percent on the under needed a stop. It all came down to a fourth-and-goal from the 5-yard line, as Wilton Speight would find Amara Darboh in the back of the end zone, forcing a second overtime. That touchdown sent the total over, as bettors on the under came up a little short.Final score: Ohio State 30, Michigan 27 in 2 OT (Game goes over)Minnesota Golden Gophers at Wisconsin BadgersClosing line: Wisconsin -14If you had Minnesota at +14, a push had to feel like a loss after this one ended. At halftime, the Gophers led 17-7 and were seeking to end their 12-game losing streak against Wisconsin. If you include the 14-point spread, the 43 percent who took Minnesota had a 24-point cushion at this point.After a Badgers field goal, the score was 17-10 heading into the fourth. However, Minnesota couldnt stop the run down the stretch, allowing 136 yards and three touchdowns on the ground in the final quarter. The last two scores came within a 27-second span, making this push a tough pill to swallow for those on the underdog.Final score: Wisconsin 31, Minnesota 17 (Game pushes) ' ' '