Claim: On the1980 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team, Marion Barber was the team captain and received the team's Most Valuable Player award and was also named part of the All--Big Ten first team with fullback Garry White and defensive end Jeff Schuh.
Evidence: The 1980 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team was an American football team that represented the University of Minnesota in the 1980 Big Ten Conference football season. Big Ten Conference 5–6 (4–5 Big Ten)  Marion Barber Jr. Marion Barber, Jr. Memorial Stadium Marion Barber was the team captain and received the team's Most Valuable Player award. Barber, fullback Garry White, and defensive end Jeff Schuh were named All-Big Ten first team.