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George H.W. Bush shows support for Duke in Houston

George H.W. and Barbara Bush pose with Tony Romo, Jason Garrett and Jason Witten. (Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports)
George H.W. and Barbara Bush pose with Tony Romo, Jason Garrett and Jason Witten. (Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports)

Michigan State has Magic Johnson, Wisconsin has Aaron Rodgers and Kentucky has Ashley Judd.

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Duke? Well, it has one of the former leaders of the free world on its side.

Not to mention his wife and a trio of Dallas Cowboys.

Former president George H.W. Bush and his wife Barbara Bush were among the fans supporting the Blue Devils during their 66-52 Elite Eight win over Gonzaga at Houston's NRG Stadium on Sunday. They met with Tony Romo, Jason Garrett and Jason Witten of the Dallas Cowboys before the game — presumably to talk about their shared Duke fandom — and had great seats located on the far end of the Duke bench.

Extra points to everyone for wearing Duke colors and gear.

The president also spent a little time with Duke's cheerleading squad before the game.

George and Barbara Bush are big sports fans, often spotted in the seats behind home plate at Houston Astros games. The pair was also spotted on the Houston Texans' "Kiss Cam" last season.

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