Coaching Connections - NLCS teams and the Dodgers
by David Young on Oct 21, 2010 3:30 PM PDT
in Dodgers History & Records
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PrintTime to examine the coaching staffs of this year's NLCS participants and see what kind of connections they have to the Los Angeles Dodgers. It turns out that there is little intertwining between these groups of baseball men and the Dodgers, but the Phillies do have the stronger connections.
Phillies
Philadephia manager Charles Fuqua Manuel played in the Dodgers organization in 1974 and 1975, his last stops as a player in the states before swinging his bat in Japan for six years. His career AAA line was .320 / .411 / .597 and his Albuquerque numbers were just a bit higher than that. He did get a cup of coffee with the big club each year he was with the Dodgers, hitting .167 / .211 / .167 in 19 plate appearances.
Davey Lopes, first-base coach, is a familiar figure to Dodger fans of the 1970s as the second baseman in the eight-year infield of Garvey, Lopes, Russell and Cey. He was known for his formidable base-running skills and his equally formidable mustache, as well as providing occasional pop from the leadoff spot in the batting order. As a Dodger: .262 / .349 / .380, 105 OPS+, with 418 stolen bases at a 83.1% success rate.
Coaches Greg Gross (batting), Rich Dubee (pitching), Sam Perlozzo (third base), Pete Mackanin (bench) and Mick Billmeyer (bullpen) do not seem to have direct Dodger connections, although Mackanin was once part of a trade for ex-Dodger Willie Davis.
Giants
First-base coach Roberto Kelly played center field for the 1995 Dodgers after being acquired in a late May trade with the Montreal Expos. Kelly had the worst offensive season of his career that year, putting up a line of .279 / .306 / .379, 87 OPS+ for Los Angeles, before leaving as a free agent at the end of the season.
Manager Bruce Bochy and coaches Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens (batting), Dave Righetti (pitching), Tim Flannery (third-base), Ron Wotus (bench) and Mark Gardner (bullpen) have no connections to the Dodgers that I could find, outside of being opponents at times.
Meulens, Righetti and Kelly were all teammates of Don Mattingly's in New York.
Thanks as always to thebaseballcube.com and baseball-reference.com.
Today's game: NLCS Game 5: Phillies (Roy Halladay) at Giants (Tim Lincecum)
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BOOOOO
jadande
Can’t believe the Knicks have bounced Marv Albert AND Gus Johnson. Much worse than the Red Sox trading Babe Ruth.
Hyperbole sells newspapers
and he works for the times, so he knows hyperbole.
I don't always walk, but when I do, it's into Mordor.
wow
Gus Johnson is awesome. why would they do that?
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Dear Berkowitz
mould is the British spelling. While I have been known to colour this site with British spellings, please respect my right to spell like an American on occasion. I meant no offence. That’s a good lad.
Hmmm. It’s not an “or/our” word like honor/honour and color/colour. But you’re right. I never realized that – I thought everyone was spelling it wrong. In my defense, I’m Canadian (uses British spelling here) and lived many years in Britain. I generally use American spellings too nowadays, but I didn’t realize the American spelling left out the “u”. OK, sorry.
heh, no worries, just givin’ you a hard time mate
by Josie Becker on Oct 21, 2010 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Aw,you don't remember this?
Withrow Debut
I think I’ll go pitch-by-pitch as if I were watching this LIVE:
First thing I noticed is that Withrow comes from the Nolan Ryan/Chad Billingsley school of looking down before delivering each pitch. It’s a crisp, drop-and-drive delivery that I absolutely love.
1:[/b]
First ball went into the dirt (probably overthrown). Next was a fastball that [i]just[/i] caught the edge of the strike zone on the outside corner. Could have been called a ball but hey. Third pitch was a WICKED 11-5 curve (beautiful shape) again on the corner for a strike. Super pitch! Now a heater that was left up and fouled away. STRIKE 3 FASTBALL SWINGING. Withrow was living on the corner during this AB very effectively. I’d estimate he was in the 95-96 mph range.
2:[/b]
Wow, that curveball REALLY got away from Withrow there. As Eric mentioned earlier, he obviously lost the grip on it.
3:[/b]
Again, Withrow working away from hitters with a fastball up and out of the zone. Another fastball, this one with late movement inside for a strike. If he keeps the ball down, he’ll be extremely tough, especially on RHH. From the stretch, he uses a slide step similar to Kershaw and seems to check down the runner pretty good. Fastball up for a ball. Ooh, next fastball has almost BELISARIO-LIKE movement but it’s too far inside. Now a perfectly placed LASER on the outside for a swinging strike. THEN ANOTHER ONE FOR A SWINGING K. This guy was totally overmatched.
4:[/b]
Ever since that curve got away, he’s been PURE HEAT. This one was inside. Paints the corner on the next pitch, maybe took a little bit off. WHOA, that was either a nasty SLIDER or Max Ramirez just swung at a fastball with some major league tailing action. Power curve gets away from Ellis allowing the runner to advance to 2nd. HOLY SHIT WHAT A FASTBALL TO K RAMIREZ. That HAD to be upper 90s. No freaking chance.
This. Was. Awesome.
by silverwidow on Mar 14, 2010 4:53 PM PDT reply actions 7 recs
by Julio Nievas on Oct 21, 2010 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions
In all honesty
I believe Chris Withrow will be the pitcher everyone admired next season. He’ll have his arm again and you’re damn right I believe he will improve his command drastically.
by Julio Nievas on Oct 21, 2010 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
The Dodgers have something to lose tonight - a record
The Dodgers have more National League pennants – 21 – going back to 1876, formation of the NL (though Dodgers didn’t join it until 1890). The Giants (who joined the NL in 1883) are next, with 20. If they win tonight or this weekend, they tie the record.
Baseball programming job with BIS
Probably the #1 baseball stats company is hiring programmers, but it is in PA.
Apparently the Giants have already won this game and are in the WS
so y’all probably shouldn’t watch. (Basing this on comments from Giants fans I know, on Twitter and FB.) It’s a done deal guys. They’re in. Game over.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
My boss (one of them) is here talking trash to me for pulling for the Phillies because I should be rooting for the Giants because they are the California team and are in the National League.
Fuck that noise.
I don't always walk, but when I do, it's into Mordor.
Sure
I bet giants fans did that for the Dodgers
/not
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Yeah that's what kills me
the Giants fans I know are such hypocrites. “Can’t you root for the underdog team from your city, even if you’re a Dodger fan?” Um, yeah, like you rooted for the Dodgers last year or the year before? Or would root for them if in LA? I didnt think so.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
chase utley continues to suck defensively
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
He may not play much but he's got this going for him
KevinDing
Sasha Vujacic and Maria Sharapova got engaged Tuesday , according to TMZ: http://is.gd/gbZ41
Direct TV
We’ll kill people and steal movies to get them to you. Not sure that’s the best pitch.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
That is a strange commercial
BTW Marty, the other day when I was surprised you had an apartment in Torrance, I thought you just moved there for your new job.
New gig is in Downey
I’m not moving there.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
Sacramento losing to Florida
no surprise there. Come on Culpepper.
"Progress isn't made by early risers. It's made by lazy men trying to find easier ways to do something." -Robert Heinlein
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nice throw nice catch
within 3.
"Progress isn't made by early risers. It's made by lazy men trying to find easier ways to do something." -Robert Heinlein
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I'll give the UFL some props
they actually stream the games online.
"Progress isn't made by early risers. It's made by lazy men trying to find easier ways to do something." -Robert Heinlein
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hah Dennis Green is the coach
awesome
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I knew Burrell was saying something. I just didn’t think he was talking to Halladay. Now I hope Burrell breaks his leg in the outfield.
Fuck Larry Bowa in 1980
Wait, what happened? I missed it
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Halladay and BureLOL were jawing at the end of the first inning.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 21, 2010 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions
About what exactly? Didn't like being struck out?
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Magic Johnson was a pretty awesome speaker today. I was expecting something as bad as The Magic Hour, but it was a very fun hour or so.
He gave away some signed jerseys
as well as about 5 pairs of courtside seats, including one to sit in his normal courtside seat with him for a game. Sadly, I won nothing.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 21, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Didn't you tell him
“Do you know who I am?”
That would’ve totally gotten you tix.
Well the Phillies are certainly looking like they think it's over
so maybe Giants fans were right .
This team has no heart! Halladay’s not an ace, can’t win the big games! etc
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
I take it you're sure that won't happen?
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
the only good thing that could come from the giants winning the NLCS
is that Philly couldnt get the job with 3 front of the rotation caliber pitchers. haha
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
the job done*
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
I do admit thats one small consolation prize
if Halladay loses 2 games in the NLCS… sort of funny since it was assumed they had it all nailed down once they had him.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Don't SF fans remember they lost a game?
What’s with the brooms?
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
game 2 doesnt count
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Their morons
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It's a sweep
of their portion of the series.
by Josie Becker on Oct 21, 2010 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Obviously Halliday doesn't have what it takes
Anyone can throw a no-hitter in the NLDS
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
by mleadman on Oct 21, 2010 5:36 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
the Phillies dont have an Ace!!
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Carlos Fuckin' Ruiz, HBP Machine!
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Huff must not be wearing his red thong today
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Both teams goofing up early
throwing at each other, fielding miscues, Giants making mistake of waking Phillies from their slumber…
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Phuck the Phillies, but... TEE HEE.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Polanco answers that pitch at his head
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
I'm telling you, pissing off a slumbering team was not a good idea, Timmy.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
It would be awesome, since I hate both these teams.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
I could hear Dick Dietz screaming
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
by mleadman on Oct 21, 2010 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
So I hate both of these teams
but I think I hate the Phillies a little less. However, I picked the Giants to win this series in 6… Im confused
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Oct 21, 2010 5:50 PM PDT reply actions
HA
then all of you will be forced to cheer for the Yankees!
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Oct 21, 2010 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Halladay hitting .500 in this series
LOL
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Do they have a button to change the end of the movie???
Fuck Larry Bowa in 1980
by NotJoeTorre on Oct 21, 2010 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I love the end of Tin Cup. Besides, any movie that ends with the lead hooking up with Rene Russo is fine by me.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 21, 2010 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
No golfer
and I mean no golfer would have done that in real life. I was screaming at the TV the first time I saw it. Only movie I’ve been madder at is Good Will Hunting.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
You didn't like good will hunting?
"Progress isn't made by early risers. It's made by lazy men trying to find easier ways to do something." -Robert Heinlein
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*ahem*
The scene at the end of the movie where Roy McAvoy hits the shot into the water hazard again and again was based on an actual event. Gary McCord (the commentator with the handlebar mustache in the movie) is an actual commentator and pro on the Champions Tour. In a tournament he had a similar shot to McAvoy’s. He needed a birdie to win and went for it. He shot over and over again and finally got it in 15 strokes. In the movie McAvoy holes out the shot and gets it in 12.
"Progress isn't made by early risers. It's made by lazy men trying to find easier ways to do something." -Robert Heinlein
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Of course I doubt that was in the open championship but...
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Off topic observation
Quite a few of the residents of the High Desert have tattoos and/or rings of the non-ear variety.
anthropologically speaking, that’s gross
by Josie Becker on Oct 21, 2010 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions
53 pitches through 3..
not as much as I want, but a better outcome courtesy of mr huff.
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Oct 21, 2010 5:55 PM PDT reply actions
Damn I thought Werth had hit that farther
Now hope Halladay has settled down. Except for the inevitable beanball.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
James Loney would've had that!
Just sayin’.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
how long before the first 10 rows of a baseball stadium’s lowest level aren’t as expensive because they’re blocked by netting or shatterproof glass
I don't always walk, but when I do, it's into Mordor.
would have to be a fatality involved for that to happen..
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Oct 21, 2010 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions
No worries; the team would be sponsored by Vagisil to make up for any losses.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 21, 2010 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
There is a douchebag behind me rooting for both the Giants and UCLA. I hate being on half his side tonight.
don’t sympathise with the Trojan fan, dear
by Josie Becker on Oct 21, 2010 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Fanerman and I are brothers in arms, knocking on wood from here to Kalamazoo.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 21, 2010 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
UCLA better lose by the Earth to Oregon
or the Pac10 is just the most nonsensical league ever
by Josie Becker on Oct 21, 2010 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
If that happened in the SEC
we would hear about how tough the conference is. Shut up Keith.
"Progress isn't made by early risers. It's made by lazy men trying to find easier ways to do something." -Robert Heinlein
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FUCK YOU PAT BURRELL
This is just purely a social call. You know, just two adults getting a stew on, man.
A game at AT&T would be cool
if you’re completely done up dirty on Acid.
Fuck Cody Ross.
Fuck Larry Bowa in 1980
It's a sweet park
especially when you get to see the Dodgers clinch a playoff spot in person.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 21, 2010 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions
awesome!
I was able to go to the clinching game. My best Dodgers memories. Maddux stealing second was the highlight.
This is a picture of my girlfriend and I after that game ended.
I don't always walk, but when I do, it's into Mordor.
I'll go ahead and say it
Well played, dude. She’s hot.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 21, 2010 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree with Eric
well done
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Oct 21, 2010 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Fuck you Ross
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Especially Ross
Dress HIM for Less!
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Damn! I thought I was quick witted
Also, fuck Halladay for not being an ACE.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Fuck Ross the store too
that place sucks
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
just look on the floor and you'll find what you need
:)
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Is Paul Westphal
the head coach at Oregon?
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
Did you mean Westhead? Either way, I laughed.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 21, 2010 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
please sabean give cody ross 40 million dollars
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Oct 21, 2010 6:17 PM PDT reply actions
When did we trade Matt Kemp to the Giants? Dude keeps getting thrown out to end the inning
I don't always walk, but when I do, it's into Mordor.
What just happened? I was away
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
panda finding new and creative ways to start double plays
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Oct 21, 2010 6:18 PM PDT reply actions
the homeless guy is pretty awesoke
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Whoa.
Victorino gave that a ride.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Please Phillies
after all you’ve done to me, all I ask is you hold on and take this one back to Philly. Y’know, like you shoulda done last night.
Off topic, college football
You know what plays don’t work well against, well any type of defense? Really slowly developing running plays that involve the QB holding the ball for a few seconds without moving.
Iron glove you mean
Utley and Howard are really putting on a fielding clinic…
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Oh my God
This guy is a Dodger fan.
He is rooting for the Giants because he hates them less than the Phillies.
1) WTF??????
2) I have never heard a temporary fan be so vocal in support of one team that isn’t his/her normal favorite.
We are talking special section of hell, reserved for this fucker.
by Eric Stephen on Oct 21, 2010 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Jeezus
must not be a die hard Dodger fan; not the rooting for Giants necessarily but that you would do so vocally and excitedly. Seriously douchey.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Meth is involved, only thing that makes sesne..
Solution: Throw a shot of bacardi on him and light him on fire.
Fuck Larry Bowa in 1980
make sure
it’s 151 first, faster burning is better burning
by Josie Becker on Oct 21, 2010 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions
well the error hurt the pitch count
no runs but pitch count a problem, for both guys. phillies need an insurance run or 3.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
more like 3
their bullpen sucks
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Jeez Halladay just finish the inning
Was hoping he could go 7, now I just worry he can’t go 6…
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
hide the women and children
Mike Fontenot is on deck
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
heh
the thread over at MCC is titled “beat PhiLAdelphia”
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
How many SB's vs Posey this series? Just curious
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Gload needs to prove to me he doesn't suck.
here would be a good time.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
ok i can't blame him for that bit of bad luck
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
umm
who is this?
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
What the hell?
is that brothel madam wearing on her head?
by berkowit28 on Oct 21, 2010 7:11 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
She sang it fine…i dont know about the outfit though. Looked like something out of a drag queen show…and with SF…you can never be sure.
Wish I'd been watching, I could possibly have identified said singer (and said singer's gender)
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
was from beach blanket babylon
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Oct 21, 2010 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah hah. Could be a guy given that. Talented peeps in that show though.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Her top note was nearly a semitones flat. And raw. Like the Giants, maybe.
by berkowit28 on Oct 21, 2010 7:15 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
apparently its some character from a musical called "beach blanket babylon":
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Does this musical, or character, have any relevance to SF, like being set there?
by berkowit28 on Oct 21, 2010 7:21 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
America's longest running musical revue
comedy/political that they change the scripts for frequently to make it current. It’s been playing in North Beach forever. Tourists eat it up. Lots of local references, yes, plus broader jokes.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beach_Blanket_Babylon
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
They'd regret that if they win this though
he has to pitch the next game. Just about anyone else should be fair game tho.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
they still had lidge though
kinda a surprise they went to him first
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Utley was tired of us mocking his D!
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
that was a good catch by Utley
for once…
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
I'll just say it right now, this matchup here is Prick against Prick.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
I can only hope it ends in a beanball pitch followed by a brawl.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Or Romo could fall off the mound and get hurt?
Not exactly what I meant…
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Crap, crap, crap - 7th inning?
WTH (as in When the Hell) did this game start?! Freakin’ CBS Sports always has the East Coast time, which confuses me. And, driving around this evening with the kids, I tried three different AM sports stations – 790, 830, and (sorts sports) 790, none of which carried the game. So, I figured it hadn’t started yet. So, 7:15 I turn on the game, only to see that it’s 7th inning. At least it’s an OK score (no jinxes, OK?).
This is just a rhetorical rant, no need to reply. Just frustrated, since there aren’t that many games left to watch before I start going into withdrawal.
by TopDeckTrueBlue on Oct 21, 2010 7:34 PM PDT reply actions
After the first series
every game will start at 5. Game 3 of the World Series is starting at 4 I think
Yeah, it's amazing.
I’ve lived on the West coast for almost 20 years now, still haven’t gotten used to the starting times.
by TopDeckTrueBlue on Oct 21, 2010 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Just remember, when in doubt
remember the East Coast Bias. Don’t want games ending too late for the Big Important Cities back east. Even when games are played on west coast.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
So, when in doubt, glue my eyes to the TV!
Thanks, I’ll remember that.
by TopDeckTrueBlue on Oct 21, 2010 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Except when Glee is on.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
From Jayson Stark
jaysonst
When Charlie Manuel made out this lineup, w/Utley #3 & Howard #4, it was like sending Javier Lopez an invitation to pitch this inning
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
As Mike Krukow would say
Siddown Meat!
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
x2
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Now just IBB Ross!
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
That was one hell of an inning from Madson
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Cody Ross tosses his bat
haha
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Bochy looks foolish now eh?
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Yeah basically
even Giants fans thought he was up til like 2 months ago. He can’t suddenly be smart.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
I CAN HAZ INSURANCE RUN!
Our future RFer just ripped one out! Werth!
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
hey, this isn't facebook!
;-)
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
At least she could have said nice poke. :)
by Eric Stephen on Oct 21, 2010 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
It's okay, as long as you don't invite us to play Farmville, we're cool.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
i hate farmville
one thing about FB. Had my HS reunion recently. No body had anything real to talk about as we all knew each other’s business through FB.
Ever? I'm only half-listening, obviously.
Kids, karate, homework, dinner, cats … dammit, I have baseball to watch! Without radio, I’m lost, apparently.
by TopDeckTrueBlue on Oct 21, 2010 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
thanks to our pitching staff...
heh, actually I don’t know how many he’s hit off Dodger pitchers.
Overqualified in an underqualified world since 2008.
that was a good accidental hit
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
actually error
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
What do you mean? That's harsh man.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
yeah he obviously cares
he just isn’t that good at doing it.
Thanks, posted while I was still typing.
My kids enjoyed it, too!
by TopDeckTrueBlue on Oct 21, 2010 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks for the LOL that I can't let my kids read
Before that, they asked why I just cackled at the error. Waiting for the inevitable Panda cake-stumble video, so I can show it to them
by TopDeckTrueBlue on Oct 21, 2010 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
3:10 to Yuma
was very good, I thought. State of Play was okay but not as good as Brit series. American Gangster was pretty good. Master and COmmander was great (post-Gladiator too). Cinderella Man was good, too, I thought.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Whew. Good thing my real reviews manage to use other words besides "good" ;-)
but y’all get the gist. In short: Tripon’s assessment was off a bit.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
by a bit you mean
completely incorrect ;-p
"Progress isn't made by early risers. It's made by lazy men trying to find easier ways to do something." -Robert Heinlein
http://www.accessorizeyourvehicle.com/
heh
“shake your pom poms”
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
He, like Frenchy, also touched the ball on the Immaculate Reception play, deeming the Franco Harris TD illegal :)
by Eric Stephen on Oct 21, 2010 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Sucktorino.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Please don't make me feel bad for posting the cake gif panda
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
here's one
http://www.gifflix.com/files/d4ec2c522288.gif
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
teaching someone how to fish
instead of giving them one.
You can almost always right-click (control-click) on a gif (or jpg) and choose “copy image location” in most browsers. Then paste it into your e-mail, IM, facebook entry, whatever.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Or just search for
“Panda Sandoval falls cake gif” ;-)
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
That is how I always find it
except I don’t even bother with the word “falls”.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
all fear the mighty bat of travis ishikawa
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
From the LA/SF "fan" here
“If both the Yankees and Phillies come back and win their series, I will shoot myself in the head.”
Well, I have two clear favorites now.
Heh, I'm the LA/NY fan ...
It’s my dirty little secret.
by TopDeckTrueBlue on Oct 21, 2010 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Im a LA/NY fan
but its far from a dirty secret…
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Oct 21, 2010 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
yes
giants lose!
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Gut the panda?!
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Just as an impartial fan, as much as I can be...
7 game series would be cool in both cases.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Yeah, I'm trying to tell my kids that I really just want to see more baseball.
The prospect of potentially only six games left is kind of a drag.
by TopDeckTrueBlue on Oct 21, 2010 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
i know, i agree
to quote an Affair to Remember: “Winter must be cold for those with no warm memories.” It’ll be a cold winter.
My wife's cousin's husband is (was) at the game. I told her to Facebook her cousin that ...
Panda has some cake waiting for him back in Philly. I may never get to go to another family function.
by TopDeckTrueBlue on Oct 21, 2010 8:16 PM PDT reply actions
UCLA down 39-6 in Oregon
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
well
at least UCLA had that win in Texas
that was awesome
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Neuheisel kicks a field goal down 36 points
Sigh…
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Pussy. Like Tedford last week: “I’m proud that we won the 2nd half.”
by KellyStephen on Oct 21, 2010 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Oregon almost looks like they are running it up…still got the starters in and running their normal offense.
Looks like they’ll cover 27 points easily.
Nah…they only have one offense. They’ll sit everyone by the 4th.
by KellyStephen on Oct 21, 2010 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Pretty obnoxious
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
how much time was left in the game?
i guess running a play there takes more time off the clock, too… but obviously if there’s little time left they can also just take a knee.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
It was late in the 3rd quarter
As a Bruin fan, I had no problem with it. Chip shot FG is more piling it on than giving the Bruins a shot to stop you on 4th and goal from the 3 or 4 yard line.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Yeah I guess that makes sense
it’s the Bruins fault for just not stopping them there. Or ever, apparently.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Game 6 will be at 12:57 p.m Saturday if the Yankees win tomorrow.
4:57 p.m if the Rangers win tomorrow.
by Alex41592 on Oct 21, 2010 8:18 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Or a prig schmuck.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
he also speaks at a rate of 1 word every 37 minutes
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
UCLA lookin strong at Oregon. Only down 39-6 in the 3rd.
Stat of the game: at the half Oregon was up 39-3 and UCLA had roughly 20 minutes of possession to Oregon’s 10. RBI says hello to Time of Possession. (Eric, that was for you.)
This is very encouraging
We’ll only lose to Oregon by three touchdowns!
No but I’m expecting USC to play like they played against Cal.
REDOUT SATURDAY!
by Julio Nievas on Oct 21, 2010 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
That will be an interesting game. USC has the offense to stay with the Ducks, but if their D plays like every game except Cal we’ll be in some serious shit.
by KellyStephen on Oct 21, 2010 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
And next Saturday is basically USC’s RoseBowl.
by KellyStephen on Oct 21, 2010 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah…since when do we not schedule Washington State on Homecoming????
by KellyStephen on Oct 21, 2010 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Also
The most important recruits will be there. If we win, we’re set. People will forget we got sanctioned.
by Julio Nievas on Oct 21, 2010 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
But I’ve put in the paperwork for a transfer.
by KellyStephen on Oct 21, 2010 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
We know Oregon will score, no one is denying that
But we’re going to score too.
by Julio Nievas on Oct 21, 2010 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
How so?
I don’t give a s*** about the conference. After news broke out today about the Pac-12, I’m all for leaving it.
by Julio Nievas on Oct 21, 2010 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
USC could go independent and be more like
Notre Dame.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Why?
What is the beef here? The California schools still get to play each other every year. If the California schools value being in a conference with the northwest schools, they have to make some compromises. I don’t even know what the California schools wanted.
USC, go independent? Have fun with that.
by Michael White on Oct 22, 2010 8:41 AM PDT up reply actions
the pistol offense is really working wonders today
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
yeah
its one thing to win in texas, but they absolutely destroyed them.
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Destroyed? They had a great defense and running game. Texas had a bunch of turnovers (credit the UCLA D). UCLA had 33 points and 27 yards passing; weirdest game I had seen in a while.
by KellyStephen on Oct 21, 2010 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
still
you have to cut them some credit for such a lopsided win
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Absolutely! And I was happy to see a Pac10 school (yes, even UCLA) take it to Texas. Helped the conference.
by KellyStephen on Oct 21, 2010 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
All these "good for the conference" comments
remind me why I like pro sports so much better.
Hey guys, SF going to the world series is good for the division!
by Michael White on Oct 22, 2010 8:27 AM PDT up reply actions
What, you mean the Dodgers don't get to pocket some of the
WS share if Giants make it? :-/ ;-)
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Okay, fine, I get that point.
I just find the idea of rooting for rivals (or as was suggested above to a USC fan that it would be a good thing for USC to lose) a buzzkill.
by Michael White on Oct 22, 2010 8:29 AM PDT up reply actions
I was being facetious, agreeing with you
(Er, wait, do the Dodgers get a share of divsion rival money? I was kidding about that, assumed not.)
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
UCLA has a seirous lack of talent
100% not true. I blame the coaching. Rick is a great recruiter, if he messes up next season, then he should be fired.
by Julio Nievas on Oct 21, 2010 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
But on the real
UCLA needs to dump the pistol, it’s not working for any QB on the roster. Rick should run a more air raid spread offense.
by Julio Nievas on Oct 21, 2010 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Too late to change this year
they’ll more roll outs with RB playing but they can’t change in mid-season
They have no fullback and they have speedy receivers/RBs
And with the addition of Shaquelle Evans next season, I think they would be a lot more comfortable.
by Julio Nievas on Oct 21, 2010 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I think Oregon is going to cover the 25.5 point spread
I don’t always walk, but when I do, it’s into Mordor.
by G.Scott on Oct 21, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
reply
They’re playing in Autzen
Double that.
Conquest Chronicles + SB Nation Los Angeles
by Julio Nievas on Oct 21, 2010 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
by Julio Nievas on Oct 21, 2010 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
From the Phillies
Halladay suffered a mild groin pull in second inning on a pitch to Posey in 2nd but gutted it out.
Will they save his cup and put it in the HOF along with Schilling’s sock?
by Julio Nievas on Oct 21, 2010 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Woah, Alterraun Verner with a shot at Neuheisel
From twitter:
My last comment on this game. We been told since my junior year at ucla that we are young, how many years in a row can you say that. Someone got to start being accountable instead of blaming the youth. This program deserves to be winning! Sorry about that, I dislike that excuse.
Neuheisel really set himself up for that.
He came into UCLA with alot of bravado..most notably taking out the full page ad in the LA Times..
Looks like a failure right now.
60-13 is inexcusable…i know Oregon is great…but thats ridiculous.
Oregon’s gotta be pissed at UCLA for running up the score in garbage time.
I don't always walk, but when I do, it's into Mordor.
wow
ucla got flattened
like a penny
on a railroad track
Oregon is bad ass
by 68elcamino427 on Oct 21, 2010 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
ok
now I know why that fat lady sang GBA at the game.
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
All Haikus are hard
and sometimes they don’t make sense.
Refrigerator
I don't always walk, but when I do, it's into Mordor.
Ha, yeah. But at 9am in October when your team is out of it and doesn’t have any good news to talk about, it’s to be expected.
All I really want is for Judge Gordon to make up his damn mind.
I don't always walk, but when I do, it's into Mordor.
I tried to come up with an idea for a post
Just to get a new place for everyone to chat.
The best I could come up with is a lame idea seeing how many more people like the Lakers then the Clippers….
by Michael White on Oct 22, 2010 9:02 AM PDT up reply actions
make one about the inferiority complex Giants fans have towards the Dodgers and why they have good reason for it.
Hell, you could probably just post the Panda Cake gif and leave it at that
I don't always walk, but when I do, it's into Mordor.
I don't have much visibility into the SF fans mindset
That sort of post should be written by one of our commenters who live in SF and deal with them on a daily basis. I’m surrounded mostly by baseball apathy and some casual Dodger fans.
Anyway, Brandon saves the day with a NPUT
http://www.truebluela.com/2010/10/22/1767772/dodgers-draft-report-card-on-baseball-america
by Michael White on Oct 22, 2010 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions
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