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Who do you like this year and do you think the bcs will blow it yet again at seasons end ??? Only one of my three teams is ranked so far...Colorado State...which I hope that the Colorado Buffaloes can finally stampede tonight at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver....Go Buffs :D
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I'm curious as to how you think the BCS has blown it.  Not that I disagree with you but just want to hear your take.  
I like USC and Miami.

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I'm curious as to how you think the BCS has blown it.  Not that I disagree with you but just want to hear your take.  
I like USC and Miami.
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It was just a blatant mistake back in 2001 when Nebraska, after losing to Colorado 62-36,  and NOT even winning the Big 12 North Division....they were placed in the bcs Championship game against Miami...where they were soundly spanked.  Being a Colorado fan I STILL think Oregon should've been in there and not the Cornhuskers.  Anyway, what a game last night...The Buffs won 42-35 over big mouth Bradlee Van Pelt and Colorado State :)

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It was just a blatant mistake back in 2001 when Nebraska, after losing to Colorado 62-36,  and NOT even winning the Big 12 North Division....they were placed in the bcs Championship game against...where they were soundly spanked.  Being a Colorado fan I STILL think Oregon should've been in there and not the Cornhuskers.  Anyway, what a game last night...The Buffs won 42-35 over big mouth Bradlee Van Pelt and Colorado State :)
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I agree with that.  Nebraska had no business in that BCS game just like Florida St. had no business in it the year before.  Last year they got the teams right but a referee had to taint it at the end instead of swallowing his whistle.

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I agree with that.  Nebraska had no business in that BCS game just like Florida St. had no business in it the year before.  Last year they got the teams right but a referee had to taint it at the end instead of swallowing his whistle.
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Thanks....also, did you know that "Little Red" has the easiest schedule year after year while CU always has one of the toughest.....

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Final scores:

Bowling Green 27, Purdue 26
Indiana 13, Washington 38
Washington St. 26, Notre Dame 29 OT
Missouri 31, Ball St. 7

Another ho-hum day for the Indiana teams. :(
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And yet a great day for Colorado Teams!

Colorado 16 UCLA 14
Air Force 22 Northwestern 21
Colorado State 23 California 21

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And yet a great day for Colorado Teams!

Colorado 16 UCLA 14
Air Force 22 Northwestern 21
Colorado State 23 California 21
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And, and all 2 points or less. Good luck, Rock. ;)

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No doubt Indy, it looks like a scary year...I just wish the Gators could've beat Miami and Alabama could've beat Oklahoma...... :-/

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No doubt Indy, it looks like a scary year...I just wish the Gators could've beat Miami and Alabama could've beat Oklahoma...... :-/
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Whoa...what a difference a week makes :-/ My Buffaloes were slaughtered yesterday by Washington State..but Air Force and CSU won :D Next for the Buffs: Off to Florida  ::)
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Final scores:
Arizona 7, Purdue 59  :D

Michigan State 22, Notre Dame 16  :(

Central Michigan 14, Ball State 27  ;D

Kentucky 34, Indiana 17 >:( (Losing again at Plastic Memorial Stadium to the football southern Mildcats.)
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Not to mention (Really) The Buffaloes geting stampeded by FSU :-/

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Warning to the bcs:  Get Ready For More Controversy.  Nebraska creeped up to #8 in the coaches poll and # 11 in the AP after dispatching un-ranked Southern Miss and unranked Penn State...next up at home the juggernaut team from Troy State....Little Red will probably end up playing for the championship again ::)
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If they beat Oklahoma then maybe they deserve to.

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If they beat Oklahoma then maybe they deserve to.
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I dont watch college football there are WAAYY too many teams to keep up with.And they cant decide on a true champion sometimes.CO-CHAMPIONS DOES NOT EXIST IN MY PLAYBOOK!
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INDEED they don't....Michigan won that '97 title outright...nebraska only garnered a "Share" because of thier coach retiring....little red SUCKS >:( BTW, I wonder if they'll have a hard time with Troy State this weekend!

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Unless it's Washington-Georgia Tech. In the case of UM and the lucky Huskers, that was a crock. >:(

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Why do you think Washington is more deserving than the Huskers were?  Washington and Miami both played Nebraska in 1991 and I remember Osbourne being quoted saying "Washington isn't in the same ballpark as Miami."  This after Miami shutout Nebraska 22-0 and never let them advance past their 30 yard line.

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Why do you think Washington is more deserving than the Huskers were?  Washington and Miami both played Nebraska in 1991 and I remember Osbourne being quoted saying "Washington isn't in the same ballpark as Miami."  This after Miami shutout Nebraska 22-0 and never let them advance past their 30 yard line.
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Teams that have a harder schedule than Nebraska (46 teams ahead of them in that category) deserve a better ranking...I mean...Sweet LORD...nebraska plays TROY STATE Saturday (A team with the 116th weakest out of 117 division I-A schools) and haven't played a ranked team yet...all that and they move UP to 8th & 11th >:( It's little red bullsh*it like every year....Michigan won in '97 OUTRIGHT in my book.....

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Teams that have a harder schedule than Nebraska (46 teams ahead of them in that category) deserve a better ranking...I mean...Sweet LORD...nebraska plays TROY STATE Saturday (A team with the 116th weakest out of 117 division I-A schools) and haven't played a ranked team yet...all that and they move UP to 8th & 11th >:( It's little red bullsh*it like every year....Michigan won in '97 OUTRIGHT in my book.....
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I'm not talking about this year.  I mean in '97.  It's not Nebraska's fault that their conference was weaker back then with OU having all those off years.  Don't you agree that there are at least a few tough teams in their conference?  I will grant you that they always have weak nonconference foes.  That still doesn't explain how Washington was more deserving of a shared title in '91.  The PAC-10 wasn't exactly a powerhouse conference that year.  Arizona and Cal were decent but other than that...

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I'm not talking about this year.  I mean in '97.  It's not Nebraska's fault that their conference was weaker back then with OU having all those off years.  Don't you agree that there are at least a few tough teams in their conference?  I will grant you that they always have weak nonconference foes.  That still doesn't explain how Washington was more deserving of a shared title in '91.  The PAC-10 wasn't exactly a powerhouse conference that year.  Arizona and Cal were decent but other than that...
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Because Washington had a stronger RPI than either Nebraska or Miami had. The two teams have always had weak schedules since Notre Dame was taken off of Miami's then the "Canes joined the weak Big East, and Nebraska was part of the then Big 12 Conference, not a strong conference back then. The Pac 10 had several ranked teams in 1997. That they never had a outright champion since 1969 isn't the point here.

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That makes sense.  I wasn't sure of who Washington played that season (as far as tough teams) other than Nebraska but was referring to the state of the PAC10 back in 1991 and how the Huskies wouldn't of faced much resistance.  I am by no means a Nebraska fan but I do like Miami.  It sucked when Miami joined the weak Big East and Notre Dame was no longer on their schedule.  What a rivalry that was!

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I'm not talking about this year.  I mean in '97.  It's not Nebraska's fault that their conference was weaker back then with OU having all those off years.  Don't you agree that there are at least a few tough teams in their conference?  I will grant you that they always have weak nonconference foes.  That still doesn't explain how Washington was more deserving of a shared title in '91.  The PAC-10 wasn't exactly a powerhouse conference that year.  Arizona and Cal were decent but other than that...
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Note for the husker fans...I, being a Colorado fan, will ADMIT we did NOT deserve to share a National Championship in '90...Georgia Tech earned it with a tough schedule and the record to back it up....little red have always had a wimpy schedule and for most normal people that would NEVER warrant a title....nu SUCKS

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Note for the husker fans...I, being a Colorado fan, will ADMIT we did NOT deserve to share a National Championship in '90...Georgia Tech earned it with a tough schedule and the record to back it up....little red have always had a wimpy schedule and for most normal people that would NEVER warrant a title....nu SUCKS
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Yeah, Georgia Tech was a special team.

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Sadly, it still is happening in the present....nebraska is STILL getting thier butts licked by the bcs...even with that WIMPY schedule ::)

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Hey guys (Indy, R&RF, etc.).......remember me?
HOKIE, HOKIE, HOKIE, HI....TECH, TECH, VPI!!
http://www.hokiesports.com/images/vt.jpg#4 with a bullet!!
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 I say it AGAIN....does ANYONE share my frustration????Sadly, it still is happening in the present....nebraska is STILL getting thier butts licked by the bcs...even with that WIMPY schedule ::)

Update:  At least Colorado State is kicking the crap out of the mormons (B.Y.PEW) at the HALF 41-13 :D

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 I say it AGAIN....does ANYONE share my frustration????Sadly, it still is happening in the present....nebraska is STILL getting thier butts licked by the bcs...even with that WIMPY schedule ::)

Update:  At least Colorado State is kicking the crap out of the mormons (B.Y.PEW) at the HALF 41-13 :D
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I share your frustration as far as certain teams being favored by the polls and what not.  I also get frustrated at teams getting too much praise early in the season.  Last night I had to hear Mark May and Trev Alberts hail Jason White as a Heisman candidate  ::)
They went on and on about how many points the OU offense has been scoring.  Of course they've been scoring points.  Look who they've played so far.  Alabama is the only team that could be called decent (I guess).  Lets see how White and OU performs against some real competition.  If they blow Texas off the field than I'll be impressed.

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I share your frustration as far as certain teams being favored by the polls and what not.  I also get frustrated at teams getting too much praise early in the season.  Last night I had to hear Mark May and Trev Alberts hail Jason White as a Heisman candidate  ::)
They went on and on about how many points the OU offense has been scoring.  Of course they've been scoring points.  Look who they've played so far.  Alabama is the only team that could be called decent (I guess).  Lets see how White and OU performs against some real competition.  If they blow Texas off the field than I'll be impressed.

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Be impressed...BUT the BS-BCS will probably move nebraska UP even after Missouri beat them ::)

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...meanwhile, my IU Hoosiers still suuuuuuuuuuck at football. :D





Thank God for basketball......... ;D
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Speaking of which:
Northwestern 37, Indiana 31OT :(

On the bright side for Hoosier teams:
Penn State 14, Purdue 28  :)
Notre Dame 20, Pitt 14  :)

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...there is only one Hoosier team.  The others just happen to be in the same state. ;) :D

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...there is only one Hoosier team.  The others just happen to be in the same state. ;) :D
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I'm just the opposite. IU only has one team (maybe two, with the mens' soccer team). And the rest of the teams are just filler games. But we'll see come Oaken Bucket time. ;)

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I'm a one-team person.  I don't root for another team, even if they are in the same state.  As far as I'm concerned, they may as well be in another country. :)

I'll be the first to admit IU Football sucks big time, but thats part of being a true fan.  Sticking with your team through the good times and the bad. :)

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Well, I rooted for ALL three big Colorado teams and they all won!  Air Force beat UNLV....Colorado State beat back them morons of B.Y.PEW 58-13....and just as nice...Colorado beat Kansas....
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Final score:

Toledo 14, Ball State 38  ;D

I won't even tell you the other Indiana school scores, only that Purdue, Indiana, and Notre Dame all lost today. :(
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Sorry to hear that Indy...My Buffs lost to #1 Oklahoma :-/

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Only one of the major Indiana schools won today. That being Purdue, which hammered Northwestern at home 34-14. ;D Notre Dame, Indiana, and Ball State all got clobbered again.  :(
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Well, at least ONE of your teams won...my 3 lost ::) The good thing was that Virginia Tech win over those thug bad sports from miami...AND nebraska lost!!

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Well, at least ONE of your teams won...my 3 lost ::) The good thing was that Virginia Tech win over those thug bad sports from miami...AND nebraska lost!!
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Arkansas vs Kentucky went into 7 overtimes and became the longest game in NCAA history, I was there Saturday night til 12AM!
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How come it's these late games that go into 6 or 7 overtime periods? I would have just left after the 2nd overtime. :-/

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 Now I'm hoping that the bcs "Darlings" at nebraska get the corn kicked out of them by Kansas State this coming weekend  :D
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It'll be difficult, RnRF. The game is at Lincoln, and the Wildcats haven't beaten the Huskers there since the 70s. I hope they win too, then the naysayers that pooped on K-State's creampuff schedule will eat their words. ;D

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True enough Indy, I just wish they'd start addressing little reds creampuff schedule every year ::)

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True enough Indy, I just wish they'd start addressing little reds creampuff schedule every year ::)
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Cal 54, Washington 7

The buttwhuppin'

The box score

Yup...domination.
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The sad thing is that Cal could have won 75-0 if not for some boneheaded plays and missed opportunities ::) ;D

Considering how crappy Stanfurd is playing this year, Cal had better win :P
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Purdue 13, Ohio State 16 OT  :( (The Buckeyes must have more than 9 lives.)

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thats the best news of the day! ;D

Confession Time:

As a die-hard life-long IU fan(and yes I know their football program sucks royally), its in my blood to hate Purdue sports.  Its just the huge rivalry I guess.  



(bring on basketball season pleeeease ;D)

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thats the best news of the day! ;D

Confession Time:

As a die-hard life-long IU fan(and yes I know their football program sucks royally), its in my blood to hate Purdue sports.  Its just the huge rivalry I guess.  



(bring on basketball season pleeeease ;D)
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Congratulations, Rice. And good luck in beating Stanfurd next week.

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Cal won ;D

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Cal won ;D
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Normally I avoid football threads but I had to post. The University of Utah just beat their instate rival BYU to take the Mountainwest Conference Title with an invite to the Liberty Bowl.  Not bad for the first year with a new coach. :)
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Oh well...nebraska didn't win so much as we lost...two horrible passes in the 4th ::) At least I Colorado has and always will have a tougher schedule...

Hey Dagwood!  I was happy to see the Utes beat those morons from provo...especially IN provo, and the fact they handed B.Y.Pew thier first shutout since 1975!  Here's a little joke for ya:
Four college football fans go rock climbing one
afternoon:
A Utah fan, a BYU fan, a Colorado State fan, and a
Wyoming fan.  They had been arguing all the way up the
mountain about who among them loved their team more
and was the most "die-hard" fan. The argument grew
hotter and hotter, and the four fans grew more and
more agitated. Such was the emotion that upon reaching
the top of the mountain, the Wyoming fan proclaimed
loudly and earnestly to the other three, "THIS IS FOR
THE WYOMING COWBOYS!" and without a moment's
hesitation threw himself off the mountain, the supreme
sacrifice. Not to be outdone by a Wyoming fan, the
Colorado State fan jumped up and cried out, "THIS IS
FOR THE CSU RAMS!" and quickly threw himself off the
mountain, also willing to sacrifice himself to prove
his devotion to his team. Refusing to be outdone by
the Wyoming and CSU fans, the Utah fan rose to his
feet, summoned up every ounce of his courage, and
yelled at the top of his lungs, "THIS IS FOR THE UTAH
UTES!" and without a moment's hesitation, shoved the
BYU fan off the mountain :D

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I'm sorry to hear that Colorado lost and won't even go to a Bowl this year, Rock.

Well, at least the Irish smoked Stanfurd at their place 57-7. It's likely that it's too little, too late, as they aren't eligible for a Bowl even if they beat Syracuse and finish 6-6, since five Big East teams will finish with better records (because ND is a member of the Big East in sports other than football.) Confused? So is this weird BCS system.
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Thanks Indy...and speaking of the BS bcs....I am still waiting for them to give nebraska another title shot this year ::)

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Glad you liked it Dagwood, have a great day ;)

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Thanks Indy...and speaking of the BS bcs....I am still waiting for them to give nebraska another title shot this year ::)
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I know that's your gift of wit, but believe me, Rock, it won't happen. The AD has already fired Frank Solich and instated Bo Pelini as interim coach. Since he is the man credited with the Cornhusker "resurrection", it makes sense from a PR viewpoint. But I'm sure if USC and Oklahoma win out, as they will, they don't have to worry about Nebraska sneaking in.) (If that were true, then Purdue would play for the National title every time they went 9-3. ;D)

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Maybe so Indy, but at leat the Boilermakers schedule is never among the WEAKEST year in and year out...I hear the new nebraska coach is trying to get a home date with troop 14 of the Girl Scouts of Omaha...I hope he meant a football game and not a date persay :o

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Well, I am happy.  My team won again (no surprise there)

I have been a Boise State Fan for many years.  This is a great team, that never gets the press it deserves because it is always stuck in a sucky conference.  But this weekend, they took the Western Athletic Conference after a 56-3 pounding of Nevada.

So yet again, they will be playing in the Humanitarian Bowl on New Years Day as the home team, in their own stadium.

For those that have not heard of that bowl, it is often called the "Tidy Bowl", because BSU plays on a "Tidy Bowl Blue" astroturf field.

But for us Bronco fans, all is not lost.  There are still a few bowl openings to be filled, and we are hoping that we might get one of them.  After all, it will be dull to win the H-Bowl for the 5th time in a row.
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Final scores:
Oregon State 21, #2 USC 52 :-/

Kansas State 35, #1 Oklahoma 7  :o

Georgia 13, #3 LSU 34  :(

And oh yeah, Notre Dame went down to defeat again, losing at Syracuse. 38-12. The Irish are now officially eliminated from any bowl consideration, and so is Syracuse, even though it finished 6-6. (Five teams finished ahead of them in the Big East)

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Wow!  What a game...reminded me of Cu blowing out nebraska a couple years back and STILL the cornmen played for the championship....I'd sure like to see USC/LSU play for it this year but the so-called powers that be over at the bsc won't allow it >:(

Sorry to hear about ND, Indy....and congrats to you Mr._80s

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Sorry to hear about ND, Indy....and congrats to you Mr._80s
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