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After yesterday I think I would put UM ahead of SC. Florida and Auburn are both Top-5 teams too, and LSU probably deserves to be in the discussion even with the loss.neomits;622819; said:
It's only October 1, though. The rankings will take care of themselves. USC will get the benefit of the doubt since they can pretty much mail it in against their next four opponents, but once November comes around they've got Oregon, Cal, Notre Dame, and UCLA all in one stretch. They could easily lose at least two of those games.
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A September to remember:
After five weeks, Ohio State's opponents are a combined 16-4 when they're not playing OSU. Three of those four losses dealt to OSU's opponents have been at the hands of Notre Dame, Virginia Tech, and a resurgent Pittsburgh.
OSU's average game score against these five opponents is 33-10, including beating the #2 team in the country by more than 2TDs, and the #13 team in the country (and the referees) by 3TDs, both on the road, at night.
That's not just coming out of a very difficult September unscathed ... that's dominating!
After five weeks, Ohio State's opponents are a combined 16-4 when they're not playing OSU. Three of those four losses dealt to OSU's opponents have been at the hands of Notre Dame, Virginia Tech, and a resurgent Pittsburgh.
OSU's average game score against these five opponents is 33-10, including beating the #2 team in the country by more than 2TDs, and the #13 team in the country (and the referees) by 3TDs, both on the road, at night.
That's not just coming out of a very difficult September unscathed ... that's dominating!
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I knew the snap was high, but this was an incredible save by TS. Snapping was one of the few things that OSU didn't do well on offense.
Great capture by JimD
Great capture by JimD
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OSUsushichic;622578; said:And that Woody in the crowd was just creepy! BB, was that you?
I did get awful excited during the game, thanks for noticing!
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Taosman
Your Cousin In New Mexxico
By: Mike Hlas - The Gazette
IOWA CITY, IA - For all the festivities and fun in the September sun Saturday outside Kinnick Stadium, reality grew as dark as the fourth-quarter sky last night.
Reality No. 1: Ohio State is an excellent football team deserving of its No. 1 ranking and the praise that comes with that.
Reality No. 2: Iowa is one of the other college football teams in the Big Ten and the nation, another victim of the Buckeyes, another team that will play in a bowl game that isn't connected to the national championship.
The Buckeyes played like a squad that rolls on performance, not press clippings in its 38-17 silencing of the Hawkeyes and their fired-up fans.
OSU had a better rushing attack, better speed and elusiveness, better tackling, better pass coverage, better flustering of the opposing quarterback, better hanging on to the ball, better poise, probably even a better post-game snack.
Just better.
So this is Sunday morning coming down for Iowa. Time to clean up after the tailgaters, time to put salve on a bruised team psyche inside the Hawkeye football complex.
If the Buckeyes' ranking didn't sum things up well enough last week around Iowa, it sure does now. You must seize every opportunity, ride every wave of momentum when you're playing a team of Ohio State's caliber.
When it was time for the Hawkeyes to seize Saturday night, they slipped. When it was time for them to ride the wave, they backpaddled.
At a point when Iowa was moving effectively but couldn't afford any more big mistakes, tight end Scott Chandler fumbled the ball away with 8:57 remaining. Instead of it being OSU 31-17 with the Hawkeyes on the move, it was 31-17 and momentum doused.
When Drew Tate had to be perfect after Iowa got the ball back following an OSU punt deep into Iowa territory, he instead threw a pass that was deflected and picked off with 6:07 left.
It was one of his three interceptions. Three are three too many against Ohio State.
A Buckeye touchdown followed less than two minutes later. With it, many blue gold-clads filed out of the Kinnick gates and into those parking lots that had so much hope and anticipation hours earlier.
The night ended with mumbling and muttering on the way to their cars and mega-buck motor homes. And, if Hawk fans were being fair-minded, they did a little marveling at Ohio State's talent and execution.
If Tate was going to really have a Heisman Trophy candidacy, he had to throw his hat in the ring Saturday. He won't be running.
Tate had his good moments, but they were dwarfed by misadventures. He was the frustrated Tate of last year's whipping in Columbus more than the maestro Tate who helped beat the Buckeyes 33-7 here in 2004.
He would have needed to be Superman to carry his team to triumph given the way Iowa's defense couldn't cover Ohio State's receivers, but Tate wore no cape.
His counterpart, Troy Smith, remains an actual Heisman challenger. Smith didn't compile eye-widening statistics or make any signature plays here. OK, four touchdown passes is something that warrants attention.
More importantly, though, Smith didn't lose the ball. Instead, he made it travel downfield far too steadily and easily for Iowa concerns.
The game was probably irreparably altered for good midway through the second quarter. Iowa took possession midway through the second quarter at the 50-yard line, trailing just 14-10 after it followed a big-time touchdown drive with a big-time defensive stop and a poor OSU punt.
Three plays later, Iowa punted back. Twelve plays after that, Ohio State had topped off an 89-yard touchdown march to go up 21-10.
All the throat-sore Hawkeyes fans in the stadium couldn't stop what seemed inevitable after that.
Class will tell, and class had told. A long day of partying became a late night of gloom.
Most of the people who lingered to observe ESPN's "GameDay" cast do their thing after the game wore scarlet and gray. They wanted to see those highlights, hear those kudos.
Hawkeye fans just wanted to go home.
http://gazetteonline.com/2006/10/01/Home/sportssection/iowaosuhlas.htm
IOWA CITY, IA - For all the festivities and fun in the September sun Saturday outside Kinnick Stadium, reality grew as dark as the fourth-quarter sky last night.
Reality No. 1: Ohio State is an excellent football team deserving of its No. 1 ranking and the praise that comes with that.
Reality No. 2: Iowa is one of the other college football teams in the Big Ten and the nation, another victim of the Buckeyes, another team that will play in a bowl game that isn't connected to the national championship.
The Buckeyes played like a squad that rolls on performance, not press clippings in its 38-17 silencing of the Hawkeyes and their fired-up fans.
OSU had a better rushing attack, better speed and elusiveness, better tackling, better pass coverage, better flustering of the opposing quarterback, better hanging on to the ball, better poise, probably even a better post-game snack.
Just better.
So this is Sunday morning coming down for Iowa. Time to clean up after the tailgaters, time to put salve on a bruised team psyche inside the Hawkeye football complex.
If the Buckeyes' ranking didn't sum things up well enough last week around Iowa, it sure does now. You must seize every opportunity, ride every wave of momentum when you're playing a team of Ohio State's caliber.
When it was time for the Hawkeyes to seize Saturday night, they slipped. When it was time for them to ride the wave, they backpaddled.
At a point when Iowa was moving effectively but couldn't afford any more big mistakes, tight end Scott Chandler fumbled the ball away with 8:57 remaining. Instead of it being OSU 31-17 with the Hawkeyes on the move, it was 31-17 and momentum doused.
When Drew Tate had to be perfect after Iowa got the ball back following an OSU punt deep into Iowa territory, he instead threw a pass that was deflected and picked off with 6:07 left.
It was one of his three interceptions. Three are three too many against Ohio State.
A Buckeye touchdown followed less than two minutes later. With it, many blue gold-clads filed out of the Kinnick gates and into those parking lots that had so much hope and anticipation hours earlier.
The night ended with mumbling and muttering on the way to their cars and mega-buck motor homes. And, if Hawk fans were being fair-minded, they did a little marveling at Ohio State's talent and execution.
If Tate was going to really have a Heisman Trophy candidacy, he had to throw his hat in the ring Saturday. He won't be running.
Tate had his good moments, but they were dwarfed by misadventures. He was the frustrated Tate of last year's whipping in Columbus more than the maestro Tate who helped beat the Buckeyes 33-7 here in 2004.
He would have needed to be Superman to carry his team to triumph given the way Iowa's defense couldn't cover Ohio State's receivers, but Tate wore no cape.
His counterpart, Troy Smith, remains an actual Heisman challenger. Smith didn't compile eye-widening statistics or make any signature plays here. OK, four touchdown passes is something that warrants attention.
More importantly, though, Smith didn't lose the ball. Instead, he made it travel downfield far too steadily and easily for Iowa concerns.
The game was probably irreparably altered for good midway through the second quarter. Iowa took possession midway through the second quarter at the 50-yard line, trailing just 14-10 after it followed a big-time touchdown drive with a big-time defensive stop and a poor OSU punt.
Three plays later, Iowa punted back. Twelve plays after that, Ohio State had topped off an 89-yard touchdown march to go up 21-10.
All the throat-sore Hawkeyes fans in the stadium couldn't stop what seemed inevitable after that.
Class will tell, and class had told. A long day of partying became a late night of gloom.
Most of the people who lingered to observe ESPN's "GameDay" cast do their thing after the game wore scarlet and gray. They wanted to see those highlights, hear those kudos.
Hawkeye fans just wanted to go home.
http://gazetteonline.com/2006/10/01/Home/sportssection/iowaosuhlas.htm
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BuckBackHome
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I would love to see if someone ended up with a great photo of Hartline's hit taking out the two defenders on Gonzo's TD.
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BuckBackHome;623040; said:
Check out post #953 in this thread - it's on page 64 for most folks.
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BuckBackHome
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BB73;623087; said:
Thanks. I saw that clip last night. I would love for a Davidson (sp?) Ozone shot of the hit.
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BUCKEYES NOTEBOOK
Iowa finds gems by recruiting in Ohio
By MATT MARKEY
BLADE SPORTS WRITER
IOWA CITY, Iowa - When Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz went shopping for some athletic talent to inject into his Hawkeyes program, he ended up at the same outlet where Ohio State coach Jim Tressel has found some of his best bargains.
Ferentz came to Ohio looking for future stars, and he thinks he found a couple at Glenville High School in Cleveland, the same school that produced Ohio State's two current Heisman trophy candidates - quarterback Troy Smith and wide receiver/kick returner Ted Ginn Jr. Arvell Nelson is a freshman quarterback at Iowa who likely won't play this season, but the 6-4, 175-pounder could figure in the Hawkeyes' plans over the next four years. Nelson and freshman defensive back Derrick Smith are both Glenville products, and Ferentz was pleased to land them from Buckeye land. "Ohio is one of the best high school football states in the country," Ferentz said. "I can't give you the numbers, but the quality of the football compares with any state. They are the Ohio State University. There are no other Division I schools in the state that they compete with. They've got a huge advantage there. I haven't studied their roster recently, but the percentage of Ohio players that they start with in their recruiting base gives them a huge advantage." Nelson was a second team All-Ohio selection last year as a senior, and he finished his career with 4,203 passing yards and 47 touchdowns. Smith was a three-time letter-winner in both football and track at Glenville. DRESSED UP: Iowa's Kinnick Stadium got to show off its makeover yesterday in front of a national television audience. Just prior to the start of the 2006 season, Iowa completed a two-year, $86.5 million renovation of Kinnick. The stadium opened in 1929 and has a current capacity of 70,585. It is named after Nike Kinnick, the 1939 Heisman Trophy winner and the only Hawkeye to win the most-prized award in college football. DON'T TREAD ON ME: Ohio State's young defense has been surprisingly stout against the run. Until last night, OSU had not allowed a rushing touchdown. Ohio State allowed only 32 points in its first four games and led the Big Ten in scoring defense. LONGEST STREAK: Ohio State owns the longest winning streak in the nation in Division I-A at 12 games. The Buckeyes took over the longest streak when Texas Christian had its 13-game winning streak stopped with a 31-17 loss to BYU on Thursday. The Buckeyes have not lost since Oct. 8 last year at Penn State.
BUCKEYES NOTEBOOK
Iowa finds gems by recruiting in Ohio
By MATT MARKEY
BLADE SPORTS WRITER
IOWA CITY, Iowa - When Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz went shopping for some athletic talent to inject into his Hawkeyes program, he ended up at the same outlet where Ohio State coach Jim Tressel has found some of his best bargains.
Ferentz came to Ohio looking for future stars, and he thinks he found a couple at Glenville High School in Cleveland, the same school that produced Ohio State's two current Heisman trophy candidates - quarterback Troy Smith and wide receiver/kick returner Ted Ginn Jr. Arvell Nelson is a freshman quarterback at Iowa who likely won't play this season, but the 6-4, 175-pounder could figure in the Hawkeyes' plans over the next four years. Nelson and freshman defensive back Derrick Smith are both Glenville products, and Ferentz was pleased to land them from Buckeye land. "Ohio is one of the best high school football states in the country," Ferentz said. "I can't give you the numbers, but the quality of the football compares with any state. They are the Ohio State University. There are no other Division I schools in the state that they compete with. They've got a huge advantage there. I haven't studied their roster recently, but the percentage of Ohio players that they start with in their recruiting base gives them a huge advantage." Nelson was a second team All-Ohio selection last year as a senior, and he finished his career with 4,203 passing yards and 47 touchdowns. Smith was a three-time letter-winner in both football and track at Glenville. DRESSED UP: Iowa's Kinnick Stadium got to show off its makeover yesterday in front of a national television audience. Just prior to the start of the 2006 season, Iowa completed a two-year, $86.5 million renovation of Kinnick. The stadium opened in 1929 and has a current capacity of 70,585. It is named after Nike Kinnick, the 1939 Heisman Trophy winner and the only Hawkeye to win the most-prized award in college football. DON'T TREAD ON ME: Ohio State's young defense has been surprisingly stout against the run. Until last night, OSU had not allowed a rushing touchdown. Ohio State allowed only 32 points in its first four games and led the Big Ten in scoring defense. LONGEST STREAK: Ohio State owns the longest winning streak in the nation in Division I-A at 12 games. The Buckeyes took over the longest streak when Texas Christian had its 13-game winning streak stopped with a 31-17 loss to BYU on Thursday. The Buckeyes have not lost since Oct. 8 last year at Penn State.
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Taosman;623034; said:
This is what a sportswriter sounds like when they are a true fan of the team. After an evening of frustration, they vent on their keyboard and attempt to use the most painful imagery possible to help themselves deal with emotions that will not be ignored.
As a concerned fan who has been there, I would like to offer this man and all other Hawkeye fans a little help with their catharsis. Here is an image that will help you to take a lights-on, full-frontal view of the undressing that you got last night:
The game that was supposed to serve as the threshold to the next level was merely a pat-on-the-head from the monster that lives there. It was a "go back on the porch, puppy" moment. You're too little to run with the big dogs; come back when you grow up.
Harsh, I know. But that's what it was.
I opened the post by saying I've been there; but even during the lean years, I knew we'd be back. I guess I haven't been there.
Most Hawkeye fans I know are great people and good friends. But I am as glad as ever to be a Buckeye today.
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Uncertainty surrounds Iowa after loss to Ohio State
The media hype is gone, so it's time for the Hawkeyes to re-focus.
By ANDREW LOGUE
REGISTER STAFF WRITER
October 2, 2006
Iowa City, Ia. - The "six-ring circus" headed out of town Saturday evening, leaving the Iowa football team with mixed memories and lingering questions.
For an entire week, the Hawkeyes and their fans were at the center of the college football universe - co-stars in a prime-time event that lured ESPN's popular "College GameDay" program to Kinnick Stadium.
It was a storyline for the ages, until top-ranked Ohio State brought a sellout crowd of 70,585 back down to earth with a 38-17 victory.
"As a kid, you always dream of playing and beating the No. 1 team," said Mike Elgin, Iowa's starting center. "I wish things would have turned out better. This is something I will always remember."
The Buckeyes (2-0 Big Ten Conference, 5-0 overall) punctuated their triumph with 214 rushing yards, while Iowa (1-1, 4-1) committed four turnovers.
Hawkeye coach Kirk Ferentz, who predicted the atmosphere surrounding Saturday's showdown would be like a six-ring circus, credited Ohio State for giving a stellar performance.
"From my vantage point," Ferentz said, "this is clearly the best they've played all year."
Iowa, meanwhile, slipped from No. 13 to No. 19 in the Associated Press poll. Suddenly, there's an aura of uncertainty surrounding the Hawkeyes:
-Quarterback Drew Tate accepted responsibility for losing, and passed up the chance to blame an ailing abdominal muscle for his mistakes.
Before this season, the senior from Baytown, Texas, averaged an interception every 35.1 attempts. Since returning to the lineup three weeks ago, Tate has been picked off every 21.2 passes.
Three of those interceptions were made by the Buckeyes.
"I think I hurt our offense more than Ohio State," Tate said. "I missed too many guys."
Tate rarely looked comfortable against Ohio State. If he doesn't find his rhythm this weekend against Purdue, the Hawkeyes may continue to sputter.
"There's still a lot of football left," said Tate, who finished 19-of-41 passing for 249 yards. "We're going to keep our foot on the gas pedal."
-Tate has been the primary spark for an offense that has yet to produce a 100-yard rusher or a 100-yard receiver in five games this season.
A year ago, Hawkeye running backs surpassed the 100-yard plateau 10 times, while a receiver eclipsed the mark on three occasions.
Without anybody taking pressure off Tate, defenders are having an easier time harassing him.
-Ohio State became the fourth consecutive opponent to drive deep into Iowa territory on its opening possession. The Buckeyes went 54 yards - with 31 coming on running plays - and took a 7-0 lead on Troy Smith's 12-yard pass to Anthony Gonzalez.
The offensive line was able to seal the left side, while tailback Antonio Pittman frustrated tacklers with cutbacks.
"It seems like they're coming up the middle, then a quick bounce outside," Hawkeye linebacker Mike Klinkenborg said. "They did it all night long."
In the last four games, Iowa has been outscored 21-6 in the first quarter.
-Every defense in the Big Ten has forced at least one fumble this season - except Iowa.
The Hawkeyes are among four teams nationally without a fumble recovery, joining Colorado State, Florida and Hawaii.
"We had the opportunities to make things happen," defensive end Kenny Iwebema said. "And we didn't capitalize."
Iowa and Northwestern are tied at the bottom of the BigTen with a turnover margin of minus-1.20.
"It's hard to even quantify how important turnovers are," Ohio State coach Jim Tressel said. "(The Hawkeyes) made mistakes. We didn't. And that's why we're the happy locker room."
Uncertainty surrounds Iowa after loss to Ohio State
The media hype is gone, so it's time for the Hawkeyes to re-focus.
By ANDREW LOGUE
REGISTER STAFF WRITER
October 2, 2006
Iowa City, Ia. - The "six-ring circus" headed out of town Saturday evening, leaving the Iowa football team with mixed memories and lingering questions.
For an entire week, the Hawkeyes and their fans were at the center of the college football universe - co-stars in a prime-time event that lured ESPN's popular "College GameDay" program to Kinnick Stadium.
It was a storyline for the ages, until top-ranked Ohio State brought a sellout crowd of 70,585 back down to earth with a 38-17 victory.
"As a kid, you always dream of playing and beating the No. 1 team," said Mike Elgin, Iowa's starting center. "I wish things would have turned out better. This is something I will always remember."
The Buckeyes (2-0 Big Ten Conference, 5-0 overall) punctuated their triumph with 214 rushing yards, while Iowa (1-1, 4-1) committed four turnovers.
Hawkeye coach Kirk Ferentz, who predicted the atmosphere surrounding Saturday's showdown would be like a six-ring circus, credited Ohio State for giving a stellar performance.
"From my vantage point," Ferentz said, "this is clearly the best they've played all year."
Iowa, meanwhile, slipped from No. 13 to No. 19 in the Associated Press poll. Suddenly, there's an aura of uncertainty surrounding the Hawkeyes:
-Quarterback Drew Tate accepted responsibility for losing, and passed up the chance to blame an ailing abdominal muscle for his mistakes.
Before this season, the senior from Baytown, Texas, averaged an interception every 35.1 attempts. Since returning to the lineup three weeks ago, Tate has been picked off every 21.2 passes.
Three of those interceptions were made by the Buckeyes.
"I think I hurt our offense more than Ohio State," Tate said. "I missed too many guys."
Tate rarely looked comfortable against Ohio State. If he doesn't find his rhythm this weekend against Purdue, the Hawkeyes may continue to sputter.
"There's still a lot of football left," said Tate, who finished 19-of-41 passing for 249 yards. "We're going to keep our foot on the gas pedal."
-Tate has been the primary spark for an offense that has yet to produce a 100-yard rusher or a 100-yard receiver in five games this season.
A year ago, Hawkeye running backs surpassed the 100-yard plateau 10 times, while a receiver eclipsed the mark on three occasions.
Without anybody taking pressure off Tate, defenders are having an easier time harassing him.
-Ohio State became the fourth consecutive opponent to drive deep into Iowa territory on its opening possession. The Buckeyes went 54 yards - with 31 coming on running plays - and took a 7-0 lead on Troy Smith's 12-yard pass to Anthony Gonzalez.
The offensive line was able to seal the left side, while tailback Antonio Pittman frustrated tacklers with cutbacks.
"It seems like they're coming up the middle, then a quick bounce outside," Hawkeye linebacker Mike Klinkenborg said. "They did it all night long."
In the last four games, Iowa has been outscored 21-6 in the first quarter.
-Every defense in the Big Ten has forced at least one fumble this season - except Iowa.
The Hawkeyes are among four teams nationally without a fumble recovery, joining Colorado State, Florida and Hawaii.
"We had the opportunities to make things happen," defensive end Kenny Iwebema said. "And we didn't capitalize."
Iowa and Northwestern are tied at the bottom of the BigTen with a turnover margin of minus-1.20.
"It's hard to even quantify how important turnovers are," Ohio State coach Jim Tressel said. "(The Hawkeyes) made mistakes. We didn't. And that's why we're the happy locker room."
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Monday, October 02, 2006
Not every football fan in the state of Iowa was at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday night. A record crowd of 55,518 showed up in Ames to watch Iowa State struggle at home to get past Northern Iowa, the Division I-AA runner-up last season.
Combined with the crowd of 70,585 at the Iowa-Ohio State game, and the 3,234 at the Drake-Morehead State game, that means about 4.4 percent of Iowa's population of 2.93 million was at an in-state college football game Saturday.
Iowa State's 28-27 win, which came only after Northern Iowa's Brian Wingert was wide right on a 51-yard field goal with six seconds left, may have saved the job of coach Dan McCarney - for now. The Cyclones, 3-2 with losses to Iowa and Texas and tight wins over Toledo and UNLV, trailed, 21-7, before rallying. McCarney, hired in 1995, is the longest-tenured coach in the Big 12, and only eight Division I-A coaches have held their jobs longer. He's 55-79 overall, but has just one losing season in the past six at a midlevel school. Not bad. The natives are restless, though. So he'll take any win he can get.
In case you missed it
Monday, October 02, 2006
Not every football fan in the state of Iowa was at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday night. A record crowd of 55,518 showed up in Ames to watch Iowa State struggle at home to get past Northern Iowa, the Division I-AA runner-up last season.
Combined with the crowd of 70,585 at the Iowa-Ohio State game, and the 3,234 at the Drake-Morehead State game, that means about 4.4 percent of Iowa's population of 2.93 million was at an in-state college football game Saturday.
Iowa State's 28-27 win, which came only after Northern Iowa's Brian Wingert was wide right on a 51-yard field goal with six seconds left, may have saved the job of coach Dan McCarney - for now. The Cyclones, 3-2 with losses to Iowa and Texas and tight wins over Toledo and UNLV, trailed, 21-7, before rallying. McCarney, hired in 1995, is the longest-tenured coach in the Big 12, and only eight Division I-A coaches have held their jobs longer. He's 55-79 overall, but has just one losing season in the past six at a midlevel school. Not bad. The natives are restless, though. So he'll take any win he can get.
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