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The Room · 2025

Players in The Room — 2025

Who fans are actually talking about. Each card shows the player's Belief score (where the conversation falls on a −100 → +100 cold/hot scale, derived from a weighted sentiment read across own fans, rivals, national press, and media), the dominant cohort, mention volume, and a representative quote from the surrounding coverage.

78 players cleared the publish floor this season. Gated at ≥12 mentions and ≥4 unique authors.

Brendan Sorsby

QB · season rollup
Belief-10.8
ArchetypeJittery
Mentions803
Authors32
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

Texas Tech ‘should be ashamed of itself’ for seeking Brendan Sorsby’s injunction    Burnt Orange Nation

fan

Bryce Underwood

QB · season rollup
Belief+18.7
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions245
Authors65
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

Dante Moore

QB · season rollup
Belief+28.3
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions233
Authors43
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

Oregon's defensive talent is good enough to have one of the best in all of college football. One positional mystery still remains for Chris Hampton's group. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses Oregon's…

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Drew Allar

QB · season rollup
Belief+23.5
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions211
Authors4
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

Arch Manning

QB · season rollup
Belief+26.4
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions209
Authors8
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

Bear Bachmeier

QB · season rollup
Belief+42.9
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions176
Authors155
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

Bear Bachmeier will be ready to handle big expectations in 2026    USA Today

fan

Dakorien Moore

RB · season rollup
Belief+30.9
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions162
Authors26
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

Oregon's defensive talent is good enough to have one of the best in all of college football. One positional mystery still remains for Chris Hampton's group. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses Oregon's…

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Tiger Bachmeier

WR · season rollup
Belief+42.4
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions157
Authors141
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

The BYU Cougars claim the spotlight as Big 12 favorites, with sophomore quarterback Bear Bachmeier and dynamic running back LJ Martin poised to lead one of college football’s most compelling teams into the upcoming season. After…

Jake Hatch, Kalani Sitake, Bear Bach…

Trinidad Chambliss

QB · season rollup
Belief+41.2
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions157
Authors4
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

Malachi Toney

WR · season rollup
Belief+32.7
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions130
Authors16
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

Miami Hurricanes football roster grows bigger, stronger, and deeper each year under Mario Cristobal—could this be their most complete team yet? Alex Donno breaks down the Hurricanes’ spring game, highlighting Darian Mensah’s standout…

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Jeremiah Smith

WR · season rollup
Belief+24.6
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions130
Authors5
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

Ohio State Buckeyes energize fans with the reveal of five bold new football jerseys, setting the stage for a high-intensity offseason. Could this sartorial shakeup spark breakout performances from stars like Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin…

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Julian Sayin

QB · season rollup
Belief+27.9
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions128
Authors6
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

Ohio State Buckeyes energize fans with the reveal of five bold new football jerseys, setting the stage for a high-intensity offseason. Could this sartorial shakeup spark breakout performances from stars like Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin…

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Carson Beck

QB · season rollup
Belief+23.9
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions123
Authors10
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

Avery Johnson

QB · season rollup
Belief+19.6
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions115
Authors5
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

Fredrick Moore

WR · season rollup
Belief+2.5
ArchetypeReading The Room
Mentions114
Authors57
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

Michigan Wolverines' culture shift ignites fresh optimism as Rod Moore details his recovery from injury and praises the new coaching staff’s hands-on approach. Could this new mentality unlock another level for Michigan players and reshape…

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CJ Carr

QB · season rollup
Belief+21.2
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions113
Authors5
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

Marcus Freeman, CJ Carr and the 2026 Notre Dame Fighting Irish are back and ready for spring ball. What are the biggest questions? A big recruiting weekend, breaking down the running back room and more on this episode of the Irish Squad…

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LJ Martin

RB · season rollup
Belief+42.1
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions98
Authors86
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

The BYU Cougars claim the spotlight as Big 12 favorites, with sophomore quarterback Bear Bachmeier and dynamic running back LJ Martin poised to lead one of college football’s most compelling teams into the upcoming season. After…

Jake Hatch, Kalani Sitake, Bear Bach…

Mark Fletcher Jr.

WR · season rollup
Belief+30.7
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions89
Authors8
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

Sam Leavitt

QB · season rollup
Belief+18.1
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions88
Authors4
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

Lane Kiffin finally provided a major update on Sam Leavitt’s recovery, and it’s exactly what LSU fans wanted to hear. Matt Moscona breaks down why Leavitt being cleared for full summer work is such a massive development for the Tigers, how…

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Garrett Nussmeier

QB · season rollup
Belief+19.3
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions76
Authors4
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

Andrew Marsh

WR · season rollup
Belief+16.8
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions70
Authors21
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

Anonymous Big Ten coaches say the quiet part out loud: Michigan Wolverines' hype is real, and their revamped roster could shake up the conference race. Can Bryce Underwood, Andrew Marsh, Jaime Ffrench, and J.J. Buchanan ignite an offensive…

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Fernando Mendoza

QB · season rollup
Belief+17.7
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions64
Authors4
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

Indiana Hoosiers shake up the college football landscape, surging into a national championship showdown against the Miami Hurricanes. Has Curt Cignetti’s rapid rebuild set up a historic 16-0 run for IU? Fernando Mendoza’s precision at…

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Jordan Marshall

WR · season rollup
Belief+24.7
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions64
Authors18
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

Keelon Russell

QB · season rollup
Belief+25.6
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions63
Authors11
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

Keelon Russell emerges as a potential game-changer for the Alabama Crimson Tide, with CBS projecting him as the SEC’s best quarterback—even before he’s officially won the job. The quarterback battle heats up as Austin Mack challenges…

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Justice Haynes

RB · season rollup
Belief+22.3
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions62
Authors31
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

Grabbed a ticket off of StubHub on a whim Thursday afternoon and had a great time. I’ve been living in metro Phoenix the past 23 years before moving back to Michigan earlier this year, and hadn’t been to the Big House since Brady was QB1…

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Parker Kingston

RB · season rollup
Belief+9.1
ArchetypeReading The Room
Mentions58
Authors39
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

Duce Robinson

WR · season rollup
Belief+18.0
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions58
Authors8
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

The Florida State Seminoles look to the future as Duce Robinson sets the standard for leadership, but all eyes are on Ousmane Kromah as the essential next group of FSU leaders to restore playoff ambitions. Can Kromah’s consistency and work…

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Jeremiyah Love

WR · season rollup
Belief+28.6
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions55
Authors5
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

Our Top 10 Notre Dame Fighting Irish countdown continues with number 9, Jeremiyah Love! Does a 12 vs 24 college football playoff make the most sense? What about 16? And former Irish QB Brady Quinn joins the show! Everydayer Club If you…

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Hunter Barnes

RB · season rollup
Belief+29.7
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions46
Authors4
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

Tennessee Volunteers round out their roster with Christian Fermin’s transfer portal commitment—adding crucial size and depth for Rick Barnes’ squad. With Fermin’s 6'10" frame, Tennessee finally secures much-needed length in the paint…

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Keionte Scott

WR · season rollup
Belief+31.2
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions43
Authors6
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

Kenyon Sadiq

RB · season rollup
Belief+21.5
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions42
Authors14
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

Oregon DEs Matayo Uiagalelei and Teitum Tuioti announced they will BOTH return to the Ducks in 2026. That helps the Ducks in their national title pursuit. On this episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin reacts to the flurry of news…

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D.J. Lagway

QB · season rollup
Belief+5.4
ArchetypeReading The Room
Mentions39
Authors5
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

Austin Mack

QB · season rollup
Belief+20.1
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions39
Authors12
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

Keelon Russell emerges as a potential game-changer for the Alabama Crimson Tide, with CBS projecting him as the SEC’s best quarterback—even before he’s officially won the job. The quarterback battle heats up as Austin Mack challenges…

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Ryan Williams

WR · season rollup
Belief+7.2
ArchetypeReading The Room
Mentions38
Authors7
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

Florida State versus Alabama matchups will be great . James Williams versus Kadyn Proctor, Earl Little, Jr. going against Ryan Williams, and of course, there are the coaching matchups, too. How fast will FSU’s offense operate against Bama?…

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McCae Hillstead

QB · season rollup
Belief+39.2
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions35
Authors29
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

As BYU gears up for its third season in the Big 12 Conference, a compelling quarterback competition is taking center stage. McCae Hillstead, Treyson Bourguet, and Bear Bachmeier are locked in a fierce battle for the starting role, each…

Treyson Bourguet, Jake Hatch, Bear B…

Thomas Castellanos

QB · season rollup
Belief+33.5
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions34
Authors7
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

Florida State’s scoring average will double this season and Locked On Seminoles will explain why. It begins with a better scheme for quarterback Tommy Castellanos than what the Seminoles operated last year for DJ Uiagalelei. Time to break…

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Joshua Moore

WR · season rollup
Belief+45.0
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions30
Authors4
Primaryfan
ConfidenceMedium

Brandon High

RB · season rollup
Belief+0.6
ArchetypeReading The Room
Mentions30
Authors5
Primaryfan
ConfidenceMedium

California High School Football Standout Tragically Dies by Suicide, Authorities Say    Sports Illustrated

fan

Chase Roberts

RB · season rollup
Belief+48.7
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions29
Authors28
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

Richard Young

RB · season rollup
Belief+14.5
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions28
Authors12
Primaryfan
ConfidenceHigh

Jordon Davison

RB · season rollup
Belief+28.7
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions27
Authors7
Primaryfan
ConfidenceMedium

Oregon's running back room is loaded with depth and future NFL talent, led by sophomore Jordon Davison. The group instills supreme confidence for the Ducks' offense. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses…

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Carnell Tate

WR · season rollup
Belief+27.0
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions27
Authors7
Primarynational
ConfidenceMedium

Ohio State Buckeyes shine as NFL scouts and coaches flock to Pro Day, where Caleb Downs, Davis Igbinosun, and Kayden McDonald headline a group eager to boost their draft stock. Can these workouts truly make or break first-round…

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Micahi Danzy

WR · season rollup
Belief+23.5
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions26
Authors7
Primaryfan
ConfidenceMedium

Zachariah Branch

WR · season rollup
Belief+18.8
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions24
Authors4
Primaryfan
ConfidenceMedium

Jordan Hare VooDoo is gone. The witchcraft cannot top us, as Gunner Stockton, Raylen Wilson, and Zachariah Branch carry us past Hugh Freeze and the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors Wayfair Get organized…

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Squirrel White

WR · season rollup
Belief+13.8
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions24
Authors5
Primaryfan
ConfidenceMedium

Florida State’s depth chart continues to evolve with players coming back from injury and new coaches on both sides of the football, including defensive coordinator Tony White and offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn. Which players adjust the…

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Makhi Hughes

RB · season rollup
Belief+17.5
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions23
Authors9
Primaryfan
ConfidenceMedium

Sione I Moa

RB · season rollup
Belief+44.4
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions22
Authors21
Primaryfan
ConfidenceMedium

Trey Roberts

RB · season rollup
Belief+48.9
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions22
Authors21
Primaryfan
ConfidenceMedium

Alberto Mendoza

QB · season rollup
Belief+19.5
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions22
Authors20
Primarynational
ConfidenceMedium

Indiana Hoosiers shake up the college football landscape, surging into a national championship showdown against the Miami Hurricanes. Has Curt Cignetti’s rapid rebuild set up a historic 16-0 run for IU? Fernando Mendoza’s precision at…

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Girard Pringle Jr.

RB · season rollup
Belief+25.9
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions22
Authors6
Primaryfan
ConfidenceMedium

Jake Retzlaff

QB · season rollup
Belief+13.3
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions21
Authors17
Primaryfan
ConfidenceMedium

Treyson Bourguet

QB · season rollup
Belief+50.0
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions21
Authors21
Primaryfan
ConfidenceMedium

C.J. Daniels

WR · season rollup
Belief+33.3
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions21
Authors7
Primaryfan
ConfidenceMedium

Jojo Phillips

WR · season rollup
Belief+27.8
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions19
Authors18
Primaryfan
ConfidenceMedium

Semaj Morgan

WR · season rollup
Belief-24.4
ArchetypeJittery
Mentions19
Authors12
Primaryfan
ConfidenceMedium

Carsen Ryan

WR · season rollup
Belief+33.3
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions18
Authors16
Primaryfan
ConfidenceMedium

The Texas Longhorns got a game-changing boost as Western Kentucky transfer Laurence Seymore is officially cleared for the 2026 season. Can Steve Sarkisian's offense muscle its way to a national championship? BK, Brad Kellner explains how…

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Devon Dampier

QB · season rollup
Belief+11.7
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions18
Authors9
Primaryfan
ConfidenceMedium

Ousmane Kromah

RB · season rollup
Belief+28.3
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions18
Authors5
Primaryfan
ConfidenceLow

The Florida State Seminoles look to the future as Duce Robinson sets the standard for leadership, but all eyes are on Ousmane Kromah as the essential next group of FSU leaders to restore playoff ambitions. Can Kromah’s consistency and work…

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Jay Harris

RB · season rollup
Belief+24.2
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions17
Authors6
Primaryfan
ConfidenceLow

Kansas State Wildcats set the stage for a breakout 2026, fueled by Linkon Cure’s transformation and a loaded running back room. Could Collin Klein’s dynamic offense propel the Wildcats into national championship contention for the first…

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Cody Hagen

WR · season rollup
Belief+18.1
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions17
Authors14
Primaryfan
ConfidenceMedium

Wayshawn Parker

WR · season rollup
Belief+8.2
ArchetypeReading The Room
Mentions17
Authors7
Primaryfan
ConfidenceMedium

Drew Mestemaker

QB · season rollup
Belief+6.4
ArchetypeReading The Room
Mentions16
Authors4
Primaryfan
ConfidenceLow

Noah Fifita

QB · season rollup
Belief+23.1
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions16
Authors7
Primaryfan
ConfidenceMedium

Arizona's Noah Fifita will have to be amazing to beat Bear Bachmeier    USA Today

fan

Jamal Haynes

WR · season rollup
Belief+6.0
ArchetypeReading The Room
Mentions16
Authors5
Primaryfan
ConfidenceLow

Haynes King

QB · season rollup
Belief+6.0
ArchetypeReading The Room
Mentions16
Authors5
Primaryfan
ConfidenceLow

Donaven McCulley

WR · season rollup
Belief+23.1
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions16
Authors8
Primaryfan
ConfidenceMedium

Darian Mensah

QB · season rollup
Belief+2.3
ArchetypeRoller Coaster
Mentions16
Authors8
Primarynational
ConfidenceMedium

Penn State’s recruiting is on fire. Host Zach Seyko (Locked On Nittany Lions) and Brian Smith (Locked On The Portal) explain how Matt Campbell and Terry Smith are dominating Pennsylvania’s 2027 class with Kemon Spell, Khalil Taylor, and…

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Rico Scott

WR · season rollup
Belief+15.3
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions15
Authors5
Primaryfan
ConfidenceLow

Malik Washington

QB · season rollup
Belief-20.0
ArchetypeJittery
Mentions15
Authors4
Primaryfan
ConfidenceLow

Who will emerge as the Big Ten’s top quarterback in 2026—Dante Moore, Julian Sayin, or a surprise contender? The Big 10 Squad debates Tom Fornelli’s latest rankings, spotlighting rising stars like De’Mon Williams, Jayden Maiava, Josh…

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Bo Jackson

RB · season rollup
Belief+38.0
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions15
Authors5
Primarynational
ConfidenceLow

Ohio State Buckeyes’ young running backs face big expectations—can they power the offense to a national title? Carlos Locllyn puts his faith in up-and-coming stars like Bo Jackson, Legend Bey, and Ja'Kobi Jackson, insisting that patience…

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Walker Lyons

WR · season rollup
Belief+35.0
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions14
Authors13
Primaryfan
ConfidenceMedium

Drake Lindsey

QB · season rollup
Belief+5.0
ArchetypeReading The Room
Mentions14
Authors6
Primaryfan
ConfidenceLow

Gophers Drake Lindsey talks underage drinking arrest: ‘I can’t make those decisions’    FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

fan

Daniel Hill

RB · season rollup
Belief+20.8
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions13
Authors5
Primaryfan
ConfidenceLow

Luke Altmyer

QB · season rollup
Belief+15.4
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions13
Authors5
Primaryfan
ConfidenceLow

Luke Altmyer receives praise from Lions head coach Dan Campbell    The Champaign Room

fan

Jasper Parker

RB · season rollup
Belief+10.0
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions12
Authors5
Primaryfan
ConfidenceLow

Diego Pavia

QB · season rollup
Belief-1.8
ArchetypeReading The Room
Mentions12
Authors12
Primarynational
ConfidenceMedium

BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier has emerged as a surprise Heisman Trophy contender, sparking excitement among Cougar fans and college football enthusiasts. This episode dives deep into Bachmeier's remarkable season, analyzing his…

Julian Sayin, Ty Simpson, Aaron Rode…

Ashton Daniels

QB · season rollup
Belief+10.8
ArchetypeQuietly Bullish
Mentions12
Authors11
Primaryrival
ConfidenceMedium

Florida State football ignites spring buzz as Mike Norvell declares, “The best man will play,” amid a heated quarterback competition. Ashton Daniels steps into the spotlight, while Kevin Sperry earns praise for his preparation—sparking…

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Gunner Stockton

QB · season rollup
Belief-2.5
ArchetypeRoller Coaster
Mentions12
Authors7
Primarynational
ConfidenceLow

Going for it on 4th down and not having half the team be ready for the snap is definitely a choke job. Just punt the ball there. And the clock management at the end sucked too. Georgia throwing it on 3rd down and having an incomplete pass…

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