Big Blue Madness: Open Event Thread
by Glenn Logan on Oct 14, 2011 6:45 PM EDT
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PrintWe made it once again, ladies and gentlemen of the Big Blue Nation. We have finally arrived on that magic date, that wondrous time, when the Kentucky Wildcats take to the hard court in preparation for the 2011-12 campaign. For times and media outlets, check here.
Here is the roster of players we should see tonight:
| # | Name | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | Cl. | Hometown (Last School) |
| 1 | Darius Miller | Guard | 6-8 | 235 | SR | Maysville, Ky. (Mason County) |
| 3 | Terrence Jones | Forward | 6-9 | 252 | SO | Portland, Ore. (Jefferson) |
| 4 | Jon Hood | Guard | 6-7 | 215 | JR | Madisonville, Ky. (North Hopkins) |
| 5 | Jarrod Polson | Guard | 6-2 | 185 | SO | Nicholasville, Ky. (West Jessamine) |
| 10 | Twany Beckham | Guard | 6-5 | 205 | JR | Louisville, Ky. (Mississippi State) |
| 12 | Ryan Harrow | Guard | 6-2 | 175 | SO | Marietta, Ga. (N.C. State) |
| 13 | Sam Malone | Guard | 5-11 | 190 | FR | Scituate, NJ (Scituate HS) |
| 14 | Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | Forward | 6-7 | 232 | FR | Somerdale, N.J. (St. Patrick) |
| 20 | Doron Lamb | Guard | 6-4 | 210 | SO | Queens, N.Y. (Oak Hill Academy) |
| 22 | Stacey Poole, Jr. | Guard | 6-4 | 200 | SO | Jacksonville, Fla. (Providence) |
| 23 | Anthony Davis | Forward | 6-10 | 220 | FR | Chicago, Ill. (Perspectives Charter) |
| 25 | Marquis Teague | Guard | 6-2 | 189 | FR | Indianapolis, Ind. (Pike) |
| 30 | Eloy Vargas | Forward | 6-11 | 244 | SR | Moca, Dominican Republic (Miami-Dade CC) |
| 32 | Brian Long | Guard | 5-9 | 150 | FR | Dumont, NJ (River Dell HS) |
| 33 | Kyle Wiltjer | Forward | 6-9 | 239 | FR | Portland, Ore. (Jesuit) |
Sam Malone and Brian Long are walk-ons this year. Twany Beckham will be eligible in the second semester, and Ryan Harrow will not be eligible until next year.
We'll also get a look at the Hoops team, which should really be excellent this year. They also might be good enough to make a deep NCAA tournament run.
So let's eoy this Big Blue Madness like we have all the rest of them, and get excited for the new year and the new team, a year in which we have a solid chance of finishing on the last Monday of the season.
Go, 'Cats!
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Once again
all is right in the world. It is basketball season.
I woke up feeling BLUE this morning. It's gonna be a great day.
by kywineman on Oct 14, 2011 6:52 PM EDT reply actions 4 recs
omg
Long time reader..not much of a poster
I have a tingling going down my leg…I absolutely cannot wait for this season to start. Been a wildcat fan since ushering in Memorial back in the Riley and Dampier days. Yes, I was a Boy Scout at the time…so many great memories.
Glad to have you here.
Comment away. This is for all of us fans to enjoy.
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Is there
any live streaming video available? I’m a newly-transplanted Arizonan born in Louisville, and I don’t want to see THOSE Wildcats!
It is streamed on UKAthletics.com
And on ESPN3 as well
http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/101411aaa.html
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Ready to watch with my Big Blue on!
Road to New Orleans starts here!
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This is one of my favorite things.
I just love the Madness.
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We don't have to worry about where our lucky earrings are tonight. ;-)
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It took me a few minutes to figure out that comment. :-)
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My favorite read
with my favorite fans and at my favorite time of the year.
LSU giving away tickets for their first game. :-)
Hilarious.
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Keep in mind when I called LSU in an attempt to poach on their SEC tickets it took me 10 minutes to convince the guy I really did mean the 2012 Tournament...
He kept saying “But it’s 2011, don’t you want 2011 tickets???”
*insert sad Pac-Man noise here
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SEC tourney tickets?
How/when do I get these?? I’m planning on trying to go this year, but I’m not sure how to go about getting tickets for this except last minute on stubhub or somewhere like that.
by blue kentucky girl on Oct 14, 2011 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I grew up in Franklin Co, KY, but now live in ACC-Land
I’m just hoping we end up here, in DC, VA, MD etc. Till then……. This might be one of those magical years… but it might also be one of those evil years where (MD) wins it and Tayshan and gang go home. My friends around here never let me forget that MD went through us that year. Time for a repayment. Go Big B lue.
Is that child old enough to be in college?
He doesn’t look old enough to drive!
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I just set my DVR for the 31 point comeback against LSU in 1994. Cuz said to do it! :-)
I had it on a VCR tape, somewhere.
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Otherwise known as
“wouldn’t it be embarrassing if everyone left early?”
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by Big Blue Barrister on Oct 14, 2011 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
This is also why
they schedule girls’ high school games first as much as possible.
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by Big Blue Barrister on Oct 14, 2011 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
These early baubles in the Cheer routine are going to give Jomo Thompson fits
They are SO incredible, and Jomo just drives them to be better. Amazing.
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Heck yeah.
You want to talk dynasty? Our cheerleaders are it.
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Dynasty isn't the word.
They simply own it. That is all.
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He might know too :- )
The Twitter feed says Hoops. ’Cause you know, Twitter is never wrong!
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AWESOME intro video for UK Hoops.
LOVE the attitude!
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We have severe audio distortion going on here.
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So I'm not the only one
whose audio went all wibbly? Good to know.
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by Big Blue Barrister on Oct 14, 2011 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Didn't we geek a transfer from UConn this year for UK Hoops?
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Any bets on what Coach Mitchell does this year to top the Dougie?
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Hello to everyone!
I’ve missed everybody since the spring. Talking with all y’all fine folks is one of my favorite parts of the season.
by blue kentucky girl on Oct 14, 2011 7:50 PM EDT reply actions
Holy crap! I thought Michael Jackson died. :-)
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But it deserves tons of props. I think the girls luv his attitude.
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Agreed. Who wouldn't love to have that as your motivator?
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mine too
I’m assuming he broke out his shockingly impressive dance moves…
by blue kentucky girl on Oct 14, 2011 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Eddy Montgomery is a UK FAN. Through and through.
Ashley has other commitments with racing and things. ’-)
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She's with her husband at a race, right?
Ah, twitter stalking. Family obligations, that’s a pretty good excuse, I think we can forgive her ;)
by blue kentucky girl on Oct 14, 2011 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Shouldn't the refs give the "3 Goggles" for each made 3 ????
by ukcris on Oct 14, 2011 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I couldn't take the UKAA stream anymore, flipped to ESPN 3
Please explain to me why their stream is so much more precise and easy to watch. Please.
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Maybe it's because they have far better equipment?
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But isn't it the same video?
I may just be talking gibberish, because I am not a tech guru. But it is kinda blowing my mind how much better the picture/sound is on ESPN3.
Stupid mega conglomerate. :- )
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Post processing equipment makes a difference.
Also, the video streaming is probably better with ESPN.
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more expensive equipment?
them being an international monolith as opposed to a regional outfit
by blue kentucky girl on Oct 14, 2011 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Finally cleaned up the audio.
Man, that was tough to listen to.
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That was great.
My wife is dancing around. I think she’s becoming a Hoops fan. :-)
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My mom just called. "Can we go see their tournament too?"
Greedy thing. Those SEC tickets have her spoiled.
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Girls have a rough schedule with Duke and N. Dame ...
Here;s a look at the Women’s poll early on
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncw/columns/story?columnist=creme_charlie&id=6396453
Well, crap...
Can’t get the link to work… Anyone else having the same problem??
If your wings don't sweep....
IMO, it would be so much cuter
if women’s teams wore more feminine uniforms. Not, like, bows and glitter, but at least shorter, more fitted shorts, that kind of thing. Does that sound totally sexist of me?? Cause I am definitely a feminist, I just don’t see why it’s assumed that women’s teams have to dress like the guys to be “serious athletes.”
Just some totally random thoughts from a clothes-obsessed girl while I kill time waiting for the guys team ;)
by blue kentucky girl on Oct 14, 2011 8:16 PM EDT reply actions
I think it is because they want to be taken just as seriously as the guys.
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I think you're probably right
I just wish women didn’t have to be more like men to be taken equally seriously, I guess.
by blue kentucky girl on Oct 14, 2011 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think it's sexist.
Those long sleeve jackets make me think “wow, they must get hot”.
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yep!
Not Purnell’s Old Folks Country Sausage, but yes.
by blue kentucky girl on Oct 14, 2011 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Too busy weeping over how much I miss my boys to type :- )
Pretty much lost it when I saw DeAndre
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PPat must be healing his ankle still, or he would be there.
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TJ and Doron may find out, we really appreciate seeing them another year
Okay, I’m still a little old school.
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Does not bode well that I've cried through the intros.
A little too excited.
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Anyone else notice he skipped Pitino in great coaches?
Rupp, Hall, Smith….
RP no longer takes up any of my memory banks.
I had to read that again, and said, who?
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Commonwealth's Team, 2.0
Love it!
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by jords on Oct 14, 2011 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
oops, that was supposed to reference the APR reference
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Pizza was good.
Like the speech so far. I’ll bet the recruits are loving it too.
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wish I could pause the streaming video
I really have to pee, but don’t want to miss this ;)
by blue kentucky girl on Oct 14, 2011 8:43 PM EDT reply actions
ahhhhh
feel so much better now! Thanks for your support, everyone ;)
by blue kentucky girl on Oct 14, 2011 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Man, is this a pitch to the recruits or what??
Amazing. This has never been done like this before.
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Oooh, SEC reference AND a Kentucky Effect reference within 30 seconds
A certain Big East coach is spitting lead.
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What's a Big East?
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by Big Blue Barrister on Oct 14, 2011 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
"We don't move the needle, we are the needle"
Line to remember.
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My favorite
line of the night. I’m glad Cal didn’t come around my place with vacuum cleaners or overpriced cookware to sell…I’d be loaded up.
He could win emperor of the universe with that speech
And win it well.
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Can't wait
To hear a UK football coach do this.
hahaha Might as well laugh. I do. But I love my football.
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Man. The guy is GOOD.
He’s so full of shit, but in the best way possible. His grandiosity is perfect for us.
by blue kentucky girl on Oct 14, 2011 8:48 PM EDT reply actions
I see a new bumper sticker
Good Kentucky shit
and only the BBN nation understands
Jimmy Dykes sitting next to Cal, which prompted my outburst of "Jimmy D's"....
If your wings don't sweep....
Not posted since spring.
But its great to be back here! Pumped up for the season and can’t wait! Just wanted to say hi to everyone. After that speech I can’t wait to hear coach Cals championship speech!
Jimmy in his pilot's hat and bomber jacket...
by blue kentucky girl on Oct 14, 2011 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha
We all have sharp eyes and missed the fella
Is Jon red-shirted for the season or might he be "on roster" later?
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He'll probably redshirt.
But that decision doesn’t have to be made now.
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That is great to know. Thanks Glenn.
He looked like he was doing well.
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I'm figuring he will...
By the time he gets cleared medically, and gets back in shape, it will be awfully late in the season.
Nickel’s worth…
If your wings don't sweep....
Polson gets the ball. All of Rupp screams "SHOOT IT". Polson turns around and yells "I. KNOW!"
That would be the icing on the cake tonight.
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Ahh, finally here
So, based on comments I’m guessing things have been pretty awesome?
1/x doesn't die, it just fades away.
He's breaking down guys pretty nicely
They should bring him in as a guest color guy for a game this year
1/x doesn't die, it just fades away.
Well, somehow I got my wires crossed. Someone at work told me it started at 8:00
so of course I missed finding it on TV or online. But, I have U on now so maybe I’ll see some of the highlights.
For reals. Then again, I haven't NOT liked a single thing tonight.
Except maybe some of those missed shots.
But I digress…
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So four
on the floor now are not going to play…..transfers and Hood with one transfer in January. Having no post player should be fun to watch with this talent level.
I think it's possible
that Wiltjer is going to be our own Hansbrough.
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by Big Blue Barrister on Oct 14, 2011 9:05 PM EDT reply actions
Man EVERYBODY can hit from deep
1/x doesn't die, it just fades away.
Calm yourself
it’s just Eloy.
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by Big Blue Barrister on Oct 14, 2011 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, but that was 6-10' guy that threw a shoulder fake and drove to the hole...
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Wow, Twany Beckham.
He might be a bigger help than I thought.
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Wow
Preseason #2? Somebody needs to wake up! Im about to step outside and scream CATS and wake the neighborhood up! These guys keep shooting like this and opponents might as well forfeit! GO BIG BLUE!!!!!!!
Miller is instant death from 3 tonight.
But Doron Lamb has been very quiet.
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arius Miller is goo tonight.
But on’t be surprised if it oesn’t hol up, because something is missing tonight.
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by Big Blue Barrister on Oct 14, 2011 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
All these new names and faces!
it’s gonna take a while to learn them all
by blue kentucky girl on Oct 14, 2011 9:10 PM EDT reply actions
Has this "theatrical" lighting been done before for Madness?
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Is anyone else just beaming ear to ear?
God, I’ve missed this.
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Seriously. I am positively giddy!
New Orleans.
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You've heard of shooting the lights out,
this team shoots good with the lights out.
I woke up feeling BLUE this morning. It's gonna be a great day.
by kywineman on Oct 14, 2011 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Or like the '74 Knicks.
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by Big Blue Barrister on Oct 14, 2011 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
rec'd
1/x doesn't die, it just fades away.
Remember "mood lighting" if we need a pic to help. I said IF. '-)
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So Davis is raw offensively????
Not according to what my eyes tell me.
Whatever Miller ate/drank/listened to before tonight needs to be bottled
1/x doesn't die, it just fades away.
Yeah, he's picked it up in the last few minutes.
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seriously?
I love that so much. Gotta go contribute! Have I told you guys we’re CRAZY?
by blue kentucky girl on Oct 14, 2011 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Davis looks good leading the break
1/x doesn't die, it just fades away.
He is going to be a nightmare running like that.
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I want him to do that to UL
I might just die from happiness
1/x doesn't die, it just fades away.
JONES!!!
That’s a move you see in the NBA all-star game
1/x doesn't die, it just fades away.
He was blocking guys out in a scrimmage
Don’t see that very often
1/x doesn't die, it just fades away.
Me too... He didn't shoot as well tonight as everyone has said he can, maybe a case of the nerves or something...
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Well, I'm totally excited.
This team is going to dominate people by 50
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Yeah
that commercial where Joker is trying to trash-talk with Cal? Probably not a good idea, since I’m fairly sure Cal’s team could beat Joker’s AT FOOTBALL.
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by Big Blue Barrister on Oct 14, 2011 9:26 PM EDT reply actions
That's a mean joke to make when I have bourbon in my hand.
NEW KEYBOARD.
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Too much time
at Every Day Should Be Saturday.
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by Big Blue Barrister on Oct 14, 2011 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Posting issues
on return key? Just wanted to say that was a great tease for the upcoming year. Glad to be back. Glad to be a BBN citizen and part of this ASOB posting family. Missed all of this. Looks like we are in for a great season.
I want the season to start tomorrow
1/x doesn't die, it just fades away.
Ton's o' talent, that's for sure...
They are going to fall down couple/three times this year, but I certainly wouldn’t want to draw them in the NCAA!
If your wings don't sweep....
On second thought ...
… I think I’ll do it now.
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Holy crap. (Pardon the language.)
In a good way. You know what I mean.
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Dad just called. Apparently the Plumley (spelling?) twins for Duke? Put on quite a show.
My response: “Whose side are you on?”
Anywho, fun hanging with everyone. I’m off to go watch the highlight clips on ESPN and get to know more about the competition. And watch a certain Big East Coach who shall remain nameless look inept. :- )
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Are you sure it's not just
some leftover Jefferson Pilot cameras?
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by Big Blue Barrister on Oct 14, 2011 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, let's see...
Length… Check
Shooting… Check
Speed… Check
Defense… Unknown at this time, but Cal’s teams always end up playing good D so I’m pretty confident there.
Rebounding… With the length, we should be OK there
Hmmm… Gonna be an interesting year of Roundball! :-)
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Yuck
I didn’t watch the stream figuring I would just watch on ESPNU. Stupid move. I am learning Billy Kennedy didn’t attend the TA&M event tonight. That Hubert and the stupid white guy think Vandy might be soft. Might be? Geez at the NCAA last year I thought one could take five guys out of the stands and have a good chance of beating up on Vandy.
Searching the net for a version to watch.
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