Maryland Terrapins vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets: The GameThread
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Maryland Terrapins, Jan 15, 2012 4:00 PM EST
First of all: no Ravens and/or NFL talk. Please.
Now: game tips at 4:00, with ACC Network as TV. If you don't have an ACC Network affiliate (and you might be surprised) you can watch on ESPN3 or check the usual streaming locations, like FirstRowSports.
Random, Baseless Prediction: Alex Len fouls out, but has the best game of his career otherwise. I feel like it's time for an Alex Len national breakout after the pretty unimpressive Wake game, and I don't think GT has the size to consistently bother him.
Prediction: It's so tough to really assess this game. Maryland is probably a superior team to Georgia Tech and if they played 10 times in a vacuum, Maryland would win 6 or 7 of them. But life isn't a vacuum, and Georgia Tech is playing over their heads. I'll go with my gut and say Maryland just barely nips this one, somewhere around 76-71.
For today's guessing game: with Terrell Stoglin injured, there might be an extra onus put back on our ol' friend Nick Faust. Give me how many points he scores tonight, with number of minutes + airballs as the tiebreaker (22 minutes + 2 airballs = 24). Go.
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If you're in the South,
the game is on 8655 on Dish Network (WJZY).
I’m calling a double-double for Faust this afternoon on points and assists.
Sweet Game is on local TV here in Los Angeles!
Go ACC Network. As for Faust I’ll give him 11pts 0 airballs in 27mins
'California I'm fine...somebody Check my Brain'...
A little Alice in Chains for ya.
by CarolinaTerp on Jan 15, 2012 3:36 PM EST up reply actions
9 and 24
9 points, 24 minutes, no airballs. He will chuck up a couple of serious bricks though.
by JuanBlaze on Jan 15, 2012 3:22 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
7 in 27
no airballs. but i also think he plays well outside of scoring. plenty of assists, little to no turnovers, and a good job defensively
I think Pe'Shon is going to be the key to this game
He still thinks too much like the guy who came off the bench last year to make plays and spark the offense. He has a much bigger role now and is learning how to be get the job done in different situations like playing with a lead. You can see how much the injury set him back.
in the Philly area
Channel 460 on fios
by terp11 on Jan 15, 2012 3:34 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Heard a rumor about Def Coord
That Brian Baker will be named Mon or Tues.
The announcement, whatever it is, will be probably be coming by Tuesday simply b/c of timing
It seems obvious to me that the only reason they waited so long to fire Bradford was to get someone lined up behind him. So thy have somebody. Whether that’s Baker or Bradley or Brian Stewart, I don’t know.
Sorry, my mistake. Brian Stewart is the rumor I heard.
Sorry, got my Brian’s confused. We were discussing Brian Baker also. But it was Brian Stewart who supposedly will be named. Ben do you know anything about him?
Stewart :)
I have not been able to find much on Brian Stewart
Haha, yeah, that was a typo
Stewart was who I was talking about. Was DC with the Cowboys for two years.
Baker's not my preferred candidate
No DC experience except for one year in the early nineties on an interim basis.
tri state area on YES
channel 70 on cablevision
starting lineup
howard, stoglin, mosley, padgett, len
14 pts in 25 min and..
0 airballs; however 1 shot will hit the backboard and miss the rim completely
Steve Martin calling the game.
He was great in “The Jerk”.
Damn these glasses!
I hope he can see the numbers on the jerseys.
Crowd looks thin
to put it mildly. Hopefully they arrive late, or, at all.
Because it eventually will happen
23 pts 30 mins 0 air
Curious...
how much is a ticket to go to a game these days?
Nice to see Pankey in there early
I hope that translates to a monster game!
is it just me or are padge's ft's looking better?
by LeftCoastTerp on Jan 15, 2012 4:12 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Stogs get pulled for defense?
Turge has a quick trigger with him
Not trying to look ahead early,
but we NEED to win this game heading to Tallahassee Tuesday night. The ’Noles were unreal yesterday.
Apparently
It’s that Eastern European flavah
by db0255 on Jan 15, 2012 4:16 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Im late
But 1 point, 4 airballs…one coming on a FT. We need to hit bottom
by db0255 on Jan 15, 2012 4:15 PM EST via mobile reply actions
For the guessing game, should have been how many announcer gaffes?
i.e. Stogley
by Righty Driesell on Jan 15, 2012 4:16 PM EST reply actions
WTF, anyone else lose their signal on TV?
by Righty Driesell on Jan 15, 2012 4:17 PM EST reply actions
Yes the Feed to KCOP in Los Angeles went out
…but it just came back
by NeonParkTerp on Jan 15, 2012 4:19 PM EST up reply actions
boy, it sounds really quiet there
sounds like a few hundred people in a high school gym
What?
We win this and we’re 3rd in the ACC….
by db0255 on Jan 15, 2012 4:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
No, not taking into consideration overall record....
It might be early and not mean much…but too much negativity on this board when we’re doing better than expectations.
by db0255 on Jan 15, 2012 4:22 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
the good news is
georgia tech does not look like a good team right now, and they look very beatable
Let's have Howard passing more
and Stoglin shooting more.
Turge
Needs to slam some clipboards. Why are we so nonchalant?
"In a phone booth, with the doors closed"
by db0255 on Jan 15, 2012 4:21 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Its funny that i'd rather have stoglin take a highly contested shot...
Instead of him passing to a wide open faust.
Side note: how is GT still outfitted by Russell?
Are they the only Russell team in the NCAA? This isn’t middle school.
by Ben Broman on Jan 15, 2012 4:22 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Rather have those Oregon Ducks footbal unis?
Or the Duke chapel-backs…?
by db0255 on Jan 15, 2012 4:24 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
They could go with Adidas, or UA for that matter
Especially given Adidas’ crazy presence in Atlanta.
SSM
Has he taken a shot? Why can’t he be more aggressive?
maybe we saved our good half today?
by LeftCoastTerp on Jan 15, 2012 4:22 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Len's got to watch
when he comes that far outside at the top of the key on d.. homer refs at UNC and Duke will surely get nab him there
It's nice to always have the best scorer on the floor
Esp in a down ACC, that can go a LONG way
I know my basketball i.q. is nowhere near others on this board,
but can someone tell me why we don’t let Len touch the ball every time we set up on offense? He’s the tallest dude on the court. Sorry, just my opinion.
When is Len going to shoot some 3's
Want to see if what turgeon is saying about his shooting is true
HOLY CRAP
that place is EMPTY. i don’t think i’ve ever seen it that empty. even for cupcakes
HE needs to finish on his drives once in awhile
Or else he will never draw defense
think Pe was thinking for his teammate there
by LeftCoastTerp on Jan 15, 2012 4:27 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Padge is incapapble of kicking the ball out.
It’s like Zoolander not being able to turn left…perplexing
Padgett
Shouldn’t be allowed to shoot, ever, period.
Just like you shouldnt be posting?
by db0255 on Jan 15, 2012 4:29 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Administrative technical.
Never heard it like that.
Was just about to ask
Pretty sure its the first administrative technical in comcast.
Once Len figures out
He actually owns the real estate within 10 feet of the rim…we’ll be golden.
by db0255 on Jan 15, 2012 4:31 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Padgett gets every offensive rebound
It’s incredible
Fuck all these turnovers.
Sorry for the language.
HAHAHAHAHAHA
is that an airball? does that count for 5 airballlss
That. Was. Awesome.
Faust is turning into a cult legend.
by Ben Broman on Jan 15, 2012 4:33 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
also..
padgett is so annoying sometimes. he gets the offensive rebound and absolutely shuts out the idea of passing out of the post. he’s got to realize when he shouldn’t take it himself
Healso needs
To tuck in his shirt.
by db0255 on Jan 15, 2012 4:37 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
WTF WAS THAT
please Mark go get another SG in 2012. WE need more options
by Charlotte NC Terp on Jan 15, 2012 4:33 PM EST reply actions
Faust
I feel like I’m watching Baseketball with you and you getting killed by the opponents’ psyche-outs except nobody is psyching you out.
by db0255 on Jan 15, 2012 4:33 PM EST via mobile reply actions
That was the worst shot I've ever seen
Has to be a sports center not top 10
Parker
I really want to know what Turge sees in practice and why Parker doesnt take more of Fuasts minutes
by Charlotte NC Terp on Jan 15, 2012 4:36 PM EST reply actions
I'd guess it's because he's trying to get Faust to improve
Plus Nick is alright defensively. But I’d like to see more Parker as well.
By the time Stogs graduates/leaves,
What will his career high in points be? His high is 32 right now
Mosley
Please look for your shot. We need you man!
I really like seeing Len step out like that
I don’t care if the guy’s not going to shoot, he’s not going to drive by you either. So step out and make his life hell because he can’t handle the ball.
Ill be starting a new charity called
“Layups for Faust”
All donations go to Nick Faust’s layup Fund
by db0255 on Jan 15, 2012 4:41 PM EST via mobile reply actions
wait
I thought Len was RussiLithuEstonBosnian
by LeftCoastTerp on Jan 15, 2012 4:44 PM EST up reply actions
We're currently shooting 27.3%.
The good news is GT is shooting 25%
He got a foul
Although I agree, Padge is a black hole.
It is starting to get ridiculous
I love Padge’s hustle, he does work on the O boards like no other, but if he could just just learn the concept of interior passing/the kick out, he could be so much more valuable to this team.
Can we run something for Len on the Low block?
Their two best bigs on the bench. We should punish them on the inside.
Maryland's big men don't believe in
help defense.
Comcast is empty
That place is a joke. Paying customers I get that the might go to Ravens game, but where are the students. Are all our undergrads really from New Jersey that they are Giants fans and missing the game?
classes havent started yet
still kind of disappointing though
So Pierre Jordan is the Nick Faust of Georgia Tech?
by Ben Broman on Jan 15, 2012 4:48 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
our bigs..
get in good position and then continue to get closer and closer and make so many moves they botch it.
Entertaining first half
Are they high?
by terpfan812 on Jan 15, 2012 4:51 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Nobody is playing well
on either team. I agree though, Pe’shon has been especially disappointing
He needs 8 assists in the 2nd half
To balance out the A/TO ratio
Anybody else catch the announcer there
This entertaining (as he laughs) first half
Its funny cause
Faust cannot shoot
by db0255 on Jan 15, 2012 4:55 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
FINALLY FAUST!!!
BEEN WAITING SO LONG FOR THAT!!!
Happy for faust on that!
The confidence booster he needed?
I rescind all negative comments.... FAUST-MASSSS
by Charlotte NC Terp on Jan 15, 2012 4:53 PM EST reply actions
That's all Faust needed.
He’s going to go off in the 2nd Half now.
Was anyone else expecting Faust to take off too early and miss the dunk completely? Ala

by Ben Broman on Jan 15, 2012 4:54 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
When he took off
I thought it might have been too early. He just sailed
Definitely saw that as the likely scenario but he really flew
by Righty Driesell on Jan 15, 2012 4:56 PM EST up reply actions
Mark this moment
the New Faust has arrived
I'm still waiting
for Pe to do something!!!! 0 assists, cmon!
lol great play
but anyone else see faust took like 5 steps haha
by formerlyknownasjinsookim on Jan 15, 2012 4:56 PM EST reply actions
i didn't want to be the first to say it because of all the good vibes
but that was totally a travel. i’m surprised they didn’t call it, it was really obvious. 4 or 5 steps legitimately
Faust...
Was it just me, or did he take a rather generous 4 steps on the lead up for that?
I think the refs were too impressed to call it, lol.
I personally think Faust
is in the points and airballs pool, and put that one over the backboard to make sure he got one.
A few halftime stats
7 points, 1 assist for Stoglin.
3 points, 0 assists for Howard.
6 points, 5 boards, 4/4 from the stripe for Padge.
0 points, 3 attempts for Mosley.
8-9 from the stripe as a team.
25% shooting from the field as a team.
8 offensive boards for Maryland, 7 for Georgia Tech.
Combined 16 turnovers.
Big difference in the game right now is FT shooting. Perhaps the only difference. Md.’s gotten to the line more.
Mose has 2
from the line. And that stat line for Pe’ looks generous w/o posting the 1/5 shooting and 4 TOs
what about Len
it cant be good.. except for the maybe 2 blocks? Hes clearly causing alot of problems for GT on the defensive side even thought it might not show up in the box score.
Only 2 shots
Still not feeling it I guess. With their bigs in foul trouble, maybe he can get a little something going in the 2nd.
He's already got his 4 offensive rebounds
We are totally owning the boards today—were up 19-10 in that respect at one point.
0:4 A/TO ratio from our starting PG.....
Pe’shon has to pick it up….granted some passes should’ve been caught..
"You know my style of play - I know it will be asked - my style of play is winning... " -Mark Turgeon, Maryland Basketball head coach
nerlens noel is doing work
on espn right now!! Huge dunk and ridiculous lefty block on Mitch McGary
Verne Lundquist.
Flipped over to the IU-OSU blowout and hear V.L. calling the game. Is there a better all-around announcer? Love listening to him call games.
Pretty solid D on Rice thus far
Only allowing 2 shots in the half. We contain him and this game should be ours.
Read Ben's post at the very top.
No Ravens/NFL talk today on the boards.
by CarolinaTerp on Jan 15, 2012 5:12 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Damnit Len
Peshon was actually gonna finish a drive
I wish we had a offensive low post presence
He doesn’t have to be a J-dub but at least some type of move
Why was Len taken out? Lol
Turge: Dont goaltend. ::smacks on butt::
Len: I vill destroy them
by db0255 on Jan 15, 2012 5:12 PM EST via mobile reply actions
PADGETT PASSED OUT OF THE POST! PADGETT PASSED OUT OF THE POST!
by Ben Broman on Jan 15, 2012 5:13 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
sugar teshawn mcstogley
by LeftCoastTerp on Jan 15, 2012 5:17 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Erm.... MD IS SCORING IN THE SECOND HALF
RED ALERT
by Custos on Jan 15, 2012 5:15 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
especially when up
5 after the bad half
by LeftCoastTerp on Jan 15, 2012 5:19 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
say stoglin keeps up his scoring tear and we go 9-7 in conference
does he win acc player of the year?
Brian Scalabrine>Andray Blatche
He's got some competition in Mike Scott,
but it is definitely possible
Take Stogs off our team...
and we don’t have 4 wins yet.
by CarolinaTerp on Jan 15, 2012 5:19 PM EST up reply actions
Padge is passing outta the post left and right now
What is this madness?
I feel like every block Len gets
Its like theyre just giving him the ball. He never swats…just receives lol
by db0255 on Jan 15, 2012 5:19 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Rice
Was curious what he was ranked coming out of HS. 3 star SG. Rated an 89 by ESPN. He was recruited by FSU, Miami, & GA Tech. Imagine how good our team would be with him on our roster
by Charlotte NC Terp on Jan 15, 2012 5:20 PM EST reply actions
Marietta GA
so no reason to thik MD would get involved… just wishing
by Charlotte NC Terp on Jan 15, 2012 5:22 PM EST up reply actions
I know he went off against Duke and NCSU,
but I haven’t been very impressed today
50% from 3,
and <33% overall…what’s wrong with that picture? At least we’re 90% from the line!!!!!!!
weijs and len...
Wins are academic with the ivory towers!
by LeftCoastTerp on Jan 15, 2012 5:23 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
uhhh oh
2 7 footers on the floor. This is a first I believe
by Charlotte NC Terp on Jan 15, 2012 5:24 PM EST reply actions
what is len thinking..
2 fouls in 20 seconds.. over the back for no reason.. guess he was tired and needed a break..
weiss
actually is playing well. Didnt like that hook shot but he has been effective today
by Charlotte NC Terp on Jan 15, 2012 5:28 PM EST reply actions
I like the lead
but man, this us ugly.
by Terp924 on Jan 15, 2012 5:28 PM EST via Android app reply actions
We owe this lead to
Padge, the Offensive Rebounds and the 4-4 from the stripe.
Ray Lewis
After he retires post superbowl win.
Sorry for the NFL talk Ben — I felt a man could post his dreams :-o
Ben, page has some legit offensive rebiunds
But I agree with your previuos comment – the early ones seemed to all come from two possessions.
we need to score some freaking points
i dont feel comfortable
Faust has made two shots in a row..
make that 3….
fAUSTT... I HAVENT SEEN THIS SINCE CHRIS MCCRAY OR STEVE FRANCIS
by Charlotte NC Terp on Jan 15, 2012 5:31 PM EST reply actions
Faust
is the best player we have. Hang up the banner!!!
Faust
Really is breaking out, I mean dramatic improvement — best game of the year.
Pankey has got to finish that
glenn says what the heck
His coach changed the last word
by LeftCoastTerp on Jan 15, 2012 5:36 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Not a travel
But he usually gets called for it anyway.
by Terp924 on Jan 15, 2012 5:38 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Oh Jordan
if you were here we would be a top 15 team
by Charlotte NC Terp on Jan 15, 2012 5:37 PM EST reply actions
If JW was here
Would we still have gone out to get Len? Also, we probably wouldn’t have Turge.
I know Rob was on him, but....
We might not have taken the risk. Pretty sure the staff knew there would be some uncertainty due to his amateur status.
Faust
8 Pts, 3 Steals, 2 Rebounds, 1 Assist — 0 TO’s
James Freakin Padgettttttt!
by LeftCoastTerp on Jan 15, 2012 5:46 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
GT didn't read the scouting report
Padge always wants to come back to his left.
I just rewatched that Faust steal + break 5 times
If anyone was wondering, its still amazing
AMILE JEFFERSON
Villanova, Ohio State, NC State, Duke, and Kentucky… he is going to give each coach one more call and then he will decide. Please dont pick Duke.
by Charlotte NC Terp on Jan 15, 2012 5:40 PM EST reply actions
Wow...
I would not be okay with any of those teams.
I guess root for NCState? I guess?
I'm giving NCState some bonus points for being ACC...
but yea… now that you mention it, Nova
Our defense is light years better than theirs
Gtechs D makes me cringe
by db0255 on Jan 15, 2012 5:41 PM EST via mobile reply actions
len really needs to work on his screens
he leaves them way too early. if he holds them a second longer, things open up more, and they need to rotate more
Another great pass by Padge
What the hell is going on?
Mosley
if he was 3 inches taller he could be an NBA player
by Charlotte NC Terp on Jan 15, 2012 5:44 PM EST reply actions
yea
6’7 instead of 6’4 and he is making millions… he still will play pro overseas and do well for himself
by Charlotte NC Terp on Jan 15, 2012 5:46 PM EST up reply actions
Padge missed on purpose
So he could get another offensive rebound haha
Padge missed the shot and got it back
"You know my style of play - I know it will be asked - my style of play is winning... " -Mark Turgeon, Maryland Basketball head coach
by TurtleShel716 on Jan 15, 2012 5:48 PM EST up reply actions
Pankey missed the first shot,
announcer screwed it up
Actually pretty amazing
We only have 10 fouls all game, 8 are on two players.
Contrasted by GT’s 20 Player Fouls (plus 1 admin technical)
we are seriously allergic to easy wins
by LeftCoastTerp on Jan 15, 2012 5:51 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Padge really needs to stop with the pogostick ball fakes
Only leads to bad things
Was aboiut to say needed Stogs with the dagger
But SSM was the one to hit it.
How did a Big 10 game break out
In the middle of the ACC. Love that we’re winning, but the score makes me cringe a little after all the up tempo years with Gary.
This game has been pretty up tempo,
shooting percentage and TOs are horrid
Last year's game
There were about 85 possessions for the Terps
Peshon
Wow. Might be one of the worst games of Peshon’s career.
These past couple games have been terrible for Peshon
"You know my style of play - I know it will be asked - my style of play is winning... " -Mark Turgeon, Maryland Basketball head coach
by TurtleShel716 on Jan 15, 2012 5:56 PM EST up reply actions
Well it helps
that they didn’t have a scary offensive weapon to be afraid of.. never really doubted a hot hand on their side
Anyone remember this comment at the start of the game?
We are bout to get blown out
by MurlandTerps on Jan 15, 2012 1:05 PM PST reply actions
by Righty Driesell on Jan 15, 2012 5:56 PM EST reply actions
I did it for a reason
to get back our mojo
by MurlandTerps on Jan 15, 2012 6:00 PM EST up reply actions
Well done. Good game everyone.
Recap’ll be up in the next half hour or so.
by Ben Broman on Jan 15, 2012 5:57 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Bmore representing today
SSM, Faust, Ravens!!
Great day in sports. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.
Go Terps, Go Ravens
GT had two games in a row
I bet their expectations were raised for this game. You have to keep perspective on the whole season, all these wins are gravy.
did we just win an acc game
by 11 when we had our C game??
by LeftCoastTerp on Jan 15, 2012 5:58 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Our defense was an A
Great rotations and our big men (Len especially) causing havoc at the rim.
Good win...the defense was great today
"You know my style of play - I know it will be asked - my style of play is winning... " -Mark Turgeon, Maryland Basketball head coach
12-4, 2-1
Two huge road games this week, I’d love to steal one.
We are instantly a bubble team
If we win that one
by MurlandTerps on Jan 15, 2012 6:01 PM EST up reply actions
Now that this game is over, I don't see any difference between this Brian Gregory team and those of Hewitt.
Same ol, same ol
Talent
I didn’t see a Lottery pick on GTech today. If Derrick Favors was on the team, we lose for sure.
how nice would it be to have that nc state win right now
by all means, that was a winnable game, adn right now we’d be in unbelievable shape
Still in good shape
League play is always tough. Just gotta steal a couple here and there.
Len is in a slump right now offesively
he doesnt want to use the left. He needs to start using the jumper
I'm very proud of this team
You can see that they’re getting better defensively every game and Sean is finally realizing his scoring potetial. I’m expecting a lot more from this team than I did to begin the season
I repeat from 6 weeks ago
Top 25 by year end
I love the enthusiasm
But let’s just shoot to be a tourney team for now
When was the last time we were ranked?
I honestly can’t even remember.
2 years ago.
GV, Hayes, Milbourne senior year.
That's what I was thinking...
It’s been too long. Can’t wait until we’re consistently back up there again.
It was a travesty we weren't ranked in the top 15 that year
I’m still bitter about it
Thats gotta be
the best w’ve shot from the libe in the past 2 seasons
Padge has really improved hsi FT shooting and I don't believe that Len had many attempts
by NeonParkTerp on Jan 15, 2012 6:08 PM EST up reply actions
Len had none,
Weiss 0-2, Pank 0-1, Padge 6-7, Mosely 10-10!, Stogs 3-3
Finally
Sean has realized what he can do offensively. If he stays agressive all year, I can see this tean being a tourney team
This is a legit bubble team and possibly more
we still have a ways to go. every time we got the lead to 12 or 10 and had chances to extend it, we would take awful shots and/or turn it over. pissed me off.
but to the Good Guys credit, every time GT got it to 4 or 6 points, we would score. alex len changes everything and I sincerely hope we learn to get it to him on spots where he likes it. he was great on the defensive glass and influenced / blocked a lot of shots.
sean, stogs, faust and padge were excellent. pe is a solid player. in my ideal world, he would be coming off the bench and we’d have a guy with jets that could dish and stroke it at that position.
The way I see it
we win, have learned to win, the close ones
next step. KILL EM
Mosley
In the last few games has become the secondary scoring threat that the Terps have needed.
I didn't want to post it at the time but
realtively early in the frst half I knew that Mosely was going to make sure we won today.
by NeonParkTerp on Jan 15, 2012 6:15 PM EST up reply actions
Fla St.
Hope they have a let down. Hope Mosely guards that Dookie kid. We always have a hard time in Fl. W/ both Fla St. and Miami. Good W !!!!
GO TERPS !!!!

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