Under his tutelage, 12 players have been drafted and 13 total have signed with MLB teams in the last five seasons with a full draft. Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Shingledecker paced PSU with seven wins, while Morales led the staff with 26 appearances. The Nittany Lions extended their lead in the bottom of second, as Bramley got on base for the second time in as many innings after lacing a single back up the middle to score Duke graduate student transfer Grant Norris. What are people saying about Sean Clifford as a draft prospect? The Nittany Lions finished the 2021 season with an 18-24 record, playing against exclusively Big Ten opponents. After the firings, thousands of students descended on the administration building, shouting, "We want Joe back!" Eric Mock was also drafted, becoming the fifth Penn State pitcher in the last four years to get drafted, while Ryan Sloniger became the 14th player to get drafted in Coopers head coaching career including his time at the helm of Wright State. Lastly, to the community who has supported my wife and son through her fathers recent illness and passing on Friday, there is no way we can ever adequately thank you. Ive never seen Coach Paterno like that in my life, Mr. Morris said. A few climbed lampposts, tried to topple street signs and knocked over trash cans. The Lions 28 wins were a 10-win improvement over the previous season, and its 12 Big Ten wins doubled the 2015 total. Bramley tacked on an RBI of his own, going 2-3 and reaching base four times. All in all, Nebraska seems like a perfect fit. Now, he'll have his choice of coveted college jobs. All Rights Reserved. In a Twitter post after The Undefeated story was published, Bolton said Chambers never apologized for his word choice. His 6.32 hits allowed per nine innings were the fewest in the conference, his ERA ranked fourth in the Big Ten, and he was one of the top strikeout pitchers during the regular season, ranking second in the Big Ten, 33rd nationally and fifth in a single-season in Penn State history. Shortly after Cooper accepted the PSU head coaching position in 2014, the California native traveled to Taichung, Taiwan to serve as the head coach of USA Baseball's 18U National Team at the IBAF U18 World Cup. But he hopes his son's willingness to speak up will encourage real change throughout the sport. 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Koenning apologized in a statement to Martin, writing that he never intended to be offensive or insensitive. Piacentino led the squad with eight homers and 32 RBI to go with a team-best .525 slugging percentage. An eventful Sunday evening saw Penn State fire receivers coach Taylor Stubblefield shortly before landing a commitment from Kent State standout Dante Cephas one of the top wideouts available in the transfer portal. Penn State baseball head coach Rob Cooper is getting his team prepared to take on his alma mater, No. Cooper steered Team USA to an 8-1 record in World Cup play, including seven consecutive victories to win the gold medal. All three were drafted by MLB organizations, leaving Penn State with some holes to fill. WebThe Penn State Baseball Club | the.psbc@gmail.com. In 2004, Mr. Spanier, Mr. Curley and select board members twice went to his house in efforts to get him to retire. The 2011 season saw Cooper record his 200th coaching victory and earn the Horizon League Coach of the Year award for the second consecutive year. The Lions cast a wide net at the position, as more than a dozen receivers in the portal publicly announced they had scholarship offers from Penn State this month. He was a four-year starter and a three-time scholar athlete and Big Ten Academic All-American. It is one of the great sorrows of my life. A student yelled, We are Penn State, the frequent rallying cry. then headed to downtown to Beaver Avenue. Jared Jarvi. Joes the fall guy.. A year ago, the head coach of the Penn State basketball team made a comment about a noose around a players neck. In 1997, the Green Wave won the Conference USA regular-season crown, and in 1998, they advanced to the NCAA Tournament. 2023 Cable News Network. Penn State played 10 games against top-25 opponents and rallied from a 7-0 deficit against No. The harmony between academics and athletics was on full display, as multiple Penn State professors and a group of journalism students also joined the travel party. Penn State had two All-Big Ten selections, led by first team selection Matt Wood. "This league is hard. After 61 years, I've got to get used to it. Gerlott pushed the envelope for the blue and white, boasting a 3-5 mark at the plate and driving in three runs that proved to be the difference in the early innings. At season's end in 2008, Cooper watched as a school and Horizon League-record three players were drafted during the 2008 Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft. 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. This past Sunday, the Longhorns fired fourth-year head coach Tom Herman and hired second-year Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian. Parker replaced Corley in January 2019 but left after one season for a promotion at West Virginia. The Nittany Lions sat third in the conference in batting average (.269). As a freshman last year, Henline appeared in nine games, three of which he started on the bump. The universitys most senior officials were clearly seeking to halt the humiliating damage caused by the arrest last Saturday of the former assistant coach, Jerry Sandusky. Penn State set a program record with 19 triples in 2022, bettering the previous record of 18 in 1986, 2007 and 2010. In a statement, Penn State said new allegations surfaced after The Undefeated reported in July that Rasir Bolton -- who transferred from Penn State to Iowa State in the summer of 2019 -- said he decided to leave the Nittany Lions because Chambers made a reference to a noose around Bolton's neck. The junior catcher won the Big Ten batting average title in the regular season (.395) and led the Nittany Lions in average (.379), hits (75), runs (55), homers (12), RBI (53), total bases (132), slugging percentage (.667), on-base percentage (.480) and walks (36). Penn State may own the best defensive end group in the Big Ten and beyond in 2023. Not shy about stating his ultimate goal of returning Penn State to Omaha in June, the Lions have made significant strides under his leadership. But the outrage that we feel is nothing compared to the physical and psychological suffering that allegedly took place. The bag is not completely empty, though. Where are analysts ranking Joey Porter Jr. in mock drafts? Coopers choice to give him a few starts as a freshman indicates he thinks there might be potential with Henline, and with every spot up for grabs, the sophomore should be squarely in that discussion. Penn State also earned a win in each series against Rutgers, No. As my time at Penn State has drawn to a close, I want to extend a debt of gratitude to all of my players for trusting me, buying in, allowing me to coach them, and for giving me their all, Stubblefield wrote on social media. 18 Michigan on March 26 and a series sweep over Michigan State in which Penn State out-scored the Spartans, 39-13. ", Complete coverage: The Penn State ScandalCops: Sandusky admitted to '98 shower with boyPaterno's record-setting career by the numbersPenn St. scandal dwarfs others in college sports. Shingledecker made 21 appearances, collecting a team-high seven wins, with a 3.10 ERA. He held opponents without an earned run in 12 of his 21 outings. Dressed in a baggy gray pullover sweater, Mr. Paterno waved his hand and started to walk back inside. Woods incredible season included a 26-game hit streak and a 36-game reached-base streak. Morales was able to retire the next two hitters, keeping Penn State ahead 7-3. Cooper has said his staff had a lot of interest in Luensmann out of high school, and after not seeing much time in his freshman year with the Gamecocks, Luensmann is back in his home state. The rare, once-in-a-lifetime experience helped bring a young Penn State team together, and the Lions went on to earn their first winning record (overall and in conference) since 2012. Chambers said in a statement provided to ESPN that he made the decision to take "a break to re-set and chart our path forward.". Molsky is a right-hander from Dillsburg, Pennsylvania. Before arriving at Wright State, Cooper served as the hitting coach, recruiting coordinator and bench coach at Oral Roberts University. 5:25 PM EDT, Fri October 23, 2020. Sophomore Matt Wood collected Second Team All-Big Ten honors, batting .295 with four homers and 21 RBI. With both offenses hitting a lull, Huskies reliever Jacob Draeger continued that trend, striking out redshirt senior catcher Josh Spiegel to sit the Nittany Lions down in order and hold the score at 5-1 after six innings. Tulio was ranked 81st nationally, making him one of the most talented players on this roster. Stephon Morris, a junior cornerback, said Paterno was near tears when he told the team he was leaving. Outfielder Billy Gerlott (35) hits a ball down the third-base line during Penn State's matchup against Youngstown State at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park in University Park, Pa. on Tuesday, Mar. Spiegel tied for the eighth-most doubles in a season at PSU, matching Chris Wright (2001). Penn State has also looked elsewhere to fill some of these gaps. 22, 2022. Penn State has won six of its last seven meetings with Northwestern, including both matchups last season. Only the Big Ten (nine) is projected to have more teams make the NCAA Tournament than the SEC. Cooper was selected as the 14th head baseball coach in Penn State history on August 9, 2013. The firings came three days before Penn State hosts Nebraska in its final home game of the season, a day usually set aside to honor seniors on the team. Former #Panthers coach Matt Rhule had several opportunities last offseason for big-time college jobs, but he turned them down to stay in Carolina. ", Ray Bolton said his son received hate mail, via his direct messages on social media, after Chambers announced his resignation, but that the Cyclones guard has a sense of relief after publicizing his allegations months ago, knowing it "wasn't a witch hunt but the truth." Sign up for the Nittany Lions Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning, Check out these photos from Penn State basketball's big road overtime win at Northwestern, Penn State picked up a much-needed win on the road in exhilarating fashion at Northwestern. Head Coach Patrick Chambers, the day after his one-game suspension in January 2019, in talking to me referenced a noose around my neck.. 22 Miami, in the teams first series of the season this weekend. Former Kent State wide receiver Dante Cephas announced Sunday night he was joining Penn State for the 2023 season. Penn State ultimately won one more conference game than the year before, despite the Big Ten enjoying arguably its most competitive season to date with a league-record five teams earning NCAA tournament bids. Defensive line coach John Scott Jr. is leaving Penn State, Nittany Lions football coach James Franklin confirmed Monday night. After a smooth opening frame from Luensmann, Penn State opened the scoring right off the bat in the bottom of the first inning, capitalizing on an RBI groundout from junior outfielder Billy Gerlott to plate graduate student Thomas Bramley for the game's first run. Nov. 9, 2011. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Centre Daily Times first reported that Scott, who has been on the Penn State staff since 2020, would be joining the Detroit Lions staff in an unspecified role. Donate to the Collegian by clicking the button below. Your contribution will help the Collegian provide award winning journalism to the Penn State community and beyond. March 1, 2023 1:02 pm ET. Angry questions were shouted at Mr. Surma, who responded to them while the other board members sat behind him and to his sides. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegebasketball | pageType: stories | Of this massive deal that Matt Rhule signed just short of three years ago, he is still owed $40 million dollars. Chambers had been suspended for the January 6, 2019, game after shoving a freshman player during a timeout several days earlier. Earlier in the summer, Kerry Martin Jr., a football player at West Virginia University, detailed the mistreatment he and others received from defensive coordinator Vic Koenning, who was placed on administrative leave before mutually parting ways with the school. - In a massive shakeup, Penn State football coach Joe Paterno and school president Graham Spanier were fired Wednesday night by the board of trustees amid the On the mound, the Nittany Lions pitching staff set a program record with 503 strikeouts. Bailey Deeswas drafted in the 18th round (543rd overall) by the New York Yankees. The 2023 baseball season is Rob Coopers 10th as head coach of the Nittany Lion baseball program. Success! Derek Levarse has covered Penn State football since 2004 and has been the Times Leader's Penn State beat writer since 2007. Kathryn Simpson, 20, a junior studying graphic design, was weeping as she walked away from the universitys administration building, Old Main, with a friend. Tom Bradley at a press conference on Friday. Penn State confirmed that Published Camren Wynter (16 points) and Jalen Pickett (11 points) were the only two Nittany Lions to score in double figures against Rutgers. After the announcements about Mr. Spanier and Mr. Paterno, the news conference immediately took on a frenzied and somewhat vitriolic tenor. This is a tragedy. Many held up cellphones to take pictures and others blew vuvuzelas and air horns. Penn State pitcher Travis Luensmann leads off pitching during the Penn State baseball game against Omaha on Friday, April 29, 2022 in University Park, Pa.Penn State defeated Omaha 8-7. The previous highest was catcher Ben Heath (fifth round, 153rd overall) by the Houston Astros. Before Anderson's selection in 2016, just one Penn State pitcher had been taken in the previous six years. The Nittany Lions ranked sixth in ERA, eighth in strikeouts and eighth in opponent batting average. Northern Illinois plated a run in the top half of the fourth to cut the deficit to 4-1, but after a powerful throw from senior left fielder Tayven Kelley, a would-be base runner was gunned down at third base to end the frame. I would like to thank John for everything he has contributed to our program over the past three years, Franklin said in a statement. Texas speedster Omari Evans was the only one of the group to earn any notable playing time in 2022. Penn State coach Micah Shrewsberry, second from left, talks to players during overtime in the team's NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, March 1, 2023. And I've got to get used to that. Upon learning about a suspected 2002 assault by Mr. Sandusky on a young boy in the football buildings showers, Mr. Paterno redirected the graduate assistant who witnessed the incident to the athletic director, rather than notifying the police. They have far more important matters to address. But Franklin is looking for a new coach to develop them. Penn State did not reveal any details regarding the new allegations made against Chambers, but did say the allegations surfaced shortly after the publication of The Undefeateds article. 1-ranked opponents Virginia (3/5/10) and Georgia (3/24/09). John is a great coach and a great man. Follow Nittany Lions Wire on Twitter and like us on Facebook for continuing Penn State coverage and discussion. In 2022, Cooper led the Nittany Lions to their first Big Ten Tournament appearance since 2012. 132 overall pick. Rhule has Penn State in his blood. "I would hope that this is more of an anomaly," he said. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. After a Piacentino walk, Steele smacked a ball into center field to drive home Gerlott and tack on some insurance, extending Penn States lead to 6-1. Did not give up an earned run in 15 of 26 appearances and one or less earned run in 22 appearances. Paterno is not a target of the criminal investigation, although Curley and Schultz have been charged with failing to report the incident to the authorities. Despite Manny Diaz coming in and having the success he is having, no one else sees State College as a recovery stop. Pat Chambers, who has been the head coach for the Penn State mens basketball team since 2011, resigned on Wednesday. Woods selection makes program history, as he becomes the highest-selected position player in Penn State history, breaking fellow catcher Ben Heaths record of pick No. The longtime coach, the winningest in major college football, was ousted at the end of day that began with his announcement to retire at end of the season, his 46th. This was a great opportunity for him in the NFL and I wish him and his family nothing but the best.. Along with his college coaching experience, Cooper also was an associate scout for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1990-92 and has been selected to four coaching stints with USA Baseball in 2000, 2007, 2009 and 2013. On the mound,Penn State ranked sixth in the NCAA with a 1.01 WHIP and also eighth with a 2.16 team ERA. After he was fired, thousands of people gathered in front of the administration building, throwing objects and chanting We want Joe!. I am disappointed with the Board of Trustees decision, but I have to accept it. Sandusky founded The Second Mile charity in 1977, working with at-risk youths. Mr. Sandusky has been charged with sexually abusing eight boys over a 15-year span, and two top university officials Tim Curley, the athletic director, and Gary Schultz, the senior vice president for finance and business have been charged with perjury and failing to report to authorities what they knew of the allegations. He is married to his wife, Maureen, and has two sons, Jake and Tyson. Which 16 teams should you buy or fade ahead of March Madness? All of that explains why Stubblefield told reporters in December that the Lions were looking to bring in two veteran wideouts as transfers to bolster the room. I cannot apologize enough for what I said, and I will carry that forever.". He will take over as the head coach for Penn State. Athletic director Sandy Barbour said that accepting Chambers' resignation is "in the best interest of Penn State, our program and our student-athletes." / CBS/AP. With the benefit of hindsight, I wish I had done more.". I need to get some of this pressure off you. Starting off the weekend series in Cary, North Carolina, with a doubleheader against Northern Illinois, Penn State got rolling in the opening contest, taking down the Huskies 7-3 in Game 1. The 2007 team earned a silver medal at the Pan Am Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Joe Hermitt | AP file photo, The Patriot-News. Unlike Nick Saban at Alabama, Franklin simply isnt on that level yet. Penn State tallied 21 games with 10+ strikeouts and 16 games allowing three or less earned runs. Cooper and his staff brought in three transfer pitchers from South Carolina and Louisville two schools filled with baseball talent. "The new allegations surfaced shortly after The Undefeated's article and a review was conducted jointly by Penn State's Affirmative Action and Athletics Integrity offices," Penn State said in its statement. His family had Matt Rhule in New York, New York and he grew up there until he was a teenager when his family moved to State College. Yet the board unanimously declined to let him finish out the season, his 46th as the head football coach and his 62nd over all at the college. He also covers high school baseball, golf, volleyball and bowling and college basketball. Mr. Paterno said the graduate assistant who reported the assault, Mike McQueary, said only that something disturbing had happened that was perhaps sexual in nature. It has a chance to play in the Big Ten championship game Dec. 3 in Indianapolis, with a Rose Bowl bid on the line. Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? 2 Alabama erases 17-point deficit, wins SEC, 'Unbelievable night': Irish win Brey's home finale, No. The Georgia Bulldogs have really turned things around in year one under head coach Mike White. 16 Wisconsin, both Big Ten rivals. At this moment the Board of Trustees should not spend a single minute discussing my status, Mr. Paterno said in his statement. Penn State fired wide receivers coach Taylor Stubblefield on Sunday after three seasons with the program. There was an error processing your request. Not long after the triumph in Taiwan, Cooper received one of the highest honors bestowed in the profession, as he was announced as the Rod Dedeaux USA Baseball Coach of the Year. The Nittany Lions have had eight pitchers drafted since 2016. In 2018, Justin Hagenman joined Sal Biasi, Jim Haley and Jack Anderson as recent Nittany Lion draft selections, while fellow pitcher and Cooper's first Penn State recruit signee, Taylor Lehman, signed as a free agent with the Phillies. Sign up today! Sent every Thursday. The 2019 season concluded with Penn States largest draft class since 2012, headlined by Dante Biasis selection in the sixth round by the Kansas City Royals. Bolton left Penn State after the 2018-19 season for Iowa State, with little explanation at the time. Mason Mellott warms up on the moundduring Penn State baseball's game against Michigan State on Sunday, May 2nd, 2021 at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park in University Park, Pa. The committee will be appointed Friday at the board's regular meeting, which Gov. "We've got a game on Wednesday. Scott replaced Sean Spencer, who left Penn State after the 2019 season to become defensive line coach with the New York Giants. All three members of the starting rotation were drafted, making Penn State one of only four schools to accomplish that in 2021. Going through the highlights of the Penn State and State College news so you don't have to. This is devastating for us, she said. I am grateful for his friendship and the impact he has had on our student-athletes. First published on November 10, 2011 / 11:32 AM. He said anyone who questioned the severity of Chambers' "noose" comment can't use the word in a "positive connotation.". In nine seasons starting in 2005, Cooper accumulated a 286-230 record, including a pair of wins over No. I just dont think its right that JoePas losing his job, Corey Davis, a 23-year-old senior studying international politics, said. Barbour said the school received the results of the investigation within the past two weeks and that the new allegation was previously unknown to the school and was unrelated to the incident Bolton detailed to The Undefeated. 2. October 10, 2022 4:43 pm ET. Both programs he really built from the ground up after being a successful coaching assistant prior to that. The highlight of his tenure was helping develop Jahan Dotson into the schools first wideout to be drafted in the first round since 2003. Penn State football coach James Franklin announced Sunday night that he has fired wide receivers coach Taylor Stubblefield, who just completed his third season on his Sent every Friday and Monday. Graham B. Spanier, one of the longest-serving and highest-paid university presidents in the nation, who has helped raise the academic profile of Penn State during his tenure, was also removed by the Board of Trustees. Cephas will look to become the top target for projected new starting quarterback Drew Allar this fall. "It's a day of understanding. WebThe official Baseball page for the Penn State Nittany Lions Still, Mr. Paternos talk was not all about the turmoil. New episode every Wednesday. section: | slug: northwestern-penn-state-aiming-to-rebound-with-little-time-left | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | at Penn State President Graham Spanier, left, and Joe Paterno's tenure at Penn State came to an abrupt end Wednesday night. Cooper was twice named the Horizon League Coach of the Year and guided Wright State to three league tournament championships and two regular-season championships after the team suffered six losing seasons in the seven years before his arrival. SCNext Top 25: Ranking the best high school boys' basketball teams in the 2022-23 season, Bolton: Transfer from PSU over 'noose' remark. rzb5705@psu.edu. Gerlotts strong day at the plate continued into the latter stages of the contest, lacing a double into the left field corner. He revived the program, including victories in the Orange Bowl over Florida State in the 2005 season and the Outback Bowl over Tennessee in the 2006 season. Senior Kyle Virbitsky paced the Penn State rotation with a 4.17 ERA, five wins, 77.2 innings pitched and 88 strikeouts. Anyone can read what you share. Athletic Performance Coach. The Nittany Lions also excelled in the classroom with 15 earning Academic All-Big Ten honors, tying for second overall in the conference. Barbour said the school will conduct a national search before naming a full-time successor. In the bottom of the frame, the Huskies first baseman was unable to come up with a scoop, as Harry rounded third aggressively and scored to put Penn State ahead 5-1 on the error. Henline threw a complete-game against Michigan State (5/8), Penn States first complete-game since 2013. Donate to the Collegian by clicking the button below. Larkin was selected in the ninth round (272nd overall) by the Toronto Blue Jays. A grand jury said that Mr. Spanier, the universitys president since 1995, was made aware of a report of an incident involving Mr. Sandusky. That leaves Renner, another Pennsylvania native. From Louisville, Penn State added junior lefty Kellan Tulio. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. However, the team has dropped its last two games -- road affairs against Illinois and Maryland -- and is hoping to avoid its first three-game skid of the season. Overall, Ray Bolton said he and his family want coaches to learn from his family's experience. One cameraman repeatedly said, Your campus is going to burn tonight.. Mr. Paterno has had a contentious relationship with some members of the Board of Trustees. Sending a ball deep to left field, Piacentino crossed home on the sac fly to put the blue and white up 7-1 heading into the final two innings. Penn States ceiling for next season may hinge on finding significant production out of that group. Chambers resignation comes as more college athletes are speaking up against incidents of racism in their collegiate programs. He also had eight strikeouts against Maine (2/25). Steve Garban, left, and John Surma announced that Graham Spanier, the president of Penn State, and Joe Paterno, the head coach of football, would leave the university. These athletes are more than assets. https://nittanylionswire.usatoday.com/2022/10/10/former-nittany-lion-matt-rhule-fired-by-the-carolina-panthers/, Big Ten spring football bowl projections from 247Sports. Ray Bolton, the father of Rasir Bolton, said there are "no real winners" after Chambers' resignation. Penn State fired wide receivers coach Taylor Stubblefield on Sunday after three seasons with the program. The Nittany Lions attended academic lectures and toured Havana, becoming the first NCAA Division I team to compete against a Cuban National Series team, the first U.S. team at any level to defeat a Cuban National Series team, the first U.S. baseball team to play in Cuba since restoration of diplomatic ties with Cuba, the second NCAA team to play in Cuba since restoration of diplomatic ties (Coastal Carolina men's basketball, August 2015) and the fifth NCAA Division I baseball team to compete in post-revolutionary Cuba. Biasi became the highest-selected left-handed pitcher in Penn State history, the highest-selected Nittany Lion pitcher overall since 2008 and the highest-selected Nittany Lion overall since 2010. Please enter valid email address to continue. Did you encounter any technical issues? Williams was a 17th round selection (508th overall) by the Houston Astros and Kyle Virbitsky followed, being selected 518th overall by the Oakland A's. Ross Oeder was named the Horizon League Player of the Year and garnered second-team All-America Honors. His 88 strikeouts are tied for the 10th-most in a season at Penn State. During a successful nine-year stint as the head coach at Wright State, seven of his players were drafted, including eventual Major Leaguer Joe Smith, and 12 more signed professional free agent contracts. Mr. Paterno had announced earlier Wednesday that he planned to retire at the end of the football season, but the statement was apparently released without the approval of the board. Penn State stuns Northwestern in overtime basketball thriller! He posted a 2.55 earned run average with 102 strikeouts in 74.0 innings over 14 starts. Paterno is listed on The Second Mile's website as a member of its honorary board of directors, a group that includes business executives, golfing great Arnold Palmer and several NFL Hall of Famers and coaches, including retired Pittsburgh Steelers stars Jack Ham and Franco Harris. 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