14 Michigan to opening win", "Neither lightning nor CMU can stop Hart, No. 14 in the AP preseason poll. Following the season, starters A. J. Hawk, Donte Whitner, Bobby Carpenter, Santonio Holmes, Nick Mangold (all first round), Ashton Youboty, Anthony Schlegel, Nate Salley, and Rob Sims, were drafted into the NFL. [38] Ohio State was also unable to move the ball on its next possession, punting after seven plays. Both Pittman and Wells had a touchdown run. (If the call had been made there would have been no effect to the outcome of the game, but to the record only.) ), All-time record against Michigan: 40576. [39], Ohio State received the ball to start the second half, with the Wolverine defense forcing their first three and out of the game. In an early struggle for field position, Indiana pinned the Buckeyes inside their own 10 and forced a punt to midfield which was returned to the Ohio State 15. They scored on a 50-yard field goal by Aaron Pettrey just before halftime but did not have another effective offensive series after that. Quarterback Troy Smith was the recipient of the school's seventh Heisman Trophy, distinguishing him as the best player in college football. This was seen as a hugely positive development, as he seemed to blossom from a good athlete playing quarterback to a good quarterback in a relatively short amount of time. Fresh cotton and other wares at Eleven Warriors Dry Goods. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. [39] Overall, Henne threw two touchdown passes in the game. The series seemed to energize the Buckeyes, and they drove the length of the field to take the lead. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Despite the ball being thrown as what is known as "up for grabs", luck was on Ohio State's side for that drive. Join our linker program. Smith became the seventh Ohio State player to win the Heisman Trophy, while multiple players on both teams were recognized with conference and national awards. I still dont know if Ive seen a quarterback with a throwing motion that looked better aesthetically, even if it was a bit long. [38] Michigan was unable to convert a first down off of the interception, settling instead for a 39-yard field goal from Garrett Rivas, cutting the Ohio State lead to 2824. [33] Ohio State traveled to Darrell K RoyalTexas Memorial Stadium to play the second game of a home-and-home series with Texas, following the 2522 defeat in Austin in 2005. After a Wolverine punt, Smith used a superb play action fake on a 2nd and short to hit Ted Ginn Jr. in the end zone for a 39-yard touchdown pass. Ted Ginn Jr. is still remembered today as one of the fastest Buckeyes ever, and Gonzalez was almost certainly the best slot receiver of the decade for Ohio State. A late touchdown and two-point conversion would not be enough for Michigan, as the Buckeyes' would go on to win the game 4239. Malcolm Jenkins and Andre Amos each intercepted passes, and Jay Richardson recorded two of the Buckeyes' 4 sacks. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Conferences. Visit ESPN for the team statistics of the SE Louisiana Lions vs. Chicago State Cougars NCAAM basketball game on 3 December 2006 Ohio State racked up 29 first downs to Minnesota's 10, and had a 5:22 edge in time of possession. All games played on Saturdays unless otherwise noted. Frost subsequently announced his transfer to Jackson State, joining former Buckeye Erik Haw. All-time record against Bowling Green: 400. It wasnt like they couldnt do anything, either. The defense allowed only 158 yards passing and 7 rushing, and Ohio State won its 15th straight game and 10th at home. With both teams winning all of their regular season games prior to their matchup, Ohio State remained No. Of course, having two first-round receivers to throw to was helpful. A young Malcolm Jenkins had a breakout year at corner. 2 Notre Dame", "No. Ohio State, in what was widely described by television pundits afterwards as a statement game, trounced 13th-ranked Iowa 3817 in Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. [4] Terry Bowden, a sports broadcaster and former coach, named Ohio State No. Florida's only defeat during 2006 came on the road at Auburn's JordanHare Stadium in the seventh week of the season. So how did they score? Those two both had over 700 yards, which was plenty productive for the time. 2 Fighting Irish. The culmination of both his calm demeaner and his arm talent came with his pocket presence and with his ability to make plays when escaping the pocket. Those mistakes being the interceptions, missed field goals, and the false start penalty at 4th and 1. [2] The game received extensive media coverage from ABC and ESPN, including in the preceding week and from a visit from ESPN College GameDay the morning of the game. Ohio State stopped Iowa on three-and-out after the opening kickoff, then drove the field on its first possession to lead 70 and quiet a record Kinnick Stadium crowd overwhelmingly dressed in gold. While 300 yards passing with 3 touchdowns seems pedestrian now, it was an exceptional performance at the time. [38] Three runs for 58 yards by Mike Hart set up Michigan at the Ohio State 2. Its weird to say all of this about a team that seemed so good. Play-by-Play Summary (1st quarter) OHSAA - 2006 STATE FOOTBALL FINALS HILLIARD-DAVIDSON vs MENTOR (Dec 02, 2006 at CANTON, OH) H 1-10 H40 H-D ball on H-D40. Despite his excellent season, his efficiency did drop a bit from 2005, when he averaged 9.6 YPA. Coming into the game, Michigan held the all-time lead in the series 57396, though Ohio State had won the previous two meetings. The defense, which again moved into first place in NCAA I-A scoring defense, was highlighted by Antonio Smith, who had 11 solo tackles (12 overall), 4 for losses including a sack, and a forced fumble. 2006 Ohio Bobcats Stats Previous Year Next Year Record: 9-5 (34th of 119) ( Schedule & Results ) Conference: MAC (East Division) Conference Record: 7-1 Coach: Frank Solich (9-5) Points For: 276 Points/G: 19.7 (85th of 119) Points Against: 253 Opp Pts/G: 18.1 (23rd of 119) SRS: -4.89 (81st of 119) SOS: -6.03 (113th of 119) The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Laurinaitis also received national recognition for Player of the Week honors from the Walter Camp Foundation and as the Football Writers Association of America-Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Yes, he was an incredible college quarterback for 2006, but he would not look as good in 2022. 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On August 30, Jim Tressel announced the awarding of scholarships to four former walk-onssenior WR Derek Harden, senior fullback Ryan Franzinger, RS junior fullback and wedge buster Trever Robinson, and RS sophomore center Tyler "Tank" Whaley.[7]. [13] The Buckeyes' compiled 503 yards of total offense, compared to the Wolverines' 397 yards. Ginn had his best day as a receiver in 2006, catching 10 passes for 122 yards. 2 in the nation) and the unbeaten Ohio State Buckeyes (ranked No. Although a deep Buckeye defense adjusted well, starting freshman safety Anderson Russell suffered a season-ending knee injury on kickoff coverage in the 1st quarter. Or write about sports? [30] Schembechler's death happened just one day before one of the biggest games in the rivalry, though he had not planned on attending the game. Elg. Which of course brings me to my larger point: the game against Florida really wasnt on the defense. The efficiency he showed that day is still considered remarkable. Antonio Pittman scored two of Ohio State's 5 rushing touchdowns, carried the ball for 116 yards, and had two pass receptions for 47 yards. Ohio State spotted Indiana an early 30 lead, then crushed the Hoosiers with seven unanswered scoring drives to win 443. With an average offensive performance, they could have been national champions. 2006 Ohio State Football Commitment List Total Commitments 20 Its probably the biggest reason why defenses seemed to be so much better then. 13 Iowa Hawkeyes the following week 3817 in Kinnick Stadium. He was picked on a bit against Florida. While escaping from trouble is impressive enough, his ability to make huge plays when pressured was remarkable. Barrett had a reputation as a guy that could distribute the football to his talented teammates, Smith probably did it better. Michigan again appeared to take back the momentum with a scoring drive and a field goal following an interception thrown by Smith at the Ohio State 25, but Antonio Pittman found a wide gap in the Michigan defensive line and ran away from the Wolverine secondary for a 56-yard touchdown that gave Ohio State an 11-point lead again. To discuss their further rankings, I will use College Football References Simple Rating System (SRS) instead of SP+ for these ends of the year rankings, as SRS is based off who you played and how you played rather than SP+ which fundamentally is a predictive ranking based on how it expects you to play in future games. Following their victory over arch-rival Michigan on November 18, Ohio State became the first team ever to score a perfect 1.000 in the BCS composite score. However midway through the 2nd quarter Wells fumbled in the open field without contact, and the Buckeyes' offensive momentum slowed. I dont blame any of us for thinking that they were unstoppable, but there were some warning signs. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Past State Tournament DVDs . Ohio State (20-8, 6-3 Big Ten) -vs- Michigan (17-12, 5-4 Big Ten) W: Putnam, Zach (2-0) L: Dan DeLucia (5-2) Game Details Date 4/14/2006 Start 6:35 pm Time 2:51 Attendance 1451 Site Ann Arbor, Mich. (Ray Fisher Stadium) Notes ID-404152 Umpires Home Plate: Mark Ditsworth First: Jim Mecha Third Base: Stuart Hall Box Score Play-By-Play Composite Stats 2006 Season 2005 Season 2004 Season 2003 Season 2002 Season 2001 Season 2000 Season 1999 Season His completions were well-distributed, with Ted Ginn Jr. catching four for 123 yards and 2 touchdowns, including a 58-yard score; and Anthony Gonzalez making four receptions for 53 yards and a score. I dont have access to his downfield success rate, but the guy he reminded me of the most was J.T. 5 in the Coaches' Poll. 2 in the nation. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Yet, by the end of the season, only Florida would look like a great team, and we all know how that game went. I still think Smith threw the prettiest slant that you will ever see. YEAR HOMETOWN LAST SCHOOL; Jayden Bonsu: SAF: 6-1: 210: 1st Year The Lions gained only a single yard, however, and missed a field goal. [11] The Wolverines' opened the season against the Vanderbilt Commodores and defeated them 277. The first thing I remembered about the schedule in 2006 was that Ohio State played the #2 team in the country three times with games against Texas, Michigan, and Florida. Statistically Ohio State racked up 400 yards of balanced offense with 214 yards rushing and 186 passing, but had an impressive 21 ratio of run-to-pass, with 50 rushes and 25 passes. M 1-10 M16 BART TANSKI pass complete to BRANDON JAMES for 7 yards to . Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. In the highlight video above, you can see him make short throws on target with velocity all over the field. Although the teams were nearly equal in yardage (348 Ohio State to 326 Texas) and first downs (2017 in favor of Texas), Ohio State did not turn the ball over and converted a recovered fumble and a Colt McCoy interception, both forced by linebacker James Laurinaitis, into 10 points. [39] Smith completed 29 of 41 passes for 316 passing yards[39] Smith's top receiver in the game was Ginn who had 104 yards on 8 receptions, followed by Robiskie with 89 yards on 7 receptions. Michigan (+27.6), Ohio State (+29.5), and Georgia (+26.7) are the only teams in the country with . We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. [6][7][8][9] The rivalry was specifically intense during a period known as the Ten Year War from 1969 to 1978 when Woody Hayes of Ohio State and Bo Schembechler of Michigan coached opposing teams. 1 in all major polls and received and earned a position in the BCS National Championship Game, where they played the No. Considered by some the greatest rivalry in American sports,[6] the rivalry had to that point been the de facto Big Ten Conference championship game on 22 occasions, with the game affecting the determination of the championship an additional 27 times (the Big Ten did not have a conference championship game until 2011). The Buckeye defense, which featured five first-time starters, sacked Huskie quarterbacks Phil Horvath and Dan Nicholson four times and intercepted Horvath once. The Buckeyes earned a share of the Big Ten Conference title in 2005. Do you have a sports website? [32] Ted Ginn Jr. and Anthony Gonzalez led the Buckeyes in receiving yards with 677 and 673 yards, respectively. [48], Following the loss, Michigan finished the regular season with an 111 record and ranked No. Florida defeated Arkansas in the SEC Championship Game 3828 to secure the number two position in the final BCS standings over the Michigan Wolverines, and finished the regular season at 121. 15 in the Coaches' Poll. [10], At the beginning of the season, both teams were ranked in the top fifteen. [38] Mike Hart received the ball on the first play from scrimmage, rushing for three yards. [1] He led the Big Ten Conference in passing touchdowns (30), completion percentage (65.3%), and passer efficiency rating (161.9).[2]. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Stroud, even before his arm healed, never missed his deep balls as badly as Smith did regularly. They did well against Florida, but Florida didnt even try to throw downfield. Subscribe to Football online price guide and get the latest and accurate values of cards. 1 in his preseason Sweet 16 rankings and stated Troy Smith and Ted Ginn Jr. were Heisman Trophy hopefuls. Eleven Warriors is where Ohio State fans gather. Even so, Illinois forced a punt and drove for its only touchdown. Smith received the highest percentage of first-place votes in Heisman voting history. Kevin Kelly converted this second chance and PSU led at the half 30. It shouldnt matter though. 11 receivers caught passes for the Buckeyes, with Anthony Gonzalez catching 5 for 85 yards and several key first downs, and Ginn five for 33 yards. Both looked to be the best team in the country at one point in the year. [11] The Buckeyes' opened their season by defeating the Northern Illinois Huskies 3512. Despite the travesty of a National Championship Game, the 2006 Ohio State Football Season will always stand out in my mind as one of my favorites, mostly for sentimental reasons. I reiterate: this team felt like a team of destiny, especially after Troy Smith was awarded the Heisman Trophy after his magnificent performance against the Wolverines. As an independent site, we're committed to delivering Buckeye fans the news and analysis they deserve, all while remaining free. 4 in the AP Poll and No. [39] Following three straight runs by Mike Hart, the Buckeye defense again gave the Wolverines a first down on a pass interference penalty. Record: 9-5 (34th of 119) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Lost GMAC Bowl 28-7 versus Southern Mississippi, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 11:40AM. He could run an offense with a lot of short passing, but he was not able to run the wide-open offense that Ryan Day likes to run. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. [38] Three and outs by both teams on their ensuing possessions, gave the ball back to Ohio State with over a minute remaining in the quarter. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. While J.T. The team tore through the rest of the regular season schedule before a classic #1 vs #2 matchup against Michigan which ended 42-39. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Smith was named Co-Offensive Player of the Week by the Big Ten. Ohio State used both a dominating offense and a crushing defense to control the game, played under cool and very windy conditions. Ohio State went into the game with questions at linebacker after losing AJ Hawk, Bobby Carpenter, and Anthony Schlegel from the year before. [39], The game was considered an offensive shootout, with both teams combining for 900 yards of total offense, and 81 total points. When watching the entire season though, he missed quite a few to a wide-open Ted Ginn, sometimes without a man within ten yards of him (see Texas, Penn State, and Florida games). On August 9, 2006, the OSU Athletic Department announced the season-long suspension of junior tight end Marcel Frost by Coach Tressel for unspecified violations of team rules. 2006 TOURNAMENT RESULTS Division I Division II Division III Division IV Division V Division VI . In the second half, Ohio State gave up the ball on a three-and-out when Smith was ineffective on three passes. For Troy Smith, the victory was his third over Michigan, making him the first Ohio State quarterback to win three consecutive games over Michigan since Tippy Dye (who attended the 2006 game) (19341936). Michigan remained No. Ohio State entered the 2006 season ranked No. Offensive captains were seniors Troy Smith and Doug Datish. Head coach Jim Tressel was signed to a contract extension through the 2012 season.[3]. While this receiving corps wasnt as talented as the receiving corps that Ohio State has had every year since 2018, it was outstanding for the time. Troy Smith was my favorite player growing up, and he still was incredible that season. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Ohio State easily defeated the Bowling Green Falcons in Ohio Stadium for their 13th straight win. No, but they certainly were not bullet-proof. It was the second win on the road in four weeks over a ranked team for the Buckeyes, who won their 12th game in a row to lead Division I-A in active win streaks. Iowa reached the Ohio State 14 on the ensuing possession but was forced to settle for a field goal. After Curtis Terry recovered an Illinois fumble, Ohio State then drove 38 yards for its second touchdown, a short rush by Antonio Pittman. 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes schedule and results. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Standouts for Ohio State were Anthony Gonzalez, who made eight catches for 142 yards and a touchdown, and Ted Ginn Jr., who caught 5 passes for 97 yards including a 29-yard touchdown late in the first half that countered the lone score by the Longhorns. 6 in the AP poll. 2019-20 Football Statistics. Ohio State, after kicking a field goal on its opening series, trailed most of the first half until an 80-yard drive midway through the 2nd quarter ended in a 12-yard touchdown pass from Troy Smith to Ted Ginn on a crossing pattern with three minutes remaining. Play Index. However, despite allowing a number of long gains on broken plays, Ohio State effectively stopped UC's offense after the scoring drive, accumulating eight sacks, three interceptions, and holding the Bearcats to 212 total yards and 4 rushing. Scoring Summary; Team Stats; Passing; Full Site Menu; Michigan at Ohio State Box Score, November 18, 2006. However, Ohio State recorded the only three sacks of the day, stopped Penn State twice inside the ten-yard line, and the defense scored two touchdowns in a second half where the momentum gradually shifted from the Nittany Lions to the Buckeyes. Ohio State finished their non-conference schedule defeating Bowling Green 357 and then defeated Michigan State the next week in Spartan Stadium 387, with the Buckeyes defense controlling much of the game. Their aggressive defense took the ball away four times on three interceptions and a forced fumble, while Ohio State never turned the ball over. Chris Wells scored the sixth Buckeye touchdown on a 12-yard run in the 4th quarter, and Aaron Pettrey added a 51-yard field goal. Troy Smith completed 21 of his 30 passing attempts without an interception, producing 203 yards and two touchdowns, both to Ted Ginn. The offense again started slowly in the 2nd half until effective rushing by Antonio Pittman, including a 48-yard sprint for a touchdown, put the game away. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Ohio State controlled the game with defense in the second half, although offensively the 3rd quarter was highlighted by back-to-back end-arounds by Gonzalez and Ginn, gaining 41 yards. The 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented Ohio State University in the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Buckeyes kept the ball for the entire 3rd quarter except one brief Hawkeye possession, and accumulated an overwhelming 40:30 to 19:30 advantage in time of possession. 3 in the rankings and trailed Florida by only 0.0101 points. Do you have a blog? James Laurinaitis answered those questions after a 13-tackle performance with an interception and two passes defended. I had watched the big games in 2004 and 2005, but 2006 is really where my love of the sport first started. 1 in all major polls. lgnatius Philosophy/Sociology 8/19/83 1 Marcus Freeman* LB 6-2 242 Jr. The defense also took a step backward from the year before, though not by much. Antonio Pittman rushed for 74 yards on 16 carries and scored the final touchdown. 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes Schedule and Results Previous Year Next Year Record: 12-1 (3rd of 119) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 2nd in the Final AP poll Conference: Big Ten Conference Record: 8-0 Coach: Jim Tressel (12-1) Points For: 450 Points/G: 34.6 (8th of 119) Points Against: 166 More Team Info Ohio State School History 2006 Ohio State Statistics 3 in all major polls. 14 in the AP Poll, while being ranked No. Blowout victories over Indiana and Minnesota would be followed by a 1710 victory over Illinois for the Illibuck trophy. I will list both for a reference regardless. Michigan was defeated 3218 by the USC Trojans in the Rose Bowl, while Ohio State was defeated 4114 by the Florida Gators in the national championship game. In the second quarter, freshman Chris Wells used a spin move and a hurdle of a tackler to break away for a 52-yard run that put the Buckeyes up 147. 24 Penn State Nittany Lions in Columbus and defeated them 286 after scoring three touchdowns in the fourth quarter. [39] Three plays later, on Ohio State's next possession, Troy Smith threw an interception to Alan Branch, giving Michigan possession of the ball at the Buckeye 25 yard line. Maybe. Although giving up points far in excess of its season average, and being hard-pressed at times, the Buckeye defense sacked Henne four times, held Michigan to four conversions on thirteen 3rd down attempts, and forced 5 punts and a turnover on downs. [32] Michigan quarterback Chad Henne compiled 1,932 passing yards, 18 touchdowns and seven interceptions, with Mario Manningham, Steve Breaston and Adrian Arrington leading the team in receptions. [38] The Wolverines completed a two-point conversion on a pass from Henne to Steve Breaston, making it a three-point game at 4239 in favor of Ohio State. Since Ohio State earned a bid in the BCS National Championship Game, Michigan received a bid in the Rose Bowl, where they played the No. [5] Ohio State thus garnered pre-season number one from USA Today, the Associated Press, Sports Illustrated, and ESPN The Magazine. Most Recent Games and Any Score Since 1869. Penn State intercepted two passes and Ohio State three. [38], On the second play of the fourth quarter, Michigan scored on a third touchdown from Mike Hart, cutting the Buckeye lead again to one possession at 3531. [57] The Buckeyes' finished the season with a 4114 loss to Florida in the BCS National Championship Game and were ranked No. Passing. Troy Smith was named co-Big Ten Player of the Week on Offense (with Drew Stanton), and Antonio Smith on Defense (shared with Paul Posluszny). [39] The ensuing onside kick by the Wolverines was recovered by Ginn of the Buckeyes. [14] Following a 4117 victory over Central Michigan, the No. Due to the No. Smith was named co-Player of the Week in the Big Ten on offense, his fifth weekly conference accolade of his career and his fourth in 2006, which tied him with six other players for the most offensive awards in a single year. [46] Following USC's victory over Notre Dame the following week, the Trojans jumped the Wolverines into the No. [4][37], Ohio State won the coin toss and elected to defer, giving Michigan the ball to start the first half. In the final two minutes, Penn State put together a strong drive in an attempt to regain control over the game, but this was ended with the first of two interceptions. On defense, linebacker James Laurinaitis intercepted a pass in his fourth consecutive game and registered a sack, linebacker Marcus Freeman also had a sack and an interception, and safety Brandon Mitchell intercepted a pass and recovered a fumble by Iowa tight end Scott Chandler. Troy Smith was Heisman favorite from the first game, and he did not disappoint. That 74% against the run is good, but not elite. Get the huge collection of 2006 Ohio State sports cards online at Beckett.com. Visit ESPN to view the Ohio State Buckeyes team stats for the 2022 season. Its just that they had absolutely no chance when passing the ball, and they couldnt afford to only run the ball, especially when they got down. Both were led by long-time starting senior quarterbacks. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. The 2006 Michigan vs. Ohio State game was a regular-season college football game between the unbeaten Michigan Wolverines (ranked No. If Troy Smith threw like this in 2021, he would have been roasted mercilessly on the 11W forums, and people would have been calling for Justin Zwick to start. The 1st quarter ended scoreless as James Laurinaitis grabbed his third interception of the season to stop a PSU drive but the Buckeyes squandered the opportunity with a missed field goal by Aaron Pettrey. On the next play Smith completed a long pass to Ginn for the final touchdown. Called the "Game of the Century,"[5] this was the first time in the rivalry series that the teams entered the matchup ranked No. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. The Buckeyes also had an 8-minute edge in time of possession. He looked more like a point guard than a quarterback. Both offense and defense performed at high levels, and the only Michigan State score (and 69 of its 198 yards) came against the OSU reserves, with a minute to play. The Buckeyes outgained the Wildcats 425297. James Laurinaitis was a big surprise after losing Bobby Carpenter, AJ Hawk, and Anthony Schlegal the year before. 08/24/02: vs. Texas Tech: Columbus, Ohio: W, 45-21: Box Score (PDF) 09/07/02: vs. Kent State Antonio Pittman scored a touchdown for the ninth game in a row and Ohio State won its eleventh straight, which, with TCUs loss to BYU on September 28, becomes the longest active win streak in Division I-A. [39] Manningham was the top receiver for Henne, who had 86 yards on 6 receptions, followed by Arrington who had 90 yards on five receptions. Punter A. J. Trapasso was particularly effective; his six punts averaged 50.8 yards a kick and won Ohio State the battle for field position. 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