A bittersweet day for Miami Hurricane fans as the concept of the NFL Draft has definitely lost its luster the past few years. But before going into that, a hearty congrats to Jimmy Graham, Darryl Sharpton, Jason Fox and Dedrick Epps, all of which are headed to the next level.
Graham was taken first (third round to New Orleans – 95th overall), followed by Sharpton (fourth round to Houston – 102nd overall), Fox (fourth round to Detroit – 128th overall) and Epps (seventh round to San Diego – 235th overall).
Available Canes not taken were Javarris James, Sam Shields, AJ Trump, Eric Moncur, Joe Joseph, Tervaris Johnson and Randy Phillips. Some of which have since signed on as free agents. (James to Indy… Shields to Green Bay… Trump to Pittsburgh… Joseph to Houston… Johnson to Kansas City.)
As much as I want to turn this into a rant – building a case for why Miami football has fallen into the lurch it’s in, I’ll avert the temptation to ‘go there’. The proof is in the war room; where Hurricanes haven’t been in the tips of many GMs tongues in a while.
Four Canes drafted in 2010 is the most since five Canes went in 2007. Three went in 2008, with Kenny Phillips the last Miami first rounder. In 2009, back up linebacker Spencer Adkins was UM’s only pick; a sixth rounder. The last time a lone Cane was drafted? Cornerback Gene Coleman in 1980.
2009 proved to be the draft day low, just as 2007 was where Miami football, as we know it, bottomed out. Many gripe about that 5-7 start for Randy Shannon, on the heels of a 7-6 run that got Larry Coker fired. The new guy did worse than the old guy. Some couldn’t get past that, but looking back Shannon lost out on three first rounders – Brandon Meriweather, Jon Beason and Greg Olsen – two of which have become Pro Bowl caliber players.
Addition by subtraction is part of the recipe when rebuilding, seeing players from yesteryear moving on while young, hungrier players awaited their turn. Four years back, Miami lacked the depth to replace superstars. These days the Canes are stockpiling the stars of tomorrow, the old regime now completely fazed out.
A program that’s seen twenty-six first rounders since the millennium eventually got to a point where this year’s first Cane off the board was a former-basketball-player-turned-tight-end with one year playing experience. That’s not a knock on Graham in the least. It’s simply proof how far a once mighty program has fallen, not to mention how easy a thirteen-year streak can be taken for granted.
Miami has a sure-fire first rounder in Allen Bailey next spring, while some others could play their way into a higher spot. One is a far cry from the six first round Canes seen in 2004 – but every journey starts with that initial step.
The on-the-mend Canes of the late 90s started with one. After a 9-3 season in 1998, Edgerrin James was the fourth pick of the 1999 NFL Draft. A year later Daniel “Bubba” Franks went number fourteen to Green Bay.
The Canes rolled to 11-1 in 2000 and sent four first rounders to the league months later – Dan Morgan, Damione Lewis, Santana Moss and Reggie Wayne. (It would’ve possibly sent two more had Ed Reed and Bryant McKinnie declared, as they were ready to before Butch Davis asked them to stay and win a title… before himself bolting.)
Five first rounders in 2002, four in 2003, a half dozen in 2004 and back to one in 2005. One in 2006. Three in 2007. One in 2008 (fittingly the final pick of the first round). None in 2009 or 2010.
Florida, Alabama, Oklahoma and Texas had 29 total players drafted this year; ten in the first round. For those keeping score, that’s two national champions and two runner ups.
Even more telling, the Sooners went from title game front runner to 8-5 after losing future first rounders Sam Bradford and Jermaine Gresham front runners.
Merriweather, Beason and Olson may not have been as valuable as a Heisman-winning quarterback, but it helps justify a 7-6 to 5-7 slide in that Coker to Shannon transition. Though once a ‘gimmie’, first round talent is nothing to take for granted.
Congrats to the four drafted Canes, as well as the five who signed free agent contracts. This is your moment. Make the most of it.
The corner has been turned and after last year’s draft day snoozer, Miami took one step closer to relevancy. Next spring a new first round streak begins.
Finally.
Congrats Fellas!!! Good to see you guys carrying on the legacy of NFLU.
Good stuff! This is the beginning of the resurgence. Bailey will go top ten. Hank will also go 1st round if he can improves even just slightly on his junior year. Berry should go early also, but it all depends on his ability to pass block. Question: Does j-12 leave if he "somehow" wins the Heisman (yeah I know I'm reaching now, right?)
There are 2 issues here: talent and player development.
You can say that Randy was left with nothing (although he was recruiting many of those "no talent" players), but you can also say that he did a terrible job in player development.
Which players got better as their careers went on? Maybe Sharpton, but the rest got worse.
Whose fault is that?
I think NFL GM's love Quarterbacks who are Seniors but the fact that Jacory played in an NFL system doesn't hurt his cause. After watching what could've happend to Bradford's stock after he got injured EVERY college football player who had a solid junior year will surely leave. Just ask Taylor Mays if he regrets staying one more year.
If there's anyone other then Bailey who I could see be a 1st Rounder next year it's Brandon Harris.
There were games that the Canes lost this past season, because Jimmy Graham could not catch the damn ball.
And now he's going to be playing in the NFL?
I don't really get it.
If he's good enough, then most every other college player should be able to go pro.
There are 2 issues here: talent and player development.
You can say that Randy was left with nothing (although he was recruiting many of those "no talent" players), but you can also say that he did a terrible job in player development.
Which players got better as their careers went on? Maybe Sharpton, but the rest got worse.
Whose fault is that?
You say the 'rest' got worse, but it all depends when you feel the clock started ticking on Randy Shannon.
He was hired at the end of 2006 and Larry stuck around until the bowl game. Shannon's first non-Coker day of work was New Years Day 2007 – about a month before signing day, meaning THIS YEAR'S seniors were from the class that RS had to come in and 'save' — getting Graig Cooper to recommit after a season at Milford Prep, getting Robert Marve to commit and getting Allen Bailey to commit.
His first full class are heading into their junior year. Over the next two seasons we can talk about player development regarding "Shannon's guys" and the kids he recruited.
Sam Shields. Darryl Sharpton. Jason Fox. Those were Coker's guys that Shannon inherited.
Regarding 'player development', you can only develop a player as much as they want to be developed. The athlete has to meet the coaches halfway.
Last year there was an off-season story about guys breaking down film. Specifically it was Vaughn Telemaque and Ray Ray Armstrong who were watching film FIVE days a week, pissed off that they couldn't break down film over the weekend when the film room was closed. Both were entering their sophomore years and 1000% Shannon guys.
Conversely, the story went on to say that Shields was watching film two days a week… entering his senior season after making the switch from wide receiver to cornerback. Shields was a Coker guy.
You have two Shannon guys who buy into the culture and his was of doing things, salivating at the prospect of watching copious amounts of film so they can get better… while on the other side you have a player who lived in hot water, switching to a new position with ONE LAST SHOT at getting it right – and he only wanted to watch film twice a week.
Let's look at the 2012 and 2013 drafts to see where Shannon's first two full classes go on draft day. At that point let's judge his ability to recruit and develop NFL-ready talent — not today, when this 2010 class was chock full of Coker's kids.
Ironic that the highest rated Cane drafted was a one-and-done tight end with tremendous work ethic, who Shannon's staff absolutely developed in one season.
As for your take that Shannon was recruiting these 'no talent' players, that's wrong. Recruiting falls directly on the shoulders of the head coach. Coker took over the most loaded team in history and thanks to poor recruiting, put Miami in the toilet in a matter of years.
If Butch Davis gets all the credit for his success between 1995 and 2000. Larry Coker get the blame for the poor recruiting from 2001-2006.
Shannon has proven the past few years that when left in control of recruiting, he knows what the hell he's doing. Look at the caliber player he's brought on board the last three classes. Look at the personnel changes he's made. Coker was clueless. Old man didn't even have a recruiting coordinator and was enamored with five-star talent, unable to find those diamond in the rough, Miami-style players.
There were games that the Canes lost this past season, because Jimmy Graham could not catch the damn ball.
And now he's going to be playing in the NFL?
I don't really get it.
If he's good enough, then most every other college player should be able to go pro.
Willis, outside a rough outing against Virginia Tech, I though Graham showed a lot of potential this past season.
17 receptions for 213 yards and five touchdowns. A big five-catch game down the stretch against Duke, with 73 yards on the day.
6'8" and 260 pounds with some toughness, solid character and serious upside/potential — Graham was a solid third round pick for the Super Bowl champs. Seems like a great fit for him and them.
I'll take a kid with great physical attributes, upside and for all intents and purposes, a very solid "freshman" season. Also, Graham is 23 years old so on the maturity front, he should adapt quicker than your average 20-21 year old headed to the league.
I thoroughly enjoy the implication that even though randy has been here since 2001, he had 0 hand in recruiting until 07.. laughable at best. Guess you'll say anything to prop up mediocrity, it's almost sad.
The head coach has the final call on who to go after, who to sign, who to offer…. NOT THE ASSISTANTS! You're in dreamland if you think otherwise.
What about Randy Phillips has any team signed him?
This is a pretty good read:
http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/riptide/2010/04/hurricanes_football_coach_rand.php
I'm new to this site after just discovering it a few days ago. Nice set up here.
I am a Randy supporter, but I'm also not blind. I don't agree with the notion that "we should resign Randy because it will help us out in recruiting". If that's your only excuse for resigning him, then you don't have much of an argument. He's definitely improved the talent level here, and anybody arguing that should have dumba** stamped on their forehead for life.
I knew that this team would be good under Randy, but I'm not sure we'll be "elite" under him. I'm not concerned with the recruiting aspect of it, I'm concerned with the discipline and toughness of this team. We're in the middle of the pack (of all 119 teams) in terms of penalties committed and sacks allowed. Guess where most of the elite teams were? In the top ten. And the toughness part concerns me as well. The UNC, Va Tech, and Wisconsin games all revealed that we need to get more physical, like the UM teams of old. These days, the road to the national championship game goes through the SEC because one of those teams always seems to be there. And if you aren't a physical and disciplined team, you got no chance of beating an Alabama, LSU, or Florida.
I hope Randy takes us to the promised land, but if he turns out to be a mediocre HC he shouldn't be retained.
I'm new to this site after just discovering it a few days ago. Nice set up here.
Thanks for the props, DaytonCane.
I am a Randy supporter, but I'm also not blind. I don't agree with the notion that "we should resign Randy because it will help us out in recruiting". If that's your only excuse for resigning him, then you don't have much of an argument. He's definitely improved the talent level here, and anybody arguing that should have dumba** stamped on their forehead for life.
I don't think recruiting is the lone reason people believe Shannon deserves his extension.
Anyone with a logical mind can look at this situation and see he's Miami's "guy". Do the math, in no particular order:
– No one else wanted the job.
– Miami isn't going to pay a big time coach big time money.
– Shannon is in it for the long haul, where many others would bolt.
– He is recruiting/developing players.
– He is assembling a quality staff – unafraid to cut bait with some previous bad hires. (While the critics will rip the hires, they also need to realize a Patrick Nix was a fourth choice guy as several others said 'no'.)
– Shannon knows the culture, learned from Butch/JJ and it'll take a "Miami guy" to keep this program afloat as UM is a private school with a much smaller athletic budget than a Florida/Texas, etc. and Miami is a metropolitan city, not a college town.
– And as you mentioned, he's improving. If he was standing still or regressing, I'd back the anti-Randy folk… but I just don't get how you can be mad at a guy who inherited a dog of a team and has gotten better each season.
I'm a UM support more than a supporter of the program's coaches, but I believe in this case Shannon deserves the benefit of the doubt and a 4-5 year window to get things right.
I knew that this team would be good under Randy, but I'm not sure we'll be "elite" under him. I'm not concerned with the recruiting aspect of it, I'm concerned with the discipline and toughness of this team. We're in the middle of the pack (of all 119 teams) in terms of penalties committed and sacks allowed. Guess where most of the elite teams were? In the top ten. And the toughness part concerns me as well. The UNC, Va Tech, and Wisconsin games all revealed that we need to get more physical, like the UM teams of old. These days, the road to the national championship game goes through the SEC because one of those teams always seems to be there. And if you aren't a physical and disciplined team, you got no chance of beating an Alabama, LSU, or Florida.
I still think Miami can be elite if he proves he can recruit and develop talent like Butch did. Davis was no gameday genius and never had a stellar staff… but in a matter of years, he built depth and left the program LOADED entering 2001. I think we'll see Randy do something similar, though not at that caliber as we saw some 'once in a lifetime' stuff between 2000-2003.
As for discipline and toughness, I think that will improve a little more every year as Randy gets 'his guys' on board.
Next year's draft class will feature the 2007 recruiting class – which wasn't even Shannon's first class. He'd only run the show (sans Coker) for a month before signing day. Shannon's first class will be featured in the 2012 draft class, which is when we'll see his ability to recruit, develop and instill toughness/discipline.
Regarding Miami getting more physical, again, good move on Shannon's part getting Rick Petri to coach up the d-line and letting Clint Hurtt go. Same with the focus on recruiting o-lineman in what some think was a 'down' class.
Miami was pushed around by Wisky and VTech… and those issues were addressed with a tough as nails d-line coach and more talent brought in on the o-line.
Again, Shannon is learning on the job and is making changes every year, which is why I choose to support him.
I hope Randy takes us to the promised land, but if he turns out to be a mediocre HC he shouldn't be retained.
Unfortunately a decision needs to be made now. UM isn't afforded the luxury of waiting to see how the next 1-2 years ago. If they believe in the guy, make it happen. Incentive-based and fair, lock him down so he can recruit and do his job…
I hear what you're saying, but things now aren't the way they were back in 07'. The lack of talent of this team and the atmosphere in south Florida turned most HCs away, but the team is different now.
I have a hard time believing that nobody would want this job now, considering the talent that Randy has stockpiled. And why would we have to pay a big time coach to come here? A lot of those big time HCs started out as nobodies at D 1-AA and non BCS schools, so a "sexy hire" isn't necessary. Mike Smith (Falcons), Rex Ryan, and Jim Harbaugh all coached at my alma mater, Morehead State, at one point, so finding a "diamond in the rough" HC isn't rare. Derek Dooley just got hired by UT from La Tech as well.
Sometimes I have to remind myself to be patient though. I understand what Randy had to work with when he first got the job, but the situation is MUCH better now. It's time to start laying an as* kicking on our opponents again like a real UM team. I'm tired of seeing emotionless players on the field that don't play with an edge and an attitude about them.
I think Randy needs to prove that he can field an elite and consistent team before an extension is reached. I think that's the reason why "the powers that be" are lowballing him; they're not convinced he's the guy yet. If we legitimately ball out next year, an extension will be on his desk before the bowl game (the way it might've been last season).
I hear what you're saying, but things now aren't the way they were back in 07'. The lack of talent of this team and the atmosphere in south Florida turned most HCs away, but the team is different now.
Miami only fit is an unknown, potential up and comer from a smaller school or a possible NFL coordinator looking to prove he's head coaching material.
In both case, those guys are in and out. They're not going to bring continuity to the program and for all the rebuilding taking place, UM needs someone to stay the course.
Miami can't afford to have a head coach doing a three-year stint and bolting for the NFL. This program needs a guy with a lifer mentality who sees this as a dream job. They have that in Randy.
Florida… Texas… they'll go throw $4M at a big name coach if Urban bolts. From what was said, Stoops was on the phone with Foley the day Meyer stepped down.
UM will NEVER make that play. It's a tradition-rich football program at a small private school, in a diverse, metropolitan city with an off-campus stadium.
For someone that hasn't lived in Miami their whole life, this is a short stay. A different story in the 80s when UM was a pioneer, but these days this program is doing all it can to keep itself relevant as it doesn't have the budget of modern day football factory programs.
I have a hard time believing that nobody would want this job now, considering the talent that Randy has stockpiled. And why would we have to pay a big time coach to come here? A lot of those big time HCs started out as nobodies at D 1-AA and non BCS schools, so a "sexy hire" isn't necessary. Mike Smith (Falcons), Rex Ryan, and Jim Harbaugh all coached at my alma mater, Morehead State, at one point, so finding a "diamond in the rough" HC isn't rare. Derek Dooley just got hired by UT from La Tech as well.
To that point, what's to say Randy Shannon isn't on his way to becoming a big time head coach? Time will tell.
I'm not calling it either way, but with only three years on the job trying to rebuild at Miami — based on what he inherited, I've always felt he deserves five years.
Sometimes I have to remind myself to be patient though. I understand what Randy had to work with when he first got the job, but the situation is MUCH better now. It's time to start laying an as* kicking on our opponents again like a real UM team. I'm tired of seeing emotionless players on the field that don't play with an edge and an attitude about them.
I think we can all agree on that.
If you compare 2007 to 2008 to 2009, there is improvement. Go back and watch OU 07 and compare it to OU 09. Watch the emotion of VT 08 – not UM's best performance (and some lucky breaks that night), but 16-14 on the main stage was a step forward for a team that went 5-7 the year before.
Miami found an offense and went 9-4 with two new coordinators and a first year starting QB. It's two final losses came in turnover marred performances from an injured QB, but Miami still had more yards than Clemson and put up 400+ on a good Carolina defense. Brain farts in both games, but the Canes fought until the end — something they didn't do in 2006-2007.
I think Randy needs to prove that he can field an elite and consistent team before an extension is reached. I think that's the reason why "the powers that be" are lowballing him; they're not convinced he's the guy yet. If we legitimately ball out next year, an extension will be on his desk before the bowl game (the way it might've been last season).
Others have said this, but I disagree.
Randy is Miami's guy. They simply don't want to pay up. It's a notoriously cheap program burned by a few bad signings with Paul Dee. Combine that now with a young up and coming AD making his first big deal.
Shannon's extension is Kirby's first big resume piece. How does he play it? Does it blow up in his face?
There are a lot of factors here, but UM's brass wondering if Randy is their guy? Not the case.
Odds are a contract will be worked out in the coming weeks and if that's the case, further proof it was a frugal issue and not based on their faith in the man.
I don't think waiting until the bowl game is an option. You're talking 2/3 of a year from now when Shannon and staff will be recruiting and building for 2011. This program has suffered enough recent setbacks.
Don't force Shannon to recruit with a hand tied behind his back. He's already the 11th lowest paid coach in contract. Get him closer to the ACC median of almost $1.8M instead of the $1.3M reportedly offered. That's ridiculous.
Whats your prediction regarding our record this year?
I don't understand how they think he's the guy, but don't want to pay him as much as they offered Greg Schiano back in 07'. That doesn't make sense. Like you said in your article, how was the money there for Schiano but it's not here now for Randy?
If you have your guy, you'll do whatever you need to keep him. If Miami is considering keeping him within the middle of the pack in terms of pay, that means they're not really convinced he's the guy. I don't care what Hocutt says, actions speak louder than words. Our athletic budget isn't near the lowest in the ACC, so how can they justify not giving him a long-term contract and a considerable raise in pay? I know they can't pay anyone 3or 4 million a year like those SEC schools, but they can afford to put him in the top 5 highest paid coaches in the ACC.
I'm telling you something isn't right, and it has nothing to do with a "buyout clause". I've never seen an organization let "their guy" get away because they weren't willing to give him a respectable contract. He's not asking for Urban Meyer money; he's asking to not be the lowest paid coach in the ACC. If they're not willing to get him out of the ACC gutter, then they're not convinced he's the guy. It just doesn't add up.
I don't understand how they think he's the guy, but don't want to pay him as much as they offered Greg Schiano back in 07'. That doesn't make sense. Like you said in your article, how was the money there for Schiano but it's not here now for Randy?
The answer is two-fold… (1) Miami was desperate with Coker getting canned and with Schiano just earning 'Coach Of The Year' honors for 2006. If they were going to lure him back south, UM was going to have to pay. They didn't have a choice. Schiano had some big demands, which is a big reason the deal didn't happen and (2) Paul Dee was calling the shots and making the deals back then, not Kirby Hocutt. What was being offered in December 2006 isn't necessarily what would be offered in 2010.
Scary thing is outside of Schiano's lone good year – what has he done better than Shannon? He took a joke of a program and put them on the map – but did so in a VERY weak conference and against lesser OOC competition.
If you look at the last three seasons, he's basically turned Rutgers from a doormat to a perennial 8-5 team… and a team that no longer faces Boston College, Virginia Tech and Miami — three teams that have handed RU many a loss.
I give Schiano a TON of credit for what he's done at a dump like Rutgers… but I think he's peaked there and isn't worthy of a $2M plus salary while UM offered Randy something in the neighborhood of $1.3M.
If you have your guy, you'll do whatever you need to keep him. If Miami is considering keeping him within the middle of the pack in terms of pay, that means they're not really convinced he's the guy. I don't care what Hocutt says, actions speak louder than words. Our athletic budget isn't near the lowest in the ACC, so how can they justify not giving him a long-term contract and a considerable raise in pay? I know they can't pay anyone 3or 4 million a year like those SEC schools, but they can afford to put him in the top 5 highest paid coaches in the ACC.
It's called negotiating and both sides are in a staring contest. No one wants to flinch.
UM obviously thinks Shannon doesn't have much bargaining power, so they're lowballing. He's a Miami guy that hasn't left the state other than a quick stint playing for Dallas. He grew up in Miami, played for UM, coached at UM, coached with the Dolphins and came back to UM. Hocutt and crew know it's his "dream job" so they're lowballing.
In the end, they will meet in the middle and the deal gets done. That's how it works. I would be STUNNED if this deal isn't done by the end of May. I can't see how this drags into fall ball – not with recruiting such a priority.
I'm telling you something isn't right, and it has nothing to do with a "buyout clause". I've never seen an organization let "their guy" get away because they weren't willing to give him a respectable contract. He's not asking for Urban Meyer money; he's asking to not be the lowest paid coach in the ACC. If they're not willing to get him out of the ACC gutter, then they're not convinced he's the guy. It just doesn't add up.
Respectfully, you basically summed up what stinks at UM. Shannon isn't asking for Meyer money, but is still being treated that way.
Your reply also reads as if it's a done deal and both sides stepped back from the table, letting Randy walk away. Hocutt has stated Shannon is his guy and both sides continue negotiating. They simply haven't reached an agreement. Your statement here would ring true if UM came out and said no contract until after the 2010 season – which they haven't. Both sides seek resolution. It's just that nobody wants to budge… and if I were Randy, busting my ass and improving annually, I too wouldn't settle for a dime less than the ACC average of $1.75M a year. Being 11th with only Frank Spaziani behind him – that's a slap in the face.
I'm not saying that both sides have given up, but it appears as if one side isn't sure they have the real thing.
I guarantee you that if we won that bowl game in convincing fashion, there would've been an extension on Randy's desk before NSD came. And I'm not talking some meager raise in pay.
I like Randy in all, but I'm still not sold on him. Those who recommend a short contract extension with a meager increase in pay don't seem to be either. And for all those discrediting Hocutt, it's not like he hasn't been around an elite program before. He was mostly likely involved in bringing in Bob Stoops, and in the early part of this century they had some good teams (not as good as ours though).
If it sounds like I've already given up on him, I haven't. I'm just tired of us being average and blaming Coker for all our troubles. That is no longer a valid excuse anymore going into this new season.
I'm not saying that both sides have given up, but it appears as if one side isn't sure they have the real thing.
I guarantee you that if we won that bowl game in convincing fashion, there would've been an extension on Randy's desk before NSD came. And I'm not talking some meager raise in pay.
Maybe, maybe not. We'll never know.
When a coach has spent three years rebuilding and righting a ship that was 180 degrees in the wrong direction, I'd hope one game didn't hold that much weight, but who knows. Is there THAT big a difference between 10-3 and 9-4?
Wisky schooled Miami, but in the end, the Canes had a shot to win it on the final drive. Furthermore, the whipping in the trenches was rectified with (1) a new defensive line coach and (2) more offensive line recruits brought in – both which should be seen as signs of progress.
I like Randy in all, but I'm still not sold on him. Those who recommend a short contract extension with a meager increase in pay don't seem to be either. And for all those discrediting Hocutt, it's not like he hasn't been around an elite program before. He was mostly likely involved in bringing in Bob Stoops, and in the early part of this century they had some good teams (not as good as ours though).
Easy tiger. Hocutt had nothing to do with bringing in Bob Stoops. Stoops came to OU in '99 when Kirby was in his late 20s and was playing an associate role at OU, his main job being fundraising – not hiring football coaches. This is bar none his biggest job and biggest moves in his short career.
If it sounds like I've already given up on him, I haven't. I'm just tired of us being average and blaming Coker for all our troubles. That is no longer a valid excuse anymore going into this new season.
The Coker blame game is finally coming to an end, but it's been more than justified.
This year's senior class was technically Coker's as Shannon fully took over after the bowl game, so the 2007 recruiting class wasn't solely Randy's guys, but the development of said players is definitely on him.
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