He has had a great career here already and we would expect more of the same in 2004.". The vacated games included the Trojans' Orange Bowl win. Last fall, the Trojans used a rotation of 3 young tailbacks that worked so well, look for more of the same in 2004. I'm really looking forward to watching the competition there and seeing how it shakes out. "I truly believe we have put together an elite group of coaches that will help build this football program back to national prominence. [6] It was Willingham's third consecutive 31-point loss to USC in three seasons at Notre Dame; the Irish fired him the following Tuesday. The defense features 6 starters from a year ago: a pair of returning All-Pac-10ers in end-tackle Shaun Cody and tackle Mike Patterson (both are 2-year starters who combined for 81 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, 13 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries and 3 blocked field goals in 2003), always-around-the-ball linebacker Matt Grootegoed (a 3-year starter), 2003 Freshman All-American Darnell Bing and fellow safety Jason Leach (his 88 tackles were second on USC in 2003), and 2003 USC tackle leader Lofa Tatupu (98 stops) at middle linebacker. Fr. The 2021 Gamecocks football coaching staff is complete. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Wide receiver Dwayne Jarrett, offensive tackle Sam Baker and defensive end Lawrence Jackson were named to the Freshman All-American first team. [22] It was the second time the Trojans played before consecutive sellout crowds in the Coliseum, the first was in 1947 when the UCLA and Notre Dame rivalry games sold out, and the first against non-rival opponents. 2020 Seattle Seahawks Season 12 4 Lost in Wild Card to LAR, (Win Expectations: Make Div. The backup tackles will be junior LaJuan Ramsey (6 tac, 2.5 for loss, 1.5 sack, 1 FF in 2003), who also might work at end, sophomore Travis Tofi (3 tac, 1 for loss, 2 dfl, 1 sack for a safety in 2003), and redshirt freshmen Sedrick Ellis and Ryan Watson. His 65 PATs last fall were a Pac-10 season record and his 19 field goals tied the USC season mark. 2004 USC Trojans Stats Previous Year Next Year Record: 13-0 (1st of 120) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 1st in the Final AP poll Conference: Pac-10 Conference Record: 8-0 Coach: Pete Carroll (13-0) Points For: 496 Points/G: 38.2 (6th of 120) Points Against: 169 More Team Info USC School History 2004 USC Statistics Schedule & Results Roster Game Logs LOS ANGELES New USC football head coach Lincoln Riley has named his full-time assistant coaching staff. He assumed control of the job immediately and soon was playing like a veteran. Also in the mix are sophomore ex-center Kurt Katnik (1 rec, 13 yds, 13.0 avg in 2003), plus walk-ons Nick Vanderboom, a sophomore, and senior Owen Hanson. He likely will start again, as could senior guard John Drake, if he's healthy. [9], Colorado State visited USC in the first meeting between the two programs. Do you have a sports website? The talk will be inevitable, and understandably so. It'll be fun to see who steps up.". Head Coach: Pete Carroll (11-2) Offensive Coordinator: Steve Sarkisian (QB Coach) & Lane Kiffin (PGC) Defensive Coordinator: Nick Holt Other Assistant Coaches: Best Players on the 2006 USC Trojans Football Team. Joining the tackles in the fall as a freshman is prep All-American Lawrence Miles (La Quinta High in La Quinta, Calif.). [37], There was some controversy in the final team selections as the Auburn Tigers had also finished the regular season undefeated and won their bowl game, the Sugar Bowl, against the same Virginia Tech team USC defeated in the season opener; Auburn began the season ranked outside the top 15 and perhaps because of this they were unable to secure a spot in the national championship game,[38] although they did tie Oklahoma at No. The 2004 Oklahoma Sooners football team represented the University of Oklahoma during the 2004 NCAA Division I-A football season, the 110th season of Sooner football.The team was led by two-time Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award winner, Bob Stoops, in his sixth season as head coach.They played their home games at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma. USC has accomplished this with a multi-pronged offensive attack that stresses efficiency and ball control, an aggressive defensive approach that thrives on getting turnovers and an effective, mistake-free kicking game. . Only 2-year starting weakside linebacker Melvin Simmons is gone (he had 55 tackles and 3 fumble recoveries last season). 2004 Pacific-10 Conference football standings, "The 10 Best College Football Teams of All Time", 2004 Virginia Tech Hokies Football Schedule, Southern passion propels SEC to top of conference ladder, "USC Now Will Recognize Its 1939 Football Team As A National Champion", Notre Dame (64) at No. This is not one of them. [19], The quality of play met expectations and had major ramifications for both programs that season: It would be the only game the Bears would lose in the regular season, costing them a shot at the national title and their first BCS bowl appearance, including what could've been their first appearance at the Rose Bowl since 1959; and it was the Trojans' toughest game of the season on their way to winning the national championship in the Orange Bowl. Fr., TB Brandon Hancock, Jr., FB Sean Kelly, Rs. At fullback, fleet junior Brandon Hancock (1 tcb, -2 yds, -2.0 avg in 2003, plus 13 rec, 160 yds, 12.3 avg, 2 TD), a tough blocker and excellent receiver, was expected to return as the starter, but he'll miss 2004 while recuperating from knee surgery. . He went on to throw a Pac-10 record 38 TDs (1 shy of the NCAA sophomore mark). [12] Running backs Reggie Bush and LenDale White both broke 100 yards each en route to victory. 2004 Cotton Bowl and 2004 . [1], Quarterback Matt Leinart won the Heisman Trophy as the most outstanding collegiate football player in the U.S. His teammate, running back Reggie Bush, finished fifth in Heisman voting, winning the following year. Joining them will be 20 new scholarship players, including 3 who enrolled at USC this past spring and participated in spring practice. The Bruins, having come off a three-week break of consecutive bye weeks, came into the game as serious underdogs in the Victory Bell. Sophomore strong safety Darnell Bing (69 tac, 2 for loss, 1 FR, 2 int, 5 dfl in 2003) was a Freshman All-American first team selection last year and he has an unlimited future. Also, junior tackle Winston Justice, who from his right side spot protects Leinart's blind side, was slated to start for his third year and be an All-American candidate. Walk-ons Wil Smith, a sophomore, and redshirt freshman John Zilka are also available. A pair of prep All-Americans-Thomas Herring (Fremont High in Los Angeles, Calif.) and Jeff Schweiger (Valley Christian High in San Jose, Calif.)-have a chance to make a contribution as freshmen when they arrive in the fall. Three of the nation's top recruits could make an immediate impact as freshmen (all were prep All-Americans). But we'll throw open the competition for those two corner spots and see how it unfolds. He changes the dynamic of the game when he's on the field. For a while, it appeared that Williams--who has 176 receptions for 2,579 yards and a USC record 30 touchdowns in his 2-year career--would not return in 2004 after taking advantage of a court ruling to leave after his sophomore year for the NFL. . USC's 2014 coaching staff is rare in that it features two coaches who won bowl games in 2013neither of whom are the head coach. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Others back with starting experience include cornerbacks Ronald Nunn and Kevin Arbet, linebacker Dallas Sartz, end Frostee Rucker and linebacker Collin Ashton. All-American first teamer Udeze-a 3-year starter and Hendricks Award finalist who tied for the national lead in sacks in 2003 while posting 56 tackles, 16.5 sacks, 26 tackles for loss and 5 forced fumbles-opted to skip his senior year and head to the NFL, where he was a first round pick. "I truly believe we have put together an elite group of coaches that will help build this football program back to national prominence. Check out the detailed 2004-05 USC Trojans Roster and Stats for College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. USC coaching candidates: Luke Fickell, Bob Stoops, Chris Petersen among names to replace Clay Helton There is an obvious top candidate, but the Trojans may have their pick of quality coaches Six defensive starters return from 2003: end-tackle Shaun Cody, tackle Mike Patterson, linebackers Matt Grootegoed and Lofa Tatupu and safeties Darnell Bing and Jason Leach. Finally, senior leadership must surface even though we might not have more than two or three seniors starting on offense.". Also pushing for playing time at the corner spots will be juniors Justin Wyatt (10 tac in 2003, plus 3 rec, 20 yds, 6.7 avg and 3 KOR, 41 yds, 13.7 avg), who also saw some action at wide receiver last fall, and John Walker (3 tac, 1 dfl in 2003), and redshirt freshmen Eric Wright and Terrell Thomas, plus junior walk-ons Alex Gomez and Justin Tolliver. [32] Trailing 103, USC scored the final 38 points. DEFENSIVE BACKS The good news in the secondary is that both starting safeties return. Senior placekicker Ryan Killeen backs up Malone. Then, we need to continue developing those young players who contributed so much last year and hope that they can elevate their play. "We had a lot of weapons and scored lots of points. The season before that, USC fired offensive coordinator Tee Martin and three other assistants, while quarterbacks coach Bryan Ellis took the offensive coordinator job at Western Kentucky. He's good enough to merit All-American consideration (he was a Butkus Award and Lombardi Award semifinalist last season). A school-record 6 Trojans were awarded All-American first team honors in 2004: Matt Leinart, RB Reggie Bush, DE Shaun Cody, LB Matt Grootegoed, DT Mike Patterson and LB Lofa Tatupu. [6] Matt Leinart passed for a career-high 400 yards and a school record-tying five touchdowns Saturday, leading the top-ranked Trojans to a 4110 victory and adding a highlight performance to his ultimately successful Heisman campaign. The Lou Groza Award candidate was 12th nationally in scoring (9.4, second in Pac-10) and tied for 18th in field goals (1.5, third in Pac-10) in 2003. Hard-hitting senior free safety Jason Leach (88 tac, 5.5 for loss, 1 sack, 6 dfl, 1 FR, 1 FF, 2 int with 1 for a TD in 2003) was USC's No. Fr., OG-OT Drew Radovich, Rs. [29] LenDale White ran for 118 yards and three touchdowns while Matt Leinart passed for 280 yards and three more scores; the game guaranteed USC a spot in, at worst, the Rose Bowl[30], After two weeks off, the Trojans were visited by the rival Fighting Irish, led by Coach Tyrone Willingham, in the inter-sectional rivalry for the Jeweled Shillelagh. Jr. Keith Rivers, In. The bull-like White, who had a trio of 100-yard games last season, was the first true freshman to lead USC in rushing (his 754 yards were the second most by a Trojan frosh behind Charles White's 858 in 1976) and his 13 rushing TDs were a USC freshman mark (his 14 total TDs tied the USC frosh record). As an indication of just how prolific USC's offense has become under coordinator Norm Chow, consider that the Trojans have scored at least 20 points in their last 26 games (a school record), including a stretch of 11 consecutive 30-points games (also a USC mark) and 7 straight 40-point contests (a Pac-10 record). Fr., DE Travis Tofi, So., DT Ryan Watson, Rs. ", USC will defend its national championship against a schedule that features 6 opponents who played in bowls last season. All the running backs return, also: starting tailback Hershel Dennis (661 rushing yards in 2003) and top backups LenDale White (his 754 yards last season made him the first true freshman to lead USC in rushing, while his 13 rushing TDs was a Trojan frosh record) and Reggie Bush (a Freshman All-American who set the USC freshman all-purpose yardage mark with 1,331 yards last fall), plus fullback Brandon Hancock (but he'll miss 2004 with a knee injury). [6], The Trojans made their first visit to LaVell Edwards Stadium, on the campus of Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Frank Suffel and Henry H. Goddard were playing coaches for the first team which was put together by quarterback Arthur Carroll, who in turn volunteered to make the pants for the team and later became a tailor. "Can the USC football team defend its national championship in 2004?". Of course, Carroll-who doubles as the defensive coordinator-isn't the only one responsible for the success of these players. LB Rey Maualuga. football@usc.edu. Ryan Ting also can play cornerback. But fourth-year USC head coach Pete Carroll is having none of it. (Alonzo Adams / Associated Press) Grinch has worked in Norman for the last two seasons as the defensive coordinator and safeties coach. ", OFFENSIVE LINEMEN Sam Baker, Rs. It was also banned from bowl games in 2010 and 2011 and lost 30 scholarships over three years. [43] Dating back to former Trojan QB Carson Palmer's 2002 season, it was the third year in a row that a Trojan was named the Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year. Matt Leinart, Jr. Michael McDonald, Rs. Fr. football@usc.edu. His 164.5 passing efficiency rating ranked third nationally and was a USC record (he's the nation's top-rated returning passer). The team also won the AP title for the second year in a row. QUARTERBACKS John David Booty, So. [36] The game also featured four out of five of the 2004 Heisman finalists with Leinart, White, Reggie Bush and Sooner running back Adrian Peterson, the Heisman runner-up. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Twitter. [5] The university filed an appeal of the sanctions which was later denied by the NCAA. He proved to be a load at 350 pounds before breaking his ankle late in the year (he missed 2004 spring drills while recuperating). Zach Hanson, tight ends coach. [24], USC became the first top-ranked team to visit Pullman, Washington, as the Trojans took on the Cougars at a sold-out Martin Stadium. "This group can do all of those things well. Both are weapons for us. The 2004 USC Trojans finished the season 13-0 (8-0 in the Pac-10), | Pete Carrolls Record with Seattle Seahawks. "I'm excited about this coaching staff," said Carroll. But Justice will not participate in 2004 because of a student conduct violation. [10] Or write about sports? Others back with starting experience include guard John Drake, tight end Dominique Byrd, fullbacks Lee Webb and David Kirtman, and wide receivers Chris McFoy and William Buchanon. "He far exceeded our hopes. Enrolling this fall is J.C. All-American Ryan Powdrell (Saddleback Community College in Mission Viejo, Calif.), who is a junior, and prep All-Americans Keith Rivers (Lake Mary High in Lake Mary, Fla.) and Eugene Germany (Pomona High in Pomona, Calif.), who both are freshmen. You won't find anyone better than Tom Malone or Ryan Killeen. The accurate and efficient left-handed Leinart came out of relative obscurity to more-than-capably fill the shoes of 2002 Heisman winner Carson Palmer. Both have a knack for creating havoc. [36] Both USC and Oklahoma started and ended the season ranked No. But I was pleased with the line's progress in this past spring's practice. Each player must bring his best every day. The challenge starts right away, as the Trojans open on Aug. 28 against perennial power Virginia Tech in the Black Coaches Association Football Classic in Landover, Md. [17] The Cal Golden Bears, led by Coach Jeff Tedford, were already ranked their highest since 1991 and looking to earn one of the biggest victories in program history. [22] The decisive victory helped USC dispel concerns over its ability to dominate opponents. Fr., DT Manuel Wright, So., DT. Phone. The 2004 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California in the 2004 NCAA Division I-A football season. Key losses from the offense are wide receiver Keary Colbert, a 4-year starter who set the USC career receptions record (207), and a trio of experienced linemen: All-American tackle Jacob Rogers (a 3-year starter), All-Pac-10 center Norm Katnik (a 3-year starter) and guard Lenny Vandermade (a 4-year starter). In his 2-year Trojan career, Williams has 176 receptions for 2,579 yards and a USC record 30 touchdowns. In the process, Leinart has thrust himself to the front of this year's Heisman race and is also a leading candidate for the Davey O'Brien Award. It's no wonder, then, that the Trojans likely will enter the 2004 campaign as a pre-season favorite to repeat as national champs. [16] It was the first time since 1968 that the teams met when both were ranked and it also was the highest-ranked Cal squad USC had faced since 1952,[6] also the last time the two programs were ranked in the top ten. Gable; WR Steve Smith; WR Dwayne . QB John David Booty; QB Mark Sanchez; RB Chauncey Washington; RB C.J. But he was not selected because of a judicial stay on that ruling, which was then overturned. The team was coached by Pete Carroll in his fourth year with the Trojans, and played their home games in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Losing that duo might not be as much of a concern as it appears, however, because their possible replacements are experienced seniors with plenty of starts under their belts. [28], USC clinched its third consecutive conference championship with a victory over the visiting Arizona Wildcats. How much are Football Coaches Really Worth? Chris McFoy, So. TIGHT ENDS Another deep unit for USC in 2004-9 deep, in fact-is the tight ends corps. [2] Despite low expectations, the Bruins were able to shut down Leinart and give the Trojans a close game that was not decided until the final minutes. Do you have a blog? Sophomore John David Booty (7-of-14, 50.0%, 90 yds in 2003), believed to be the first football player to graduate a full year early from high school and enroll at a major Division I-A university when he did so last year, became Leinart's backup by the middle of the 2003 season before breaking his wrist late in the year. 2004 USC >> 2003 USC Coaching Staff Head Coach: Pete Carroll (12-1) Offensive Coordinator: Norm Chow Defensive Coordinator: Other Assistant Coaches: Steve Sarkisian (QB Coach) Lane Kiffin (WR Coach) Ed Orgeron (AHC/RC/DL Coach) Best Players on the 2003 USC Trojans Football Team QB Matt Leinart QB John David Booty RB Lendale White RB Reggie Bush RB Chauncey Washington. We also have some talented young players who can make a mark.". All rights reserved. [25] The game marked the first career start for Husky quarterback Isaiah Stanback. Dallas Sartz, Jr. Lofa Tatupu, Jr. Thomas Williams, Rs. USC has intercepted a pass in 22 of the last 23 games, held 20 of its past 26 opponents to less than 100 rushing yards (and allowed only 1 player to crack the 100-yard rushing barrier in the last 25 contests) and had a stretch of 22 consecutive quarters without allowing a rushing touchdown. Fr., FB David Kirtman, Jr., FB Desmond Reed, Rs. 2 in the AP poll at one point late in the season. "Our goal always will be to win the Pac-10 championship and the Rose Bowl. Alex Grinch, defensive coordinator. Former standout USC and NFL wide receiver Keary Colbert has spent 3 years on USC's fulltime staff. @Coach_Henson. [31] ESPN's College GameDay made its second-ever visit to the Coliseum. [15] By halftime, USC found itself down 11 points after the Cardinal caught them by surprise with an 82-yard run final play while trying to run out the clock to end the half. Fr., DT Thomas Herring, In. [6] However, in the key final series, under heavy crowd noise, the USC defense caused an incomplete pass, a sack by defensive tackle Manuel Wright, and two more incomplete passes to cause a loss of possession and effectively end the game. So the competition for playing time will be intense. Both are battled-tested seniors and are All-American nominees after winning All-Pac-10 first team honors last fall. But this year's offense has a high standard to live up to: in 2003, the Trojans were fifth nationally in passing efficiency (159.1, first in Pac-10) and scoring offense (a school-record 41.4, first in Pac-10), 13th in passing offense (291.6, second in Pac-10) and 14th in total offense (447.5, second in Pac-10). And of Troy's 77 offensive scoring drives in 2003, 59 took less than 3 minutes. USC later vacated 2 wins (1 in conference), as well as the BCS and Pac-10 Championships, due to NCAA sanctions. The 2004 season featured a win over No. But a new snapper (for both short and long snaps) must be developed. On offense in 2004, USC's entire backfield, its star wide receiver and the tight ends are back, but a new wide receiver must be developed and most of the line must be rebuilt. Marques Tuiasosopo, Tight Ends. I really like what our returning defensive players bring. Fr. (Simon Park | Daily Trojan) Fr., DE Shaun Cody, Sr., DE-DT Sedrick Ellis, Rs. He averages a touchdown every 6.1 times he touches the ball. "Linebacker is the great strength of our defense," said Carroll. So he sought to have his collegiate eligibility restored (as of mid-July, the NCAA hadn't ruled). [40] USC gained 525 total yards, averaging 8.3 yards per play, to the Sooners 372; OU ran off 13 more plays, 76 to 63, and held the ball for 35:06; however, Oklahoma had 5 turnovers to USC's none.[6]. WR Fred Davis. We present them here for purely educational purposes. The Ray Guy Award candidate broke the USC season punting average record by 3.4 yards last fall (his 49.0 mark was just 0.3 off of the Pac-10 standard). 1 and No. That. They comprise what many are saying is the school's second consecutive No. Alex Grinch. Fred Davis graduated a semester early from Rogers High in Toledo, Ohio, and enrolled at USC this past spring. He's more than capable, as he started there the last 6 games of 2003 when Grootegoed was bothered by an ankle sprain. But Carroll speaks from experience when he says he is confident that his 2004 Trojans will respond well. The 122 points he scored in 2003 were the second-most ever tallied at USC. Nose tackle Mike Patterson (55 tac, 13.5 for loss, 7 sack, 3 FR with 1 for a TD in 2003), who last fall had the most tackles for a loss of any Trojan tackle since 1996, will be starting for his third season. The AP released a statement saying that USC will keep its 2004 AP title. Colbert was selected in the NFL's second round. He became the wide receivers coach in 2019 after handling the tight ends and inside receivers in 2018. Fr., DT Alex Morrow, Rs. ", RUNNING BACKS Jody Adewale, Rs. Dwayne Jarrett (New Brunswick High in New Brunswick, N.J.) and Derrick Jones (Long Beach Poly High in Long Beach, Calif.) come in this fall. LB Brian Cushing. Headlining the offense will be quarterback Matt Leinart and wide receiver Mike Williams, All-Americans who should figure prominently in this year's Heisman race (they were sixth and eighth, respectively, in last season's voting). SNAPPERS It might not sound like a big deal, but USC must replace both of its long-time snappers: 4-year short snapper Joe Boskovich and 3-year long snapper Matt Hayward. "We've made so much progress on special teams," said Carroll. [17], The game was highly touted by the media, with both teams earning praise for their performances. LOS ANGELES New USC football head coach Lincoln Riley has named his full-time assistant coaching staff. After trailing 130 in second quarter, USC scored the next 28 points with a pivotal 65-yard scoring return by Reggie Bush in the 4th quarter with the game close at 1413. Here's a rundown of Shane Beamer's 10 on-field coaches. In March, he took over as interim inside wide receivers coach while Dave Nichol was away from the program for a personal matter . [32] USC set both a school home attendance (511,373) as well as the Pac-10 home per game average attendance (85,229) records. Shaun Cody (26 tac, 10.5 for loss, 6 sack, 1 FF, 1 dfl, 3 blk FG in 2003) will be starting for his fourth year, this year sliding out to end after spending his career at tackle. Fr., TB Chauncey Washington, So., TB Lee Webb, Sr., FB LenDale White, So., TB Andre Woodert, Jr., TB. RETURNERS USC has back from last year its top kickoff returner in sophomore tailback Reggie Bush (18 KOR, 492 yds, 27.3 avg, 1 TD in 2003), who was 10th nationally in kickoff returns (27.3, first in Pac-10) and was the first Trojan to lead the league in kickoff returns since Anthony Davis in 1974, and its top punt returner in junior wide receiver Greig Carlson (21 PR, 188 yds, 9.0 avg in 2003). But nobody else has seen significant action at this level yet. ", DEFENSIVE LINEMEN Chris Barrett, Rs. Luke Huard, who comes from a family of outstanding quarterbacks, joined the USC staff in February of 2022 as an offensive analyst. Sophomore Fred Matua started most of last season at right guard and brings a defensive lineman's mentality to the offensive front. Troy captured its second consecutive Pac-10 title (going 7-1) and beat Michigan in the Rose Bowl to secure its 10th national crown (its first in 25 years). 3 wideout last fall, Whitney Lewis (3 rec, 27 yds, 9.0 avg in 2003, plus 3 tcb, 11 yds, 3.7 avg) and Chris McFoy (2 rec, 23 yds, 12.5 avg in 2003), senior Jason Mitchell (2 rec, 27 yds, 13.5 avg in 2003), and juniors Greig Carlson, who was USC's top punt returner last season (21 PR, 188 yds, 9.0 avg in 2003), and one-time cornerback William Buchanon (3 tac, 1 dfl, 1 int in 2003). He has an excellent staff of assistant coaches, including 8 from last year-offensive coordinator Norm Chow (the 2002 Broyles Award winner as the nation's top assistant), defensive line coach/recruiting coordinator Ed Orgeron (named the nation's top recruiter in 2004), Tim Davis (offensive line), Greg Burns (secondary), Lane Kiffin (wide receivers/passing game coordinator), Rocky Seto (he moved from safeties to linebackers this year), Brennan Carroll (tight ends) and Dennis Slutak (special teams)-and 3 newcomers in quarterbacks coach Carl Smith (he has 32 years of experience, including 11 years as an NFL offensive coordinator) and ex-NFL stars Todd McNair (running backs) and Ken Norton Jr. (linebackers).
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