Rock Chalk Podcast

Hosted by Andy Mitts, the Rock Chalk Podcast brings you all the news about the Kansas Jayhawks. From interviews with beat writers, players and coaches to recaps and previews of football and basketball games, get everything you need to know about KU. Part of the Ten12 Podcast Network.

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S02E12 - Trying Too Hard For The Extreme
Today, Andy is joined by Mike to preview the Texas Tech game, appreciate the volleyball team, and lay out the weekend action. Topics discussed: Giving Kansas any shot against Texas Tech? Long-term successful outcomes What kind of coach would take this job if it was available? Did Volleyball fix their issues in the West Virginia match? Madison Rigdon standing out among attackers. Weekend Preview: Tennis, Swimming, Softball, Volleyball and Football all in action. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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S02E11 - Show Me Something A Bit More Competitive
Today, Andy is joined by Carrington Harrison of 610 Sports to reset after the bye week, talk about college basketball, both nationally and locally, and debate whether Beaty and Zenger deserve more time. We even find time to work in some talk about Missouri teams. Topics discussed: Did Missouri's firing of their defensive coordinator actually change anything? Does Kansas' defensive troubles lie with talent level or coaching? Run Blocking vs Pass Blocking CDot's thoughts on Peyton Bender. Will/Should the NCAA scandal change the way the sport operates in the future? Previewing the Basketball Season. Malik Newman - Graham's enabler? Why all the hype for Svi? Which kind of team do you prefer - a balanced team or one with just 1 or 2 stars? Basketball x-factors Twitter Q&amp;A (via @CrimsonandBlue0): Who do you think will be the leading scorer for Kansas? Twitter Q&amp;A (via @heyschneid): Who is more likely to be at their school in 2 years: Barry Odom or David Beaty? Accountability for Beaty and Zenger This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support" rel="payment" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support</a> See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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S02E10 - Not the Kiss of Death
Today, Andy is joined by Mike to recap the weekend action. Topics discussed: West Virginia Recap What else can the offense do? What was different in the second half? How surprising was Khalil Herbert's performance? Is the offensive explosion (especially against the run) a good sign for the upcoming weeks? Does this performance change any thoughts about this team? RaiseTheChant and Zenger Volleyball against Kansas State Recap Potential issues with this squad. How "good" of a win was that? We revisit the potential transfer rule change. Basketball Recruiting News: Commitment from David McCormick This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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S02E09 - Competent Coverage
Today, Andy goes it alone to preview the game against West Virginia and the volleyball action against Kansas State. Topics discussed: Preview of Kansas-West Virginia Volleyball conference opener against Kansas State Proposed changes to the NCAA transfer rule Weekend athletic schedule/Wrap-up Note: This episode was originally released Friday, September 22nd. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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S02E08 - The Case Against Sheahon Zenger
Today, Andy is joined by Fetch and Mike to talk about what is wrong with the football program. Topics discussed: Anything positive to take out of the Ohio game? Is it time to move on from David Beaty? Discussing the potential list of candidates. Revisiting the coaching search that passed on Ed Warinner and chose David Beaty. Does Bowen survive the year? Wasting great defensive talent. The biggest reason Kansas needs to move on from Sheahon Zenger. Circumstances may mean that Zenger isn't going anywhere. Fetch's #BaseballMinute - How good is the one-game wild card? College sports people need to be held accountable. Links mentioned in this episode: Who Should Replace David Beaty? Why the win over Texas wasn't progress. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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S02E07 - Just Another Normal Kansas Football Se...
Today, Andy and Mike talk Kansas football and volleyball. Topics discussed: What's the right amount of negativity for this football program? Comparing lines for Big 12 teams on the road against MAC teams Previewing the Ohio game Calling out "wishful thinking" previews (Sorry, Jesse) Peyton Bender and the Offensive Line. Confidence in the coaching staff. Wasting incredible individual performances. Recapping last week in Kansas Volleyball. Some minor complaining about how the volleyball poll works. Preview of all the Kansas action this weekend. Final Thought: Are we rooting for KU Football to continue to fail to build the case against Zenger? This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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S02E06 - An Absolute Trainwreck
Today, Andy is joined by Grad as they discuss the absolute joke that was the Kansas football team this weekend. Topics discussed: Ranting about the Central Michigan loss. Just how bad is this team? Is it time for Clint Bowen to go? The defense has been terrible for a long time, despite the phenomenal individual performances. What will it take to redeem the season? Is it even feasible to fire anyone on this staff? The lack of success from Zenger. The fans are so starved for positive developments from football that they overreacted to the win over Texas. The win over Texas may actually hurt us in the long run. Twitter Q&amp;A: Is it too early to hold Beaty accountable for these games? Twitter Q&amp;A: What does it take for two words to rhyme? Recapping the end of a bad Saturday This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support" rel="payment" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support</a> See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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S02E05 - Big 12 Caliber Quarterback
Today, Andy is joined by Fetch and Grad to give final thoughts on SEMO, discuss the basketball roster and preview the game against Central Michigan. Topics discussed: Final thoughts on the SEMO game. Pro Football Focus highly rating Kansas defensive players. Joe Dineen's impressive game Peyton Bender as a Big 12 QB. Is influx of big man recruits indicating a conscious change in lineup for next year? 2018 Depth in the frontcourt. Central Michigan preview: Does the game against Rhode Island change your thoughts on this game? What do we want to see from this game? Fetch gives us a #TennisMinute, and we extend it for a few more. Overview of KU teams in action this weekend. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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S02E04 - Expecting So Much More
Today, Andy is joined by Mike to talk about all the Kansas action over the weekend. Topics discussed: Kansas/Kentucky Volleyball Atmosphere Kansas/SEMO Atmosphere Takeaways from the opening weekend. Uneven start for KU Volleyball in their first 2 weekends, despite the undefeated record. Impressive win against Kentucky. Star-Studded roster for volleyball. KU Soccer big win over USC. NFL cuts - Two Jayhawks surprisingly didn't make it. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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S02E03 - Year 3
Today, Andy is joined by David and Grad to preview the upcoming game against Southeast Missouri State. Topics discussed: -What are you looking for this weekend in the season opener against SEMO? -Will you be able to take anything away from the game this weekend? -How important is the non-conference performance? -Back-loaded schedule. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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S02E02 - Clown Show at QB
Today, Andy is joined by David and Grad to break down all the football news we had while the podcast was on hiatus. Topics discussed: -Are overseas trips worth it for college basketball? -Quiv and Maciah Long dismissals. Impacts, concerns? -No clear starting QB again? How is this a thing? -Is the lack of a starting QB a sign of some disfunction on the coaching staff? -The importance of having a starting QB. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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S02E01 - Rallying Cry
Today, Andy is joined by David and Grad to break down all the news we had while the podcast was on hiatus. Topics discussed: Malik Newman and Udoka Azubuike in Italy. Charlie Moore: The first true pass-first PG since Aaron Miles? The Lawson Twins' Issues: Next step in the pattern or no big deal? Are we worried about Billy Preston's performance in Italy? This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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S1.5E08 - Always Think that the Worst is Going ...
Andy is joined by Carrington Harrison to break down the 2007 Kansas-Missouri football game. In part 2, we pick up with the second half Kansas comeback, then move into the emotions of the post game. From there, we talk BCS conspiracy theories and the lack of sustained success, especially for KU. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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S1.5E07 - Infinite Praise of Kansas
Andy is joined by Carrington Harrison to break down the 2007 Kansas-Missouri football game. In part 1, we talk about the buildup during the season and just what this game meant to the two teams. We also discuss which team was actually better and whether the location affected the outcome. Finally, we break down the Tigers offensively and how Oklahoma just had their number. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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S1.5E06 - I Felt Like Deion
Andy, Mike, David and Grad reminisce about the 2007-2008 football season. In part 6, we remember the 2008 Orange Bowl against Virginia Tech. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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S1.5E05 - Pulling a Fast One
Andy, Mike, David and Grad reminisce about the 2007-2008 football season. In part 4, we discuss just how fortunate this team was to avoid major injuries and the main source of all the BCS drama. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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S1.5E04 - Decided Schematic Advantage
Andy, Mike, David and Grad reminisce about the 2007-2008 football season. In part 4, we talk Nebraska's then-head coac Bill Callahan and then Missouri game.  This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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S1.5E03 - God Bless Adam Barmann
Andy, Mike, David and Grad reminisce about the 2007-2008 football team. In part 3, we talk about the Nebraska and Oklahoma State games. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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S1.5E02 - Remembering the 2007 Football Season ...
Andy, Mike, David and Grad reminisce about the 2007-2008 football team. In part 2: The first four conference games: Kansas State Baylor Colorado Texas A&amp;M Which game was most memorable? Which win surprised you the most? This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support" rel="payment" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support</a> See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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S1.5E01 - Remembering the 2007 Football Season
Andy, Mike, David and Grad reminisce about the 2007-2008 football team. In part 1: Preseason expectations - How would the offense cope with the loss of Jon Cornish? Could the defense solidify the secondary after losing Charles Gordon? Non-Conference schedule - Kansas blows everyone out. What was memorable about that stretch? This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Episode Sixteen: Is Kansas a guaranteed 1 seed?
This week, Andy is joined by Fetch and Grad to close out the first season of the podcast. Topics discussed: 00:24 Intro 01:00 How "guaranteed" is a 1 seed for the Jayhawks next season? 07:36 Advanced stats are making their debut as an official datapoint for the committee. 08:42 The NCAA loves their storylines in the basketball tournament. 12:16 Jack Whitman has an amazing facial hair game. Does any former Jayhawk compare? 19:12 Break 19:40 Grad personally mans the Hot Taek Hyperbole Cannon, complains about Brady Morningstar 27:00 Did Bill Self's tendency to play seniors over potentially more-talented underclassmen cost us a title in 2011? 32:07 The value of consistency and senior leadership. 38:45 Kansas' conference isn't as kind to letting underclassmen play through problems. 43:47 Fetch talks cricket. 45:34 Wrap-up This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Episode Fifteen: Football Buy or Sell
This week, Andy gets Grad to join Mike and Fetch to play some "Buy or Sell" with Kansas Football. Topics discussed: 00:22 Intro 02:05 Buy or Sell: Dorance Armstrong goes first or second round in the NFL Draft (either this year or next year). 06:46 Buy or Sell: Peyton Bender will have 2,500+ passing yards. 11:55 Buy or Sell: KU will have 2 or more 1,000+ yard receivers. 16:45 Buy or Sell: Mike Lee will knock 3 or more players out of a game next season (even if just for one play). 21:10 Buy or Sell: The offense converts 30% or more of their 4th down attempts. 26:47 Buy or Sell: The Kansas Defense will have more sacks than last year (28). This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Episode Fourteen: Memorial Stadium Renovations ...
This week, Andy and Mike kick off the 3-part season finale with football stadium renovations and the state of the volleyball program. Topics discussed: 00:20 Intro 01:20 Announcement of $300 renovations for Memorial Stadium - What can we expect? 07:10 What does this announcement mean for the program? 09:55 National reaction to the upgrade announcement. 12:17 What's the best way for a rebuilding program to spend large amounts of money? 16:41 Break 17:04 Volleyball season recap/preview 19:39 Schedule review - spoiler: it's a bit underwhelming 23:20 Kansas might just be getting to the point where they can put together a top-flight schedule. 31:45 Wrap-up This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Episode Thirteen: NBA Draft and Jayhawks in the...
This week, Andy is joined by David to wrap-up the NBA Draft. Topics discussed: 00:30 Intro 00:50 Josh Jackson selected 4th by the Phoenix Suns 08:07 Draft Night Optimism 10:52 Frank Mason selected 34th by the Sacramento Kings 19:53 Landen Lucas will play for Boston in the NBA Summer League 25:50 Is this a "Golden Age" for Jayhawks in the NBA (h/t 2.1 seconds left) 44:37 HTHC: If Kansas could land Brad Stevens to coach the team, they should fire Bill Self and get him. 57:20 Wrap-up This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Episode Twelve: Jesse Newell, KU Basketball in ...
This week, Andy and Fetch welcome special guest Jesse Newell to talk about the Jayhawks' track record in the Elite Eight, 1-and-done hypotheticals and more. Topics discussed: 01:00 Kansas/Bill Self underperforming in the tournament. (h/t Marty_ and his fanpost on the subject) 07:00 Kansas has a history of being overseeded. 08:55 Jesse talks about how Kansas "works the system" to prop up their RPI 09:55 Self's teams play tight under pressure in the Elite Eight 11:07 Which is the better indicator of a good team, regular season or postseason success? 13:15 Basketball is a hard sport to have a dominant team. 17:00 What would College Basketball look like if switched to the MLB draft model? (h/t Warden11) 20:50 Fetch talks College Hockey again. 25:57 Implications of switching to the MLB model 29:44 Thoughts on the 1-and-done potential changes 31:19 The HTHC. I won't ruin the hot taek surprise, but it's worth listening to the full discussion. 44:15 Jesse talks about covering KU for three different newspapers (h/t jayhawk1996) 47:27 Jesse talks about how he got started in advanced stats. 50:18 #DunkGate (h/t fizzle406) 54:20 Hot Dogs 55:05 Wrapup This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rock-chalk-podcast/support See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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