He held the same position under Bill Peterson at Florida State (19671968) before serving under John McKay at Southern California (19691970) and Frank Broyles at Arkansas (19711972). At Richmond International Raceway in 2008. [2] Gibbs, instead of applying pressure, relieved it. But with the Olympics winding down and the NFL season not kicking off until after Labor Day, Tide is concentrating on the track. I said what better a guy to get advice from? He has been the team's main negotiator and cap analyst. Drag-car racing pits two built-for-speed cars against each other on a straight quarter-mile track. Musgrave's input allowed the Redskins to add a few new wrinkles to their playbook. Read. Having the success he had in the NFL opened some doors for him that someone else with as much money or as much desire as he had couldn't open." "It was on the phone," says Pedregon. There have been 30 head coaches for the team, including their time as the Boston Braves (1932), Boston Redskins (1933-1936), Washington Redskins (1937-2019), Washington Football Team (2020-2021), and Washington Commanders (2022-present). [10][11] The team is based in Huntersville, North Carolina. But full-time retirement was not on Gibbs' mind. During the 2006 offseason, Gibbs hired Kansas City Chiefs' offensive coordinator Al Saunders to be associate head coach. Is that clear?" His two Hall of Fame plaques speak for themselves. In fact, reveals McClenathan, Pat Gibbs bakes cookies for the teams. Gibbs began his career with a stint as offensive line coach at San Diego State under Coryell (19641966). Redskins' Coach Puts On Nascar Racing Shirt Aug 18, 1991 Vito Stellino Baltimore Sun CARLISLE, Pa. - Winning the Super Bowl is quite an experience, but it may not quite be the first turn at. He was 80 years old. "[9] A notorious workaholic, he had begun to suffer health problems, and he cited a desire to spend more time with his family. Bugel, who served on Washington's staff from 1981-1989 under legendary head coach Joe Gibbs, is regarded as one of the best offensive line coaches in NFL history. There are only eight teams remaining in the NFL . was there with us., "I really believe God was there, and he had J.D. Driver Buddy Baker and mechanic Waddell Wilson were also voted in Wednesday. April 5 (UPI) -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. knew he had some explaining to do Wednesday when it was announced he was driving a Philadelphia Eagles themed race car. McClenathan's team hit a lull in midseason last year, giving up the points lead it had held for seven weeks. Not surprisingly, Gibbs has gotten the very best sponsors. I absolutely adored him and will miss him terribly. He's the only person who has managed to achieve such a high level of success in two sports. Hiring season is almost complete. Racing takes place on an oval-shaped track or a road track (a confined course that looks like a back road). A football team is going to spot a phony. All along the way, he raced his homemade dragsters on the small tracks around his California home. Hopefully, I'm that kind of owner.". He tied his time as head coach of the Washington Redskins into his success as a NASCAR team owner by crediting the folks around him. Gibbs called 2019 the best year yet despite the loss of his son J.D. He was one of the winningest coaches in the NFL, with a record of 12460, and a post-season record of 165. [4] Mike Nixon is statistically the worst coach the Redskins have had in terms of winning percentage, with .182. [2] Two different coaches have won NFL championships with the team: Ray Flaherty in 1937 and 1942, and Joe Gibbs in 1982, 1987 and 1991. Races take place all over the country. [1], Joe Gibbs is the only coach to have more than one tenure. Curly Lambeau was the head coach from 19521953. The Redskins could also promote senior vice president of football operations Eric Schaffer, who has been with the organization for 17 seasons. Beginning in 1995, Gibbs fielded three cars in the NHRA, one, in each professional category: Yates would bring home 2 NHRA Winston Pro Stock Championships in 1996 and 1997. Gibbs also signed Pedregon to a three-year deal. "The crew chief, like a football coach, prepares the game plan," Gibbs says. In 2002, Gibbs and a small group of investors bought five percent of the Atlanta Falcons from owner Arthur Blank for $27 million. "I am absolutely devastated by the news. [1], Joe Gibbs is the only coach to have more than one tenure. "He did some things right from the start and he had a lot of good fortune," McClure says. F. We're sad to announce the passing of legendary Redskins coach, and leader of "The Hogs," Joe Bugel. The 2020 version of the XFL kicked off this past Saturday with a match between the Seattle Dragons (coached by former Redskins coach Jim Zorn) and the D.C. Defenders at Audi Field. Lone Star Dietz was the head coach from 19331934. "I think [success] starts at the top of an organization, and in the Redskins organization that was Mr. Cooke," Gibbs says. And meet Joe Gibbs, the NFL Hall of Famer who now owns a growing motor-sports empire: a stock-car team on the Winston Cup circuit, two National Hot Rod Association drag-racing teams and two smaller stock-car teams, whose drivers are his two sons, Coy and J. D. Though he no longer has the title Coach in front of his name, there is little doubt that the role still belongs to him. ASHBURN, Va. -- Former Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden sensed trouble for a couple of weeks. "He's a coach in every respect," says his Winston Cup driver, Bobby Labonte. by his side. ". "The driver, like the quarterback, executes the plan, pulls the trigger and makes it happen.". Receive comprehensive coverage of your teams and stream Capitals and Wizards games easily from your device. I'm more physically active now than I ever was coaching. Is he losing his interest in football? It may take me years before I win a championship. "When it gets down toward the end of the season, you know you need to win every round. He is healthier now than he ever was as a football coach. He took over for Gibbs as the team's primary play-caller upon joining the Redskins. ormer Redskins assistant coach and franchise icon Joe Bugel died on Sunday, the team announced in a release. wore No. DeGroot was a member of the United States. George Allen, son of late Redskins coach, loses Senate race. Joe had an incredible passion for the game of football," Gibbs said. Earnhardt Jr. had a somber look on his face when he explained exactly why he made the move. He always knew what to say to calm you down.". Gibbs won three Super Bowl titles as head coach of the Washington Redskins, and he's won five NASCAR Cup Series Championships as the owner of Joe Gibbs Racing. Gibbs shared many stories during his speech, including a conversation he had with The King Richard Petty ahead of their team debut in 1992. In 1997, McClenathan went on a hot streak, sweeping the famed Western Swing (Denver, Sonoma, Seattle) and a total four wins in a row, 5 in 6 races since Denver, including a final round at the U.S. Nationals in '97. [6], As the offensive coordinator for San Diego, Gibbs spearheaded the highly successful "Air Coryell" offense. The defense also finished the season ranked third in yards allowed. He weighs in at 195, below 200 pounds for the first time since beginning his coaching career. Ryan joined Colin Cowherd's show on Wednesday and gave mixed reviews about the rising second-year passer. [3] Gibbs is the all-time leader in games coached and wins, and Dudley DeGroot leads all coaches in winning percentage with .737. Tide, which is among P&Gs top brands, generates over $4 billion in sales. By the time he retired, Bugel had a remarkable 32 years of NFL coaching experience. Below are all possible answers to this clue ordered by its rank. Gibbs is a devout Christian. Right at the time when I thought it was at its worse, he would cheer me up, give me a pat on the back and tell me it would be OK.". This is a complete list of Washington Redskins head coaches. Coach Joe Bugel passed away Sunday at the age of 80. While others may fail to see any similarities between pro football and motor racing, Gibbs sees them everywhere. From 1994 to 1997, Gibbs served as a color analyst on NBC Sports' NFL pregame show. This story appears in the Aug. 26-Sept. 2, 2019, issue of Sports Illustrated . There have been 28 head coaches for the Washington Redskins, including coaches for the Boston Redskins (19331936) and Boston Braves (1932), of the National Football League (NFL). "It was not the way I would have handled it, but I took his advice and we snapped out of it," he says. The son of a legendary Redskins coach and brother of a former Virginia governor, Bruce Allen's ties to football and politics will be put to the test as he helps Daniel Snyder's efforts to. In his book Rise of the Black QB, author Jason Reid cited an incident in the 1978 Tampa Bay training camp, in which quarterbacks coach Bill Nelsen began berating Williams in what was described as going beyond coaching and becoming a personal attack. @Axalta and @Eagles announce the 2017 Axalta #AllProTeachers paint scheme for the No. "In my 10 years, this past year was my best for reaction time," Pedregon says. He says he wants his teams to get the credit for what they do and is happy just being in the picture. That seemed to be the unlikely message last week from Washington Redskins' Coach Joe Gibbs, who took off his football cap, put on his racing shirt and was as proud as a new papa as he unveiled his new NASCAR racing team and one of his seven cars. My mother had to come get me and run me in at night. List of Washington Commanders head coaches. [2] Two different coaches have won NFL championships with the team: Ray Flaherty in 1937 and 1942, and Joe Gibbs in 1982, 1987 and 1991. It was the first time in NHRA history that an owner had three teams finish in the top three in three different classes. Market data provided byFactset. Joe Gibbs was the head coach from 19811992 and again from 20042007. is with us and for us to finish this year with Kyle and a championship, it was a dream season for us We all felt J.D. While coaching, he got to know drag racers Kenny Bernstein and Raymond Beadle, who also owned Winston Cup teams. The intoxicated feeling that goes with the love of big engines and big speed had overtaken him. He was a man who not only gave me a better understanding of the game of football, but who also gave me perspective on what is truly important in life. "I mean, I played for Eddie Robinson at Grambling, so he knew I could handle that. Our love and thoughts go out to Brenda and the rest of the Bugel family. McDonald's was the primary sponsor on all three cars from 1995 to 1997. What would Vince Lombardi and Paul Brown think of this? Were sad to announce the passing of legendary Redskins coach, and leader of The Hogs, Joe Bugel. The architect of the Washington Redskins' infamous "Hogs" offensive line has died. "No matter how bad it was, he always surprised me. He got to see Coy play his last two years of football at Stanford University and got to know J. D. again, as the son became part of the father's Winston Cup team. I'm really sad about that. He was a Hall of Fame NFL head coach, winning three Super Bowl titles with the Washington Redskins before retiring and focusing on family and racing. In the top classes, the cars have 6,000-horsepower engines and can cover a quarter-mile in less than 5 seconds at a speed of more than 300 mph. Left on his own, McClenathan would not have taken a break. [1][2], After retiring at the end of the 1992 season, he switched focus to NASCAR, forming the team Joe Gibbs Racing, which has since won five NASCAR Cup Series championships. Joe Gibbs Racing had been waiting a long time to snap its streak of 20 winless races that extended back to November 2016. "Twenty-two Big Macs," he said, putting down his cargo with a happy smile. In addition, former players have become assistant coaches, such as Earnest Byner, Russ Grimm, and Keenan McCardell. "I learned a long time ago that the most important thing you do in a position of authority is hire the right people," he says. These days, Redskins fans, like all pro football fans, aren't sure from one season to the next who'll be playing on their team. #NASCARHOF pic.twitter.com/8VCR2qj61F. He has McDonald's sponsorship for his drag teams and Interstate Batteries as the main sponsor on his Winston Cup team. In 2004, when Gibbs returned to Washington for his second stint as head coach of the Redskins, Bugel returned as well. Advertisement He even sees his racing teams as having the same setup as his football teams. And as Cory McClenathan nods vigorously in agreement with Pedregon, it is apparent nothing has changed in Gibbs' new situation. By me playing all those sports when I was younger, you just come to understand people and teamwork and you understand how you have to sacrifice for the team and how to handle people. Anyways HTTRHail to the Redskins. Mike Ditka is another. Shanahan went 2440 during four seasons in charge, before he was fired on December 30, 2013.[7]. Cooke famously expressed confidence in Gibbs, declaring that the team would finish 8-8. In football, he was head coach for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL) from 1981 to 1992, and again from 2004 to 2007. It was a great time for us, as a matter of fact. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. "I've had a burning desire to get back into drag racing ever since we [he and his friends] blew up our engine in the 1960s and didn't have the money to get it fixed. In all Gibbs' years of coaching pro football, no one ever saw him point a finger or embarrass a player or coach on the sidelines. "Joe was a larger than life figure and a true legend of his profession. [17] His son J.D. 88 Chevrolet SS at the #Pocono400 #Axalta88 pic.twitter.com/onkVxUrEQZ, Hey @DaleJr, #Eagles green looks pretty good on your @axalta car. "I never expected this much success so fast. Copyright 2023 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. We shared a special bond and he was a great friend. Cooke was also good at analyzing people, Gibbs says, and that's something he considers invaluable. Using a sophisticated passing attack, the Chargers and quarterback Dan Fouts set multiple offensive records during Gibbs' two seasons there. Took over for last 3 games of the season. Gibbs. The aforementioned Hamlin was discovered by J.D. "He came in and said, 'You just need to go home and not think about the race car,' " recalls McClenathan, who did just that. 11 in football, Hamlin raced in car No. "If I want to go home at 4:30 or 5, I do it. The stock-car season runs from mid-February to mid-November; the drag-racing season from early February to late October. Gibbs left his racing team in the hands of his eldest son, J.D., while his other son, Coy, joined him as an assistant with the Redskins. The only team he seriously considered coming back for was the Carolina Panthers when they first joined the NFL as an expansion in 1995. Halfway through last season, he signed a deal for two more seasons. The former coach and racing team owner is proud that many of their. According to Williams, Nelsen never confonted Williams in that manner again. When you have a dream and it looks like it's going to come true, you get excited about everything. Just a good, straight-up business deal. The books resemble a business and life how-to book and motivational guide as he discusses his successes and mistakes in his career, offering the lessons he learned as tips to the readers. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided byRefinitiv Lipper. "He came to work every day with such great excitement and his players had tremendous respect for him. Get a look at the starting lineup and flashy paint schemes of the 2023 Daytona 500. Former President of the United States George W. Bush and current drivers Kyle Busch (two-time and reigning champion) and Denny Hamlin introduced the Hall of Famer prior to a tribute video being played. He had more to work with when he started than I did. Note: Statistics are accurate through the 2015 NFL season. The Redskins franchise was founded as the Boston Braves, named after the local baseball franchise. I haven't won a championship yet. The remaining 40 cars are divided into two 60-lap qualifying "duels" to be run on Thursday night. He says that his former boss was always great under pressure. Fielding three drag-racing teams last season, his first in that sport, he compiled nine wins and nine runner-up finishes -- with Top Fuel driver Cory McClenathan, Pro Stock driver Jim Yates and Funny Car driver Cruz Pedregon each finishing in the top three in their class. Were going to have a big hit, I think weve got the edge (for Darlington), he predicts, adding, Its exciting to have a one-race deal to prove ourselves. During the season Joe Theismann broke his leg during a Monday Night Football game against the New York Giants, but the Redskins still won the game with Jay Schroeder at quarterback. Gibbs coached the 1985 Redskins to a 106 regular-season record and barely missed the playoffs. Gibbs' offenses were known for their extensive number of formations, as well as shifts and motions. He remained the team's offensive line coach for six seasons before retiring in 2009. Gibbs' accolades as a team owner include over 170 premier series wins, five championships, three Daytona 500 wins and being the winningest Xfinity Series owner,including two championships. "He did speak to me [at the Daytona 500] last month," Yates says. . Gibbs was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1996, as well as being named to the NFL 100 All-Time Team. he asked. The noted Washington Redskins fan. 11, J.D. Gibbs' first season with the Redskins started inauspiciously when the team lost their first five games. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. [10], Throughout his retirement, many NFL owners approached Gibbs hoping to lure him out of retirement, but to no avail. "He came into my trailer at Charlotte and I thought the walls were going to come apart. At the time, Jarrett was not running well with Gibbs' team, and Yates was trying to find a top driver. Born in Mocksville, North Carolina, Gibbs is the oldest of two sons of Jackson Cephus Gibbs (19161989) and Winnie Era Blalock (19152000). that someday my sons would want to be involved in," he said. "When I first started coaching and the boys were younger, they were always with me in camp and Pat came up on weekends, so it was still family. Fletcher also said on CBS that former Redskins coach Mike Shanahan "recognized early that [Haslett] does not know what he's doing." "[Haslett] would take the '85 Bears defense and turn them into a . So I called him, asked him if I could come down for a meeting, and Ill always remember this meeting. I just want to win for the guy.". At the NHRA's Winternationals in Pomona, Calif., Pedregon made the fastest run in Funny Car history, covering the quarter-mile distance in 4.935 seconds at a speed of 307.06 miles per hour. Most open jobs have been filled, even on the assistant level but several former Redskins coaches have new gigs. Several former players have been head coach for the Redskins, including Turk Edwards, Dick Todd, Jack Pardee and Richie Petitbon. "I wanted to get back with the family and that's why I retired in 1993. Gibbs' dream goes back to the days when he competed in drag races as a teen-ager in Southern California. I have no desire to do it. While Tide looks to cleanup at Darlington with race fans in the stands the real win will come is sports fans take to Tides PODS. [13] It wasn't until late 2003 when Gibbs really started to catch the football fever again. Hoping to improve on the previous season's dismal passing attack, Gibbs added former Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave as his quarterbacks coach. He simply enjoyed being with his 5-year-old daughter, Courtney. He says today that he learned his greatest lessons about success and ownership from Redskins owner Jack Kent Cooke. And I kept saying to myself, 'This is the same guy on the sidelines of Super Bowls!' Gibbs full coaching record with the Redskins is 248 regular season games coached with a record of 154940 and a WL percentage of .621. All Joe Gibbs had to do was tell me where he was coming from and I said where I was coming from and it was resolved. It was one of the best decisions I ever made.". The Redskins won six of their first eight games under Zorn, only to finish 8-8 before falling to 4-12 his second season. Joe Gibbs inspires people with charm, empathy and drive. JGR is celebrating its silver anniversary this year and has posted 200 NASCAR wins and four Cup Series championships. But I wasn't good enough to play football and I didn't have the money to race. Year in, year out. He sat me down in a small chair, he was sitting in this high chair, Im looking up at him, after a few minutes he goes what do you need? I said Richard, Im thinking of starting a race team. He goes What! Will he leave football in the near future and turn auto racing into his full-time career? However, the team did finish the season on a high note with a 2118 victory over playoff-bound Minnesota. Gibbs was also inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2020, making him the only person to be a member of both.[3]. In addition, former players have become assistant coaches, such as Earnest Byner, Russ Grimm, and Keenan McCardell. With the Redskins, he was 140-65-0. When he received a text late Sunday night asking him to come in early the next morning, he knew . "I think I should have signed him for about 10 years," says Gibbs. "But I can tell you that I kind of grew up with my dreams of playing some kind of sport or beating somebody in something. As a professional, Grimm had multiple . #redskins#washingtonfootball#nflWebsite:www.blackandwhitenetwork.comGet your. He also has the backing of an American car company. 11 Toyota driver Denny Hamlin took care of that Sunday, winning the Overtons 301at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. No, seriously. I had a fantasy of getting back into racing cars. The three-time Cup Series champion will be inducted alongside car owner Joe Gibbs and former teammate Bobby Labonte. That's why the return to his racing roots is so startling. "You know, fast cars, rolled-up jeans and hamburger joints, that was me. It's What's For Dinner. Gibbs' offense was aided by aggressive defensive units under the direction of defensive coordinator Richie Petitbon. But then I got a job offer to coach football at San Diego State and I figured I better take the money and get on down the road.". Gibbs retired as head coach and president in January 2008, citing family obligations. There's also the chance that if Gibbs loses a lot of money on this venture, he'll have to stay in coaching - earning more than $1 million a year - to pay off his debt. In drag racing, a critical ingredient for success is a driver's reaction time. While in Tampa, Gibbs developed the reputation as a leading pioneer for championing African-American quarterbacks in the NFL, which was considered extremely controversial at the time. "I want to win for him because of how he treats people. Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III will drive the pace car for Saturday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway. Winning is Joe Gibbs' legacy. Gibbs graduated from SDSU in 1964 and earned a master's degree in 1966. "It's not a plan or anything," he says of leadership. "If you do that, they make you look good.". At one time, I thought my career was going to be as a drag racer. His answer was that his interest in racing will make him even more interested in football. This page was last modified on 12 January 2016, at 00:21. Would you believe Gibbs as the Fonz, or cruising in "American Graffiti"? In his 12 seasons so far, the Redskins won 4 NFC East titles, reached the playoffs 8 times, and finished with a losing record only one season (79 in 1988). But, we want to get him the championship.". Center Jeff Bostic called it "probably the biggest shock I've gotten in my life. The Giants would win 170. This is a complete list of head coaches for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). I knew that Richard Petty was a huge Redskins fan, Gibbs recalled. Joe was upset about it and I tried to tell him, in the few words I got to speak, that I like to play fair, that I abide by contracts. "I think this is something . The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. He's the only coach to win a Super Bowl (3x) AND a NASCAR Cup Series championship (5x). He would couple that with a victory at the '95 NHRA U.S. Nationals, third for Pedregon in four years at the U.S. Nationals. [18] His grandsons Jackson and Ty both work for his team. But he makes it clear, as he did when he was the Redskins' coach, that he thinks success starts at the top. Bugel's unit one considered one of the most dominant in the NFL every year, and the offensive line played a major role in Washington's Super Bowl runs in 1982 and 1987. Flexibility is in and I never knew life could be so happy. Gibbs graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1959, where he was the star quarterback. Now, he's got a full-time NASCAR Truck Series ride. Former Redskins Coach Jay Gruden DESTROYS Washington Football For Changing Name! But all I've done is win a few races. [6] Several former players have been head coach for the Redskins, including Turk Edwards, Dick Todd, Jack Pardee and Richie Petitbon. Under Lombardi, the Redskins went 7-5-2 in 1969. After a season as offensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1978) under McKay, Gibbs rejoined Coryell with the San Diego Chargers (19791980). And why not? Take this moment in late January, just before the start of the NHRA season. Many coaches from his previous tenure with the team returned with Gibbs as well, including offensive line coach/assistant head coach Joe Bugel, offensive coordinator Don Breaux, quarterbacks coach Jack Burns, and tight ends coach Rennie Simmons. When general manager Bobby Beathard pointed out the 40-year-old San Diego assistant coach, Cooke, who had a keen eye for spotting leadership and an ability to teach (he also hired Jerry West and Sparky Anderson to their first managerial/executive jobs), saw Gibbs' potential during an interview and hired him. Joe Gibbs is nothing less than the heart of his teams' success. Bugel was hired by the Phoenix Cardinals in 1990, where he would serve as the team's head coach for four seasons. "It was nice to finish second for him. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- With their season hovering on the brink, the Dallas Cowboys turned to inspiration from former Washington Redskins coach Joe Gibbs. But I had those dreams and I've been able to realize both of them.". [25], Advocating for African American Quarterbacks in the NFL, Jayski.com Article Gibbs to write book Game of Life, Last edited on 27 February 2023, at 15:59, List of National Football League head coaches with 50 wins, List of members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, "Joe Gibbs: The Greatest Coach of the Super Bowl Era? "A thousandth of a second, a millisecond can be the difference in winning and losing. And I think from just playing and being on a lot of teams, you learn what makes teams tick and how to be a good teammate. They've finally found something I can do.". He also took Gibbs' MBNA Top Fuel Dragster to a $200,000 payday, winning the 2000 NHRA Winston No-Bull Showdown, pitting Top Fuel Dragsters against Funny Cars in a 24 car shootout. The noted Washington Redskins fan took to social media after the announcement was made in an effort to sort things out. article ul li { list-style: disc; padding: 5px 0; } I just can't say enough about him.". Gibbs has long been open about his Christian faith, but notoriously reserved about articulating his political positions, because, as the old Washington joke goes, "The Redskins are the only thing that unites the town. He graduated from San Diego State with a degree in education and later earned a master's degree in physical education. "Sunday morning [race time] is my big pressure time and Cruz's, too," says McClenathan. Under Zorn, Portis rushed for 1,487 yards in 2008 -- the third-best total . Gibbs added a deep passing attack which complemented the ground game, utilizing agile receivers such as Art Monk, Gary Clark, and Ricky Sanders. He'd stick with "his guys" until they absolutely couldn't do it any more. Gibbs, former Washington Redskins coach, also has his own legion of fans. Having coached new Redskins quarterback Mark Brunell when they both were in Jacksonville, they easily formed a rapport. "My real decision to get out of coaching was made because of my family," he says. 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