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D2B NFL Week 10 Pix

November 15, 2009 by

This is the final week teams are on bye since the first week in October so we will have a full slate of games starting again next week. Last week I made you money for the first time in 3 weeks going 2-1 in the NFL, but as Vegas says you need to make your coin in college and watch the pros with a lil taste attached.

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Miami -10 v Tampa Bay

This one the boyz in Vegas got totally wrong so don’t tell anyone or it goes to 12 in a hurry. You wont need to worry Miami will score and at will. Lets talk shall we? Tampa lost its last 11 before beating up a Green Bay team qho appeared to have given up. All the Bucs skill players are hurt and really they are not that good anyway. Miami is chomping at the bit for a big win and this week and the Wildcat goes off.

I am betting Miami at home -10 to cover

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Minnesota -16.5 v Detroit

Yes the big spreads lately have not covered, but I on the other hand usually bet against them well. C’mon, Minnesota is not what everybody thinks they are on D because they are only 18th overall in total D and 21st in passing. We are talking Detroit who they already beat, but barely covered by a hook in September winning by 14. Minny is coming off a bye I think Brett Fv-er-era will throw to a healthy TE Schiancoe, WR Berrian, WR Rice and don’t forget Adrian Peterson all day long. Stafford just threw 5 INT;s last game and isn’t healthy so this game is a wipeout.

I am betting Minnesota at home -16.5 to cover

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Jets -7 v Jacksonville

The J-E-T-S are coming off a bye week and I am sure after losing 4 of 5 they did not take too many days off. Jets are 4-4 and in need of a win so the bye has to help the Braylon/Sanchez connection plus it had to get a lot of guys healthy at the right time. The D of the New York Jets is fine and should do well against the Jags. Jericho Cotchery is now back so that opens the door for the great running game and play action which Sanchez grew up on at USC. MJD is nicked up and Torry Holt is 100 years old so the NYJ defense ranked #2 overall should do the trick.

I am betting the Jets at home to cover -7

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D2B’s Week 11 College Football Pix

November 13, 2009 by

I just keep on rolling after going 4-1 last week and over the last 4 weeks I’m 15-4-2. If I keep this up you can start calling an 800 number to get the pix because I’m on fire. Anyway, here we go with a great weekend of college football.

Cincinnati -9.5 v West Virginia

Zach Collaros is starting once again for the Bearcats at quarterback while giving Tony Pike more time to heal up and get ready for Illinois on the 27th. If this was a game that Cincy felt that would be a tester Pike would be under center. We don’t have to keep hyping the Cincy offensive stats after 711 yards last week alone. West Va is coming off a squeaker against lowly Louisville and before that was demolished by a South Florida team who was crushed by Rutgers yesterday. West Va has played one good team this year in Auburn and lost and now they will play Cincy and Pitt in consecutive weeks on the road. When you can get Cincy at home in a single digit spread and a national TV audience to show they belong jump all over them.

I am betting Cincinnati Bearcats at home to cover -9.5

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Pitt-7 v Notre Dame

This is the Alamo for Charlie Weis. Win and you get to coach another day, but lose and you are pretty much done. Personally I see ND losing 2 out of their last 3 games to Pitt and Stanford plus the home game against UConn is a tough one. Pitt is under
the radar and have parlayed their great season into a #8 ranking and are on the verge of going to a big time bowl game. The Pitt D is only givig up 200 yds a game passing and with an anemic ND rushing scheme I dont see how Claussen can have the game
needed to beat one of the hottest teams in college on the road.

I am betting Pitt at home to cover -7

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NC State +9.5 v Clemson

Clemson is playing their best football of the year and have won 4 straight including at Miami. They roll into Raleigh this weekend and it’s a game I will be attending with the eye of the Tiger. Clemson is atop the Atlantic Division of the ACC over BC who they have already beat this year. Clemson is looking for a chance to face Georgia Tech in the ACC Championship. Clemson lost to the Rambling Wreck back in September by only three points so it would be an interesting Championship game should it occur. NC State after hitting the skids with 4 straight losses came home and beat a bad Maryland team last week while giving up 31 to the Terps. Clemson although playing well has that day where they play down to the opponents level. NC State has the offense to overcome any team, but they will have to stop a hot CJ Spiller to make it close.

I am Betting NC State at home to cover +9.5

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TCU -20 v Utah

I know I have been touting TCU for the National Championship all year and now that everyone knows they are legit it is time for them to finally have that game where they squeak by someone. Utah who is 8-1 this year after a 13-0 year last year comes in with only a loss at Oregon back in September. Da Utes handled the trap game last week crushing New Mex as did TCU by blowing out San Diego State. Don’t think for a second Utah gives up before taking the field like all the other Mtn West has against TCU. Utah is good and they too have been flying low and can elevate their BCS hopes with a big win at TCU. I don’t know if they have all the players to match TCU, but this game will not be another TCU blow out.

I am betting Utah on the road to cover +20

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800 Wins..and Counting

November 10, 2009 by

Through 30 years of being a fan of Syracuse University basketball I have watched, listened and defended the team’s hall of fame coach, Jim Boeheim.

Many have maligned the permanent fixture on the Syracuse sidelines for the last 33 years as a mediocre coach.

Well after last night’s win against the Albany Great Danes another bullet was added to the list of reasons why Boeheim deserves to be included among the elite in college coaching and why he is a hall of famer.

Consider this:

  • 800-288 coaching record (.735) – all at one school. Only three other coaches can make that claim – Dean Smith, Adolph Rupp and Jim Phelan.
  • 8th all time in career wins
  • 3rd among active coaches
  • 356 Big East wins – #1 all time
  • 7 Big East regular season champions
  • 5 – Big East Tournament Champions
  • 31 – 20 win seasons, an NCAA record. And he has never had a losing season. Ever!
  • 2003 NCAA National Champions (4 Final Fours)

All this from a gangly walk-on to the Syracuse basketball program in 1963 who by his senior year had been promoted to team captain, and teamed with Dave Bing to lead Syracuse to the second NCAA berth in school history.

Not bad for a “mediocre” coach.

Jim Boeheim 800 Wins – Music Video
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The Upsets Keep Rolling On in the NFL

November 8, 2009 by

After going 4-1 in college football yesterday we are going to try and get out of the NFL funk we have been in recently.

Atlanta -9.5 v Washington

Atlanta is struggling to find an identity and consistency while Washington is trying to just win a game. The Falcons are coming back home after getting beat the last 2 weeks in Dallas and on Monday night at New Orleans. The Falcons are banged up on both sides of the ball and are in a short week while Washington is coming off a bye.  We all know about Washington and the shenanigans going on there, but the Redskin D is not the issue. They are 2-5 and have lost by an average of 6 points which says they are in all the games.

I am betting Washington +9.5 on the road

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Jacksonville -7 v KC Chiefs

Last time we saw KC they were at home getting manhandled by San Diego which we know means Whales Vagina.  Anyway, Jacksonville got beat up by the Titans last week for their first win of the year. Jacksonville has given up over 30+ pts per game in their losses and the wins aren’t that good either. KC is bad and if you count preseason are 1-10 for the year. They did pick up a definite need at WR by signing Chris Chambers from the waiver wire and he will help Duane Bowe get open plus with LJ benched for this game Jamal Charles and Kolbe Smith will carry the load.  The Jags will counter with MJD and Mike Sims-Walker but you never know what you get with Sims-Walker. Look for Cassell to throw against the bad pass defense of JVille and make this game a close one.

I am betting KC to cover +7 on the road

Houston +8 v Colts

The Colts defense is in a hospital ward as they have now lost Bob Sanders (only played 50% of games since 2004), Tyjuan Hagler, and Marlin Jackson for the year. This week Indy doesn’t have the services of Adam Vinatieri and Kelvin Hayden plus they may not have Reggie Wayne, Pierre Garcon or Donald Brown.  Houston did lose Owen Daniels last week for the year who has been a big part of the offense so they will need to rely on Kevin Walter, Andre Jackson and the 3 headed RB monster in Slaton, Moats and Brown. The Houston D had a rough start, particularly against the run, and allowed an NFL-worst 205 yards rushing a game in the first three games. They’ve turned it around since then, giving up about 58 yards a game through their last five.  Although the Colts have beaten the Texans 14-15 times and they have the MVP at the half way point in Peyton Manning they can’t play defense so the Colts will be upset in their own house. With a win they go 6-3 for the first time in their franchise history.

I am betting the Texans to cover +8 on the road.

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D2B’s College Pix – Saturday November 7th, 2009

November 7, 2009 by

I am 11-3-2 over the last 3 weeks and I went 4-2 last week. I’m on the West Coast in San Fran gearing up for an epic 49ers versus Titans clash on Sunday which you will have a prediction for on Sunday morning. Lets get back to college football and my Saturday pix.

Mich St -20.5  v W. Mich

Western Michigan has already lost twice to Big 10 teams this year and is coming off a loss to Kent St. Michigan state is on a 2 game losing streak after winning their previous 3.  They are at home and need to win this week and next week to become bowl eligible as they close the season against Penn State.  Look for Western Michigan to give up more than their average of 426 total yards per game especially the 176 rushing per game.

I am betting Michigan State to cover the 20.5 at home

Pitt -21 v Syracuse

This is one of my favorite under the radar teams in football. Pittsburgh is a top 10 team if not for the stumble at NC State in a shoot out in September.  After Syracuse the Panthers have ND at home, West Va on the road and end up the season at home against Cinci for the Big East title.  I guess you can call this a trap game, but we are talking about a Syracuse team who lost their ONLY road game in week 2 at Penn State and will play 3 of 4 on the road to end the season. Syracuse is 2-15 the last 3 years on the road and are going into a red hot Pitt team with 2 weeks off.

I am betting Pitt to cover  -21 at home

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TCU -25 v San Diego St

There is not a hotter team than TCU in all of college football. They have won all 8 games this year and seem to be getting better as the season progresses. Their last 3 wins are by a combined 123-13 including the whooping at BYU 38-7.  This TCU team I believe can play with and beat ANYONE in the SEC or any other league on any field.  The defense is awesome only giving up a minuscule 235 total yds per game including only 89 on the ground while San Diego St. averages only 69 per game.  SD St is seeking 2 wins in the last 4 to go to a bowl game. They will have to get those against Wyoming and UNLV because TCU is on a mission and will not stop till they are in a BCS Championship game.

I am betting TCU to cover the -25 on the road.

Upset Special

Stanford +8 v Oregon

I know what you are thinking. Why do you like Stanford after Oregon showed they are the class of the Pac 10 by crushing USC?  That is exactly why. This will be a let down game on the road to a Stanford team who plays well at home and needs a win to become bowl eligible. In the past 2 1/2 years, Pac-10 teams are 7-13 the week after they face USC. After Oregon, Stanford then goes to USC, at home to Cal in the big game and Notre Dame at home. Stanford will be getting a lot of exposure if they can beat a top 10 team this week which makes next week against USC a game to watch and so on for the final 3 they play.  Although Stanford  senior middle linebacker Clinton Snyder has suffered a season-ending knee injury the Cardinal has the potential to overpower Oregon’s undersized defense and thereby keep the Ducks’ offense off the field which could be a huge key to Stanford’s pursuit of becoming bowl eligible.

I am betting Stanford to cover +8 at home

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LSU + 7.5 at Alabama

This is the game of the week and the game of ineptitude in our eyes. Yes we are anti-SEC biased but Alabama is just not that good. Their QB is terrible and that makes them one dimensional. One dimensional teams never succeed against well coached teams and teams with good defenses. These are two traits LSU has. I am not sure LSU has enough offense to win the game outright but we think they have a chance. I just think 7.5 points is way too many and LSU will do enough to keep it close.

I am betting LSU to cover 7.5 on the road

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Jim Nantz Gets Taken to the Cleaners

November 3, 2009 by

CBS sportscaster Jim Nantz has been ordered by a Connecticut judge to pay a staggering $916,000 a year in alimony and child support to his now ex-wife. Nantz makes an estimated $4 million a year and his ex of 26 years went for the juggler during the divorce proceedings after Jim started dating a 29-year-old prior to the divorce being finalized. Lorrie Nantz was able to use Jim’s relationship against him in order to get the huge amount of cash along with a six-bedroom home they once shared. I sure hope Jim’s new squeeze is worth it and if I were him I would be looking for more gigs to host. Paying almost $1 million a year seems almost unbelievable when you consider his job is to watch sports for a living.

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Halloween College Footbal Pix by D2B

October 29, 2009 by

So over the last two weeks in college football wagering I’m a solid 7-1-2 with my top picks

Why stop there? Here are my Fabulous 4 for Halloween Saturday Oct 31 +

Halloween FootballCinci -16 @ Syracuse

Cinci comes into this game clicking on all cylinders with or without their top QB. In their system you just plug in another arm and score 40+ without a problem. The unheralded aspect of Cinci is their defense because they have given up only 10 TDs in 7 games and many of those are after the outcome has already been determined. Syracuse has beaten Maine, Akron and Northwestern so far this year. Although Greg Paulus has surprised many and has garnered more wins this year than in the last 4 years he will be a human pinata against Cincy. With UConn coming up next week at home this can’t be considered a trap game for Cinci and they will play loose until the December 5th showdown against Pitt. With a schedule left of Syracuse, UConn, West Virginia, Illinois and Pitt.. Cinci believes they are a major player in the BCS. If this game was in Cincy the spread would be above 27 pts.

I am betting Cincinnati -16.5 on the road

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Iowa -17 vs Indiana

Indiana had a 28-3 lead against Northwestern while picking off the Wildcats QB 3 times in the second half, but they still LOST! They gave up a safety in the 3rd and 10 pts in the 4th to lose 29-28. This was their 4th loss in their last 5 and I don’t see Iowa taking its foot off the gas in this game. Iowa is coming off the emotional last play win at Michigan St. and will use these next 2 weeks at home against Indiana and Northwestern to ready themselves for a road game at Ohio St. on Nov 14th. This is Iowa’s first home game in 3 weeks and they will score and score alot early so they can start resting players. The only gaffe I am scared of is that they will give up the late score to screw me. Iowa has only beaten 1 team by this spread, but i believe they need to start blowing out inferior opponants to get BCS pts.

I am betting Iowa -17 at home

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NC State +10 at Florida State

Homecoming Game. Florida State is coming off a nice come from behind win last Thursday night at North Carolina. They will exploit the weak NC State secondary and the best QB in the ACC Chris Ponder will throw for more than 400 yds and destroy the Wolfpack. I do think the Florida State defense will give up some points to Russell Wilson and allow some outside runs to the ‘Pack RBs, but Duke also did and still dominated NC St. with a 49-28 victory. Fla St has had a 10 day window to get ready and State has had 14 days, but considering this is a coaching grudge match with Fla St assistant coach Chuck Amato and his old team the game should be great to watch if you like scoring. In the end NC State will turn the ball over and Fla State’s speed with their WR’s will allow long pass plays for the Seminoles which will allow them to rack up over 40 pts. If Fla St. wins out they have a chance to win the ACC Atlantic Division and supplant Bobby as the head coach for another year.

I am betting Fla St -10 at home

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OK -28 vs Kansas State

The suspense is over and the keys have now been turned over to Landry Jones for the future. The Sooners will come out swinging with a homecoming crowd against a Kansas State team with losses to UCLA, La Lafayette and Texas Tech. Kansas State is leading the Big 12 North Division, but this game will get ugly!

I am betting the Oklahoma Sooners -28 at home

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Extra piece of candy upset special

Oregon +3 vs USC

I guess last week’s ‘Trap Game’ at Washington really didn’t happen.  Oregon dominated the Huskies 43-19 and showed that since the season opener debacle at Boise they are focused and are on track for a shot at a BCS game. USC gave up 63 pts in their last 2 games and it seems as though when they play a team with a good offense they are just an ordinary defense.  All the naysayers are picking USC because they are USC, but the line opened up with USC -4.5 and has fallen ever since. As of today the weather is rain/snow mix and by gametime Saturday there will be showers in the low 50s. The No. 5-ranked Trojans are 5-14 ATS in their last 19 October contests, including 1-2 ATS this month after relatively close finishes against Notre Dame (+10) and Oregon State (+21).

I am betting Oregon +3 at home

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The Largest Cocktail Party Pick

Fla -14 vs Georgia – in Jacksonville
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The BCS #1 Ranked Gators travel to a neutral field for the Annual Cocktail Party against Georgia. Florida has not looked good in their last 2 victories vs Arkansas and Mississippi St after they squeaked by LSU. Now they go up against a young Bulldog team that at times looks great and other days looks awful. Georgia can score as we have seen with 41 vs So Car and 52 vs Arkansas, but this is the game where Florida shows again why they are #1 team with a convincing win.

I am betting Florida -14 at a neutral site.

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Dan Snyder=Kim Jong Il

October 28, 2009 by

Sorry, but you asked for it Mr. Snyder.

Snyder has single handedly destroyed a storied program. I am a die hard Redskins fan for 35 years but you know what….Snyder needs to go. Unfortunately he can’t be fired.

The legions of dedicated ‘Skins fans had already started calling for his head but after the horrific show on Monday Night Football, Snyder better hire extra security and ask President Obama for the keys to Air Force One so he can make a quick getaway when the mobs come a knocking.

And now in his infinite wisdom Snyder had security take, destroy, confiscate any and all posters/banners that were in or coming in to FedEx Field. According to USAToday.com:
“Scores of angry fans took to Twitter, blogs, e-mails and message boards on Tuesday to assail Snyder and protest what they considered unfair and repressive tactics by security at FedEx Field to prevent criticism of the team owner.”

The policy concerning Banners read as follows about a month ago (according to Dan Steinberg at the www.washingtonpost.com):

“Banners:
Banners are permitted at FedEx Field; however, Guests may not display banners that advertise or mention products or services. Banners may not cover existing FedEx Field equipment or signage. Signs may not be made with metal or wood. Management reserves the right to remove any sign, including those deemed to be obscene, inappropriate or which obstructs the view of other Guests. For the safety of all Guests, banner poles are not permitted.”

But now reads:

“Banners:
Banners of any size are not permitted at FedEx Field.”

This sign was brought into the game Monday:
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“Five security guards came down at halftime looking for [it],” Jennifer, the sign’s creator, e-mailed Dan Steinberg on Tuesday. “Everyone in the section played dumb, including the ticket guy for our section.”

Give me a break Snyder!

No one has to agree with your methods of running the team (G57…BINGO!!!) or how much money you spend trying to win a Super Bowl with players that should be collecting social security (Come on in Bruce Smith).

But this is simply crazy. You want to squash the first amendment in “your” stadium which puts you on the same playing field as Kim Jong Il. And in our nation’s capital nonetheless.

And one last thing…you may own this team…but without your fan base you have nothing.

-One Pissed off Fan!!!!

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D2B NFL Pix Week 7

October 25, 2009 by

Carolina -7 vs Buffalo

This is a game between the most and least penalized teams in the NFL. Buffalo by far is penalized the most in the league and the Panthers have only been penalized 25 times. Both teams can’t score and there 25th and 26th position in overall offense shows they can’t. The Panthers are dead last in TO Ratio and Jake DelHomme is not the same player. Buffalo has their own issues as Trent edwards is out and so is starting safeties D. Whitner and B. Scott along with starting right tackle J. Scott. Fitzpatrick doesn’t check down as often as Edwards and got Lee Evans more involved last week, but T.O. still hasnt had a game to speak of this year. Panthers running combo DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart should have a pretty solid game this week going against the league’s worst run defense. Also keep in mind Julius Peppers has 4.0 sacks the past two games and seems to be hitting his stride. This is the second of back to back roadies for Buffalo and although I don’t like the Panthers giving points to anyone I have to think Steve Smith coming off a 1 catch week will take advantage of the Bills depleted secondary.

I am betting the Panthers to Cover -7 at home
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Colts -13.5 @ Rams

You give Peyton Manning two weeks to prepare, heck give him 2 days and the Colts are ready to roll. The Rams do not have a starting wide receiver on the field because they are all beaten up and Steven Jackson can only do so much. Marc Bulger is not in the system that made him an All Pro and his back feels the turf more than any QB in the league because the Rams O-line is horrible. Gimme a Dome, Manning, Reggie Wayne and a 30th ranked Ram Defense (27th against the pass) and I see 40 points by the Colts.

I am betting Colts -13.5 on the Road

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Atlanta +4 at Dallas
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This line is very strange. Atlanta has a better record, is 4th in NFL total Defense, 3rd in Special teams, Beat Miami, SF and Chicago and is getting 4 pts at the 8th Wonder of the world. Dallas has only beaten Carolina, Tampa and squeaked by Kansas City in OT and all 3 teams have a combined 3-14 record. Matt Ryan runs the offense like a well oiled machine and Dallas has no real ‘go-to’ guy since the popcorn maker left for Buffalo. I am certain Dallas with a bye week under their belt got a little healthier and will come out with bravado, but that won’t last. Atlanta is effecient and they don’t make foolish mistakes as does Dallas ranked 23rd in TO Ratio while Atlanta is #7 in the NFL. We all know that turnovers lose games.

I am betting Atlanta +4 on the Road

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D2B Saturday College Football Pix!

October 24, 2009 by

OK lets get right to it..
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  • Top 4 pix
  • 2 for 2 …which are 2 favorites and 2 underdog specials
  • 1AA play o’the day

Top 4

Mich +4.5
LSU -7
Houston -16.5
Pitt -6.5
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2For2

Duke -4 vs Maryland – Duke is potent and Maryland is horrible.
Cal -35.5 vs Wazzu – Do I need to get into specifics here? At Cal vs Wazzu .. nuff said
Washington +10 vs Oregon – The #1 pick in the NFL Draft getting 10 at home in an Oregon trap game before next week vs USC
Iowa +1.5 @ Mich St – Iowa is that good and Mich St is not. This is a respect game for the Hawkeyes
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1AA Play o’the day

Western Illinois Leathernecks -11.5 @ Indiana State – Why?.. Cuz I like the name Leathernecks

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