David Castillo
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Father to two beautiful daughters! Defensive Coordinator - @ECSUVikingfball (D2 - HBCU)
Elizabeth City, NC
Joined January 2017
We Proved that we could change the culture & galvanize a group of young men to do something special. In two years our guys have changed the way people look at this defense. Was not an easy task but w/ the right ppl & the right message anything is possible! Leadership Qualities!
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D2 Player just got picked 2nd round! If you dont believe you better start believing in Division 2 Football!.
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Recruits. Jan is a big month ahead. College Visits. Commitments. Make sure u on ur ish. With limited roster spots everywhere in college fball make sure u are fully applied to schools, fasfa on point! Recruiting is a competition, dont let some1 else take ur food off ur plate!!.
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I'm at a loss for words. I first started coaching to stay active in the game. I quickly understood the impact I had on the young men I have coached. It became my passion & calling. It led me here today. I am proud to say I have been promoted to Interim Head Football Coach at ECSU
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2023 You guys are up! Its time to get evaluated! Coaches and players holla at ya boy with info. I am ready to dive in on this class of 23! 👀👀.
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Recruits. please I beg you, stop speeding up your film to make you look faster. Thinking we dont see the ref running a 4.2 40! It does not help you at all. Just being real.
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One of my fav times of year. Recruiting!! Not only to better our program but I get to talk to and learn about some really good young kids that I hope I can impact positively in anyway. Guys know when I recruit you, you become my guys no matter where you end up. I am your fan!.
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Some things are handed to people, some things are earned! I am truly blessed to say I have been promoted to Assistant Head Football Coach here at Elizabeth City State University. This is an exciting time in my career & proves to myself that my hard work, my grind is paying off!
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On the road tomorrow to start recruiting. I love this time. Meeting some great young men to be a part of this culture change. Theres only one way to do it and thats #THEGRIFFINWAY First stop is the DMV!!.
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Dont let anyone tell you you're not ready or not good enough! Not many ppl could do what we did being hired in July! Huge credit goes to our players who grinded from day 1 n also our coaches who believed in the culture change. No longer will ECSU def be an afterthought! #CodeBlue
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Heavyyyyy into recruiting now. Make sure you send that message with your film. Trust and believe I will get everyone evaluated. I know there are some dawgs out there in this 2022 class. Time to find guys who want to do things #TheGriffinWay.
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I have been seeing a ton of dudes in this 2021 class. Film is one key but for us I like to get to know my guys. Thats the real bond for us coaches at Seton Hill. We want you to be more than a football player. We strive to help you become better Men, Husbands and Fathers.
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Just some free game. players rarely commit to a University. They commit to the coach. Thats what the great coaches know. Thats why I am a genuine real person. I get to know the guys I recruit & I allow them to get to know who I am as a man! They in turn play hard for me!.
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Big day of evaluating HS prospects! Already see some crazy talent in my inbox!! Trust and believe you will be evaluated. Recruiting is a process. Be patient and control what you can control. Continue to be great young men! We'll get eyes on you!.
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2020 Recruiting is so different. 2021 class you honestly have to be more diligent at a quicker pace with your choices of schools. VISIT campuses asap. Apply asap. Scholarships, roster spots are truly limited bc of NCAA ruling. You feel at home. make it your home! Do ur homework!.
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After the holiday, it's on and poppin!! Back on the road to find high character young men ready to put their hard hat on and get to work! DC/MD I'm in there! See yall soon!
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Fellas. I had to learn this myself but you have to run your own race. Stop looking at the dude next to you or even your boy. You all have diff paths to success, If you keep looking at what the next man is doing you will miss your step on your path. Keep ya blinders on n grind!.
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If a Coach recruiting you is not truly excited and happy for your success then he is recruiting you for the wrong reason. I truly love seeing my guys getting offers everywhere. That means their hard work is paying off. At end of the day I want my youngins to be successful in life.
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Just a FYI You cant play ball in college until you get accepted. Make sure you are applying to the schools you are interested in. Coaches look at guys that take forever to apply and lose interest in those kids. I just keep it real. Recruits help yourself out!.
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We hitting NC heavy again this week! On a mission to win at home! Tap in! #CallingCodeBlue
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2021's I feel for you. I really do. You are forced to grow up quicker than you wanted. You have to make big boys decisions. You can't live in a "What if" world. What if I get this later on. You miss out on alot. You have to live in a "What Is" type world. Life Lessons all around!.
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Recruiting is more than just throwing offers out. Building relationships with these young men are more important I am all about helping these kids in anyway I can Invest in the person not just the football player My guys know how I am Its all luv See you guys soon! #TheGriffinWay.
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Recruiting will always come down to relationships, I truly believe in that. Recruits, make sure you know who the coaches are as men is just as important as who they are as a coach. The real ones are easily seen!.
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DB's yall better be running track!! These WR's out here are flying!(Or you better be good at putting them paws on they fast self!).
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I look at where I've been and I look at how far I got to go. Through it all I stayed true to who i am. The football God's will always look down on the people that do right by others!
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Best feeling is knowing some1 believes in you. I am blessed to say I have accepted the Defensive Backs/Special Teams Coordinator position at Seton Hill University @SHU_FBALL Such a huge step for my family. I would love to thank @CoachDay_ and @CoachKevinMay for believing in me!.
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If you want to play the best brand of football and compete against the best you come play in the best D2 conference! #PSAC Its just a fact!.
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We building something different up on the Hill. Remember what I said!.
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Getting on that recruiting grind with film this week. Starting off with some transfers and Juco guys! 👀 yall see what we did in little time. Who trying to be part of that #CodeBlue wave?
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2022s. Its finally your time. Next week I will start taking a look at some dawgs from the class of 22. DMV, Eastern PA and NJ. Its go time. Who is ready to be do things #TheGriffinWay. DM's, emails and all. Coaches send me your guys. We building something special on The Hill!!.
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Just got a call for my first commit! 👀 Made my day. DB room got some comp coming in this spring! We will continue to bring in High Charcater kids who are ready to grind!!
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Plain and Simple if you think you a D1 guy getting over looked bc you only have D2 offers then prove it. Dominate D2. You will be found! Its that mindset that will set you apart from the regulars! #ProveIt.
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So you cant watch no FCS games on tv or online? Dang they are doing an awful job promoting FCS ball right now. Everyone would be watching if the opportunity was there. #GiveMeFootball.
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DMV has been great to me. Finishing out the week here with some big dawgs down in VA, then off to Eastern PA. I know I'm ready to see my Philly guys next!! 👀
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Get in front of coaches as much as possible! I had guys that I had on the fringe of maybe Scholly, maybe walk on and then I saw them in person on a visit and was truly impressed. Made me go back to film and re evaluate. Every coach has done that! I tell no lies! #Recruiting101.
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I love seeing some guys committing to further your education n play college ball. Wherever that may be It is truly a blessing. I said it before but until the end of time I will always love seeing my young brothas be successful, even if not at my school. All Love to my guys!!.
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Offense/Defense/Special Teams. This class about to be different and will be a huge part in the change of culture! Trust me! We on it. Don't be late!.
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Recruiting season begins! Cant wait to meet my guys that want to be part of doing things #TheGriffinWay . This first week ill be down in VA. (Chesapeake City, Prince William County, Loudoun County, Stafford County) Let me know if i need to stop in elsewhere.Yall know what it is✊🏾.
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Love recruiting my areas man. I love hearing about where my recruits come from and their families. Its special to be in the position I am in to talk with so many great young men. For me its truly more than just football. It is knowing that our future is in great hands! #OneLove.
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Wow!! We just picked up a LOCK DOWN DB out of Maryland!! 🔒🔒🔒 2021 on The Hill is going stupid!!! DMV Strikes again to be part of #TheGriffinWay.
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I'm in search for the next group of Dawgs! NC,DMV,PA,NJ You will see me. Who's trying to be part of #CodeBlue and E City! Show out!
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I was told b4 I needed experience for a position that some1 with no experience got That was the best thing that could happened to me. Trust recruits, some coaches have chips on their shoulders too! Find that coach who got that dawg mentality like you do. Im proving doubters wrong.
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Started checking out 2022's. Let me tell you there are some dawgs out there! Keep the messages coming. Trust and believe I will check out all my guys. Its your time fellas to be part of #TheGriffinWay.
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Recruits we all know how much pride u have in ur HS. Most of u grew up there, went to the JR HS. Once you go to college, don't forget where you came from. Work hard on n off the field so u never tarnish the HS you have so much pride in. You can help get ur teammates recruited!.
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Believe it or not at one point this dude here was one of the best DBs around 😭 but hey a pic can tell alot about a person's happiness!! Love being a ball coach!! I'm where I should be. #CodeBlue
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This class will be full of High Character, blue collar type guys who are ready to earn everything we about to get! Stay Tuned! We got something!.
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In this profession as an asst coach you don't often get to see a player all the way through from freshman to senior year. This one is truly special for me. To have my guy believe in me so much to move schools with me means everything to me. Let's go be great 1 last time at home!
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When you become one of my guys. you stay one of my guys no matter what. Some only show love if you are coming to them. For me it's different. I want my young guys to be successful no matter what.
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All them doubters I've had in this career all them naysayers, all them bs excuse makers, some were friends some were not. I just wonder if I am proving them wrong or simply just proving myself right!! Don't let anyone keep you from knowing you are great. #CodeBlue
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Not every coach has a dawg mindset believe me. Not every coach has that killer drive to be the best. I have been counted out plenty of times in life just like some of my recruits. Fellas make sure you find those coaches who can tap into that dawg mentality you need in Life!.
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Tomorrow is a life changing day for a lot of young men. Idc what level it may be just understand you are blessed to be able to do what you love and get an education most importantly! I am proud of all you going men! Congrats to you all! #NationalSigningDay.
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Thank you 2023! You allowed me to prove that I was better than what some people thought of me! Excited to move into the new year. Happy New Year!
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Being a young father is fun they say. Well I've become the pops that wants to play with his kids but absolutely should not be! 😭😭 #UnAthletic
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Truly have to thank God he allowed me to make it to 33! 🙌🏾🎈.
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Stay the course, even when others don't believe in you. Believe in yourself that much more! Got the call last night of a big time commit to #CodeBlue One thing I can do is turn around a unit to be successful. That won't ever change!.
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We are great not bc of 1 or 2 superstars but bc we built this unit with a bunch of A1 type rough riders. That's what I look for in recruiting. When obstacles get in the way will you put your head down & run through it. Not every1 is built for what we do and that's okay #CodeBlue.
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Past couple weeks recruiting in the DMV has been incredible. Met some legit young men. Got a couple more days left in MD then its off to Philly and NJ! Can't see everyone so don't hesitate to send me a message! Alot of heavy evaluation the next couple weeks! #TheGriffinWay.
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When WRs stop asking for a flag when they get jammed up! 😂😂.
DB’s can we please stop doing the incomplete sign after the play when the WR clearly beat you and dropped the ball on his own🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
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Going home! I have officially accepted the defensive assistant position working with the DBs at my Alma Mater! A great blessing for my family and I. #WhereWarriorsBelong #ESU #ImGoingHome
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These suspensions of coaches using racial slurs is not surprising to me U have to make sure U do your homework on schools U are looking to attend Understand it comes down to playing for these coaches for 4 or 5 years They want U for your ability but do they want U part of the fam.
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Fellas at the end of the day your best resume is that film. I love yall going to work at camps for sure. But just make sure you are 100% healthy and ready to compete in your senior season for your HS Coaches and Teammates. You will be found trust and believe that!.
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What have I created!! 😭 She's been begging to play since I can remember. I asked her why she wanted to play and she said she wanted to run over boys lol. So I guess she got her wish! (I am going to have a heart attack) #IceBox #LittleGiants #FootballGirl #CoachesDaughter
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7 days until my first camp as a DC. All the hard work and dedication has paid off. I am blessed to be in this position especially with the people I am surrounded by at E City! Excited to get the boys rolling! #CodeBlue.
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More phone calls to make in the next few days with some great young men. I love this part of my job the most. Getting to know my youngins. yall know the deal its all love my way.
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Down in MD!! Since 2019 most of our players have come from this area! Our PSAC def player of the year @DuffyDoe_ is a product of the great state of MD. Looking for the next to be help #DefendTheCastle
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It's more than just Coaching a kid's game. It's being a mentor, it's being a big bro, it's being a role model to all my youngins I have the pleasure to be around. I treat this responsibility with the utmost respect! #CoachLife #Mentor #RoleModel #SetonHillFootball #TheGriffinWay
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Another Great Day filled with great conversations with my recruits. I got some great young men on my recruiting trail. I love getting to know these guys man. I truly believe in helping them all out in anyway I can!.
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Mannnnn the DMV getting heavy static out here on the Hill 👀. I been telling y'all we bringing in dawgs!! Come be a part of doing things #TheGriffinWay.
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Recruits. Players. YOU are your resume! Eyes will always be on everything you do. I can not say this enough what you post, like, retweet, comment can be seen. Do Not mess up a great opportunity for stupidity. Before you click "Tweet" think what message am I sending about myself!.
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Today was a great success. Got to see some of my Dawgs and also some new guys that are great young men. It's exciting for me to truly be in a position to help these young men out in more than just football, but in life. #LoveMyJob.
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Words could not truly describe what a blessing it is to do this life calling. Coaching to me is more than the on the field production. It's the relationships I have built and continue to build with all the young men I coach. #Blessings #BallCoach
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Wow!!! What a great night to be a Griffin! Just picked up a definition of a dawg out of the great state of MD! This kid will be someone to watch from Day 1!! #TheGriffinWay.
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Ya boy just got another big time commit!!! We on to something!! This class will be a huge part of the change! #TripleC #Character #Care #Commitment #OneHeart #OneBeat #VikingPride3x
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With the landscape of college football on all levels with the portal, HS kids need to take advantage of what they have in front of them. Most programs aren't taking alot of HS recruits. It's a tough but understanding that can only help. Get in where you fit in! Go be great!.
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It is more than just coaching for me I have the opportunity to help change lives and help mode young men. I am not close to perfect n have made my mistakes in life. Which is the biggest reason I try so hard to be a mentor to my guys These kids just need someone to believe in them.
Meet Coach Castillo. He started coaching to stay close to the game but learned he had a platform to help young men achieve their goals in life. He was more than just a coach but a mentor. Favorite memory was winning the Arena Championship. Favorite TV show is Impractical Jokers!
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Doing what I love is so much easier when I got my dawgs behind me! Another game full of seatbelts and straps! 🔒 I'll take my guys over anyone!! #DBU
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Can not judge people when you have no idea what they are going through. Step into their life and help them through it!.
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Senior Day at Offutt Field. I am very proud of this group of young men. Especially my two in the back end! They don't even know how much they put a stamp on the culture change and program change. Could not be any prouder of my guys! Love y'all! One more time for the culture!
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What a great way to finish my night with a huge OL commit from Maryland!! We aint done quite yet!.
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I am blessed n thankful for my fam first and foremost. The luv from my kids can't be described. I am also thankful for what this sport has given me. Thankful for a great program in Seton Hill for given me an opportunity that others didn't. I can call this school n coaches family
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Happy Holidays to you and yours. A time to be with family and recharge! Don't take these days for granted. Cherish every second!.
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Woke up this morning to some more great news!! #CODEBLUE Just got stronger!! #DontBeLateToTheParty #Nov2024
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This weekend is going to be special. Excited to welcome some true dawgs to campus on The Hill tomorrow! #TheGriffinWay
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So proud of this team and the fight these boys have. Might been an upset on paper but we knew what we could do! Shout out them #CodeBlue boys!!! It's a way of life!!.
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2021 Class Starting off with a BANGGGGG on The Hill. If you dont know. now ya know! #TheGriffinWay.
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Just a warning. yall better not come back to camp with this ole BS! You going to hear the dreaded words. "ON THE LINE" lol. Just stand tall like we say!.
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DBU aint just a hashtag. Its what we are! Technicians in this DB Craft. Every young man I coach I make sure I lead them in the right direction and give them the tools to be successful. That wont ever change no matter the responsibility! Keep overlooking greatness all you want!
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New edition to my squad! 07/25/18 Another baby girl who stole my heart!! Feeling blessed! #DaddysGirls
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This is the first time I can say I walk into work seeing real genuine, good hearted people. It's a different feeling when you are surrounded by authentic people! Blessed to be in a good place up here on the Hill!.
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