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I cover the Chargers for ESPN. Philly made.

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Joined September 2014
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27 days
How Jim Harbaugh is changing the culture in LA with an approach that’s always worked. And why that script has caused issues elsewhere. "The narrative that I'm hard to get along with or whatever other narrative out there is, that's just people's narrative.”
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"He picked me again, man. He picked me again." - Former Michigan and new Chargers LB Junior Colson on Jim Harbaugh
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J.K. Dobbins said that GM Joe Hortiz told him “No more flips” after Dobbins’ somersault today
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“I know the question is gonna come up about weapons… we look at offensive lineman as weapons” - Jim Harbaugh
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The Ravens have an entirely Black quarterback group, with 4 Black qbs and two coaches. It’s believed to be the first in NFL history. A look inside that room and what it represents. “It’s a step forward for people like us, but we’ve got to do a good job.”
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The Chargers will stay in Charlotte after playing the Panthers ahead of their week 3 game against the Steelers. “There’s no reason why we can’t have some fun. Bring the board games and the snacks.”
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Tuli Tuipulotu: “I’m still kind of scared to talk to Justin.” Why? “I don't know, that’s J Herbo. I'm just scared like that.” Said it took him a while to talk to Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack. Was too nervous to talk to Lions receiver Amon Ra St Brown when they were at USC.
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Taylor Heinicke said he was watching the Michigan sign stealing documentary when he got the call from Falcons HC Raheem Morris that the Chargers were trading for him. “I was like, ‘Oh, that's funny. I was just watching Jim Harbaugh."
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#Chargers RB JK Dobbins saluting the media. “The Chargers are getting a guy that’s gonna be healthy from now on.”
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Jim Harbaugh after Day 1 of camp: “Feels like New Years Day. Feels like being born. It was like coming out of the womb.”
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Joey Bosa on Joe Alt: “Seems like he has good hands, good feet, strong. We’ll see in a couple weeks when I put a helmet in his chin how he holds up.”
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Derwin James’ son Trey suited up today. “Great dad” - Jim Harbaugh
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Jim harbaugh said the Chargers had another crisp practice today: “I’m feeling so good I’m taking Mrs Harbaugh on a date tonight.” Said he isn’t sure where they’ll go yet.
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The Philadelphia Eagles’ veterans and newcomers have meshed into a championship contender thanks in part to their bonding over Grand Theft Auto roleplay. Spent some time with @CGJXXIII , where he showed me how. “It’s kind of like our secret sauce.”
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#Chargers WR Joshua Palmer on Instagram: “I could never quit on my guys. I must’ve missed the part that said stop if it hurts.”
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Really excited about this new opportunity covering the Chargers at ESPN. Thanks to @ChrisKorman , @moniquenjones , and @jonas_shaffer for a great time in Baltimore, where they helped me become a better writer and reporter.
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Welcome to ESPN NFL Nation, @krisrhim1 ! More on Rhim: | #BoltUp
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Justin Herbert and Derwin James talked for a while at James' locker after the game. "Derwin and I are very close. I feel very comfortable sharing with him anything that we need to talk about, and he feels the same way. So, as a competitor, I respect him the most."
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I’m excited to share that I’ve accepted an internship in the sports department with The Boston Globe this summer. I can’t wait to get started after graduation in May and am excited to learn from the fantastic journalists and editors at The Globe.
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After losing to the the Ravens in Week 12, Chargers coach Brandon Staley said that the Chargers would be getting "blown out of the stadium" if his messaging had stopped coming across to players. The Raiders lead 35-0 with 2:00 left in the second quarter.
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#Chargers QB Easton Stick: “I understand North Dakota State isn’t the National Football League but I’m used to winning.” He was 49-3 in college at NDSU
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“Nobody I’m more excited for than Quentin Johnston … He’s kind of been picked on by a lot of people, and it doesn’t phase him.”
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Zay Flowers vs Jartavius Martin
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Chargers WR Keenan Allen: “I don’t want to go nowhere else.” Allen said if a trade were to happen, he would only play for a select few teams. “If It did come down to that, Adios Amigos. … I’ll get picked up in the offseason or right before the playoffs like them old heads.”
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Another big catch from Brenden Rice, he’s been consistent so far in camp
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“There’s not one gene in his body I wouldn’t like immediately trade.” - Jim Harbaugh on Justin Herbert. Harbaugh said he wants to be best friends with Herbert and is now wearing the same tennis shoes Harbaugh wears.
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Derwin James’ son, Trey, is in Charlotte with him. Trey is telling us he’s three years old.
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Keenan Allen in his intro news conference with the Bears on being approached about a restructure: “It really was no emotion. I’m not doing it. I came off my best season. So it’s not happening.”
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Harbaugh gave out game balls to Quentin Johnston, Daiyan Henley, Elijah Molden, GM Joe Hortiz and Asst Gm Chad Alexander for finding Molden
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11 months
#Chargers Talked to WR Jalen Guyton in the locker room. He said he’s expecting to play Sunday against the Jets. Guyton said it’s the first week he’s been in the game plan at practice and is feeling back to himself.
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Joey Bosa (back) said he doesn’t plan to be limited this weekend, he played just 14 snaps against the Panthers. “I plan to have a very long and intense game.”
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9 months
A disconnected locker room and a coach who got in his own way: Why the Chargers failed to launch under Brandon Staley and what's next. “A recipe for disaster.”
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3 months
Touring the “The Bolt,” the Chargers new facility in El Segundo. Will update this thread with pictures and vids
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1 month
Practice just ended: Quentin Johnston had his best day in some time, had him down for eight catches throughout practice. He had a leaping highlight grab in 1v1 drills. Justin Herbert picked a part the defense, doesn’t look like his time off impacted him at all.
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Denzel Perryman “My first impression of Jim Harbaugh … I hope I don’t get in trouble for this, but he reminds me of Will Ferrell.”
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DJ Chark has played well: here’s a 60 yard TD from today
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One of Quentin Johnston’s best catches today here
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After initially declaring for the 2023 WNBA Draft, UCLA guard Charisma Osborne has decided to return for another season with the Bruins. She  was the projected No. 6 pick in The Athletic’s mock draft prior to Wednesday.
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Jim Harbaugh: “I'm not an opening statement guy… (Continues) “Most people think January 1st [is] the start of the new year. Those that espouse to Christianity, Catholicism, correlate it with the birth of Christ, but us in football? Today, April 2nd: start of the new year.”
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11 months
Nothing on Justin Herbert’s finger today. First time I’ve seen him at practice without any tape or splint since he fractured his left middle finger in Week 4.
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3 years
Arthur smith on Jaylen Mayfield possibly starting at left guard week one and facing Fletcher Cox: “Everybody’s gotta get baptized at some point.”
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1 year
Today is my first day at the @BaltimoreBanner , where I’ll cover the Ravens with @jonas_shaffer . Thanks to everyone at @nytsports for the last year, which was the most rewarding of my career. Excited to get to work 🕺🏾🕺🏾
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The latest Jim Harbaugh side quest:
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10 months
Keenan Allen on his quad injury: "This is light, honestly. Thigh contusion is like a solid nick. That’s considered not bad." On playing with a AC Join sprain and this injury: "I feel great. This late in the season, I couldn't ask to be feeling any better."
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11 months
Made my SportsCenter debut this morning. On Justin Herbert and the #Chargers offense looking to bounce back in Kansas City.
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Jim Harbaugh said the Chargers “will find out what we’re made of” this Sunday against Pittsburgh. On what he respects about the Steelers: “There’s a aura there.”
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Justin Herbert: “Selfishly, as a quarterback, I’d love to throw the ball every time, but if we throw it one time or we throw it a hundred times, as long as we’re winning and finding a way to do that, it’s good with me.”
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S Derwin James is back at practice
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21 days
Chargers 22 Raiders 10 J.K. Dobbins (135 rush yds, 10 carries, TD) finished with the third most rushing yards in a season opener in team history. His 135 yards on 10 carries are also the third most in team history by a player with 10 or fewer rushes.
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“We work together. We win together. It’s worth it.” - Jim Harbaugh on the culture he’ll build in LA Said he was “a little star struck” after meeting Justin Herbert
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Chargers WR Mike Williams said he wants to be back next year. Also said he’s ahead of schedule on his ACL recovery but wouldn’t share where he is specifically.
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Justin Herbert is back at Chargers practice today. Looks like that right ankle is heavily taped.
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1 year
The Vikings blitzed on 81.6% of Justin Herbert’s drop backs yesterday. Herbert: 32/38, 301 yards, 3 TDs against the blitz. The most completions, attempts and pass yards any QB has had against the blitz in a game since ESPN began tracking in 2006.
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Jim Harbaugh’s first tweet in four years
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Excited to watch our guys compete this year ⚡️⚡️⚡️
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Jim Harbaugh said Ravens HC John Harbaugh texted him that he would’ve also taken Joe Alt at No. 5. Jim then realized he didn’t text John back, asked us for a proper reply, and said he went with a fist bump emoji.
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“I mean the way the questions are going here. I mean let’s not bet against Quentin Johnston, Joshua Palmer, [Derius Davis], Simi [Fehoko]” - Jim Harbaugh Said they weren’t done adding to the receiver room, or any position.
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Jim Harbaugh said Quentin Johnston is probably the greatest example of taking what’s being taught by coaches and implementing it in practice. Johnston caught the first three passes from Herbert today and had a few more throughout practice. He’s had a good week.
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My mom would be happy that this says Kristian. Day 1 of Chargers camp, let’s lock in.
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“I felt like my heart was moving faster than my legs.” - Kyle Pitts on his catch tonight.
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This catch from Quentin Johnston was one of the best plays today
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#Chargers S Raheem Layne says surgery for his torn ACL was a success on his Instagram:
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Justin Herbert has been pressured 828 times since being drafted in 2020, 2nd-most in the NFL during that time. The #Chargers drafted Joe Alt to protect their most important player and build the rushing game they've hyped since Harbaugh arrived. Story:
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Kristian Fulton continues to make plays
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This Quentin Johnston catch drew the most cheers today. If you’re wondering why Deane Leonard is backing off in coverage here: Harbaugh told the DBs to tone back their aggressiveness after playing too physicality on day 1.
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Quentin Johnston said his drop against Green Bay last season still sticks with him. He said he often thinks about that moment on days when he’s lacking motivation as a reminder and credited the drop to a lack of concentration.
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Updating my last tweet: Dan Fouts said his wife, son and QB Justin Herbert were among those stuck on the elevator last night in Dallas. Fouts also said that Herbert told him that his injured foot is fully recovered.
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Justin Herbert to Quentin Johnston
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Khalil Mack on his 17 sack season: “I would look on Twitter and people would be like, ‘Oh, 17 sacks, but he had six in one game.’ Like, damn, is that a bad thing? Maybe I shouldn’t have got six? Maybe I should’ve got three.”
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Alohi Gilman wasn’t at practice today. He and his wife had a baby today, Jim Harbaugh said. “THE TEAM GOT BIGGER AND STRONGER TODAY” Harbaugh just yelled.
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Now that’s it’s officially official — I’ll be joining the Falcons digital team. Falcons fans: here’s a little bit about who I am and what I plan to do in my role as a features reporter. And definitely send the best barbers in Atlanta my way asap.
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They'll practice at UNC Charlotte
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Confirmed the NFL network report that the Chargers blocked Chargers Special Teams coordinator Ryan Ficken from interviewing with the Giants The Chargers special teams unit was their best group this year and Ficken is one of the most liked coaches on the team.
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Chargers edge Joey Bosa not wearing the club on his left hand today. He broke it on Aug 4 during a joint practice with the Rams
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Chargers DC Jesse Minter on Justin Herbert: “He is unbelievable”
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“I’d say your ideal rookie, but he’s just your ideal teammate.” - Joey Bosa on Tuli Tuipulotu. Bosa said this year’s group of rookies is the best class he’s been around.
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#Chargers RB Austin Ekeler was limited today and he will be listed as doubtful for Sunday. S Derwin James didn’t practice today and is listed as doubtful. Edge Joey Bosa didn’t practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday.
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Chargers RBs Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins. First time we’ve seen Edwards going through drills in full uniform this offseason.
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Joey Bosa today
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Jim Harbaugh and GM Joe Hortiz get game balls from Owner Dean Spanos. Harbaugh gives his to J.K. Dobbins
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Phase two of the Chargers off-season program: LBs
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Joey Bosa is back at Chargers practice working off to the side with a trainer. First time we’ve seen him at practice since he left joint practices with the Rams on August 4th
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Wrapping up my fellowship at the end of this month. I've done everything from the dog show to the Super Bowl and grown a lot as a writer and reporter over the last year, and now looking for my next step. Here's a thread of some of my favorite stories:
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The Chargers ranked 30th in the NFLPA’s club report cards. Players said the two most significant issues were food, which ranked last in taste and freshness, and the way the team travels.
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Derwin James Jr.: “Every year you… feel like you’re gonna win the Super Bowl, but this year it just feels right.”
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#Chargers fans have walked down to the lower sections, chanting defense loudly here.
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Justin Herbert is out here with the boot. No gold jersey
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#Chargers Rookie numbers OT Joe Alt #76 WR Ladd McConkey #15 LB Junior Colson #25 DT Justin Eboigbe #98 CB Tarheeb Still #29 CB Cam Hart #20 RB Kimani Vidal #30 WR Brenden Rice #82 WR Cornelius Johnson #86
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Chargers OC Greg Roman: “As far as [Maxx] Crosby Week 1, now you got TJ Watt Week 3. I mean, hey, Merry Christmas.”
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Rookie year ✅ Thanks for following along. A lot more to come in the off-season
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Joe Alt said he’ll wear 76, matching his dad (in the second pic on his toes), who wore 76 for 13 years as a tackle for Kansas City.
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Excited to share that I’ll be joining the New York Times in June as a part of this year’s class of fellows. I’ll still be doing Falcons coverage through May, so I’ll save my goodbyes for then, but I’m excited for this next step.
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Matt Ryan joins Tom Brady (6,897) and Ben Roethlisberger (5,159) as the only active players to eclipse the 5,000 mark.
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Jim Harbaugh on signing QB Luis Perez: “I thought Easton wasn’t really having any competition or enough completion… message to Max [Duggan] and Casey [Bauman], we’ve gotta step up the game.”
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Dbs coach Steve Clinkscale coaching up the DBs
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Back at OTAs. Here’s some Justin Herbert throwing content
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Chargers QB Taylor Heinicke wearing No. 8
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“Culturally, he means everything.” - @cthagod From calling into radio shows to giving a fan base the star it desperately yearned for, on what Melo means to New York
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Pat Sempier has been Younghoe Koo’s kicking coach and mentor since he was a freshman twelve miles away from MetLife Stadium at Ridgewood high school. Sempier was in attendance to see Koo’s first-ever game-winner, per Koo’s Instagram.
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Chargers edge Joey Bosa said he had surgery for a broken left hand after joint practices with the Rams on Aug. 4. He’s been wearing a club at practice but said he doesn’t plan too for long into the season. Hand looked pretty swollen at the podium
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Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack
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This Cam Hart interception was the highlight of the first day
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