JEFF SUPPAN is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Boston Red Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks, Kansas City Royals, Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee Brewers, and San Diego Padres. Alyson is a great role model for our players and future recruits, he said. It is Murphy's desire for perfection that has guided the Tide to the upper echelon of the softball world. They finished in the top 10 for the first time in school history, after earning a 6-4 victory over DePaul for the schools first win in the WCWS. Alyson Habetz Journey to Softball: April 19, 2019. On May 26, 1989, the District Court conducted a pre-trial conference and signed a pre-trial order scheduling a hearing on the attorney's fees claims on September 27, 1989. The individual honors are equally as impressive. It's the same game: catch the ball, hit the ball, throw the ball. As we have said before, the question before us is who is the prevailing party for the purpose of Sec. 2d 534 (1982), for the proposition that the activities of athletic associations such as the NCAA, the Southwest Conference, and state associations such as LHSAA and the Indiana High School Athletic Association do not constitute state actors. While at USL, he broke into the collegiate coaching ranks as an assistant softball coach while finishing his masters degree in communications in 1992. Having broadcast more than 1,100 University of Maryland football and basketball games since 1979, he is considered the Voice of the Terrapins. 1 The District Court denied her Speaker Bios Catholic Athletes for Christ Habetz had other plans but was willing to put them on hold. LAUREN BAUER played softball at the University of Arizona from 1998-2001 and was a member of the 2001 National Championship team. "It's like a figure-four slide," Braud said. Although appellee LHSAA has made some strong arguments on the state action issue in this round of litigation, it could have obtained a ruling on the issue in the initial litigation had it chosen to defend the case on that basis. Pat Murphy says he belongs at Alabama. Because the lower court at least had jurisdiction to decide whether plaintiffs stated a claim arising under federal law, we reverse and remand. Life on the Rock - 2012-12-06 - Alyson Habetz -Coach of Alabama's Championship Softball team EWTN 790K subscribers Subscribe Like Share 3.4K views 10 years ago Alyson talks about her work. He is also the Chairman of Sports Faith International, an initiative that recognizes people who are successful in sports while leading exemplary lives. One could almost say that Murphy was born to be on the diamond. As entrenched as she was in the sport she had always loved to play, coaching was not on the horizon. Copyright 2011 WAFB. Copyright 2023 Distractify. Murphy had to know bringing Habetz back to Louisiana, would've created the exact scene it did. An alumna of Notre Dame High School, she went on to receive all-district honors for her time as a first baseperson and pitcher. REBECCA DUSSAULT is a former American cross-country skier who was born and raised in Gunnison, Colorado. She played on dirt. 2012 National Champions. Habetz grew up in Louisiana in a large family and was accustomed to going to Mass regularly and receiving the sacraments. You already receive all suggested Justia Opinion Summary Newsletters. Sign-Up to receive updated stories from OC Catholic. "Alyson is a great role model for our players and future recruits. How does Murphy return to Tuscaloosa without enormous awkwardness? His family received an unexpected blessing when Pope Benedict XVI blessed and kissed their four-week-old baby girl at the Papal Mass on April 17, 2008 at Nationals Park in Washington D.C. DAVID CUTCLIFFE is the head football coach of the Duke University Blue Devils. He served as the head football coach at the University of Notre Dame from 1981-1985 and at the University of Akron from 1986-1994. 1 The District Court denied her request for a preliminary injunction. KRAMER SODERBERG is currently an assistant basketball coach at Millikin University in Decatur, Ill. Kramer is a former standout college and high school basketball player. From a humble start to a national championship, Murphy has taken Alabama to the top of the college softball world. Holliday also hosts the pre- and post-game shows for the Washington Nationals baseball team. Due to the high recognition of his duties as an assistant coach at USL, along with the solid success of his duties as a high school coach, Murphy was hired as interim head coach at Northwest Missouri State in 1995. She was the Olympic head coach in 1992 where the team captured the Bronze medal in Barcelona. It's where his heart is. 100-259, 102 Stat. Before the case was fully adjudicated, LHSAA decided to change the rule. After denying a temporary restraining order, the District Court, on March 11th and 12th, conducted a hearing on Plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction. Story Links. All Rights Reserved. . He loves his Catholic faith and is interested in sharing that faith through football. Then we discuss her time with Alabama and the upcoming games with Louisiana. But we developed a great friendship," Alyson told The Sun in 2012 (via E! He was inducted into the Radio and Television Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2003, and was awarded the Lindsay Nelson Outstanding Sportscaster Award in 2005 and the Chris Schenkel Award in 2006. On August 1, 1988, Plaintiffs filed a motion to dismiss the complaint and for attorney's fees and costs under 42 U.S.C. "Aly taught us there were two ways to dive, on your stomach or in a sliding position. I'll go down there and help him out a couple of years and then I'll go to law school.". She is one of the most outstanding people I have ever met. The ironySaban actually revealed he was in the restroom just before LSU introduced him as their new head football coach in late 1999. Two days later Murphy took Girouard's ultimate gift and tossed it away like a box of popcorn. The best result we found for your search is Alyson Ann Habetz age 50s in Tuscaloosa, AL. Or does he? Habetz grew up in rural Crowley, Louisiana, about 20 miles west of Lafayette. She played second base as a freshman. "I had no depth perception, no conception of how difficult outfield is.". The accomplishments are there for everyone to see. I think I learned a lot of that in baseball.". It is Murphys desire for perfection that has guided the Tide to the upper echelon of the softball world. Alyson A. Habetz, by Her Next Friends, Leonard J. Habetz Anddeanna H "The most fulfilling part, too, is oftentimes I find with females especially they don't think they're that good. Habetz sued for the right to play. Patrick Murphy - Softball Coach - University of Alabama Athletics "She is the best outfield coach in the country.". He is an accomplished speaker and business leader. News). One day in the fall of her freshman year, she was walking to class and discovered something that would change the course of her life. Alyson Habetz, a female high school freshman, sought to try out for and, if selected, compete on her high school baseball team, which was comprised of all male players. The power of prayer and the holy Eucharist fuels Alyson Habetz to new heights in life as well as in her coaching job as the University of Alabamas softball associate head coach. Murphy recalled, "She would call me at night and say, 'Will you come pitch to me?' Appellees point to the Olympics, the NCAA, the U.S. Olympic Festival, and virtually every other international sports organization which separates the competition of the two sexes as justification for their system. SEC Softball: Team-By-Team Preview: Can The Hogs Get To Oklahoma City? Linda has been married to Jack Del Rio, head coach for the Oakland Raiders, for 28 years and they have raised four children Lauren, Hope, Aubrey, and Luke. jackie hill perry husband; freddie blassie wife. It only paid six thousand dollars, but I was in grad school there and she asked me if I wanted another duty. So twice I week I'd meet her and turn on the lights and throw her a couple of buckets of balls. I always knew I wanted to be a coach, Murphy says. Especially for a guy like Murphywho's led Alabama to seven College World Series appearances and obviously has true job security. In Feb. 2020, Alyson spoke with Us Weekly and told the publication she and Alexis are perfectly fine with their daughter duo. The district court predicated its judgment on the grounds that LHSAA is not a "state actor" for the purposes of Plaintiffs' 14th Amendment and 42 U.S.C. HABETZ v. LOUISIANA HIGH | 842 F.2d 136 (1988) - Leagle Prior to his stint in the NFL, Sutulovich spent time in the collegiate ranks as a football assistant for the University of Kansas, University of Pittsburgh, and Louisiana Tech. The District Court denied Plaintiffs' motion for attorney's fees and did not rule on the Defendants' motions for attorney's fees and Rule 11 sanctions. As a cradle Catholic Kramers faith life has been shaped through the influence of his parents, especially his father, Brad Soderberg, lifelong college basketball coach and current assistant at the University of Virginia. Crimson Tide outfielders did drills. 79,085,414 Alyson Hannigan And Husband Premium High Res Photos Browse 79,085,414 alyson hannigan and husband photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. 3. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. He sings, plays piano, guitar and bass. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. As a member of the basketball team, Habetz etched her name in the record books, settling in at No. I really wanted to help him be successful because I felt he deserved it, and it would be a great opportunity to work for him.". offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions. Prior to joining the Seattle Mariners organization in 2014, Donnelly spent three seasons (2011-2013) as skipper of the Brooklyn Cyclones of the New York-Penn League, Short Season-A farm club of the New York Mets. Crimson Tide coach says, 'Eucharist is my fuel' by Deirdre Reilly | Updated 20 Sep 2016. ALYSON HABETZ is the assistant head softball coach at the University of Alabama, where she helped lead the Crimson Tide to the Division I National Championship in 2012. She has also organized womens organizations for professional sport teams for wives, girlfriends, and their families. Fraser also officiated two NHL All-Star Games, the 2010 NHL Winter Classic, the 1996 World Cup of Hockey, and the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan. In July 2012, Gaven became the youngest player to play in 250 MLS matches at 25 years and 257 days old. Prior to his current position, Jack served as the defensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos from 2012-2014, helping lead the Broncos to Super Bowl XLVIII in February 2014. She went on to help lead the Ragin Cajuns to the Womens College World Series in 1993, where they made it to the second round before losing 2-1 to the eventual champion, Arizona. She called it "a dream come true" and was so proud her former assistant coach at USL would now take over. The Crimson Tide players were battling against the nations softball elite in Oklahoma City in early June. In support of its judgment, the District Court relies on the United States Supreme Court decisions in NCAA v. Tarkanian, 488 U.S. 179, 109 S. Ct. 454, 102 L. Ed. McKenna was a participant in Rome at the Vaticans first-ever sports conference in 2005 and has been working with the Vaticans sports office to promote the Churchs mission in the United States through CAC. He grew up herding cattle on his familys ranch in Oregon, where they own over 100 head of cattle. He remains fully committed to sharing the Gospel through athletics to all fellow believers in Christ. Once you step onto that podium, wearing your new colors before those bright lights and camerasyou're committed. Her commitment and love for her faith inspires others. That's the next question. He is the author of Surviving Covid-19 and a sought after motivational and inspirational speaker who has been a featured guest on many national radio and television programs. I think with a lot of teams, it's neglected that position. Rivers was drafted in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft with the fourth overall pick. RAY MCKENNA is founder and president of Catholic Athletes for Christ. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. In this case, if girls softball is not offered, then girls are eligible to play boys baseball, There is significant dispute between the parties as to the reasoning behind the rule change. "I was fortunate to make the team as a walk-on, and the rest is history," Habetz said. Bando played in over 2,000 games during his 16-year major league career while slugging 242 home runs and over 1,000 RBIs. Shurmur previously served as head coach of the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns. The officials at Notre Dame High School in Crowley, Louisiana, prevented her from trying out under the guise of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association ("LHSAA") rules, which prohibited girls from participating on boys sports teams. Retiring from the game in March 2011, Mike spent his first 13 years in the majors with the Royals, before finishing his career with the Oakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners, and Philadelphia Phillies. . Info on her husband their kids. The 2010 squad earned the number one overall seed in the NCAA tournament after finishing the season on a 21-game winning streak, a run that saw the Tide capture both the SEC regular season and tournament titles. It concerns mainly the question of whether the plaintiffs/appellants were entitled to attorney's fees. The LHSAA is a statewide private nonprofit voluntary association comprised of both public and private schools. She is married with four children. Indeed, Girouard fought so hard to get Murphy the LSU job. He has tutored 107All-SEC performers and 109NFCA All-Region honorees. Since taking over prior to the 1999 season, Murphy has compiled a winning record in all 21 seasons. During his previous stint with the Marlins from 2003-2005, McKeon led the team to a world championship in 2003. She didn't just embrace it. While in college, he captained the University of Notre Dame football team to a National Championship in 1973. 1985). Assoc. KELLEN CLEMENS is a former NFL quarterback drafted by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft and played collegiately at Oregon. Habetz brings a wealth of softball and baseball knowledge to the Crimson Tide softball staff. Following a short stay at Sumner, Murphy continued his education as a graduate student at the University of Southwestern Louisiana (now known as the University of Louisiana). That 2000 team won a school-record 66 games (66-14) and 25 SEC games (25-5). On March 13, 1987, the District Court denied Plaintiffs' request. Horn and his family pray the rosary daily and have a special devotion to St. Bridget. It's not like he can say, "Hey guys, I'm back! Jacques Talk: Murphy's actions hurtful and selfish, Black mans decapitated remains found after he warned his mom he was targeted by truckloads of white guys, Louisiana approved for fourth round of Pandemic EBT benefits. The two have managed a strong marriage and relationship, and it's only gotten stronger with the addition of their children. "And she would hit you like 100 of those in practice that day.". His faith in Christ has been strengthened by these unique and powerful interventions God has made in his work, his family life, and his interactions with those less fortunate. He is a member of CACs Athlete Advisory Board and is very interested in evangelization. Assistant head coach Alyson Habetz was inducted into the Hall this evening during a ceremony at Robertson's Barn in Ralph. 2d 418 (1982), and Blum v. Yaretsky, 457 U.S. 991, 102 S. Ct. 2777, 73 L. Ed. (You can unsubscribe anytime). And to be totally objectivegoing from Alabama to LSU could be considered a lateral jump by many. won 10 SEC conference titles. In 2014, Vinny played for the Nexen Heroes of the Korean Baseball Organization where he helped lead his team to the KBO Championship Series. Coach Patrick Murphy. "I just had so much respect for coach Murphy and I was excited about his opportunity to become a head coach because I knew how long he had waited for that and the dues he paid to get there. How do the Alabama players feel about their coaches' incredible and baffling actions? She nodded with even more pride and strong agreement during the press conference as LSU athletic director Joe Alleva proclaimed Murphy "Would not only maintain LSU softballbut take it to the next level.". He now works as a special assistant for the Kansas City Royals and also runs his Catholic Baseball Camp organization. In 2006, he helped lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a World Championship and was named Most Valuable Player of the National League Championship Series. In 2012, a magical season for the Tide culminated in defeating Oklahoma for the NCAA Championship, the first in program history and the first for any SEC team. There's no turning back once you say "yes" in major college athletics (yes, I know there have been a few isolated incidents). The former USL star that played under Girouard and Murphy in Lafayette during the early 90s looked so happy and hopeful in purple at the introductory press conference. It's not all about fielding. JACK MCKEON is a former Major League Baseball manager. Alyson Habetz Associate Head Coach ahabetz@ia.ua.edu. You're FINALLY coming home!" Alabama led the nation in attendance in 2014 as well, welcoming 83,233 fans to Rhoads Stadium. During her time in Tuscaloosa, Crimson Tide outfielders have consistently earned NFCA All-America accolades, including four-time All-Americans Kelly Kretschman (1998-2001), Brittany Rogers (2006-09) and Haylie McCleney (2013-16). She read books. I ended up making the team and playing for four years.". Blum, 457 U.S. at 1004, 102 S. Ct. at 2785. "If you never ask her out, you'll never get date." BILL LAZOR is currently the offensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears. Prospering with the Ragin Cajuns through a five-year record (1990-94) of 239-46 including a trip to the 1993 Womens College World Series on the shoulders of former player and current Alabama associate head coach Alyson Habetz Murphy moonlighted as head coach of the Independence Iowa high school baseball team from 1992-95. Their claim is that the LHSAA realized their system of organizing sporting events was unconstitutional and changed it as a result of this lawsuit. You used to just recruit six shortstops and put three in the infield and three in the outfield. MIKE SWEENEY (Chairman) is the former captain of the Kansas City Royals and a five-time Major League Baseball all-star first baseman. Appeals from the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana. To excite all these great people, send their hopes sky-high and then promptly return to the Crimson Tide is a truly selfish act.not by Habetz, but by Murphy. Not only that, she has become very possibly the best outfield coach in the sport without ever having played an out on grass in her entire life. They taught me so many things about the game of baseball. He has also been a member of the San Diego Chargers, New York Jets, Washington Redskins, Houston Texans, and St. Louis Rams. She concluded, "So it was two years before we started seeing each other, and that was back in 1999. Select this result to view Alyson Ann Habetz's phone number, address, and more. She was a four-time All-American and an Academic All-Pac10 student-athlete. In the Dugout with Associate Head Coach Alyson Habetz Habetz looks back on the days when Alabama was playing at Bower's Park, a local parks and recreation field, and remembers the "little bleachers that were barely filled up." See Louisiana High School Athletic Association v. St. Augustine High School, 396 F.2d 224 (5th Cir. The Tide set a single-game attendance record in 2017 with a sellout crowd of 4,015 attending the May 5 contest against Auburn. During the recent NCAA Women's College World Series, national network cameras showed Habetz directing the offense of the Crimson Tide as first base coach. We decline to decide controlling issues of constitutional and statutory law in Sec. I had a brief talk with Murphy Friday. DR. BILL THIERFELDER is president of Belmont Abbey College in North Carolina. Head coach Yvette Girouard and her assistant Patrick Murphy had heard there was a young woman on the basketball team who had played baseball. She's not the head coach, she's not the one in charge. PAT VERBEEK is a former NHL player from 1982-2002 and played for the New Jersey Devils, Hartford Whalers, New York Rangers, Dallas Stars, and Detroit Red Wings during his 20-year career. And now, it all seems like a big tortuous tease. During his collegiate career, Shurmur was an all-Big Ten center at Michigan State. "I learn something new every day," Habetz said of her time with Murphy. "After two years, I was able to play baseball," she said. She had planned on becoming a lawyer when her playing days were over. coached 24 NFCA All Americans. Jack spent 11 years playing linebacker in the National Football League and was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1994. Appellants first complain of the district court's conversion of the Defendants' Rule 12(b) (6) motions to Rule 56 motions for summary judgment and subsequent dismissal of the case for want of jurisdiction. The probability of you knowing her as the nerdy girl-turned villain Willow Rosenberg in Buffy the Vampire Slayer or as the gossip queen Lily Aldrin in How I Met Your Mother is very high. Over the course of her coaching and playing career, Crowley native Alyson Habetz has enjoyed a front-row seat to one of the NCAA's burgeoning championship events. Alyson and Alexis have two kids together. wright state basketball coach; woman eaten by crocodile 2021; richest people in mexico. The First Name in Catholic Sports Ministry, Catholic Athletes for Christ | 3703 Cameron Mills Road, Alexandria, VA 22305 | 703.239.3070 |. Hitting underhanded pitches was different. Lasorda provided moral support through letters of encouragement. Softball Clinches Weekend Series Over LSU with 2-0 Shutout Sunday, Alabama Softball Falls to LSU Saturday, 6-1, Alabama Softball Shuts Out LSU, 4-0, to Open Weekend Series, Kenleigh Cahalan Named to TUCCI/NFCA D1 National Freshman of the Year Top 25, Alabama Softball Hosts LSU for Final Home Series of the Regular Season. Then, the LHSAA voted to change the rule.2 This change rendered the appeal moot as the underlying dispute had been settled. Not surprisingly, this is exactly what happened, with both sides claiming victory. "It filled a void I never knew was there it's the most amazing experience of my life. She is a godly woman and is a great example of who I strive to be.. "I was devastated," she said. The Ragin' Cajuns shed. The real joy, she has learned, is in teaching. Walked on to Seton Hall Universitys soccer team Vercollone quickly became a starter and helped lead the Pirates to three consecutive NCAA tournaments. He began his NHL officiating career in 1980, and called over 1,900 regular season games, 13 Stanley Cup Finals, and over 261 Stanley Cup playoff games. He earned first team Big East honors and was drafted by the MLS, where he played two seasons with the New England Revolution. Distractify is a registered trademark. Check Background Get Contact Info This Is Me - Edit A 'How I Met Your Mother' Spinoff Is on the Way but How Did the Original End? {{tncms-inline type=twitter html=<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"> In St. Augustine, our Court specifically held that the LHSAA was a state actor for the purposes of section 1983. Kayla Braud had been a lifetime infielder. The hall of fame manager called Phil Niekro, the Silver Bullets' coach, and got her a tryout. "I love having an opportunity to work with young athletes," Habetz said. JOHNNY HOLLIDAY is a legendary Washington, D.C. sports broadcaster. MIKE PIAZZA is recognized as one of Major League Baseballs best players of the late 20th century. Alabamas coaching staff has been named the NFCA South Region Coaching Staff of the Year 11 times (2000, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2019), including national staff of the year honors in 2012 following the teams national title. Jack was named National League Manager of the Year in 1999 and again in 2003. The word honor was a recurring character in Habetzs words of appreciation. 1968), is cited therein. My high school was such a small school that I got to play varsity baseball in eighth grade. McGlinn is multi-talented individual who shares his love of the Catholic faith through speaking, writing, and music. First, the LHSAA regulations constituted "state action" under federal question jurisdiction. When that third strike comes or a big play is made in a key moment, it's now a standing ovation or a roar from the crowd, instead a little clap. "Both of us were a little leery at first," Murphy recalled. 1980), cert. As a member of the Colorado Bullets, a women's professional baseball team now honored in halls of Cooperstown, Habetz was living out her life-long passion of playing baseball. "I eventually was going to go to law school and become an attorney," Habetz said. Then, the song switched to "No Tengo Dinero" by Los Umbrellos, which is the song that "accompanied the first dance the couple ever shared on the set of Buffy.". ontario deer population. For Alyson Habetz, the Alabama assistant and former - The Advocate She began playing T-ball at age 7 and came up through the ranks all the way to American Legion ball. "Just from having a conversation, asking how does that feel, you can learn.". "I had played shortstop from when I was 6 years old until I was 18," Braud said. What she didn't get to do was hit. I told him it would be a great public event to break the ice, meet his new fans and raise money for a wonderful cause. Get free summaries of new Fifth Circuit US Court of Appeals opinions delivered to your inbox! As of recent, many are speculating the American Pie actress is once again pregnant. SINCE THE CATHOLIC COACH ARRIVED IN 1998, ALABAMA HAS MADE NINE TRIPS TO THE WORLD SERIES. I mean, it kind of rejuvenates you in the sense of now were on the recruiting trail, so now I get to go watch a lot of softball, Habetz said. Its amazing to see that she can stay smiling and happy every single day. Habetz would never get to play for the Dodgers, but she found another way to break into professional baseball. To make matters more exciting, Alyson was the one to pursue Alexis and make the first move. Habetz became a pitcher and first baseman. "I saw what looked like a miniature baseball field," Habetz said. Habetz also drills players on cutoffs and throwing technique. He loves attending Mass and is thankful for the special graces the Lord bestows through the Mass. It took only two years for Murphy to become a success as a head coach. I shared with him, that I too was a USL graduate and attended the school at the same time he was an assistant and that Habetz played. She remembers a coach that demanded a lot, expected a lot and got the most out of all his players. Our disposition does not require us to rule on this contention. Kramer was named Gatorade High School Player of the Year in Missouri in 2008 and inducted into the Lindenwood University HOF in 2017. Almost two decades later, she still hasn't cracked open a law school textbook. Attendance eventually topped the 90,000 mark in back-to-back seasons, with 91,541 fans in 2012 and 93,332 in 2013. Following a successful post-baseball business career, Chaney now focuses his attention on motivational speaking. On June 14, 1989, counsel for the Defendant LHSAA noticed the Rule 12(b) motion to dismiss along with noticing the motion for attorney's fees and Rule 11 sanctions to be heard on August 4, 1989. It's very possible Alleva can hire a coach who can do a better job. Robert Bradley Lewis, Talley, Anthony, Hughes & Knight, Bogalusa, La., for La. Keppel spent time in the majors and minors with the Colorado Rockies, Florida Marlins, and Minnesota Twins. The LSU AD proclaimed. Murphy gave all those reasons AFTER becoming the Lady Tigers' new head coach. Well, forget about Murphy leaving the Tigers at the altar. "I enjoy helping them in their four or five years, academically, athletically and socially. Bio Alyson Habetz, a Notre Dame of Crowley product who went on to play professional baseball with the Silver Bullets prior to her current stint as a softball assistant at Alabama, is honored for her contributions to Lady Cajun softball from 1990-94.
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