El Camino C.C. (Torrace, CA) Cornerback Mike Harris commits to the Florida State Seminoles!
by FSUSOM on Dec 3, 2009 8:17 PM EST
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Harris is originally from Miami, Florida. He will have three years to play two. Harris will be an early winter early enrollee, which means he will be able to participate in spring practice, this is huge for the development, learning, getting to know his teammates, and getting familiar with the 'Noles' new scheme.
Harris had other offers from Alabama, Auburn, Arizona, Ole Miss, Florida, Michigan, and Oregon. He was a very sought after defensive back.
VITALS:
Height: 6'0''
Weight: 185
40 Time: 4.4
ESPN: No grade
Rivals: 4*
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Recruitment:
Harris is a very good pickup. Alabama has been after him hard (since the spring) and he actually committed to them a while back. That has changed in the past couple of weeks. Remember, Nick Saban knows how to evaluate defensive backs. The 'Noles really took the advantage in the last few weeks and James Coley flew to California today just to see this kid and get him to pull the trigger. Bama pulled back when it was clear Harris was unlikely to enroll in January. Coley is just re-affirming his reputation as the best recruiter on staff. Harris has a really good relationship with Mark Stoops, who recruited him at Arizona.
Evaluation:
Harris is long-legged with a good stride and smooth backpedal. These things are what make a fluid CB, a "true" CB rather than a hybrid DB type. He absolutely has the hips to stay at the position, as he has been a stand out player for his Junior college the past year. Many evaluaters liken him to a high 4* or even 5* type of talent. He can have an immediate impact on next year's defense. On top of that he is great in space and one of the most physical corners we have seen. He can play in the league one day.
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Comparison:
FSU CB Patrick Robinson. Similar playing styles, both have excellent physical gifts. Hips, feet, and size. These two have very comparable playing styles. Robinson is probably going to be a first round pick.
FSU DB Class:
CB: Terrence Brooks
CB: Mike Harris
S: Chad Abrams
DB: Greg Dent
James Coley will be back in Florida tomorrow as he goes to South Florida to recruit many people's favorite defensive back for the class in Lamarcus Joyner. Also FSU is in the thick of things with Terrance Mitchell from Tampa.
Pretty good DB class I'd say. Harris would have an immediate impact. He will challenge for a starting role his first year on campus.
The TomahawkNation.com recruiting map has been updated to reflect the commitment.
Make sure to check the TomahawkNation.com Recruiting Board to stay current with all the 'Nole's current targets!
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FSUSOM
You still feel that Terrence Mitchell will be in this class?
HUGE pickup! Didn’t even know Harris has a legit interest in FSU. Last I heard, thought he was going elsewhere (can’t think of the school he supposedly had interest in).
Maybe I'm missing something
or I’m misreading…but what does this mean: “The ’Noles really took the advantage when Kirby Smart was named the DC.”
It was a draft, we expected the only way that he would come here was if Smart did we are editing now
365 days, until I change my ways.
You know the old proverb about which comes first, the chicken or the egg...
or in this case the coach or the recruit
I can imagine the conversation
coley – “I know you’re like sooo in love with bAmA cuz of Kirby Smart. I got a secret.”
Harris- “tell me! tell me, pretty please!”
coley- “Pinky promise not to tell!”
Harris- “promise!”
coley- “KS is gonna be FSU’s coordinator!”
Harris- “Eww goody! I’ll play at FSU then!”
…not sure when Harris and Coley turned into 12 year old girls.
by NolenRyan on Dec 3, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Coley's twitter feed is high comedy
I laugh at 90% of the posts…he bleeds G&G
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Dec 4, 2009 12:19 AM EST up reply actions
Kirby Smart?
He was named the defensive coordinator?
That was a typo
Our recruiting staff apparently knew we’d be getting Harris and had the story done. They figured he’d be coming post- DC.
Oi, Uncensored.
Y’all are gonna give folks heart attacks with that kind of stuff.
"our recrutiting staff apparently knew we'd be getting Harris"
can the recruiting staff tell inform us of some other recruits they KNOW we’ll be getting?
:)
So you have the Art. of when the New DC is coming is that what you are saying.
Im JK Im sure(Cough BS) you have no clue who and when they will be named.
Why is the sky blue? Because, God Loves the Infantry
Ah, that's what he was doing out West.
Been following his Twitter updates. Man’s on fire. Jaysus.
Speaking of which...
…someone — I think it was Renegade_Nole — had a story up very briefly yesterday with word that Smart had been offered the job by Jimbo. But he/she took it down almost immediately. Anybody know what that was all about?
Didn't see it, but
If it was quickly taken down, it was probably from an unreliable source (ex. bleacher report)
>>---l>
Do it regardless
I find everything out on twitter before browsing the web or watching the evening news. I had tweetdeck open and that’s how I found out Mike Harris commited.
yea
TN tweeted our new recruit before posting the article on here.
Needless to say I refreshed my page until the story was up.
No lie.
ok its created and I am following coley and TN
any other good ones? also, if I just keep my homepage up it refreshes?
not sure
I use my iPhone so it automatically refreshes. I’m just following those two (as far as FSU goes).
I’m sure there are other good users. But I’m not following them.
i’m following jeff luc, but he hasn’t updated it since the end of august
by garnetandgold on Dec 3, 2009 9:28 PM EST up reply actions
I'm on the verge of doing just that
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Dec 4, 2009 12:22 AM EST up reply actions
I did, and I'm glad for it.
I also added Pat Forde and a few others, they had some good commentary on the Oregon-OSU game tonight.
by tdchrisdavis on Dec 4, 2009 12:27 AM EST up reply actions
Coley can have what he wants...
my dinner… golf clubs… Macallan 15… car… girlfriend, whatever you want james!
and my affection for TN comes in a close 2nd… great work as always guys!
"Some nasty players that come from those seeds down at FSU in Tallahassee, we hold ourselves to a higher standard... we'll keep grinding it out. When you step on the field you have to represent not just yourself, but for everybody." (DD #45)
I've got to lose the DD quote... that guy practically pissed in my Cheerios this week.
"Some nasty players that come from those seeds down at FSU in Tallahassee, we hold ourselves to a higher standard... we'll keep grinding it out. When you step on the field you have to represent not just yourself, but for everybody." (DD #45)
Not surprising
If you consider Dockett’s background and what he went through, I think he feels like he owes Bowden/FSU the world. He was in desperate straits and now he’s on top of the world. I think there are a lot of players who feel this way. Maybe even more that feel that way about Coach Andrews.
http://s825.photobucket.com/albums/zz178/unclefestus/
Unfortunately Dockett doesn't feel he owes FSU anything at all
as far as he’s concerned it was all Bowden. He even stated “I went to Bobby Bowden University”.
Chris Hope
sharply disagrees. He went to the “Florida State of the 90’s”.
What we do in life, echoes in eternity.
Dockett looks at Bobby like a father/grandfather
like an actual father/grandfather, not just an old guy. I can’t blame him from where he’s coming from, but he needs to tone it down a little. He’s embarrassing himself, Bobby and FSU (fans, program, alumni, everyone).
You should be.
You get it through the eBay, I hear tell. ;)
imagine if we had 2 coleys working the recruiting trail
i feel like we would always get every prospect we want.
Fisher can't do as much.
Although he still does a great job.
Sign?
Is this a sign that Kirby could be the DC. Wasn’t bama supposedly leading big for mike?
Mike stoops?
Where did Smart go?
Where did you get this list?
ROFL, I'm too cheap
I don’t pay for any subscriptions…and I have no idea what info you think that I have
It was just your replies to the guy who took a list from NI
It wasn’t about you…we just can’t have conversations in a thread with other sites’ premium content
>>---l>
Oh, gotcha
Anyway, glad we are doing what we all thought we were going to do and maybe I will get my wish of Lou and May enjoying a nice big cigar on me at the end of the year.
Oh whats that, our recruiting picked up after BB retirement…who would have thought?
No offense to Bobby, he is one hell of a guy…but seriously, these kids wanna play for Jimbo and Coley
I mean all I said was that Lou and May should suck on a fat one
I didn’t realize it was such a transgression
I mean…isn’t that what everyone is thinking?
About his EE status
As far as I know he will most likely likely have to return to complete his AA and will not be an early enrollee. This is dissapointing becuase i think he would have a great shot at starting from day one if he got to be a part of spring practice.
If Jimbo is the headcoach January 4
Does that mean that Mickey Andrews actually survived Bobby Bowden, coaching-wise?
I have been on this site most of the day
Trying to find out who the DC is.
" Fisher’s approach to building a winner is lifted from Saban’s playbook. Right down to the terminology such as becoming more "process oriented" as opposed to "results oriented."
" Nick and I are friends," he said. "That guy is one of the best football coaches I’ve ever been around. God knows he’s brilliant. … A lot of the things he believes are a lot of things I believe. We’re very similar!
The process begins!
Wow great news!
Welcome Mike!!! I think he can challenge right away for a starting job.
BTW... when I read Coley's tweet
I said, who is he recruiting from the West Coast? Harris wasn’t even on our recruiting big board til now. A surprise… but a good one. I thought Coley would be heading to Hawaii (Shaydon Akuna), shortly after his trip to Cali. :)
Latest tweet
Headed back to the 305 – NO REST – get ready for the second WIND…. WE R FSU
It's a beautiful day in Tallahassee
This guy sounds relentless - awesome!
Give the kid a raise Jimbo!
He will get a fat one when he becomes OC
I would expect it to double
It's a beautiful day in Tallahassee
I wonder how being promoted to OC might affect his ability to recruit
The dude already sleeps at most 4 hours a day.
What do you think he means by 305?
Godfrey, Gainer, C. Smith, Lemonier? Or do you think he is visiting Lemarcus again?
Joyner is in Ft. Lauderdale I thought?
I’m not sure if he moved to switch schools or what. Maybe he’s saying 305 to mean all of SoFla? Of the first 4 you mentioned I don’t think we land any.
Lemonier would be a surprise for most
I don’t expect him but we will see, I sure hope he comes.
Co-conductor of the "Kirby Smart for DC 2010" Train!!!!
by NoleThruandThru on Dec 4, 2009 10:09 AM EST up reply actions
He plays in Ft. Laudy, he is from the 305.
Read the article!!!! We told you yesterday he was visiting Joyner.
365 days, until I change my ways.
I read about Joyner's confidence
But im still worried about getting him with the 3 recent DB commits.
Worries will be put at ease soon friend
Besides, Joyner and Harris are both ready to contribute. Brooks many need a season and so will Noel/Mitchell/otherCBcommit.
Co-conductor of the "Kirby Smart for DC 2010" Train!!!!
by NoleThruandThru on Dec 4, 2009 10:09 AM EST up reply actions
I know he used to live in Miami.
I know he plays in Ft. Lauderdale. I do not know if he moved to FtL or just commutes to school. That was my question. Obviously I read the article if I’m making comments in this section.
TN tweet
For those of you who dont have twitter… which was me until an hour ago…
Recruits being told FSU will name DC by end of next week. I predict slightly sooner.
That actually makes me think it's Smart
The SECCG is in 2 days. Next week is obviously very soon after that. And we just had 3 commits today from defensive backs, Smart’s position.
But who knows.
whoops, I meant to post this in the Port St. Lucie commitment thread
That was on the one on the ticker.
by tdchrisdavis on Dec 3, 2009 10:26 PM EST up reply actions
Daaaamn
Can this get any better?
Yes. I think it can.
Can’t WAIT for the new DC to put these pieces into play.
Stay classy, Tallahassee!
I go to a f*cking Christmas part and come back to see MIKE HARRIS
committed…. is this real life?
I am more pumped about this commit than any other so far this year. Friggin amazing!!!!!!!!!!!
Co-conductor of the "Kirby Smart for DC 2010" Train!!!!
by NoleThruandThru on Dec 3, 2009 10:27 PM EST reply actions
I wish I was at a Christmas party tonight
All I did was take a long nap this afternoon.
by tdchrisdavis on Dec 3, 2009 10:33 PM EST up reply actions
You were obnoxious last night during the basketball game
but this comment of yours here made me laugh. Good stuff
TN twitter...
Riddle: Florida State’s Defensive Coordinator + Head Coach will be a combined 70 years younger next year.
Bowden + Andrews – Fisher = 33
Kirby Smart = 33
yeah saw that riddle on Twitter
If we score Smart I might pass out. It would be a major coup and just a fantastic pickup and a testament to the direction this program is heading. Not getting my hopes up yet, but I will be psyched if it is him. The guy can coach and is a recruiting beast. FSU will turn the corner a lot faster than some people think.
Stay tuned friends, stay tuned
Co-conductor of the "Kirby Smart for DC 2010" Train!!!!
by NoleThruandThru on Dec 3, 2009 11:33 PM EST reply actions
STILL CONDUCTING THIS TRAIN!!!!!!
Co-conductor of the "Kirby Smart for DC 2010" Train!!!!
by NoleThruandThru on Dec 3, 2009 11:33 PM EST reply actions
Not sure
I feel like Smart will be our DC. I believe that some of these guys know more than they’re letting on. Wishful thinking maybe
;)
winkage!
Co-conductor of the "Kirby Smart for DC 2010" Train!!!!
by NoleThruandThru on Dec 4, 2009 10:14 AM EST up reply actions
Anyone read the Democrat's article on Harris this morning? Kind of hints at Smart as well I thought...
Only reason I thought that was because Alabama was the only other school recruiting him that has a DC candidate on our wish list, though I guess that could also mean Sunseri, or I’m so pumped I’m pretty much reading that into everything, either way Coley is the man.
From Nextlevel's Twitter Account:
FSU LB sensation Maurice Harris is yet another name double now paired with new commit and stellar talent Mike Harris.
Sensation?
I actually thought he was our best LB in his limited action prior to that injury, but sensation?
This is a joke about a previous poster who was banned
for posting the same stuff over and over again as an annoyance without ever engaging anyone who wanted to discuss it.
I have no clue what you're talking about
Calling Harris a “sensation” is what some poster posted over and over again, among other things?
Yes, in part
but a lot of other very annoying stuff. And then some ridiculous racial stuff.
EXAMPLE:
“Harriss is the next derrick brooks, Chuck Amato sucks, FSU’s defense is easily top 10, I know because I am a banker, and if you disagree you don’t watch FSUFOOTBALL”
then we’d ask him why and he would essentially post the same thing.
He claimed to be an attorney as well
I believe it was last year or before the start of the 2009 season, he swore that FSU’s D was elite and > than USC’s. So much for his predictions about going undefeated into the Swamp.
Said that we
had the best linebacking corps in the nation.
"if we try to leave may God send angels to guard the door"
With SOM's slip up earlier
I’m starting to think that Smart will be our next DC. FSUn’s article, DC will be announced next week, all the talk, Harris going to FSU and not Bama, etc… I feel it! Next week, FSUn will have that article up about why he thought Smart would be the next DC at FSU and that you heard here first.
I have to go back to find the earliest date I said he was who I think we would get
but I definitely was hyping him in June
So it feels that real huh?
U r truly feeling that it will be Smart?
hmmm...would be nice to have this squared away.
i agree with your synopsis that this will be given light shortly after the SEC champ game, but the more factors that delay that announcement allow Smart more opportunities to privately change his mind. Not saying he is even toying with changing his mind from whatever he has decided, but again, the uncertainty is obnoxious
I've been all over Kirby's jock
although truth be told I did think it would be hard to get him out of Bama, because of head coaching aspirations etc. Met him when he was a GA and you could tell this guy was going places. And don’t be fooled into thinking it’s all Saban’s defense. Watch the Bama game this weekend and watch Smart. This guy is constantly coaching. If you are right about this hire Uncensored I might flip out seriously. Besides Bowden retiring this would be the greatest offseason news. Smart instantly upgrades this defense and cleans house of dead weight. Recruits would also salivate to come to FSU.
Why go to Kansas?
Or Memphis?
I could see a Louisville, but the others?
You’re just as good off resurrecting an awful FSU defense than doing so-so at those former 2 schools. Actually, you’d be better off at FSU.
I heard on the radio Terry Bowden was one of 2(?) finalists for the Louisiana-Monroe job.
nobody is goin to memphis. unless their new coach makes a helluva hire for dc. strong is 90 percent locked into lousiville. i say ku lands edsel.
What about T-Bo going to Lewzeeannuh?
And I don’t know how I forgot about Notre Dame. The players voted to not go bowling?
Out here the rumor for Kansas
is Turner Gill. He’s a Nebraska grad and knows heartland recruiting.
What we do in life, echoes in eternity.
Not really. No one expects him to make a national champion in Buffalo
People in Big 12 country have a lot of respect for him. Rumor is he was second choice if Pellini turned down the NU job. Of course Dr. Tom would love to hire his former protoge but he is a rational man and knew he Pellini at that stage was much more qualified.
What we do in life, echoes in eternity.
I hope you are right Bud.
If we get Smart, I think we have a very legit shot at winning the ACC next year.
Anyone want to throw together a comparison of Smart vs Sunseri?
Here’s what I have so far:
Smart:
younger
good DB coach
better recruiter
Sunseri:
NFL experience
Can coach LBs or DL
More overall experience
cheaper?
This is the best basic summary I've read by someone I trust:
Smart is a fantastic recruiter and a very good coach.
Sunseri is a fantastic coach and a very good recruiter.
Traslation: win-win.
Co-conductor of the "Kirby Smart for DC 2010" Train!!!!
by NoleThruandThru on Dec 4, 2009 10:12 AM EST up reply actions
Anyone think the Smart signing is in the bag?
Any coinincidence that FSU went months with lasckluster commitment progress ans now they are on fire? I am sure they are baiting commitments with something new…
Or it became apparent a few weeks/months ago that
Bobby would retire and the coaches wanted to hold a couple commits to transition smoothly into the new regime.
Good point
But why would Coley fly cross country to confirm the commitment if it was alread “silent”. I know the influx of commits helps smooth things out, but I think the money would be more well spent paying our new DC’s salary ;)
So you think he flew to CA on a whim?
Just checking, as I have not heard much about this guy previously. No offense. Just think it is kind of “consistent” how the cards are falling (defense).
No,
I think that if we were hiding this kid until we could get Bowden out to make the new guys look better, it looks much better if it looks like we just got him to commit instead of the idea that we hid him.
Or what if he was informed of the nature of the change in DC and that swayed his mind
Back to your phone call point—if he was going to Bama for Smart, then a phone call would really make that obvious.
Or, we could have tried a phone call and he wanted some sort of proof.
All in all, we are getting the good feelings we need after a legend has retired.
You boys really don't know who the Notre Dame Coach Will Be?
http://notredame.rivals.com/showmsg.asp?fid=335&tid=128875675&mid=128875675&sid=961&style=2
" Fisher’s approach to building a winner is lifted from Saban’s playbook. Right down to the terminology such as becoming more "process oriented" as opposed to "results oriented."
" Nick and I are friends," he said. "That guy is one of the best football coaches I’ve ever been around. God knows he’s brilliant. … A lot of the things he believes are a lot of things I believe. We’re very similar!
The process begins!
Don't care.
As long as we take care of our business I am happy. Urban or Charlie can go wherever they please.
I am about to get the hook at pigskin
http://www.southernpigskin.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/3739/
They are tired of hearing about FSU or tomahawknation!
" Fisher’s approach to building a winner is lifted from Saban’s playbook. Right down to the terminology such as becoming more "process oriented" as opposed to "results oriented."
" Nick and I are friends," he said. "That guy is one of the best football coaches I’ve ever been around. God knows he’s brilliant. … A lot of the things he believes are a lot of things I believe. We’re very similar!
The process begins!
They have a hard time understanding our school
And the way we conduct business.
I don’t begin to understand their schools, but the fact that they aren’t willing to inquire as to why we believe to have these recruits on silent kind of makes them ignorant.
Oh well, I guess for a couple of years we can use our shock and awe techniques until other schools begin to pick up on our shadowy ways
FSUun
I have used the Fisher pic of with the WVU hat on ever since that mountie told me Fisher was going to arrive in Morgantown at any moment to take the WVU job!!!!!!!!!!!!!lOL
" Fisher’s approach to building a winner is lifted from Saban’s playbook. Right down to the terminology such as becoming more "process oriented" as opposed to "results oriented."
" Nick and I are friends," he said. "That guy is one of the best football coaches I’ve ever been around. God knows he’s brilliant. … A lot of the things he believes are a lot of things I believe. We’re very similar!
The process begins!
He is not real fond of it when I refer to WVU as our farm team!
" Fisher’s approach to building a winner is lifted from Saban’s playbook. Right down to the terminology such as becoming more "process oriented" as opposed to "results oriented."
" Nick and I are friends," he said. "That guy is one of the best football coaches I’ve ever been around. God knows he’s brilliant. … A lot of the things he believes are a lot of things I believe. We’re very similar!
The process begins!
Not sure where to post this, as I am new.
I think we need Luc, and C. Jones. At linebacker all I see is Bradham. C. Green would be nice to have for the offense. Apparantly they either have him on lock or he is going to GA. Nonetheless. Lamarcus Joyner (fingers crossed). We have some good LB’s coming aboard…
I think we get both.
And Carr will be a good backer either way.
Perhaps check out our recruiting board!
Do you anticipate WVU going back to mediocrity under their new regime
It's a beautiful day in Tallahassee
One can only hope
To jump into a bowl game with WVU and lose would be too much of a burden to bear at this point. The WVU recruiting has not been bad lately however. I wonder how they would look if they had not won the Devine sweepstakes.
" Fisher’s approach to building a winner is lifted from Saban’s playbook. Right down to the terminology such as becoming more "process oriented" as opposed to "results oriented."
" Nick and I are friends," he said. "That guy is one of the best football coaches I’ve ever been around. God knows he’s brilliant. … A lot of the things he believes are a lot of things I believe. We’re very similar!
The process begins!
At least if we play WVU
We will be able to watch Bradham run Devine down and crush the little guy.
I have seen it.
So we are looking good? I am concered mostly about Green. I just have a bad feeling about Green. He seems wery highly sought after and I do not know if we seem to be giving our final push.
Hopefully we end up with a good class after all
And hopefully we land a few big ones on national signing day.
He bleeds Garnet and Gold, She bleeds Crimson and White. AND THEY BOTH HATE ORANGE! GO NOLES!! ROLL TIDE!!
CJ Mizell
Anybody know what the status of this guy is?
There was some stuff on the recruiting board about him in the past few weeks.
Seems like the big question is whether he qualifies and some speculation that he might be enrolling in January. I think the academics are more of an unpredictable uncertainty compared to who might come to FSU.
Its been asked millions of times it seems like.
I’m pretty sure most people have ruled him out..
Ok so we could have a good DB group next year and a great one in 2011
Isnt that about the time line for the D-line too. Seems like JF might have know some things for a while now to many ducks seem to be lineing up.
Why is the sky blue? Because, God Loves the Infantry
What are the chances of getting more recruits who we were competing with 'Bama for to commit before the new DC is announced?
And who are they? Getting the recruits to commit before the DC announcement makes it look like it’s Coley and not Smart who is stealing them away from the Tide.
DE Adrian Huubard is the one to keep an eye on
If Bama makes room and accepts his commitment, it’s done. If they don’t have room for him or look elsewhere, we have a great shot.
He could be a very good one- crazy athleticism. Think David Perry but better.
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by NoleThruandThru on Dec 4, 2009 11:02 AM EST up reply actions
By landing Mike Harris we got the best prospect that both schools were interested in, by far
Co-conductor of the "Kirby Smart for DC 2010" Train!!!!
by NoleThruandThru on Dec 4, 2009 11:03 AM EST up reply actions
Couple things...
Is everyone feeling pretty confident that Smart is going to be the DC? Was that riddle listed above (or maybe in a different thread, can’t remember) ab the ages really posted by FSUn?
My Bama buddy told me that Bama rejected a math credit of Harris’ and since he wouldn’t be available for Spring ball they decided to stop going after him. Is there any truth to this? When do we expect Harris to be on campus?
Thanks.
Except, P. Robinson got burned a few times in EVERY game.
PR is overrated. Hope this young man exceeds expectations.
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