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Speaker 1: You know, obviously, big day for us defensively, you know,

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Speaker 1: You know, we played played well on defense, as did

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Speaker 1: ready to go up there and go on Thursday night. Bill.

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Speaker 1: Can you teach a player to become a good punt

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