What Rudy, Joe Echevarria, and Rad Should Look at In Terms of JD's Assessment

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Team Stats- 2025- No National Seeding, 9th Place Finish ACC, 1st Round Exit to #16 Cal, Regional Appearance- TBA, 31-24 Record

Only 3 Hitters hit above .300
412 Strikeouts in 1829 At bats (22.5% of our AB's were K's)
61 for 73 on Stolen Bases (83.5%)
Team RBI's - 330
Daniel Cuvet RBI's 76 (23% of teams RBIs)

Pitching Team ERA - 5.03
78 HBP
119 Walks

Team Fielding Percentage- .972

Notable Wins- Florida (1), Florida St (1), UNC (1), Duke (2), Pitt (2), GT (3), BC (3), NC State (2)
Notable Losses-FAU, UCONN (2), UCF (Run Rule), Swept by Wake Forest, Stetson, FIU (2), Virginia (3), Notre Dame (2), Cal


Team Stats- 2024- No National Seeding, 11th Place Finish ACC, ACC Semifinal Loss to Duke, No Regional Appearance. 27-30 Record

Only 4 Hitters hit above .300
483 Strikeouts in 1934 At bats (25% of our AB's were K's)
28 for 39 on Stolen Bases (71.8%)
Team RBI's - 355
Daniel Cuvet RBI's 75 (21.1% of teams RBIs)

Pitching Team ERA - 5.76
76 HBP
243 Walks

Team Fielding Percentage- .970

Notable Wins- Florida (1), Virginia (2), UNC (2), Clemson (1), Louisville (1), GT (1), BYU (2), VTech (2), ACC tournament wins vs Louisville & Clemson.
Notable Losses- UCF, LIU, FGCU, Florida (2), Notre Dame (2), Clemson (2), FAU, Duke (3), FSU (3), Louisville (2), Georgia Tech (2), FIU, Pitt (2)


Recommended Questions for JD:

  1. Two years in — do you believe the program is moving in the right direction, and how can you prove that with results, not potential?
  2. We didn't meet expectations this season — what went wrong, and how much of that falls on your leadership?
  3. What tangible improvements have we seen in player development under your staff — and where have we fallen short?
  4. Are you satisfied with the toughness, discipline, and identity of this team? If not, why haven’t you fixed it?
  5. Recruiting is the lifeblood of this program — are you confident you're landing the type of talent Miami needs to win at a national level?
  6. You’ve had two full years to shape the culture — what is the culture today, and does it reflect Miami’s championship standard?
  7. How would you evaluate your assistant coaches’ performance — and are changes needed to improve results?
  8. What’s your biggest coaching mistake over the past two seasons, and what have you learned from it?
  9. Fans and alumni are questioning the direction of the program — what’s your message to them right now?
  10. If we’re sitting here next year having the same conversation, do you believe you should still be the head coach?


Report Card:

Failure to Meet Miami’s Competitive Standard — Especially in the Postseason

Miami is a blue-blood baseball program with a long history of success, national championships, and high expectations. Anything short of consistent NCAA Tournament appearances, deep postseason runs (regionals/super regionals), and ACC contention is seen as underperformance. If the program has:

  • Missed the NCAA Tournament or made early exits,
  • Struggled in ACC play or fallen short in key rivalry games,
  • Lacked consistency or direction on the field,
—then the ultimate responsibility falls on Arteaga’s leadership, preparation, and decision-making.


Supporting Factors That Could Add to the Blame:​

  1. Lack of Identity or Culture: If two years in, the team doesn’t have a clear playing style, culture, or locker room leadership, that’s on him.
  2. Recruiting Gaps: If the talent level is slipping or transfers and top prospects aren’t materializing, that points to a failure in recruiting strategy.
  3. Underdevelopment of Players: If players aren’t progressing — particularly pitchers, given his background — it raises serious red flags.
  4. In-Game Management: repeated poor tactical decisions, bullpen mismanagement, or situational lapses also fall squarely on the head coach.

In short: The biggest blame is failing to elevate (or even maintain) Miami's elite standard — with no clear evidence that the program is on a trajectory to return to national prominence.

Question is: Would anyone recommend a Year 3 under JD or a National Search for someone who can steer this trajectory?
 
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Team Stats- 2025- No National Seeding, 9th Place Finish ACC, 1st Round Exit to #16 Cal, Regional Appearance- TBA, 31-24 Record

Only 3 Hitters hit above .300
412 Strikeouts in 1829 At bats (22.5% of our AB's were K's)
61 for 73 on Stolen Bases (83.5%)
Team RBI's - 330
Daniel Cuvet RBI's 76 (23% of teams RBIs)

Pitching Team ERA - 5.03
78 HBP
119 Walks

Team Fielding Percentage- .972

Notable Wins- Florida (1), Florida St (1), UNC (1), Duke (2), Pitt (2), GT (3), BC (3), NC State (2)
Notable Losses-FAU, UCONN (2), UCF (Run Rule), Swept by Wake Forest, Stetson, FIU (2), Virginia (3), Notre Dame (2), Cal


Team Stats- 2024- No National Seeding, 11th Place Finish ACC, ACC Semifinal Loss to Duke, No Regional Appearance. 27-30 Record

Only 4 Hitters hit above .300
483 Strikeouts in 1934 At bats (25% of our AB's were K's)
28 for 39 on Stolen Bases (71.8%)
Team RBI's - 355
Daniel Cuvet RBI's 75 (21.1% of teams RBIs)

Pitching Team ERA - 5.76
76 HBP
243 Walks

Team Fielding Percentage- .970

Notable Wins- Florida (1), Virginia (2), UNC (2), Clemson (1), Louisville (1), GT (1), BYU (2), VTech (2), ACC tournament wins vs Louisville & Clemson.
Notable Losses- UCF, LIU, FGCU, Florida (2), Notre Dame (2), Clemson (2), FAU, Duke (3), FSU (3), Louisville (2), Georgia Tech (2), FIU, Pitt (2)


Recommended Questions for JD:

  1. Two years in — do you believe the program is moving in the right direction, and how can you prove that with results, not potential?
  2. We didn't meet expectations this season — what went wrong, and how much of that falls on your leadership?
  3. What tangible improvements have we seen in player development under your staff — and where have we fallen short?
  4. Are you satisfied with the toughness, discipline, and identity of this team? If not, why haven’t you fixed it?
  5. Recruiting is the lifeblood of this program — are you confident you're landing the type of talent Miami needs to win at a national level?
  6. You’ve had two full years to shape the culture — what is the culture today, and does it reflect Miami’s championship standard?
  7. How would you evaluate your assistant coaches’ performance — and are changes needed to improve results?
  8. What’s your biggest coaching mistake over the past two seasons, and what have you learned from it?
  9. Fans and alumni are questioning the direction of the program — what’s your message to them right now?
  10. If we’re sitting here next year having the same conversation, do you believe you should still be the head coach?


Report Card:

Failure to Meet Miami’s Competitive Standard — Especially in the Postseason

Miami is a blue-blood baseball program with a long history of success, national championships, and high expectations. Anything short of consistent NCAA Tournament appearances, deep postseason runs (regionals/super regionals), and ACC contention is seen as underperformance. If the program has:

  • Missed the NCAA Tournament or made early exits,
  • Struggled in ACC play or fallen short in key rivalry games,
  • Lacked consistency or direction on the field,
—then the ultimate responsibility falls on Arteaga’s leadership, preparation, and decision-making.


Supporting Factors That Could Add to the Blame:​

  1. Lack of Identity or Culture: If two years in, the team doesn’t have a clear playing style, culture, or locker room leadership, that’s on him.
  2. Recruiting Gaps: If the talent level is slipping or transfers and top prospects aren’t materializing, that points to a failure in recruiting strategy.
  3. Underdevelopment of Players: If players aren’t progressing — particularly pitchers, given his background — it raises serious red flags.
  4. In-Game Management: repeated poor tactical decisions, bullpen mismanagement, or situational lapses also fall squarely on the head coach.

In short: The biggest blame is failing to elevate (or even maintain) Miami's elite standard — with no clear evidence that the program is on a trajectory to return to national prominence.

Question is: Would anyone recommend a Year 3 under JD or a National Search for someone who can steer this trajectory?
Very thorough assessment of the program under JD's leadership.
I would add how the players added through the portal and lost the last two years has been a disaster. Why would we trust you with the overhauling the roster in the next 2-3 weeks?
What plan is in place to secure Cuvet for next season?
#7 - He hired very poor on and off field coaches. Fenster could not get out of here fast enough.
I could go on and on....
I'm only a phone call away if Rad needs any assistance in coming up with 5-6 viable candidates.
 
Team Stats- 2025- No National Seeding, 9th Place Finish ACC, 1st Round Exit to #16 Cal, Regional Appearance- TBA, 31-24 Record

Only 3 Hitters hit above .300
412 Strikeouts in 1829 At bats (22.5% of our AB's were K's)
61 for 73 on Stolen Bases (83.5%)
Team RBI's - 330
Daniel Cuvet RBI's 76 (23% of teams RBIs)

Pitching Team ERA - 5.03
78 HBP
119 Walks

Team Fielding Percentage- .972

Notable Wins- Florida (1), Florida St (1), UNC (1), Duke (2), Pitt (2), GT (3), BC (3), NC State (2)
Notable Losses-FAU, UCONN (2), UCF (Run Rule), Swept by Wake Forest, Stetson, FIU (2), Virginia (3), Notre Dame (2), Cal


Team Stats- 2024- No National Seeding, 11th Place Finish ACC, ACC Semifinal Loss to Duke, No Regional Appearance. 27-30 Record

Only 4 Hitters hit above .300
483 Strikeouts in 1934 At bats (25% of our AB's were K's)
28 for 39 on Stolen Bases (71.8%)
Team RBI's - 355
Daniel Cuvet RBI's 75 (21.1% of teams RBIs)

Pitching Team ERA - 5.76
76 HBP
243 Walks

Team Fielding Percentage- .970

Notable Wins- Florida (1), Virginia (2), UNC (2), Clemson (1), Louisville (1), GT (1), BYU (2), VTech (2), ACC tournament wins vs Louisville & Clemson.
Notable Losses- UCF, LIU, FGCU, Florida (2), Notre Dame (2), Clemson (2), FAU, Duke (3), FSU (3), Louisville (2), Georgia Tech (2), FIU, Pitt (2)


Recommended Questions for JD:

  1. Two years in — do you believe the program is moving in the right direction, and how can you prove that with results, not potential?
  2. We didn't meet expectations this season — what went wrong, and how much of that falls on your leadership?
  3. What tangible improvements have we seen in player development under your staff — and where have we fallen short?
  4. Are you satisfied with the toughness, discipline, and identity of this team? If not, why haven’t you fixed it?
  5. Recruiting is the lifeblood of this program — are you confident you're landing the type of talent Miami needs to win at a national level?
  6. You’ve had two full years to shape the culture — what is the culture today, and does it reflect Miami’s championship standard?
  7. How would you evaluate your assistant coaches’ performance — and are changes needed to improve results?
  8. What’s your biggest coaching mistake over the past two seasons, and what have you learned from it?
  9. Fans and alumni are questioning the direction of the program — what’s your message to them right now?
  10. If we’re sitting here next year having the same conversation, do you believe you should still be the head coach?


Report Card:

Failure to Meet Miami’s Competitive Standard — Especially in the Postseason

Miami is a blue-blood baseball program with a long history of success, national championships, and high expectations. Anything short of consistent NCAA Tournament appearances, deep postseason runs (regionals/super regionals), and ACC contention is seen as underperformance. If the program has:

  • Missed the NCAA Tournament or made early exits,
  • Struggled in ACC play or fallen short in key rivalry games,
  • Lacked consistency or direction on the field,
—then the ultimate responsibility falls on Arteaga’s leadership, preparation, and decision-making.


Supporting Factors That Could Add to the Blame:​

  1. Lack of Identity or Culture: If two years in, the team doesn’t have a clear playing style, culture, or locker room leadership, that’s on him.
  2. Recruiting Gaps: If the talent level is slipping or transfers and top prospects aren’t materializing, that points to a failure in recruiting strategy.
  3. Underdevelopment of Players: If players aren’t progressing — particularly pitchers, given his background — it raises serious red flags.
  4. In-Game Management: repeated poor tactical decisions, bullpen mismanagement, or situational lapses also fall squarely on the head coach.

In short: The biggest blame is failing to elevate (or even maintain) Miami's elite standard — with no clear evidence that the program is on a trajectory to return to national prominence.

Question is: Would anyone recommend a Year 3 under JD or a National Search for someone who can steer this trajectory?
Excellent post.
 
Team Stats- 2025- No National Seeding, 9th Place Finish ACC, 1st Round Exit to #16 Cal, Regional Appearance- TBA, 31-24 Record

Only 3 Hitters hit above .300
412 Strikeouts in 1829 At bats (22.5% of our AB's were K's)
61 for 73 on Stolen Bases (83.5%)
Team RBI's - 330
Daniel Cuvet RBI's 76 (23% of teams RBIs)

Pitching Team ERA - 5.03
78 HBP
119 Walks

Team Fielding Percentage- .972

Notable Wins- Florida (1), Florida St (1), UNC (1), Duke (2), Pitt (2), GT (3), BC (3), NC State (2)
Notable Losses-FAU, UCONN (2), UCF (Run Rule), Swept by Wake Forest, Stetson, FIU (2), Virginia (3), Notre Dame (2), Cal


Team Stats- 2024- No National Seeding, 11th Place Finish ACC, ACC Semifinal Loss to Duke, No Regional Appearance. 27-30 Record

Only 4 Hitters hit above .300
483 Strikeouts in 1934 At bats (25% of our AB's were K's)
28 for 39 on Stolen Bases (71.8%)
Team RBI's - 355
Daniel Cuvet RBI's 75 (21.1% of teams RBIs)

Pitching Team ERA - 5.76
76 HBP
243 Walks

Team Fielding Percentage- .970

Notable Wins- Florida (1), Virginia (2), UNC (2), Clemson (1), Louisville (1), GT (1), BYU (2), VTech (2), ACC tournament wins vs Louisville & Clemson.
Notable Losses- UCF, LIU, FGCU, Florida (2), Notre Dame (2), Clemson (2), FAU, Duke (3), FSU (3), Louisville (2), Georgia Tech (2), FIU, Pitt (2)


Recommended Questions for JD:

  1. Two years in — do you believe the program is moving in the right direction, and how can you prove that with results, not potential?
  2. We didn't meet expectations this season — what went wrong, and how much of that falls on your leadership?
  3. What tangible improvements have we seen in player development under your staff — and where have we fallen short?
  4. Are you satisfied with the toughness, discipline, and identity of this team? If not, why haven’t you fixed it?
  5. Recruiting is the lifeblood of this program — are you confident you're landing the type of talent Miami needs to win at a national level?
  6. You’ve had two full years to shape the culture — what is the culture today, and does it reflect Miami’s championship standard?
  7. How would you evaluate your assistant coaches’ performance — and are changes needed to improve results?
  8. What’s your biggest coaching mistake over the past two seasons, and what have you learned from it?
  9. Fans and alumni are questioning the direction of the program — what’s your message to them right now?
  10. If we’re sitting here next year having the same conversation, do you believe you should still be the head coach?


Report Card:

Failure to Meet Miami’s Competitive Standard — Especially in the Postseason

Miami is a blue-blood baseball program with a long history of success, national championships, and high expectations. Anything short of consistent NCAA Tournament appearances, deep postseason runs (regionals/super regionals), and ACC contention is seen as underperformance. If the program has:

  • Missed the NCAA Tournament or made early exits,
  • Struggled in ACC play or fallen short in key rivalry games,
  • Lacked consistency or direction on the field,
—then the ultimate responsibility falls on Arteaga’s leadership, preparation, and decision-making.


Supporting Factors That Could Add to the Blame:​

  1. Lack of Identity or Culture: If two years in, the team doesn’t have a clear playing style, culture, or locker room leadership, that’s on him.
  2. Recruiting Gaps: If the talent level is slipping or transfers and top prospects aren’t materializing, that points to a failure in recruiting strategy.
  3. Underdevelopment of Players: If players aren’t progressing — particularly pitchers, given his background — it raises serious red flags.
  4. In-Game Management: repeated poor tactical decisions, bullpen mismanagement, or situational lapses also fall squarely on the head coach.

In short: The biggest blame is failing to elevate (or even maintain) Miami's elite standard — with no clear evidence that the program is on a trajectory to return to national prominence.

Question is: Would anyone recommend a Year 3 under JD or a National Search for someone who can steer this trajectory?

Excellent post, but knowing these dweebs, they’ll look at this analysis & conclude we’re trending up w/ improvements, & by year 3 we’ll be back.

We don’t have the best of leadership.
 
Where does NIL money fit into this picture? What are the other ACC teams spending on baseball? Is UM low on the totem pole and why? Would that change if the Canes had a new coach?
 
Where does NIL money fit into this picture? What are the other ACC teams spending on baseball? Is UM low on the totem pole and why? Would that change if the Canes had a new coach?
The way the boosters that fund the program seemed to prop up their drinking buddy JD I was fully expecting a Mario/football team level of NIL backment to make up for JDs ****** coaching….

I was actually shocked that it seems to have gotten worse than when Gino was here
 
Where does NIL money fit into this picture? What are the other ACC teams spending on baseball? Is UM low on the totem pole and why? Would that change if the Canes had a new coach?
No clue, but others on here know. Personally though, I've given generously to the program over the years, but am not yet convinced the university is commited to baseball.

To wit, why would I do more until I see evidence they are? Some might say it's a chicken/egg thing and the money has to come first. I don't - I want you see the results, professional searches of coaches and a serious commitment first.
 
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Team Stats- 2025- No National Seeding, 9th Place Finish ACC, 1st Round Exit to #16 Cal, Regional Appearance- TBA, 31-24 Record

Only 3 Hitters hit above .300
412 Strikeouts in 1829 At bats (22.5% of our AB's were K's)
61 for 73 on Stolen Bases (83.5%)
Team RBI's - 330
Daniel Cuvet RBI's 76 (23% of teams RBIs)

Pitching Team ERA - 5.03
78 HBP
119 Walks

Team Fielding Percentage- .972

Notable Wins- Florida (1), Florida St (1), UNC (1), Duke (2), Pitt (2), GT (3), BC (3), NC State (2)
Notable Losses-FAU, UCONN (2), UCF (Run Rule), Swept by Wake Forest, Stetson, FIU (2), Virginia (3), Notre Dame (2), Cal


Team Stats- 2024- No National Seeding, 11th Place Finish ACC, ACC Semifinal Loss to Duke, No Regional Appearance. 27-30 Record

Only 4 Hitters hit above .300
483 Strikeouts in 1934 At bats (25% of our AB's were K's)
28 for 39 on Stolen Bases (71.8%)
Team RBI's - 355
Daniel Cuvet RBI's 75 (21.1% of teams RBIs)

Pitching Team ERA - 5.76
76 HBP
243 Walks

Team Fielding Percentage- .970

Notable Wins- Florida (1), Virginia (2), UNC (2), Clemson (1), Louisville (1), GT (1), BYU (2), VTech (2), ACC tournament wins vs Louisville & Clemson.
Notable Losses- UCF, LIU, FGCU, Florida (2), Notre Dame (2), Clemson (2), FAU, Duke (3), FSU (3), Louisville (2), Georgia Tech (2), FIU, Pitt (2)


Recommended Questions for JD:

  1. Two years in — do you believe the program is moving in the right direction, and how can you prove that with results, not potential?
  2. We didn't meet expectations this season — what went wrong, and how much of that falls on your leadership?
  3. What tangible improvements have we seen in player development under your staff — and where have we fallen short?
  4. Are you satisfied with the toughness, discipline, and identity of this team? If not, why haven’t you fixed it?
  5. Recruiting is the lifeblood of this program — are you confident you're landing the type of talent Miami needs to win at a national level?
  6. You’ve had two full years to shape the culture — what is the culture today, and does it reflect Miami’s championship standard?
  7. How would you evaluate your assistant coaches’ performance — and are changes needed to improve results?
  8. What’s your biggest coaching mistake over the past two seasons, and what have you learned from it?
  9. Fans and alumni are questioning the direction of the program — what’s your message to them right now?
  10. If we’re sitting here next year having the same conversation, do you believe you should still be the head coach?


Report Card:

Failure to Meet Miami’s Competitive Standard — Especially in the Postseason

Miami is a blue-blood baseball program with a long history of success, national championships, and high expectations. Anything short of consistent NCAA Tournament appearances, deep postseason runs (regionals/super regionals), and ACC contention is seen as underperformance. If the program has:

  • Missed the NCAA Tournament or made early exits,
  • Struggled in ACC play or fallen short in key rivalry games,
  • Lacked consistency or direction on the field,
—then the ultimate responsibility falls on Arteaga’s leadership, preparation, and decision-making.


Supporting Factors That Could Add to the Blame:​

  1. Lack of Identity or Culture: If two years in, the team doesn’t have a clear playing style, culture, or locker room leadership, that’s on him.
  2. Recruiting Gaps: If the talent level is slipping or transfers and top prospects aren’t materializing, that points to a failure in recruiting strategy.
  3. Underdevelopment of Players: If players aren’t progressing — particularly pitchers, given his background — it raises serious red flags.
  4. In-Game Management: repeated poor tactical decisions, bullpen mismanagement, or situational lapses also fall squarely on the head coach.

In short: The biggest blame is failing to elevate (or even maintain) Miami's elite standard — with no clear evidence that the program is on a trajectory to return to national prominence.

Question is: Would anyone recommend a Year 3 under JD or a National Search for someone who can steer this trajectory?

Wow.
You covered it all.
 
Sebastian, what’s your read with JD coming back next year? If he doesn’t are they really going to bring this guy in who would be a terrible hire? Is there a reality that JD can get fired after this season?
 
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Sebastian, what’s your read with JD coming back next year? If he doesn’t are they really going to bring this guy in who would be a terrible hire? Is there a reality that JD can get fired after this season?
I think he will be back next year especially with how we will make a regional. That’s the final nail in him coming back next year.

For the head coach they were looking at, I can guarantee it wasn’t on any of y’alls wishlist and not even in your nightmare hirings

And I’m not going to comment on anything overly negative about him as he gave me the opportunity to play college baseball and I hope y’all can respect that from my end

With that being said there have been some shortcomings which is clear to everyone who follows the program.

Regardless of where you stand on his coaching ability, the problems that have led to our “fall from grace” run much deeper than a head coach.

It’s sad these problems take the spotlight from really bright spots on the team, but it’s deservedly so.

(Figured I’d use this opportunity to answer all the questions I’ve been getting with one response lol)
 
I think he will be back next year especially with how we will make a regional. That’s the final nail in him coming back next year.

For the head coach they were looking at, I can guarantee it wasn’t on any of y’alls wishlist and not even in your nightmare hirings

And I’m not going to comment on anything overly negative about him as he gave me the opportunity to play college baseball and I hope y’all can respect that from my end

With that being said there have been some shortcomings which is clear to everyone who follows the program.

Regardless of where you stand on his coaching ability, the problems that have led to our “fall from grace” run much deeper than a head coach.

It’s sad these problems take the spotlight from really bright spots on the team, but it’s deservedly so.

(Figured I’d use this opportunity to answer all the questions I’ve been getting with one response lol)
Hey Sebastian, for the head coach they were looking at. Would you be able to say was it a current assistant, retired ex coach, retired professional player, current coach at another college program, current HS coach, etc.
 
Hey Sebastian, for the head coach they were looking at. Would you be able to say was it a current assistant, retired ex coach, retired professional player, current coach at another college program, current HS coach, etc.
It was outside the current staff and formerly a head coach
 
I think he will be back next year especially with how we will make a regional. That’s the final nail in him coming back next year.

For the head coach they were looking at, I can guarantee it wasn’t on any of y’alls wishlist and not even in your nightmare hirings

And I’m not going to comment on anything overly negative about him as he gave me the opportunity to play college baseball and I hope y’all can respect that from my end

With that being said there have been some shortcomings which is clear to everyone who follows the program.

Regardless of where you stand on his coaching ability, the problems that have led to our “fall from grace” run much deeper than a head coach.

It’s sad these problems take the spotlight from really bright spots on the team, but it’s deservedly so.

(Figured I’d use this opportunity to answer all the questions I’ve been getting with one response lol)
Gross.

Welp another year where I won’t be watching canes baseball and only loosely following the continued decline of a once great program.

Safe to say this program is officially dead and gone. I’ll continue to say it… SHAMEFUL!
 
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