Friend of FOFC back on the field for The U

VPI97 · 09-02-2006, 12:07 PM

huve!!

QuikSand · 09-02-2006, 12:08 PM

http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald...s/15290645.htm

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UM FOOTBALL | GLENN SHARPE
PUTTING PAINFUL PAST BEHIND HIM

Cornerback Glenn Sharpe, whose career has been shortened by injuries, is eager to return to the field.

BY SUSAN MILLER DEGNAN
[email protected]

GLENN SHARPE: 'I can't believe I'm finally here, ready to go.'

It was the play seen 'round the world -- or at least 'round the nation. And to some extent, it has defined the career of University of Miami cornerback Glenn Sharpe.

But the controversial, fourth-down pass-interference call during the 2003 Fiesta Bowl national-championship game was just the beginning of Sharpe's agony.

Torn anterior cruciate ligaments in both knees and another arthroscopic knee surgery are what Sharpe has endured the past three seasons as he awaits his chance to return to the field for the first time since Sept. 18, 2004.

''I can't believe I'm finally here, ready to go,'' Sharpe said. ''I know a lot of the other guys are ready to get started, too. But for me, especially, it's been a long time.''

Sharpe, a fifth-year junior who was granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA because of his medical history, wants his career to be defined by the future.

''It's only natural a lot of things run through your head,'' he said. ''Is the game really for me? Am I doing all I can to prepare myself to play? Is my time up?' But basically, I stayed strong because my parents gave me all the support in the world and told me to keep fighting for my dreams.''

A Miamian who graduated from Carol City High in 2002, the 6-0, 187-pound Sharpe has played in 21 games, with three starts, since his 2002 UM debut.

Defensive backs coach Tim Walton called Sharpe, cousin of former Canes Santana and Sinorice Moss, the most athletically gifted UM player. That's one reason coaches have been especially careful, opting to rest him this week because of a sore hamstring and tender knee.

''The best athlete we have on the whole field is Glenn Sharpe,'' Walton said. ''He's fast, quick hits, quick twitch, great change of direction -- he's heads above all the guys in that area. We're just making sure we do the right things to let him slowly get back into the groove.''

UM coach Larry Coker said Wednesday he believes Sharpe will be ready when Florida State comes to the Orange Bowl on Sept. 4.

''Maybe that's my wishful thinking,'' Coker said, ''but from what I've seen, he's [still] got great speed. I don't see any reason why he can't do everything that he's done before.''

Sharpe, who lines up opposite Randy Phillips, said he owes his strength to a tight family core and reassuring teammates.

Doubts, he said, have been part of the process.

'HEADSTRONG'

''You go through trials and tribulations in life, and if you want to accomplish something you have to stay headstrong,'' he said. ''Everything I've gone through has made me a much stronger person.''

Sharpe's sad saga began Jan. 3, 2003, when he was flagged by official Terry Porter several seconds after batting away a pass intended for Ohio State's Chris Gamble. In the time it took to make the call, fireworks erupted over Sun Devil Stadium and UM players spilled onto the field in celebration of what they thought was their sixth national title.

But the flag finally fell and OSU tied the score 24-24 to send the game into double overtime. The Buckeyes then won the title the Hurricanes to this day believe they earned.

NO REGRETS

''In my memory I couldn't have played it any better,'' Sharpe said. ''I kept my distance from the guy. When he went up, I went up with him. I knocked the ball out of his hands -- or he dropped it. Whatever the case may be, he didn't catch it.

'People still tell me, 'Man, you did nothing wrong.' But that's how things go.''

Sharpe tore his left ACL against Tennessee on Nov. 8, 2003.

After arthroscopic surgery in 2004 to further repair the reconstructed left knee, Sharpe tore his right ACL three weeks before the start of last year's fall camp.

''He was cheated out of so many things and I feel really, really bad for him,'' defensive tackle Kareem Brown said. ''The guy plays with heart. He has to be admired.''

After practice Wednesday, Coker admitted he felt especially bad for Sharpe, considering his football past. But he's hoping better things are ahead.

''In fact, I told him today,'' Coker said, 'You know, I think about you every day and just really wish that you're going to have a great year because I think you deserve it.'

''Hopefully, he will.''

QuikSand · 09-02-2006, 12:09 PM

Looks like we can also welcome back the timestamp bug.

JeeberD · 09-02-2006, 12:11 PM

Awesome, glad to see that he's finally healthy...

cthomer5000 · 09-02-2006, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by QuikSand

Looks like we can also welcome back the timestamp bug.

More reason to celebrate!!!

And we all know that pass intereference call was total BS.

Ragone · 09-02-2006, 02:40 PM

god i wish ohio state had never won that title

Celeval · 09-02-2006, 09:42 PM

Yay huve!

Swaggs · 09-02-2006, 10:04 PM

Good to see him back in action.

I felt for him after the Fiesta Bowl.

kingnebwsu · 09-02-2006, 11:23 PM

Wow, I didn't know that was huve on the pass interference call in that game...crazy.

cartman · 09-05-2006, 07:56 PM

A pic of Glenn breaking up a pass during the game last night was on the front page of the sports section of the Austin American Statesman today.

Buccaneer · 09-05-2006, 08:17 PM

I like huve/Glenn, he was a class act.

unlike his brother

Buccaneer · 09-05-2006, 08:23 PM

Another reason why I like him

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Graduated in 2006 with a degree in sports adminstration and is pursuing a second major in sociology.

I wonder how many other palyers would have taken the rehab time to get a degree or two.

wade moore · 09-05-2006, 08:44 PM

I've been wondering for a long time what happened to huve, but figured it might be poor form to bring it up. Good to see him back!

And on top of Bucc's hooray for getting a degree, hooray to the sociology degree

...

Craptacular · 09-05-2006, 10:08 PM

Yes, it was good to see him back.

watravaler · 09-06-2006, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by QuikSand

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Defensive backs coach Tim Walton called Sharpe, cousin of former Canes Santana and Sinorice Moss, the most athletically gifted UM player. That's one reason coaches have been especially careful, opting to rest him this week because of a sore hamstring and tender knee.

''The best athlete we have on the whole field is Glenn Sharpe,'' Walton said. ''He's fast, quick hits, quick twitch, great change of direction -- he's heads above all the guys in that area. We're just making sure we do the right things to let him slowly get back into the groove.''

High praise for the kid. If the coach isn't blowing smoke, Sharpe is going to get a shot at the NFL.

GrantDawg · 09-06-2006, 05:20 AM

Glad he is back on the field.

Icy · 09-06-2006, 07:12 AM

He hasn't posted here for a while, it would be great to have him back, who knows, if he reaches the NFL he could be a great addiction to the board, our own pro player

Ksyrup · 09-06-2006, 07:23 AM

Did huve ever visit after that game? He didn't stop coming here because of the game, did he?

QuikSand · 09-06-2006, 07:30 AM

It got a bit confusing, as Glenn/huve stopped posting some time ago, but his brother (now Noop) started posting under his brother's username for a while before getting his own. I lost track of exactly where the huve/Noop split happened, but I believe it was some time before Glenn got on track with the Canes.

Butter · 09-06-2006, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by cthomer5000

And we all know that pass intereference call was total BS.

No it wasn't.

Pumpy Tudors · 09-06-2006, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by QuikSand

It got a bit confusing, as Glenn/huve stopped posting some time ago, but his brother (now Noop) started posting under his brother's username for a while before getting his own. I lost track of exactly where the huve/Noop split happened, but I believe it was some time before Glenn got on track with the Canes.

Whoa, I had absolutely no idea that Noop is huve's brother.

wade moore · 09-06-2006, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

Whoa, I had absolutely no idea that Noop is huve's brother.

You stole my post.

Ksyrup · 09-06-2006, 08:38 AM

I knew that, but I had forgotten when noop first started posting here. I just assumed Glen set noop up with that hot chick, but maybe he just showed him the website...

stevew · 09-06-2006, 08:40 AM

Sounds like this was a great guy, according to the endorsements he's gotten from people here. I hope he has a great, injury free year and parlay's it into professional riches. At least he also has his degree for the future as well.

Pumpy Tudors · 09-06-2006, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Sounds like this was a great guy, according to the endorsements he's gotten from people here. I hope he has a great, injury free year and parlay's it into professional riches. At least he also has his degree for the future as well.

I wasn't much of a poster here during huve's time, but I was around, and huve did seem like a very good kid. I had no idea that he'd gotten injured, and I was wondering what happened to him after the pass interference call. I hope he has a great season, and maybe some NFL team will give him a shot next year, even with his injury history.

Logan · 05-16-2007, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

I wasn't much of a poster here during huve's time, but I was around, and huve did seem like a very good kid. I had no idea that he'd gotten injured, and I was wondering what happened to him after the pass interference call. I hope he has a great season, and maybe some NFL team will give him a shot next year, even with his injury history.

No shot from an NFL team, because huve is still playing college ball!

(By the way, I never realized the huve/Noop connection either)

From SI.com today:

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Stewart: It's time to play the annual eighth-year seniors game! I'll start it off ... really, a no-brainer: Notre Dame's Tom Zbikowski.
--Dave, Chelsea, Mich.

Ah yes, it's an annual Mailbag tradition. And Zbikowski is a perfect candidate for two reasons: 1) His recruitment as a high school senior in 2002-03 was so heavily chronicled that his name has been with us a whole extra year; and 2) I think most of us were under the assumption that last year would be his final season (he was in Brady Quinn's class but didn't play his first season). It was primarily because his stock plummeted so much that he came back for a fifth year.

Here are my nominees for other eighth-year seniors: Texas WR Limas Sweed, Michigan QB Chad Henne, LSU RB Alley Broussard, North Carolina WR Joe Dailey (Nebraska's starting quarterback in 2004), Penn State RB Austin Scott, Virginia Tech LB Xavier Adibi and Georgia K Brandon Coutu. More nominees are welcome.

We also have a new Hall of Famer. Ladies and gentlemen, what I'm about to tell you is truly astounding. Would you believe that Miami's Glenn Sharpe -- the cornerback from the famous Miami-Ohio State Fiesta Bowl pass-interference call -- is still in college?! Sharpe, a true freshman during that 2002 season, received a sixth year of eligibility after missing most of the 2004 and '05 seasons due to separate ACL tears. Next year, this little game may need to be officially renamed the Glenn Sharpe Game.

Best of luck once again to Glenn.

MikeVic · 05-16-2007, 01:54 PM

Wtf! So there was a guy here named huve that is playing college football right now. And his brother is Noop???

rkmsuf · 05-16-2007, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeVic

Wtf! So there was a guy here named huve that is playing college football right now. And his brother is Noop???

try and keep up

Ksyrup · 05-16-2007, 01:57 PM

You should see noop's girlie...

rkmsuf · 05-16-2007, 01:57 PM

MikeVic · 05-16-2007, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

You should see noop's girlie...

Haha, I saw that one.

Pumpy Tudors · 05-16-2007, 04:35 PM

huve is turning into the football version of Scoonie Penn. I think Scoonie Penn just finished his junior year at Ohio State, by the way.

wade moore · 05-16-2007, 06:03 PM

Good luck Glenn.

JasonC23 · 05-17-2007, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

huve is turning into the football version of Scoonie Penn. I think Scoonie Penn just finished his junior year at Ohio State, by the way.

Or Jess Settles at Iowa.

Noop · 05-17-2007, 12:51 PM

Nothing wrong getting your Masters for free from a school as good as Miami.

Logan · 05-17-2007, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Noop

Nothing wrong getting your Masters for free from a school as good as Miami.

Agreed. I wish more athletes would realize there's nothing wrong with getting your undergrad degree for free either.

Just wondering, does your bro lurk on these boards anymore?

Ksyrup · 05-17-2007, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Noop

Nothing wrong getting your Masters for free

That makes the point just as effectively, without the gag reflex setting in.

Noop · 05-17-2007, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

Agreed. I wish more athletes would realize there's nothing wrong with getting your undergrad degree for free either.

Just wondering, does your bro lurk on these boards anymore?

I don't think so...

Schmidty · 05-17-2007, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Noop

I don't think so...

No interest in asscociating with geeks anymore, or you just don't talk to him much anymore?

Noop · 05-17-2007, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

No interest in asscociating with geeks anymore, or you just don't talk to him much anymore?

We talk alot actually. FOFC doesn't come up in conversion and my copy of FOF2k7 is on my laptop.

Logan · 05-17-2007, 07:12 PM

Holy shit, you don't talk about FOFC to outsiders 24/7?

Ban him.

Senator · 05-17-2007, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Buccaneer

I like huve/Glenn, he was a class act.

unlike his brother

I have too. I will be rooting him on.

I have always had a soft spot for Noop as well, and I will say it in large print. The family seems pretty solid.

korme · 05-18-2007, 09:48 AM

Oh Sen you big ninny!!!!

09-02-2006, 12:08 PM	#2
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	Friend of FOFC back on the field for The U http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald...s/15290645.htm - - - - - UM FOOTBALL \| GLENN SHARPE PUTTING PAINFUL PAST BEHIND HIM Cornerback Glenn Sharpe, whose career has been shortened by injuries, is eager to return to the field. BY SUSAN MILLER DEGNAN [email protected] GLENN SHARPE: 'I can't believe I'm finally here, ready to go.' It was the play seen 'round the world -- or at least 'round the nation. And to some extent, it has defined the career of University of Miami cornerback Glenn Sharpe. But the controversial, fourth-down pass-interference call during the 2003 Fiesta Bowl national-championship game was just the beginning of Sharpe's agony. Torn anterior cruciate ligaments in both knees and another arthroscopic knee surgery are what Sharpe has endured the past three seasons as he awaits his chance to return to the field for the first time since Sept. 18, 2004. ''I can't believe I'm finally here, ready to go,'' Sharpe said. ''I know a lot of the other guys are ready to get started, too. But for me, especially, it's been a long time.'' Sharpe, a fifth-year junior who was granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA because of his medical history, wants his career to be defined by the future. ''It's only natural a lot of things run through your head,'' he said. ''Is the game really for me? Am I doing all I can to prepare myself to play? Is my time up?' But basically, I stayed strong because my parents gave me all the support in the world and told me to keep fighting for my dreams.'' A Miamian who graduated from Carol City High in 2002, the 6-0, 187-pound Sharpe has played in 21 games, with three starts, since his 2002 UM debut. Defensive backs coach Tim Walton called Sharpe, cousin of former Canes Santana and Sinorice Moss, the most athletically gifted UM player. That's one reason coaches have been especially careful, opting to rest him this week because of a sore hamstring and tender knee. ''The best athlete we have on the whole field is Glenn Sharpe,'' Walton said. ''He's fast, quick hits, quick twitch, great change of direction -- he's heads above all the guys in that area. We're just making sure we do the right things to let him slowly get back into the groove.'' UM coach Larry Coker said Wednesday he believes Sharpe will be ready when Florida State comes to the Orange Bowl on Sept. 4. ''Maybe that's my wishful thinking,'' Coker said, ''but from what I've seen, he's [still] got great speed. I don't see any reason why he can't do everything that he's done before.'' Sharpe, who lines up opposite Randy Phillips, said he owes his strength to a tight family core and reassuring teammates. Doubts, he said, have been part of the process. 'HEADSTRONG' ''You go through trials and tribulations in life, and if you want to accomplish something you have to stay headstrong,'' he said. ''Everything I've gone through has made me a much stronger person.'' Sharpe's sad saga began Jan. 3, 2003, when he was flagged by official Terry Porter several seconds after batting away a pass intended for Ohio State's Chris Gamble. In the time it took to make the call, fireworks erupted over Sun Devil Stadium and UM players spilled onto the field in celebration of what they thought was their sixth national title. But the flag finally fell and OSU tied the score 24-24 to send the game into double overtime. The Buckeyes then won the title the Hurricanes to this day believe they earned. NO REGRETS ''In my memory I couldn't have played it any better,'' Sharpe said. ''I kept my distance from the guy. When he went up, I went up with him. I knocked the ball out of his hands -- or he dropped it. Whatever the case may be, he didn't catch it. 'People still tell me, 'Man, you did nothing wrong.' But that's how things go.'' Sharpe tore his left ACL against Tennessee on Nov. 8, 2003. After arthroscopic surgery in 2004 to further repair the reconstructed left knee, Sharpe tore his right ACL three weeks before the start of last year's fall camp. ''He was cheated out of so many things and I feel really, really bad for him,'' defensive tackle Kareem Brown said. ''The guy plays with heart. He has to be admired.'' After practice Wednesday, Coker admitted he felt especially bad for Sharpe, considering his football past. But he's hoping better things are ahead. ''In fact, I told him today,'' Coker said, 'You know, I think about you every day and just really wish that you're going to have a great year because I think you deserve it.' ''Hopefully, he will.''

09-02-2006, 12:11 PM	#4
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Awesome, glad to see that he's finally healthy... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

09-02-2006, 10:04 PM	#8
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Good to see him back in action. I felt for him after the Fiesta Bowl. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

09-05-2006, 07:56 PM	#10
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	A pic of Glenn breaking up a pass during the game last night was on the front page of the sports section of the Austin American Statesman today. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

09-06-2006, 07:12 AM	#17
Icy Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toledo - Spain	He hasn't posted here for a while, it would be great to have him back, who knows, if he reaches the NFL he could be a great addiction to the board, our own pro player __________________

09-02-2006, 12:09 PM	#3
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	Looks like we can also welcome back the timestamp bug.

09-02-2006, 02:40 PM	#6
Ragone Pro Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, Mo	god i wish ohio state had never won that title

09-02-2006, 09:42 PM	#7
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	Yay huve!

09-02-2006, 11:23 PM	#9
kingnebwsu College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Ohio	Wow, I didn't know that was huve on the pass interference call in that game...crazy.

09-05-2006, 08:17 PM	#11
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	I like huve/Glenn, he was a class act. unlike his brother

09-05-2006, 10:08 PM	#14
Craptacular College Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Mad City, WI	Yes, it was good to see him back.

09-06-2006, 05:20 AM	#16
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	Glad he is back on the field.

09-06-2006, 07:23 AM	#18
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Did huve ever visit after that game? He didn't stop coming here because of the game, did he? __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

09-06-2006, 07:30 AM	#19
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	It got a bit confusing, as Glenn/huve stopped posting some time ago, but his brother (now Noop) started posting under his brother's username for a while before getting his own. I lost track of exactly where the huve/Noop split happened, but I believe it was some time before Glenn got on track with the Canes.

09-06-2006, 08:38 AM	#23
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I knew that, but I had forgotten when noop first started posting here. I just assumed Glen set noop up with that hot chick, but maybe he just showed him the website... __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

09-06-2006, 08:40 AM	#24
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Sounds like this was a great guy, according to the endorsements he's gotten from people here. I hope he has a great, injury free year and parlay's it into professional riches. At least he also has his degree for the future as well.

05-16-2007, 01:54 PM	#27
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Wtf! So there was a guy here named huve that is playing college football right now. And his brother is Noop???

05-16-2007, 01:57 PM	#29
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	You should see noop's girlie... __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

05-16-2007, 01:57 PM	#30
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	lol __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

05-16-2007, 04:35 PM	#32
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	huve is turning into the football version of Scoonie Penn. I think Scoonie Penn just finished his junior year at Ohio State, by the way. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

05-17-2007, 12:51 PM	#35
Noop Bonafide Seminole Fan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Florida	Nothing wrong getting your Masters for free from a school as good as Miami. __________________ Living in an Oligarchy.

05-17-2007, 07:12 PM	#41
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Holy shit, you don't talk about FOFC to outsiders 24/7? Ban him.

05-18-2007, 09:48 AM	#43
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Oh Sen you big ninny!!!!

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