. He added 31 yards on eight carries in the season-opening win over West Virginia in the Kickoff Classic. Schlesinger also believes that part of his current health issues stem from the fact concussion-related technology and awareness wasn't as good then as it is now. "I don't know," Schlesinger said. 2022 Draft, Draft Finder, Draft History. Cory Schlesinger weighed 247 lbs (112 kg) when playing. Money is the root of all evil.. O'HARA: Ragnow listening and learning from Lions teammates, Harmon talks about his experiences with racism & social injustice. Before that, he simply enjoyed being on the field in training camp with pro players. Long All rights reserved. But football was not done with Schlesinger in 1995. Mike O'Hara takes a look at how teams have fared with the No. Cory Schlesinger Coaches Index An ad blocker has likely prevented this video content from loading. 11/8 Amazing how many idiots here are making fun of the guys memory loss. Schlesinger scored two touchdowns. 11/0 Not a member? It appears to me that the league is guilty of being the last on the totem pole. All-time Scores, Find a Score. As professionals these guys take a chance every time they go out on the playing field. "There's a few guys that we do a few things with that they also mention the same type of symptoms out there," Schlesinger said. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Schlesinger also works with NBA and NFL players and is preparing athletes for the 2020 Olympic Games. 41vs. Texas Tech 1992 He Truly Had The Talent To Do All Those Tasks And Then Some. [2], He also won the 189-pound wrestling state championship twice during his prep career. You'd think that something'd be a little smashed, but it's not. TDs "I was preparing myself for life after football.". 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. "Breaking the wedge up, it was pretty fun, actually. His career high for rushing yards was 154 in 2001. I dont think you guys truly understand what the settlement was about. The vast majority of the former-pros who are suing the NFL are simply seeing a legal avenue for them to acquire more money from a league that has already paid them millions. Great attitude towards the subject, unlike some of these former players. Too bad he had to play for a crappy lions team if he would have went to the packers he would have a super bowl ring well i guess it could be worse he couldve played for minnesota or chicago, Schlesinger then went on to say All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Big blocks, receptions, and runs of fullback Cory Schlesinger's 12 year career. Playing in the league can afford a player a lavish lifestyle, but when you continue to live like a baller when you no longer have the same amount of incomeWHAT DO YOU THINK IS GOING TO HAPPEN!? Jun 13, 2022 The first anti-anxiety and anti-depression medication for kids was FREE-PLAY and lots of free social face to face engagement with friends. Just keep swimming. 1994 Schlesinger was named as a member of the 1999 All-Madden team and filmed a sketch for the show in a Lincoln, Nebraska grocery store where he repeatedly crashed into other shoppers with his cart. 16vs. North Texas 41vs.Texas Tech School: Nebraska. Yds. Please disable your ad blocker to view the video content. He also finished third on the team with 15 special teams tackles. He got a chance to give the scouts another look at Nebraska's Pro Day workouts. "Back in the day, it was considered weak to drink water. During his time with the Broncos, Schlesinger worked directly with the men's and women's basketball programs. In 1996, he was primarily used on special teams, leading the club with 13 tackles on the year. The Raiders, Packers, Panthers and Lions were among the teams that showed interest, Schlesinger said. Join our linker program. Cory Schlesinger Retweeted Daniel Bove Go Lions! Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Sophomore (1992)After redshirting in 1991, Schlesinger joined Andre McDuffy in backing up starter Lance Lewis at fullback for the Huskers. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. A two-time all-state linebacker for Coach Dick Luebbe, Schlesinger also played fullback as a senior in 1989, when he rushed for 1,514 yards and 23 touchdowns while topping the 100-yard mark . This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I guess we don't really know right now. Or write about sports? Hopefully nothing more severe will come of it, but I can't really tell you," Schlesinger said. He again played on special teams, finishing second on team with 27 tackles. Join Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Cory Schlesinger for the Animal Series Workout, brought you to by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. He finished second on the team with 15 special teams tackles. Football was good to me in the aspect that I played 12 years, Schlesinger said. Fullbacks were not a high priority for NFL teams even 25 years ago, and they're even less so today. To me it starts with high school coaches who brutalize their kids with hard nose practices and continues throughout college as well. We need to get these back for our kids. Would I [still] play the game? 127 706 "I would say there's a little bit of an effect in there.". NFL Draft. Oh the power of suggestion is a rabid one,I 4get stuff here & there maybe I can join the concussion suit too,after all I have watched quite a bit of football from my recliner over the years. In 1997, he split time at fullback with Tommy Vardell and saw more action there than in previous years with the Lions with the team moving to a predominantly two-back set. 6-48, 2 TD. You've got your head up. Draft: Detroit Lions in the 6th round (192nd overall) of the 1995 NFL Draft. He played college football at Nebraska. All rights reserved. Coach Schlesinger has presented his knowledge and experience across all forms of media, as well as on-stage nationally and internationally. He played college football at Nebraska. He was also a two-time 189-pound state wrestling champion and toured with an all-star wrestling team in Quebec, Canada. A Very Headstrong Individual, A True Metal Head If You Will. Come on Topcide you know this is the new America and that its never your fault for what you put in your body. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. The 41-year-old Schlesinger now works as a high school teacher and says he sometimes has minor memory problems that he worries will get more severe. . He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round of the 1995 NFL Draft. [2] Since 2008, he has been a computer-aided design and drafting teacher at Allen Park High School in Allen Park, Michigan. 6, Tackles: 7 UT, 8 AT, 15 Total; 4 UT, 5 AT, 9 TT in 1992; 2 UT, 3 AT, 5 TT in 1993: 1 UT, 0 AT, 1 TT in 1994Kickoff Returns: 2-30; 1-14 in 1993; 1-16 in 1994Receptions: none, Single-Game BestsRushing Attempts - 10 (30 yards) vs. Colorado, 1993Rushing Yards - 84 (6 carries) vs. Texas Tech, 1994Long Rush - 41 yards, vs. Texas Tech, 1994Rushing TDs - 2 vs. Pacific, 1994 (tied school record)Long TD - 40 yards vs. Kansas, 1994, Bowl Games1993 Orange Bowl? Cory Schlesinger was born on June 23, 1972 in Columbus, Nebraska, USA. Schlesinger finished the season as NU's fifth-leading rusher with 193 yards and a touchdown on 48 carries. Schlesinger's first score against the Hurricanes came on a 15-yard burst with 7:38 left in the game, and was followed by Tommie Frazier's two-point conversion pass to tight end Eric Alford to tie the score at 17. Tim Twentyman and Mike O'Hara share their observations from the Detroit Lions' Week 18 victory over the Green Bay Packers. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. [2], He would finish second on the team in rushing in 1994 with 456 yards and four touchdowns including 7.2 yards-per-carry. As a rookie, he played all 16 regular-season games mostly on special teams with two starts on offense. "A lot of coaches saw me," Schlesinger said. "That's really what we're looking for is them to take care of us if something does happen. He was also named to the 2001 All-Pro Team by Sports Illustrated's Paul Zimmerman and to the College and Pro Football Newsweekly 2001 All-Pro Second-team squad. Cory Schlesinger had 1,445 receiving yards over his career. I still would have probably done it the exact same way.". He averaged 4.0 yards per carry and 17.6 yards per game. Sometimes I wonder if football is worth it. 1 9vs. Utah Schlesinger, who turns 48 in mid-June, always had a plan for life after football. Jun 1, 2014 6:55 PM ", First published on June 6, 2014 / 1:45 PM. CBS DETROIT - For now, formerDetroit Lions fullback Cory Schlesinger has no regrets about the 12 seasons he spentbarreling intodefenders so violently that he broke an estimated 200 face masks in his career. 38.0 Workers should be compensated for injuries on the job. Sure, hes no Megatron when it comes to fame, but dude played all-out, all the time. Cory Michael Schlesinger (born June 23, 1972) is a former American football fullback of the National Football League. [3] The fullback, in addition to rushing and blocking responsibilities, can also be more involved in the passing game. Totals TDs He has two brothers, Scott and Ross. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Schlesinger's hard-charging runs through the heart of the Hurricane defense gave the Huskers a 24-17 win to cap a 13-0 seasonand its first national title since 1971. I picture a poor whizzing victim of cigarette smoke, with a tracheotomy, having more pride than common sense swearing hell never sue. I really couldn't even tell you. 18 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Following his senior season, Schlesinger was chosen in the sixth round of the 1995 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. He had a season-high nine-yard run against Utah to finish with a season-best 14 yards against the Utes. The guy was a hard nosed football player and an underrated fullback his whole career. Cory Michael Schlesinger (born June 23, 1972) [1] is a former American football fullback of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round of the 1995 NFL Draft. You must be logged in to leave a comment. "We'll find out. 6-48, 2 TD, Year I was looking to go out and get three good shots. Career SummaryOne of the standouts in a historic lineage of great Husker fullbacks, Cory Schlesinger enjoyed a prolific NFL career after making history in the Nebraska backfield. There are some residual [effects], Schlesinger told Alex Marvez and Zig Fracassi on SiriusXM NFL Radio. "There's more players that are probably worse and players also that don't have any symptoms at all, so I guess we kind of compare notes, just how we played the game and hopefully we're doing all right.". He finished the season with a career-high three receiving touchdowns. Just remember when youre retired; you are either spending money or trying to make more money. At least the league is attempting to lessen the probability of injury through practice constraints. I liked blocking. You're seeing what you're hitting. A Runner, A Receiver, And Most Importantly A Blocker. He also would remain a core special teams player. Absolutely. 4 Schlesinger compiled a 64-3 record on the wrestling mat those years. Schlesinger was a two-time all-state selection at linebacker at Columbus High School, leading the team in tackles as a junior and senior. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Then you have the major health risks and fact that outside the CFL, theres really no where to go for football and get a moderate pay check. 38.0 The honorable-mention All-Big Eight selection finished his senior season with 456 yards and four touchdowns on 63 carries, before adding his Orange Bowl totals. Redshirt 4.0 Hell, there have been warnings on packs for allmost 2 decades now. He declined to join the almost 4,900 former players who have filed an unresolved class-action lawsuit against the NFL seeking damages for brain injuries. "There are some residual (effects)," Schlesinger told co-host Zig Fracassi and me Sunday on SiriusXM NFL Radio. Y/A "The thing about breaking a face mask is you see what you hit," said Schlesinger, an NFC Pro Bowl alternate from 2002 to 2004. That plan would be put on hold. The MVP awards and his Nobel Peace Prize. "Would I (still) play the game? 6 overall pick in the NFL Draft. More Schlesinger Pages. Perhaps he simply cannot remember the things he might have, in retrospect, changed. Hits to the helmet from 12 years as a Detroit Lions fullback have started to take their toll on Cory Schlesinger. 6 Draft: 6th round, 192nd overall of the 1995 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 11:34AM. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 57 You tellem Cory. Everybodys a victim and those evil corporations are to blame for everything! qdog112 says: He carried a season-best four times for nine yards against Kansas. I would say theres a little bit of an effect in there.. PFR HOF Monitor: 3.80 (706th among RB, average HOF RB is 106.95). His first one, with a vital two-point conversion tacked on, tied the game at 17-17 with 7:38 left in the game. Schlesinger said he isn't bitter about this. Schlesinger said he has not been bothered by headaches, at least not the severe kind that have plagued some other former players. About half of the NFL teams do not have a designated fullback on their roster, using tight ends and offensive linemen as blockers in that role. The mistake these guys made are aplentyyou didnt HAVE to buy those 31 carsyou didnt HAVE to own 4 properties at once. Cory Schlesinger makes his return to the Power Project, this time as the Director of Performance and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Phoenix Sun. 34/17 Learn how your comment data is processed. Cory Schlesinger Overview. I say bullcrap. In that, Schlesinger is like a lot of former players. 1994 National Champion I mean outside of doing what you love, it seems that the risks arent worth. Im 46 and I have memory loss from time to time. He and Chris Spielman are the two grittiest, hard-nosed Leos since the championship 50s. But Schlesinger said he expects the NFL to "take care of my family" should he get "dementia or Alzheimer's and it's because of me playing the sport. He carried six times for 48 yards, including the game-tying and game-winning touchdowns in a 24-17 win over the Hurricanes. This week's Monday Countdown looks at how the Lions validated themselves as playoff contenders with their performance throughout the season and solidified that even further with their performance Sunday night. I still would have probably done it the exact same way.. joking aside on detriot, i commend Mr. Schlesinger on his evaluation of who really is responsible for his trouble(s). Freshman (1990)A scholarship recruit, Schlesinger started at fullback for Nebraska's junior varsity. We present them here for purely educational purposes. As players, you get paid a high reward for playing a high risk game. 1990 I didn't have an agent. There was a study completed several years ago that showed the total amount of physical contact practices that occur PRIOR to a player joining the NFL. He finished as the team's second-leading rusher with 229 yards and two touchdowns in the team's five-game season. I didn't go to the Senior Bowl. Just my opinion-so here goes. 12/9 "I was never knocked out, but there's been dings a few times where the white lines on the field would turn green and you'd get cross-eyed a few times, but kind of shook it off and played," Schlesinger continued. Just keep swimming. There would be a place for him in the game, as fans of the Detroit Lions know from watching him perform with the all-out, bone-crunching style that made him a popular player in his 12-year career. In 2002, he finished the year with 139 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns along with 35 receptions for 263 yards. His 15 special teams tackles tied for fifth on squad as well. See full bio Born: June 23, 1972 in Columbus, Nebraska, USA More at IMDbPro Contact Info: View agent, publicist, legal on IMDbPro Known For If you found out that your workplace purposely held back information that exposed how dangerous your job was to your health, in pretty sure youd be signing a lawsuit as well. "I had a chance to be there with Chris Spielman. So far, minor memory problems appear to be the extent of any football-related head trauma for the fullback. 1992 The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [2] He completed a degree in industrial technology education at the University of Nebraska[5] and spent parts of the 19951997 off-seasons as a student teacher at Park Middle School in Lincoln, Nebraska and taught at his alma mater during the 19981999 off-seasons. Schlesinger was the 2005 recipient of the Detroit Lions/Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association/Pro Football Writers Association's Media-Friendly "Good Guy" Award. Now a high school teacher in Allen Park, Mich., Schlesinger admits to. He was a 2004 Pro Bowl alternate to starter Fred Beasley. Do you have a blog? Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Football was good to me in the aspect that I played 12 years, Schlesinger said. 20.8 Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. I think when you get hit from the side or guys try to turn their head and hit somebody, that probably hurts a lot more. The 11 Super Bowl wins. "Ask me in 10 years and see what happened," Schlesinger said with alaugh. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. If a QB has a bad day, the WRs have bad days. A lawsuit by players for memory loss? We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Schlesinger's Career Statistics Just keep swimming. 4.0 Played with the Lions doing the basketball rounds. Single-Game BestsRushing Attempts - 10 (30 yards) vs. Colorado, 1993Rushing Yards - 84 (6 carries) vs. Texas Tech, 1994Long Rush - 41 yards, vs. Texas Tech, 1994Rushing TDs - 2 vs. Pacific, 1994 (tied school record)Long TD - 40 yards vs. Kansas, 1994 706 Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. Schlesinger has been cut by the Dolphins, according to Miami Herald columnist Armando Salguero's Dolphins in Depth blog. As a proud and humble Lions fan, Schlesinger kept a spark glowing on a dismal team. Cory Schlesinger Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Phoenix Suns Prior, Schlesinger served as the Director of Basketball Performance at Stanford University, where he served for three seasons, while also training the 2019 National Champion Stanford Men's Golf program, as well as professional athletes in the NBA, NFL, and Team USA. Schlesinger played with fellow Husker Joel Wilks (Hastings High School) and a group of Nebraska high school stars in the Down Under Bowl in Sydney, Australia. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in th He said he was going to teach shop classes in high school. He also caught four passes for 42 yards. POWERFUL - RocknStock (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLsrNbDQEN0), \u0026 2. In a small HS gym he would take a basketball, hold it out about chest high and bounce it HARD off the floor. Y/G Mike O'Hara takes a look at what we learned from the Detroit Lions' Week 18 victory over the Green Bay Packers. 48 Now a teacher at Allen Park High School, Schlesinger said in a recent SiriusXM NFL Radio interview that he sometimes has minor memory issues, that he has to work a little harder toremember the names of students. Whenever you get a headache, that's considered a concussion, and you're doing damage to your brain, and I'm sure every single player would say yeah, during training camp, during games, they all have headaches. Register now! He still cherishes the memory of his 2,000 yard rushing seasons. He served as one of squad's most productive special teams players for a fourth consecutive season, with his 18 tackles ranking fifth on the Lions. Cory Schlesinger last played in 2006. He actually gave me the nickname 'Anvil.' "I have to remember kids" names (as an industrial arts instructor). 9vs. Utah " Schlesinger estimates he broke more than 200 of his own face masks during his NFL playing days let alone the ones busted during his time at the University of Nebraska by leading with his helmet. "For the most part, the physical part, I enjoyed that part of the game. For the season, he rushed for 1,514 yards and 23 touchdowns (including nine 100-yard games). We've learned, "Wait, we need to hydrate the heck out of you guys to perform at your best. He graduated from Nebraska with a desire to go into teaching. The 41-year-old Schlesinger now works as a high school teacher and says he sometimes has minor memory problems that he worries will get more severe. 41vs.Texas Tech It was a good job for that time. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round of the 1995 NFL Draft. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. I played football in high school but never had any concussions. You just played on. You notice how much bigger nfl players looked ten to twenty years ago? Certainly, the NFL would come calling for a fullback who had come through with such a clutch performance. These cultivated healthy mental states, and emotional outlets. Find out more. Solid in the classroom, Schlesinger added first-team academic All-Big Eight honors as a senior industrial technology major. "You think, 'Oh, this is a huge hit.' Junior (1993)Schlesinger took over the starting duties at fullback as a junior after backing up Lance Lewis in 1992. Carter II's journey from West Point to NFL, Cory Schlesinger has memory loss, but wouldnt change anything, Aaron Rodgers has concluded his darkness retreat, Lamar Jacksons camp leaks some information to Stephen A. Smith, Report: Derek Carr wants $35 million per year, Darkness retreat over, decision time arrives for Aaron Rodgers, Competition Committee begins to explore the quarterback push play, Report: Russell Wilson tried to get Pete Carroll, John Schneider fired before he was traded, Aaron Rodgers says hell make a decision soon enough, Arrest warrant issued for Jalen Carter for reckless driving, racing, Russell Wilson denies wanting to get Pete Carroll, John Schneider fired. He played in the 1994 Orange Bowl national championship game against Florida State, but he did not have a carry or a tackle. He dashed for a season-long 16-yard run against North Texas, before adding his lone touchdown of the year on a 13-yard sprint against Kansas State. Now that head injuries are the biggest concern facing the game of football, those dented facemasks dont seem like something to celebrate. He is an actor, known for Sidewalk Singer (2013), The NFL on CBS (1956) and NFL Monday Night Football (1970). 57 Time to sue the NFL I guess. Do you have a sports website? DOB 6/23/1972. While in high school, Schlesinger drove in demolition derbies for three years. Cory Schlesinger had 1,445 receiving yards over his career. Cory Michael Schlesinger (born June 23, 1972) is a former American football fullback of the National Football League. "I have to remember things a lot more; I have to think about things more. joking aside on detriot, i commend Mr. Schlesinger on his evaluation of who really is responsible for his trouble(s). Remember Corey, when life gets you down, do you know what youve got to do? Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 8:19PM. Detroit Lions er et profesjonelt amerikansk fotballag basert i Detroit, Michigan.Lions konkurrerer i National Football League (NFL) i ligaens National Football Conference (NFC) i NFC North-divisjonen.Laget spiller hjemmekamper i Ford Field i Detroit.. Laget var frst kjent som Portsmouth Spartans og basert i Portsmouth, Ohio, og ble med i NFL 12. juli 1930, som var lagets frste sesong. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round of the 1995 NFL Draft. Cory wouldnt change anything. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. All rights reserved. "I came from a pretty good program at the University of Nebraska," Schlesinger said the other day with typical understatement. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. He cannot rule out, of course, that headaches or other ailments will afflict him in the future. Headstrong - Trapt (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyfUR6K12RM)#CorySchlesinger #DetroitLions #NebraskaCornhuskers 7.2 I have to remember things a lot more; I have to think about things more. Y/G Schlesinger finished his first season on the varsity with 16 carries for 57 yards and a touchdown. ", FIFA World Cup - Best Goals from Every Angle, Draw for the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, FOX SPORTS, SPEED, SPEED.COM & 2023 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. Cory Schlesinger has not been elected into the Hall of Fame. He played college football at Nebraska. "We had a live goal line drill one day," he said. He Always Went Down Fighting To The End. He was inactive with a hamstring injury at the New York Jets on October 22 and against the Atlanta Falcons on November 5. 2014 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 193 It was a fun time, it was very enjoyable, met some great players and got to do a lot of fun things, but then again, we'll find out. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Cory Schlesinger was born on June 23, 1972. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. He has put that plan to use, teaching in the Allen Park system for 12 years. All rights reserved. He was a volunteer speaker at the 1993 Omaha Youth Rap Session. Or write about sports? 1 I played football 11 years and hockey for 13 anduhhh, the moops. From 1995 to 2006, Schlesinger played 181 games for the Lions, carrying 167 times for 473 yards and five touchdowns. Att. Even many of the players who suffer serious health consequences from playing football say theyd do it again. Cory Schlesinger. When did Cory Schlesinger retire? Mike O'Hara takes a look at what we learned from the Detroit Lions' Week 17 victory over the Chicago Bears. Do you have a blog? We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Cory Schlesinger NFL Stats; On this page: Rushing & Receiving; * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader, Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2002. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [2], Schlesinger was a two-year starter for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Photo courtesy of Bill Riggs. Sad to hear hes having long term effects. I guess thats to be expected with an 11 on 11 game that has a 53 man roster but still it just seems more risky. On offense, he was part of team's "jumbo" package at goal-line and in short-yardage with he and Vardell sharing the backfield. Early years [ edit] Totals College University of Nebraska. That's probably the one that hurts less. There was no outlook written for Cory Schlesinger in 2022. 11/0 Year 1993 The Duncan, Neb., native scored a pair of touchdowns to cap the Huskers' come-from-behind win over the Miami Hurricanes inthe 1995 Orange Bowl. 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