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Late Games Second Half Thread
by BSD on Nov 21, 2009 9:30 PM EST
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More photos » by Al Goldis - AP
about 10 hours ago: Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) dives over Penn State's Drew Astorino, bottom, for a first down as Penn State's Sean Lee (45) moves in during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
This is the end of the thread. Please go back.
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Late Games Open Thread
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More photos » by Al Goldis - AP
about 10 hours ago: Penn State safety Nick Sukay, left, knocks Michigan State tight end Charlie Gantt off his feet after Gantt caught a pass for a first down during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Sorry this is late. Next thread goes up at 9:30 PM.
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