All-purpose threats. He also averaged 10.5 yards per reception and caught two touchdown passes. Heading into the new year and following the same script with our quarterbacks power rankings, we've slotted college football's Top 10 running backs of the decade, a who's who list of superstars with a heavy emphasis on national relevance. By the time he left school after his four-year career, Williams owned the schools rushing touchdowns record, was tied for the most touchdowns in a single season and had the second-most rushing yards in school history. His most impressive stat was his career completion percentage that lands him at the No. QB | RB | WR | TE | OT | iOL | DI | EDGE | LB | CB | S. Bigsby was one of the most impressive true freshmen of the 2020 class, finishing as the fifth-most valuable first-year non-quarterback in the country, per PFF Wins Above Average (WAA). Travis Tidwell was one of the best quarterbacks in Auburn history. His stats are not over the top in the passing game, as passing was a small portion of the T-formation that was the Auburn offense of the day. Please check your email for a confirmation. https://auburnwire.usatoday.com/2022/04/12/auburn-football-bo-jackson-best-college-running-back-espn/, ESPNs ranking of the 100 best running backs over the last 60 years, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Alston was the newbie in the rotation this season, and by default didn't see a lot of playing time - despite this, he finished inside the top 10 of PFF's individual offensive grades for the Tigers in 2022. When 1999 rolled around, Leard returned to the helm and helped guide the Tigers for two more seasons. Campbell managed to finish his career No. Derick Hall is headed to the projected Super Bowl winner in this latest mock draft. 2. The Badgers are an old school, run-first team during a time when passing and quarterback play is becoming more and more popular. This may be the most talent Auburn has had in the running back room in some time but it also faces the most questions. What we know for sure is that Auburn will have a new lead back after JaTarvious Whitlow decided to transfer from the program after leading the team in rushing the past two seasons. What we know for sure is that Auburn will Only three running backs have won the Heisman Trophy in the last two decades, but in the 1970s, 80s and 90s, the running back was the key ingredient to an electric offense. He averaged 6.7 yards per carry career despite getting the rock just under 25 times per contest and faced eight men in the box nearly every snap as a sophomore and junior. Featuring some of the greatest college running backs of all Ingram worked in tandem with Glen Coffee in 2008 and Trent Richardson in 2010, but in 2009, he was a workhorse Heisman Trophy winner and national champion. He was the sixth-highest-graded runner in the Power Five at 90.0 and logged 147 carries without fumbling the football, the second-most in the nation. Campbell was a stud quarterback out of Mississippi when he arrived on the Plains, but was thrown to the fire before he was ready. And a good feel he has. The 5-foot-5 running back made it known from the get-go that he is going to be in the conversation for the best dual-threat back in the country. The list is based on a bevy of factors, including. He earned an 80.6 receiving grade for the year, making him one of two running backs to generate a grade above 80.0 as both a receiver and a runner. Chubb took over for Todd Gurley midway through the 2014 season and finished with a flurry. With plenty to choose from, we narrowed it down to a top five. 4 on Auburns all-time list with completion percentage, and in the No. He has breakout written all over him for the 2021 season. Why he's here: It didn't feel right excluding Oregon's all-time leading rusher from this list, nor James who was equally vital during the Ducks' rise to national relevance. Pat Sullivan is in the No. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Photo: John David Mercer, USA TODAY Sports), the same script with our quarterbacks power rankings. For those who dont know, running backs actually do matter in college football. Having a back with Borghi's receiving chops and speed is a huge plus. 3. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Auburn has been known for its running backs in the past, but there have been some very good signal-callers that have played for the Tigers. McFadden finished second to Tim Tebow in the 2007 Heisman vote after rushing for 1,830 yards and 16 touchdowns. Bowl Record: 46 Bowls, 24-20-2, .543 W-L% (Major Bowls), Ranked in AP Poll: 40 Times (Preseason), 40 Times (Final), 602 Weeks (Total), Heisman Winners: Pat Sullivan (1971), Bo Jackson (1985), Cam Newton (2010), Stadium: Jordan-Hare Stadium (cap. Robinson runs violently and will be one of the toughest guys to bring down in 2021 he averaged over 4.0 yards after contact per attempt and broke 23 tackles in 2020. 87,451), NFL/AFL stats for Auburn Tigers players at Pro-Football-Reference, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 11:40AM. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Why he's here: Not bad for a ballcarrier who only started in the Wisconsin backfield his final two years, right? Statistics, wins, the awards circuit all that stuff matters here. He'll be on roster to provide depth in what should be a very talented and well-balanced running back room in 2023. Brooks opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns, but he will be back for the 2021 campaign very good news for the Sooners. We'll start by ranking the top 10 returning players at each position and naming one sleeper who could make some noise this season. He finished with 1,547 yards averaging 7.1 per carry. If you feel like you're losing control over your gambling experience, call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, PA, WV), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-888- 532-3500(Virginia) 1-800-522-4700 (NV, TN), 1-800-522-4700 (CO, TN), 1-855-2CALLGA (IL), 1-800-270-7117 (MI). Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Some might consider this ranking disrespectful, as Hall led the country with 1,562 rushing yards in 2020, but lets not forget that he also saw 28 more carries than any other back and was one of six backs with over 200 carries. Robinson was a five-star recruit in the 2020 class, according to 247Sports, and dazzled down the stretch of his true freshman campaign. Nix was a great leader for the Tigers and will forever be etched in Tigers history with his astounding record and national championship. Newton continues to electrify the game of football in the NFL with the Carolina Panthers. Robinson was also productive on the receiving front with 1.63 yards per route run and 10 total receptions resulting in a 10-plus yard gain. Or write about sports? Why he's here: He doesn't have the gargantuan rushing numbers some of these players in this list do, but when Fournette was healthy, there was no running back more talented this decade. The 6-foot, 204-pound freshman was the third-highest-graded ball carrier in the FBS behind. // Okla. / Texas // ND // USC. Career stats (2013-15): 602 carries, 3,591 yards, 42 TDs; 17 catches, 285 yards receiving, 3 TDs, Accomplishments: Heisman Trophy (2015); Maxwell Award (2015); Doak Walker Award (2015); Walter Camp Award (2015); Unanimous All-American (2015); First-team All-SEC (2015); SEC Offensive Player of the Year (2015). Power Rankings are PFFs NCAA power ratings based on weekly player grades in each facet of play. Like Bigsby, Vaughn was also one of the top first-year players in college football this past season. Why he's here: One of the most special all-purpose players in college football history, Barkley did it all for the Nittany Lions who found creative ways to get his hands on the football as a junior in 2017. What I Dont Like: Splitting carries between Tank Bigsby and Jarquez Hunter is already going to be tough this season, so adding a third man to the rotation consistently would be quite a task. After beginning the season with four healthy tailbacks and one of the SECs best fullbacks, the Tigers c Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 247Sports noted in their analysis that "notone physical trait that stands out among the rest but (Cobb) possesses a well-rounded skill set and has a good feel for the position.". He ended the year with the sixth-highest rate of runs that resulted in a gain of 10-plus yards (21.5%). He led the Big Ten in total yards (rushing, receiving, return) and was the Heisman frontrunner that fall exiting the first two months of the season en route to his second straight conference player of the year honor. Tidwell was one of two freshmen to ever lead the country in total offense, accomplishing the feat in 1946. The 6-foot, 209-pound Bigsby wass described by Gus Malzahn as a one-play drive type of guy who has great balance, great instincts and can break tackles. He is a perfect fit for the Auburn offense he just has no collegiate experience and did not get to earn reps in spring. Career stats (2011-14): 631 carries, 4,915 yards, 45 TDs; 22 catches, 248 yards receiving, 4 TDs, Accomplishments: Big Ten champion (2011, 2012); Heisman Trophy runner-up (2014); Doak Walker Award (2014); Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year (2014); Unanimous All-American (2014); First-team All-Big Ten (2014). He went No. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Gurley nearly cracked 1,000 yards in all three of his seasons before leaving early for the NFL. As we look back on the players who defined greatness in the backfield from 2010 to now, determining what gave them the edge over others whether that be total yards, touchdowns or impact was an extreme challenge given the host of options to pick from. We've seen a little bit of everything out of college football's running back position in the last decade, some of the game's top players overall coming from a position that is becoming increasingly less emphasized at the next level as teams move to by-committee approaches in the spread era era. What I Like: The sophomore from Mobile provides good depth for the Tigers. The former SEC Newcomer of the Year eclipsed the 1,000 rushing yard mark this past season, and he is poised for a monster season in 2022. Before Sabans arrival in 2007, Alabamas last big-time running back was the notable Shaun Alexander. Still, we shouldn't forget who Borghi was back in 2019 when he was fully healthy: a player with immense speed and one of the top receiving backs in the entire country. About Saturday Down South | Ethics and Editorial Standards | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Other Conferences: Big Ten | ACC | Pac-12. What I Dont Like: Limited snaps have not allowed Ingram to play to his full potential. Toward the end of the 2016 season before announcing his decision to turn pro, Cook eclipsed Warrick Dunn's program record for rushing yards. After rushing for 1,213 yards as a sophomore (256 against Alabama) as the Tigers nearly won the national title, he battled injuries for much of his junior season before exploding as a senior: 1,786 yards, 17 touchdowns and the narrowest of Heisman wins over Iowas Chuck Long. He also ran for 38 career touchdowns and was a weapon out of the backfield, adding 74 career receptions for 767 yards. But despite the discrepancy between the box score and the play-level production, Hall still lands comfortably into this top 10. Only Vaughn and North Carolinas Michael Carter earned grades above 85.0 as both a runner and receiver in 2020. The Auburn Tigers football program of Auburn University has had 290 players drafted into the National Football League since the league began holding drafts in 1936. Before Jason Campbell wore No. As you can see, the numbers are near idential to James, though Freeman played one more season and had considerably more carries. In years that Auburn has had a dominant rushing attack, there has always been a change of pace style rusher that helps prevent injury and provides a spark to the offense. Below is a list of PFFs top 10 returning running backs. Lattimore had one as a freshman in 2010 and would have had more had it not been for two devastating knee injuries. Stan White led the Tigers during one of the best times for the Tigers. Career stats (2015-17): 671 carries, 3,843 yards, 43 TDs; 103 catches, 1,195 yards, 8 TDs; 2 KOR TDs, Accomplishments: Consensus All-American (2017); Paul Hornung Award (2017); Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year (2016, 2017); AmecheDayne Running Back of the Year (2016, 2017); Rodgers-Dwight Return Specialist of the Year (2017); First-team All-Big Ten (2016, 2017). If Auburn is going to succeed on offense this year, Bigsby will be one of the biggest reasons why. If you feel like you're losing control over your gambling experience, call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, PA, WV), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-888- 532-3500(Virginia) 1-800-522-4700 (NV, TN), 1-800-522-4700 (CO, TN), 1-855-2CALLGA (IL), 1-800-270-7117 (MI). Tidwell, as legend has it, knocked out Jerry Clower and drug him backwards into the end zone. We support responsible gambling. New head coach Steve Sarkisian ought to have a lot of fun incorporating Robinsons skills into his offense. There's not a particular area of weakness in his game (outside of the fact that he's still raw, as any high school talent), which is great news for the Tigers, who would expect him to take over the starting role as early as 2024 if Jarquez Hunter were to declare for the NFL Draft. WebA school has had a Heisman winner in back-to-back years six times, though one of those awards is Bush's forfeited trophy (Yale 193637, Army 194546, Ohio State 197475, USC 200405, Oklahoma 201718 and Alabama 202021). What we know for sure is that Auburn will have a new lead back after JaTarvious Whitlow decided to transfer from the program after leading the team in rushing the past two seasons. Thatmakes fora lot of unhappy faces when ranking the 10 best. Collins left after his junior year with 3,703 career rushing yards second all-time in program history. This Nebraska football roster has famous All-Americans, Nebraska running backs in the NFL, and Cornhuskers players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He finished with 989 yards as a sophomore and 911 in six games as a junior, when he emerged as a Heisman favorite. Thankfully for them, they have Tank Bigsby, one of the best running backs in the nation, and a quality backup in Jarquez Hunter. Bo won the Heisman trophy with a monster year, posting 1,786 yards and 17 touchdowns, both Auburn records at the time. Four dozen SEC running backs have rushed fora1,000 yards in the past decade. Career stats (2014-16): 616 carries, 3,830 yards, 40 TDs; 41 catches, 526 yards receiving, TD; KOR TD, Accomplishments: Consensus All-American (2015); First-team All-SEC (2015); Second-team All-SEC (2016). He opened his Bulldogs career with 1,385 at the time joiningHerschel Walker as the only true freshmen to reach 1,000. Jarquez Hunter should be the lead man in the backfield next season, but what does the RB room look like. Positional coach Cadillac Williams has a bevy of talented backs with a variety of skill sets but they have little experience. 5. He ran for 1,816 yards that final season, breaking Bo Below is a list of PFFs top 10 returning running backs. He caught six passes for 128 yards, including a 78-yard reception which was the longest of the season, and had 12 rushes for 94 yards. Few. There's also the possibility of adding some more depth via the transfer portal - Mississippi State running back Dillion Johnson may be added to this list here in the next couple of weeks. He just missed as a junior, when he gained 979 on 194 carries while splitting the workload with Derrick Henry. He left school as the Tigers all-time rushing leader, although hes been passed by the top two names on our list since then. Auburn has a long history of producing elite running backs but none were better than Bo Jackson. No College Football Hall of Fame eligibility for Stetson Bennett? 17, Reggie Slack made the jersey famous. 400 rushes) at 6.6 yards per carry. Why he's here: Touchdown machine. Join our linker program. All rights reserved. WebHis final year on campus is what makes him one of the best backs in SEC history. Contact/Follow us@TheAuburnWireon Twitter, and like our page onFacebookto follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. We support responsible gambling. Ingram ran 274 times that season for an Alabama-record 1,658 yards. Jackson was drafted into the NFL twice (including No. Jackson still holds the record for total rushing yards (4,303), rushing yards per game for a career (113.2), and most 100-yard games (21). Not just a dangerous running back, Brooks was devastating in the return game, which is why he sits at the top of Auburns all-purposeyardage leaderboard. Or, more specifically, the second half of that season, when he carried Auburn to an SEC title and a national title game appearance. More RB depth charts from the College Wires: Auburn / Bama / Florida / LSU / Tenn. /UGA // Mich. / Mich St. / Ohio St. / Wisc. Shaun Shivers may have only been used as a role player, but he has thrived in that role, averaging 5.3 yards per carry and should earn some carries early on when the younger guys are still learning the offense. Eight completions on 10 pass attempts for 101 yards and an insane 50 rushes for 539 yards and eight rushing touchdowns, including Melvin Gordons nine carries for 216 yards and one touchdown. And remember, this has nothing to do with pro potential. McFadden left with 4,590 yards and still ranks secondin SEC history. both a runner and receiver in 2020. Ironically, after bursting onto the scene with 1,547 yards rushing as freshman in 2014, Chubb was averaging 8.1 yards per carry as the nation's leading rusher through five games before injuring his knee at Tennessee. 5 all time in touchdown passes, completions and passing yardage. Lloyd Nix was one of the best position switches in Auburn football history. Mason had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2012 and 2013, when he led Auburn to the BCS championship game. Had he chose to return to Wisconsin in 2020, he'd have a shot to set the all-time rushing record and beat former Badger, Ron Dayne. Williams made the decision to return for his senior year and helped lead Auburn to a 13-0 season and an SEC championship, although the Tigerswere pushed out of the BCS title game by Oklahoma and Southern California. 3 position all time for the Tigers. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? His rehab going well, all signs point to Chubb making another run at 1,000-plus yards in 2016. There is a considerable amount of talent that Hugh Freeze and Philip Montgomery are going to have at their disposal. However, Elliott scored 58 career touchdowns to Dobbins' 38 despite 132 fewer carries in only two years as a starter. His mark since has been broken, twice, first by Richardson in 2011 and last season by Derrick Henry. Stan White is the leader for the Tigers all time with completions and passing yards. Career stats:1,079 yards rushing, 8 TD; 228 yards receiving, 2 TD. At his best, was a first down waiting to happen and broke a slew of tackles as an every-down option as a sophomore and junior and managed consecutive 20-touchdown seasons. Do you have a sports website? Auburn has had two Heisman Trophy winners that have played the quarterback position, with numerous others guiding the Tigers to championships and big wins. Auburn has a history of success at the running back position. Workhorses. 5.) Here's an overview of Auburn's 2023 running back room (scholarship players only) as it currently sits: Hunter took a dip in YPC as his freshman season progressed, but he broke out this past season with three hundred-yard performances over the final three games of the year - including two huge games against Texas A&M and Alabama. The Tigers were nowhere near the spotlight when the 2010 season began, but thanks to Newton, they owned it when the year concluded. His strongest season was his senior year in 1997 where he guided the Tigers to the SEC championship game. Dameyune Craig was a fiery signal-caller for the Tigers that filled a role from day one for Auburn when he arrived on campus. His 2004 performance landed him at the No. That total was the second-highest in SEC history until Henry and Leonard Fournette raced past it in 2015. The 2021 college football season kicks off in just over 100 days, and we at PFF are here to get you ready for it. If that is the case, look out. The duo, along with Damari Alson, Sean Jackson, and Jordan Ingram gives How they use this talent - and more specifically how often they use that talent - will be determined over the course of the next nine months. Craig was not going to unseat Pat Nix from the starting position, but with the running skills that Craig possessed, HC Terry Bowden found a fit. Hes right there with Allgeier for the best non-Power Five running back in the country. Yes, Chubb was better than Gurley (3,285 career rushing yards, 36 TDs). However, being the feature back is not guaranteed as back-to-back carries of 41 and 70 yards made up over 25% of his total yards. List of Auburn Tigers in the NFL Draft. No FBS running back churned out 10 or more yards on a higher rate of carries over that period than Brooks (23.4%). Disappearing in big game situations is not an ideal trait for running backs, so Hunter needs to step up in big time situations in order to take another step forward in this backfield. Hunter has also proven to be the best pass-catcher out of the backfield over the past couple of seasons. Why he's here: Perhaps the most underrated SEC running back of all-time, I'm not going to underrate the Cedartown, Ga., native here. Cobb has some serious potential to become a great weapon in Hugh Freeze's offense. Vaughn can take defenders' souls in the open field with his blend of quickness and agility. 2 in completions, completion percentage, passing yardage and completions. Borghi was only able to play in one game this past season due to injury. 1 running back in 2021. WebVisit ESPN to view the Auburn Tigers team stats for the 2021 season. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Mark-Antony Richards missed last season following a knee surgery but should be fully healthy and will be in the middle of the competition to be Auburns lead back. The quarterback controversy may allow for the offense to truly be run first. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Freeman could do a little bit of everything, whether you needed a short-yardage burst on third down or a game-breaking big-gainer. 1. This is a subjective group and you're not going to agree with all the selections, in fact, a few of the omissions could be frustrating. Please check your email for a confirmation. Whether or not Freeze and Montgomery end up giving him any serious playing time is to be determined over the course of the offseason, but Jackson has been praised for his work ethic - hence hisreception of a scholarship. Robinson has been a key backup over the last four years and is set to take on a starting role in his super senior season this fall. 5 overall in the 2005 NFL draft, playing seven years in the pros. He topped 100 yards five consecutive times and was averaging 8.1 yards per carry before his season-ending knee injury against Tennessee. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. What I Dont Like: As much as Bigsby has shined on the field over the last two seasons, the biggest question will be if the star running back can stay healthy. Deuce Vaughn took some souls yesterday pic.twitter.com/MARSIbptuA, Anthony Treash (@PFF_Anthony) December 6, 2020. Now that Bigsby has declared for the NFL Draft, the Tigers have to reevaluate their running back room - which, thankfully, is not barren like some of the other position groups on the roster. The last Tigers running back to do that was Onterio McCalebb in 2011 (32 catches for 344 yards). Dobbins followed Mike Weber and Elliott in Buckeyes lore and managed three consecutive 1,000-plus yard seasons including 2,003 as a junior a feat Elliott never accomplished. Career stats:2,979 yards rushing, 32 TD; 249 yards receiving, TD. Auburn looks to extend its winning streak to four games on Wednesday on the road at LSU. He is now the head coach for the Samford University Bulldogs. Having the best season doesnt always translate to best career. The true freshman is the fourth highest-rated running back in program history and should earn immediate playing time. He had more than 1,100 yards in his final six games, including a combined 499 in the SEC and BCS championship games (and an SECCG record 304 yards against Missouri that year). He is the clear favorite to claim the title of No. He doesnt have electrifying speed, but he is elusive and fights through contact as well as anyone. He didnt give show-stopping performances, but he won Auburn a lot of ballgames. From 2010 to now, here's a look at the 10 best Power 5 running backs of the decade in college football: Career stats (2009-11): 771 carries, 5,082 yards, 53 TDs; 51 catches, 586 yards, 4 TDs; PR TD, Accomplishments: Heisman Trophy finalist (2010); First-team All-American (2010, 2011); First-team All-Pac-10/Pac-12 (2010, 2011); Doak Walker Award (2010); Pac-10/Pac-12 champion (20092011); Pac-10 Offensive Freshman of the Year (2009). Georgia rallies, survives on missed field goal to beat Ohio State, reach national title game. Like Campbell, Jacksons career was worth the wait. Fans should be excited about Hunter's return and should expect him to continue to improve upon the standard that he has set as an explosive, shifty back that's hard to bring down. Career stats (2014-16): 687 carries, 4,464 yards, 46 TDs; 79 catches, 935 yards, 2 TD, Accomplishments: First-team All-American (2015, 2016); First-team All-ACC (2015, 2016); ACC champion (2014). Among the 68 FBS backs who totaled at least 50 carries on which they were contacted behind the line of scrimmage in 2020, Hall ranked third in PFF rushing grade. Find the rest of PFFs top returning college players series here: Auburn running back Tank Bigsby (4) runs the ball during Auburn football A-Day spring game at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, April 17, 2021. WebTre Mason, Auburn Mason had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2012 and 2013, when he led Auburn to the BCS championship game. 1 min read. His stats are not over the top in the passing game, as passing was a small portion of the T-formation that was the Auburn offense of the day. Can Auburn earn its' second straight SEC road win on Wednesday night in Baton Rouge? Auburn Football: The 10 Best Running Backs in Tigers History 1 Bo Jackson. 2 Carnell Williams. 3 James Brooks. 4 Stephen Davis. 5 Joe Cribbs. 6 Ronnie Brown. 7 Brent Fullwood. 8 Tucker Frederickson. 9 Rudi Johnson. 10 Ben Tate. Bo Jackson (1982-85) Jackson isnt just one of the greatest running backs in SEC history, hes also one of the conferences best athletes, period. Bigsby was one of the most impressive true freshmen of the 2020 class, finishing as the fifth-most valuable first-year non-quarterback in the country, per. If Gore can improve upon his 84 snaps on the receiving front, an area where he flashed last season, he can climb even higher up this list come 2021. Best game of career: Vs Alabama State (9/27/21) - 10 carries, 38 yards, 1 touchdown, The best quarterbacks available in the transfer portal, Baumhowers to provide NIL deal for Auburn's offensive line, ESPN analyst believes this transfer quarterback would fit well in Hugh Freeze's offense, Offensive lineman Connor Lew flips from Miami to Auburn, Coastal Carolina QB Grayson McCall taking visit to Auburn. Auburn offense he just missed as a junior, when he led Auburn to the helm and guide! 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