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Developing story here WOW.

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Adios, Longhorns! Can't leave the Big12 fast enough!

@BShark said in Chris Beard Arrested:

Developing story here WOW.

Are you freaking kidding? I turn off Twitter for 10 minutes, and look what happens...

3rd degree felony is pretty serious. Presumably choked his wife but I'm sure we will hear more on this.

He's a drinker- you can tell it by how red his face always is. Alcohol makes people do insane things, like choking your wife.

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@Jethro said in Chris Beard Arrested:

He's a drinker- you can tell it by how red his face always is. Alcohol makes people do insane things, like choking your wife.

Yep. Notoriously hard to work for/with too, churns through assistants. Contrast with Self.

oh man this is potentially insane.

@BeddieKU23 He should never coach again idgaf. I'm guessing he moneys out of jail.

@BShark said in Chris Beard Arrested:

@BeddieKU23 He should never coach again idgaf. I'm guessing he moneys out of jail.

I have no mercy for wife beaters. He should never coach again.

@BShark

With charges like that I would agree. We all know Coaches such as these have 9 lives, run through them and just wait a year for nobody to care again.

@BeddieKU23 My cop buddy said this

"He will hire an attorney who’s buddy buddy with the prosecutor, he will pay him whatever he can to get out of it and it will be some shitty plea deal"

This is not going to fly well for Texas. It's one thing when a player does something like this because of being young and all, but this is their head coach and supposed to mentor players.

I would think the university would hold off for a while until the facts come out... after that... if it is as bad as it smells you would think he would be terminated.

@BShark

I hope that scenario isn't reality.

Well I just lost all respect for Beard. Now to see how Texas handles it. As for the justice system - just hold your nose. The judicial system is hopelessly broken.

@BShark said in Chris Beard Arrested:

@BeddieKU23 He should never coach again idgaf. I'm guessing he moneys out of jail.

He will coach again. Maybe even for Texas depending on how much they want to win. Winning is intoxicating as is the money that goes with it.

Uh oh

@dylans Oh I know, just talking about what I would want.

@BShark said in Chris Beard Arrested:

@dylans Oh I know, just talking about what I would want.

Agreed. 100%

too soon for them to hire Mark Adams? :clown_face: :clapping_hands_medium_skin_tone:

Put him on administrative leave while the legal process plays out, then make a decision based on the outcome of the facts gathered during the investigation, not the trial because he might get off easy with a plea deal.

Imagine Rodney Terry will be acting coach for the foreseeable future. Rodney has previously coached UTEP/Fresno St. He's the only Assistant of the 3 with Head Coach experience I believe.

@BeddieKU23 yep

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@BShark

Developed Bryson Williams at UTEP. That dude had it out for KU

he chokes off the court as he does on the court.

His attorney says it's a mistake, he's innocent

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WOWZER. I hadn't heard this yet:

Texas coach Chris Beard arrested on felony assault charge for alleged strangulation of family member
Beard, 49, was booked by the Austin Police Department early Monday morning
Matt Norlander

By Matt Norlander
2 hrs ago

Texas men's basketball coach Chris Beard, 49 was arrested early Monday morning after allegedly strangling a person at a home. Beard was booked at 4:18 a.m. CT with the Travis County Sheriff's Office seeking a felony third-degree assault charge, according to police records.

Police responded to a "disturbance hot shot" call at 12:15 a.m., according to an Austin Police Department spokesperson, defined as "incidents which are in progress and are an immediate threat to life and/or public safety (i.e. shootings, stabbings, rapes, riots). These calls are dispatched immediately."

Beard is in police custody. The No. 2 Longhorns are scheduled to face Rice on Monday evening.

"The university is aware of the situation regarding Chris Beard," a Texas spokesperson said in a statement. "We are continuing to gather information and monitoring the legal process."

Texas poached Beard from Big 12 rival Texas Tech in 2021. With the Red Raiders, and during his short stint with Little Rock, Beard rocketed himself into the upper echelon of the coaching ranks as one of the sport's rising stars. Beard went 30-5 in one season at Little Rock, advancing to the NCAA Tournament, before spending five seasons at Texas Tech where he went 112-55 and competed for the national championship in 2019.

A former Longhorns team manager under Tom Penders, Beard has gotten off to a fast start at his alma mater. Texas reached the NCAA Tournament and won 22 games in his first season. Texas is 7-1 to start the 2022-23 campaign, having reached as high as No. 2 in the AP Top 25.

CBS Sports will update this breaking news story as more information becomes available.

@Crimsonorblue22 said in Chris Beard Arrested:

His attorney says it's a mistake, he's innocent

lol

Stories will get changed, money will trade hands, and by the time it's all through, the only people punished will be those who told the truth.

Sad. I hate reading this but about people I liked it's worse. Mickey Joseph a few weeks ago, an acquaintance of mine got arrested for the same up in Lincoln which I'm sure you heard about. Pro sports have shown us it's not a career ender. If you're talented enough someone will overlook it and go back to giving you millions to play/coach for their team. Often wonder how the victims in those situations feel every time they turn on the TV and see the guy on there pitching, catching, running, shooting, or coaching? It must really be a difficult thing to deal with.

@wissox hope hes genuinely sorry and is forgiven by the victim, if thats possible.

He does have a player on the team who's a DV abuser. Did this gf use to coach and lose her job due to abusing players?

Looks like i'll be placing a wager on Rice +25 tonight vs Texas.

@wissox

I don't know.... sure seemed to end Marsha's career at WSU... and he was very successful there.

@approxinfinity

These spousal abuse cases are tricky. Probably half of the plaintiff's pull their charges later but now that doesn't necessarily end the legal situation as DA's have prosecution roaming powers these days because of the issue with plaintiff's being strong-armed into dropping charges.

If the evidence is strong, Beard should be in very deep, regardless of his attorney's language.

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Confirmed the victim was a woman.

@Crimsonorblue22 - lots of folks in Lansing feel the same way… 😇

Just said on Austin tv that an assistant coach is filling in for the ALLEGED strangler.
Mug shot posted. Red faced and smarmy grin, almost as if knows he'll be out soon because of 'the good ol white boys' money that is the face of UT Austin. GOOD RIDDANCE.

@BShark Wow. There was a lot of buzz that it was the daughter's boyfriend. So that's interesting.

@RockChalkinTexas said in Chris Beard Arrested:

Just said on Austin tv that an assistant coach is filling in for the ALLEGED strangler.
Mug shot posted. Red faced and smarmy grin, almost as if knows he'll be out soon because of 'the good ol white boys' money that is the face of UT Austin. GOOD RIDDANCE.

If you notice on the mugshot, it's like they let him fix his hair, etc. Maybe they gave him some Visine.

Just saw the zoom w/the da judge. Beard in handcuffs. Pretty sad.

Per twitter, Beard has been suspended indefinitely with no pay. Very good chance he doesn’t coach again for UT.

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He better be TOAST.

@BShark

No excuse for Texas now..

“An attorney for Beard denied the accusations in comments made to the Statesman.

“Coach Beard is 100 percent innocent of these charges,” attorney Perry Minton said. “He should never have been arrested. The complainant wants him released immediately and all charges dismissed. It is truly inconceivable.”

NY Post today

Texas had to go to OT with Rice to win.

@Gorilla72
Perry Minton (attorney representing) is the son of a much bigger (fatter) father who was the attorney that represented some of the most despicable people in government and was paid handsomely for getting them acquitted.
Like father like son.

Side note, today is the day Max Falkenstein died in 2019. Forever the voice of who KU was in all aspects for me. 🙏

Beard won't coach again for Texas. He's gone.

He's Texas Toast

@wissox said in Chris Beard Arrested:

He’s Texas Toast

You've still got it! :grinning_squinting_face:

I like this:

"His hire was deemed a coup for a program that didn’t record a single NCAA Tournament win in six seasons under Shaka Smart. Beard is a basketball winner who has always subscribed to a tough brand of ball while also preaching accountability and responsibility off the court. It’s his turn to practice what he has preached to his players."

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/big12/2022/12/13/texas-bascketball-fire-coach-chris-beard-if-guilty-domestic-violence/10887525002/ ↗

Reading the report. When did she get bite marks? Things don’t 100% add up. Very bad situation, wonder what really happened. Hope there really is video - that will be the only way to set things straight in a way that gets Beard properly punished or vindicated. - Kareem Hunt would still be a Chief if there was no video. People seem to need that visual to fully believe the victim.

@dylans

There has to be evidence to decide cases of "he said, she said." Typically, it isn't video. When there is video it often makes it to TV where it can be sensationalized.

I'm disappointed in TV. News shows love to attract viewers with videos and stories... it's how they make their $. Why don't they bring some of the better abuse counselors on to educate men, women, and children on how to stop the abusers by gathering proper evidence for a conviction? DAs usually don't need the victims to prosecute now but they need evidence to convict and usually it isn't video.

Luckily, more EMS, ER services, police, firemen, are finally receiving better training to record vital evidence in the moment... photographs of bite marks, bruises, swelling, blood... tools used to hurt... rape kits... getting the story immediately after it happens... taking proper notes.... asking the right questions...

Abuse happens to every group... children... elderly... women... men... animals! We need to care more to prioritize it and point to areas that hurt or do not help stop abuse!

I wonder what violence Chris has in his background? Violence is rarely a "one off!"

@drgnslayr The choking specifically is a huge sign of escalation and almost always leads to more serious injuries and/or death without serious interventions. Some intense therapy and rehabilitation are going to be necessary no matter what in this scenario. I don't think he should work as a coach but also don't think he should be banished and ostracized from society as a whole. Especially if substance abuse is in the equation, isolation just intensifies addiction and generally makes people MORE dangerous. Connection is the cure to addiction. Positive relationships are a basic need for all humans (and pets sense that's how they've been bred).

Wouldn't they have pics if she had the report from the hospital? I saw the detailed report about bruises.

@drgnslayr I don’t want to see it, even if it becomes available. Beard claims he has video, but wouldn’t show it to the police. It’s really the only 100% way to know what happened.

@benshawks08

Yes.... no matter what he needs professional help!

I'm reminded of Carlton Bragg's arrest. Many people rushed to judgment on him, then the fraternity house's video clarified the situation. I try to wait for the rest of the story, as Paul Harvey would have said.

@stoptheflop said in Chris Beard Arrested:

I'm reminded of Carlton Bragg's arrest. Many people rushed to judgment on him, then the fraternity house's video clarified the situation. I try to wait for the rest of the story, as Paul Harvey would have said.

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More details about the Beard assault:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/big12/2022/12/12/chris-beard-texas-basketball-coach-charged-domestic-assault/10881830002/ ↗

Now his fiancé is refuting the strangling and everything. Not really surprised by that. At this point I think he keeps his job at Texas.

@Woodrow nobody believes this!

Self defense… hmmmmm….

When asked if any punches were landed, Beard told police, "I think she was trying to hit my private parts," according to the incident report.

@approxinfinity lol, the family jewels! What a pair, take out the trash!

@Woodrow Wait, what? She realized he’s her meal ticket and backed down. Shocker. It’s a no win for her. Not married so no alimony and I don’t know if she works or what she does, but I doubt it’s as lucrative a gig as her man. So she’s getting paid for the abuse and it’s ok (in Beard’s mind) because she keeps coming back.

Her choices are to support herself. - surprising how many can not or are unwilling to do this.
Or just put up with the abuse. - even more surprising how many are willing to do just this.

Crazy when the better road has a hard beginning how many will chose the easy path.

There will be public pressure for the DA to drop the case now. It shouldn't play a role in justice... but... it does.

A lot less evidence without the victim's testimony. She better realize she is basically giving away all her future power/protection from the next round with Chris.

What about the pics, the evidence of bite marks and bruises around her neck?

@Crimsonorblue22

Probably the best evidence now and if she wants to go defend him.... she will have to explain the photos.

@drgnslayr she did go to the hospital.

Misery gets run by Wake Forest. Love it!

Will she be charged with filing a false police report now? (Talk about a double whammy)

@dylans said in Chris Beard Arrested:

@Woodrow Wait, what? She realized he’s her meal ticket and backed down. Shocker. It’s a no win for her. Not married so no alimony and I don’t know if she works or what she does, but I doubt it’s as lucrative a gig as her man. So she’s getting paid for the abuse and it’s ok (in Beard’s mind) because she keeps coming back.

Her choices are to support herself. - surprising how many can not or are unwilling to do this.
Or just put up with the abuse. - even more surprising how many are willing to do just this.

Crazy when the better road has a hard beginning how many will chose the easy path.

There's no alimony in Texas. I'm sure she is receiving a nice amount to say all the things necessary to let the abuser off the hook.

Beard has officially been fired.

@Woodrow wow! I wasn't sure texas would do the right thing.

I sure didn't think UT would do it. Had to be something we are not aware of that they had no choice but to do it. She said he was entitled to bite her because she swapped at his glasses is what I remember. 🤦‍♀️
The controversy would follow him through the seasons. All that money spent AND a new arena and the Board of Regents said no to keeping him.
Next?

https://apple.news/APsoQzfamQmSWKo6PWzNgrw ↗

WOW , when did this happen. I just figured e here taking back what she had said - - clear him and he comes back. - Rather he was innocent or not.

Any guess by anybody if we are gonna see Transfers ? - -Gonna have to wait till the end of season chances are but would be willing to bet you gonna see some transfers

Tang to Texas is going to be soooooo funny

@Kcmatt7 said in Chris Beard Arrested:

Tang to Texas is going to be soooooo funny

it would be , just have to see on that - - -I don't think that will happen but you never know.

P A C K W A T C H

I expected this, even after she tried to save him. The old " my face hit his fist" defense never works.

Wow Texas did the right thing. Beard will find another job next year or the year after.

What people fail to realize... the climate around domestic abuse has changed. What she did later to try to remove the charges has little or no impact on the follow thru by the DA unless she could bring substantial evidence proving it to be a hoax, which then puts her at risk of prosecution for bringing false charges. Too many victims in the past were threatened if they didn't drop charges so the legal authority is now strictly with the DA's office.

Evidently, there exists significant evidence in this case. UT did the right thing. They would look horrible if their only reason for keeping him was the case didn't advance to trial. On top of that... they would only have his word that further abuse wouldn't occur. Imagine the hot water UT would be in if they went along and kept him then he had further trouble?

By chance, if this was a hoax, Beard's attorney would have brought very convincing evidence to the university first so they might keep him.

This is a case of "reading between the lines."

Sadly... I wonder if Chris is on a suicide watch. I hope his sanity is intact!

@BeddieKU23

Wichita State is looking for a new coach and they already have experience with a violent coach!

(dirty... cheap shot)

Here is what I was looking for...

"In the days after the arrest, Texas officials invited Beard and his representatives to lay out a case for why they should not fire him, according to multiple sources familiar with those conversations."

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/big12/2023/01/05/chris-beard-fired-texas-basketball-coach-after-december-arrest-fiance/10996651002/ ↗

If Beard was completely innocent (the only situation where he should keep his job), then his attorney should have "beat UT to the punch" (sorry for the pun) and asked for this first. Obviously... he did not present clear evidence to the university showing complete innocence.

@drgnslayr said in Chris Beard Arrested:

Here is what I was looking for...

"In the days after the arrest, Texas officials invited Beard and his representatives to lay out a case for why they should not fire him, according to multiple sources familiar with those conversations."

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/big12/2023/01/05/chris-beard-fired-texas-basketball-coach-after-december-arrest-fiance/10996651002/ ↗

If Beard was completely innocent (the only situation where he should keep his job), then his attorney should have "beat UT to the punch" (sorry for the pun) and asked for this first. Obviously... he did not present clear evidence to the university showing complete innocence.

you know - -- -and I know to much there to be completely innocent

@drgnslayr fans would love it!

Tang 2 Texas plz

@drgnslayr wonder where their relationship will go from here?

This is exactly what I thought should happen. UT make the decision based on the findings of the police investigation, regardless of where this goes legally because of what his girlfriend is doing right now trying not those her meal ticket.

One interesting name I've seen floated out there as a potential coach for UT is John Calipari. The natives are getting restless with the direction of the program recently amd Cal seems to have issues adapting to the new world of college basketball recruiting with NIL and the transfer portal mostly overtaking AAU/Shoe influences.

Austin would be a great place for Cal. They have money, the expectations are lower than Kentucky, and UT is still a school that can attract big time recruits to go there and the fan base won't care as much about being an NBA factory like they 15 years ago.

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@drgnslayr

Probably a place he'll have to go for a year or two to clean up his image before a P5 school will take on his risk.

I suggest counseling would go a long ways to help his image!

@Crimsonorblue22 said in Chris Beard Arrested:

@drgnslayr wonder where their relationship will go from here?

Maybe they are into kink. Spanking, etc. I'm sure there are plenty of kinky groups out there to join and take their show offline from the public so they stop hurting large groups of people (like UT basketball players).

But seriously... I believe this case should probably go to trial and this woman needs to be questioned why she pulled a 180 under oath. Very likely Chris would be found guilty of more than a choke.

@BeddieKU23 said in Chris Beard Arrested:

Probably a place he’ll have to go for a year or two to clean up his image before a P5 school will take on his risk.

I'm doubtful Beard has a future in basketball.

@benshawks08

I'm imaging Rick Barnes has a secret smile on his face. But seriously... he probably doesn't because that guy is a legit human being.

Texas was stupid to dump Barnes. I said it then, I say it now. Barnes couldn't take the program further not because of his actions... it's the climate in Austin.

That proves out by watching them continually self-destruct. They make decisions based superficially... like by seeing big $ contracts with the SEC.

Let's see how this works out. Will they "rule" the SEC like they often did the B12? ha... no friggin' way! They will become the next Nebraska.. a school that should beg for the magical past years in the B12 when they were relevant.

Schools like Alabama and LSU lick their chops to beat up Texas teams. They consider them a bunch of spoiled pansies. And they are right.

@drgnslayr

The public has a way of forgetting things after a bit of time. A year goes by, and will anyone be worrying about where Chris Beard is?

Unless Beard is going to leave coaching and retire, I have the opinion he'll be coaching again in the next 1-3 years. While I don't agree with that, coaches usually get a bunch of 2nd chances. I think it also depends on the outcome of his case.

Beard made it to the top and didn't get to stay there long. I'm sure that's going to eat at him for a long time & rightfully so, its earned

Can we compare this to greggggggg?

@Crimsonorblue22 said in Chris Beard Arrested:

Can we compare this to greggggggg?

He can go get drunk with Marsha and his wife. Maybe they can invite their old drinking buddy Chris Janz to come join the party ( if he has time).

@drgnslayr Austin is a lot like Lawrence, reversed. They live, breathe and bleed Longhorn football and tolerate basketball. I'm not saying this strictly because I'm a Jayhawk. I lived in Austin for a year, my dad's been there for 40 or so. It's the way it is.

https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/state-regional/chris-beards-case-was-dismissed-travis-county-da-announced/ ↗

A tale as old as time.

@BShark 🤮🤮🤮

@Crimsonorblue22 I'm very upset. You know me, momma's boy.

Not surprised. He'll be coaching next year somewhere, i'll bet. Maybe we should chip in and buy his gf a football helmet.

Some people want Greg Gard fired at Wisconsin and I saw someone pushing for Chris Beard or Sean Miller. I have no reason to be a Badger fan other than I lived there for 15 years of my adult life and I'd probably stop following the basketball team if they hired one of those guys.

@wissox

Me, too!

The case was dropped because his girlfriend didn't want to lose her meal ticket so she didn't want to continue pursuing the charges against Beard.

@Texas-Hawk-10 she saw the gravy train running dry. Someone else will pick him up which is ludicrous IMO. But look at a guy like Urban Meyer with his track record. I’m ok with some second chance but some of these coaches just appear to terrible human beings.

Wonder what the mother of his girls thinks? Maybe that's why she's his ex.

@kjayhawks said in Chris Beard Arrested:

@Texas-Hawk-10 she saw the gravy train running dry. Someone else will pick him up which is ludicrous IMO. But look at a guy like Urban Meyer with his track record. I’m ok with some second chance but some of these coaches just appear to terrible human beings.

Coaching at this level is a cut throat industry and I'm sure there are many morally bankrupt people in positions that we don't hear about their transgressions.

Beard will have a coaching job next year. Line set at even money.

@BeddieKU23 yep and he may have yet another new one the next year after UK fires Cal

@cragarhawk said in Chris Beard Arrested:

@BeddieKU23 yep and he may have yet another new one the next year after UK fires Cal

Only waiting on Cal to clear the way. Kentucky still has the rule of thumb on the books I believe, so Beard won’t have to rehab his image any.

OH man, it'd be fun to hate Kentucky with Beard at the helm.

@Jayblaze Beard with that much talent would be a problem! Would make them the evil empire, the heels of college basketball. Just deplorable. I’d be for it.

(To be clear I don’t think Beard should be given a shot, but he likely will; I hope it’s at a school I detest)

@Jayblaze It's fun for me to hate Kentucky if the Pope was at the helm. Or anyone else.

@dylans And Gregg Marshall could be his assistant.

Louisville? They seem desperate enough...

I wonder if Beard's ability to recruit will be hampered.

If the moms help decide I think it will. He's not innocent, she just dropped the charges. There were bruises and a bite mark on her. Fans will want him hired, not sure the schools will stoop low enough to do it. Maybe if he takes some domestic abuse classes, or they get counseling. WSU fans want him! A Wichita station did a spot last pm on Isaac Brown, think it was because it's black history month. I missed the first part. He was talking about being the first black coach at WSU and other coaches that have backed him. He said Tang was one and talks to him after games frequently. I want him to do well, the (fans?) want him gone.
Marsha's BB family tree is riddled with misogyny and violence. Chris Jans and the NMS guy.
Greggggg got a lot of money in his settlement, not sure that had to happen🤮! Will he ever coach again?

Maybe Beard can be the new coach at NMSU. Could probably teach the kids how to skate.

@mayjay or greggggg

How about he goes to UK.

@AsadZ said in Chris Beard Arrested:

How about he goes to UK.

I'd put money on Louisville over Kentucky. I don't see Kentucky being willing to deal with Beard's baggage at this point. Louisville has always been more willing to sacrifice in that area in regards to coaches.

Talking to Ole Miss about their HC job according to reports

Lol @ this : https://247sports.com/Article/Chris-Beard-looms-large-as-possible-Texas-Tech-basketball-coach-candidate-amid-Mark-Adams-suspension-report-205864546/ ↗

allegations of racism? no thank you. allegations of wife beating? come on down!

Just crazy! I suppose the restraining order is over and everything is just peachy. Bruises healed. Ugh!

@Crimsonorblue22 might just be espn armchair journalism

@cragarhawk

My first thought here was this is to get people to notice. He's shown over his career he'll leave anyone at the alter

Kentucky’s future coach. Just needs a year or two to rehab his image. He’s innocent ya know. (Insert Pinocchio emoji/blue 🧢 )

@dylans

It's downright pathetic when we can predict (with probable accuracy) what's going to happen.

Leading candidate for Ole Miss job. Gotta wonder how they don't already know he's leaving about as soon as a better job comes along and it won't take much honestly

@cragarhawk The rumor that cracks me up is TexasTech has interest in Beard.

@dylans luckily atm it's only a rumor. No real report of that.

Can you imagine how foolish that athletic department would look right now with that? Lol

Beard will fit in perfectly at Ole Miss. Next rumble he gets into with his GF, he can text Brandon Miller and his posse to bring him the firepower.

@Jethro said in Chris Beard Arrested:

Beard will fit in perfectly at Ole Miss. Next rumble he gets into with his GF, he can text Brandon Miller and his posse to bring him the firepower.

Expected to officially hire him in the next 24-48 hours per Goodman.

Will Wade got hired at McNeese St. yesterday. Should be a good chance to rehab his image since basically everything he did at LSU is within the rules now.

Who needs soap operas when the real drama is in college basketball?!

"Beard Arrested By Ole Miss?" I must have the headlines confused...

...or is this a premonition?

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