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995:Quarterback
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979:Quarterback
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897:John Forti
794:2012 Coach
730:1590AM WRCY
128:2013 →
123:← 2011
111:Jeff Austin
72:Tommy Jones
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1051:References
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171:where the
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1130:August 8,
1074:March 11,
868:In-season
823:Resigned
772:Internet
759:Internet
337:PA (Avg.)
332:PF (Avg.)
155:52–49 at
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85:Champions
79:2012 CIFL
1507:Category
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1345:. M Live
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1274:March 7,
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1152:April 9,
1126:. M Live
971:CIFL MVP
963:Position
574:Playoffs
211:and the
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246:Week 11
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