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Lane Kiffin tabs Charlie Weis, Jr., 24, as new OC : r/CFB
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Long and winding road for Boone Grove grad Aaron Ellis
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Giants romp past Cardinals, Buster Posey breaks career-long home run drought – East Bay Times
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Following His Heart, Samardzija Cuts Off Route to N.F.L. - The New York Times
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Hammond snaps 24-game losing streak, looks to extend final season in playoffs
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Jeff Samardzija explains why politics and baseball don't mix
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From ND to MLB: Jeff Samardzija - NJ Baseball
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As Kevin Pillar waves a cape, the Giants offense takes flight with four home runs in Toronto - The Athletic
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Jeff Samardzija in control for Cubs as a starter
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Bubble Screen: Ballet in 'Bama, and the cameras captured every twist - The Athletic
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Series Preview: San Francisco Giants @ Milwaukee Brewers - Brew Crew Ball
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Who is the real Samardzija?