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It's a quick reminder that at any minute you've got to be ready. When I look back at that last week we played (in San Diego), I'm really glad I got in and got the jitters out. I could only imagine going in for the first time ever in a playoff game. You never want to see anything like that happen, even to an opposing player, let alone your teammate. But it's part of the game.

Bradlee Van Pelt

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