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" I try to put myself in the position of the fan and the fan in my position. So to be somebody in the stands and be just like everyone else as opposed to having a press pass around my neck is pretty fun. "

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Need

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Age

Wine

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Rich Eisen

Listening

Sports

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Call

Ball

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