The Rebels broke the 40-win mark for the first time under Bianco, setting a school record at 48-20 on the season and claiming the SEC Western Division Championship. He sits in the diamond suites at Swayze Field, on the third base side straight back behind the Ole Miss dugout. The Rebels have totaled 73 All-SEC nods under Bianco. 1 team in the country according to every poll. It turns out that Ron Bianco played college baseball at the University of Delaware in the early 1960's. J.B. Woodman became the 23rd All-American in program history, while also earning All-SEC honors alongside second baseman Tate Blackman and catcher Henri Lartigue. The Ole Miss coach spoke after the game about the significance of being there for Drews ceremony. The Rebels became one of only two schools to have hosted an NCAA Regional each of the previous four years and one of only four schools to have advanced to Super Regional play three-straight years. Ole Miss finished with a 43-19 record and hosted an NCAA Regional for the seventh time in the last 13 years. While his bat isn't much to write home about - Bianco is a career .186 hitter in college seasons thus far . 1 in the country, including series wins over Florida and Vanderbilt, Ole Miss fought through the gauntlet to earn another postseason berth, the 13th during Biancos tenure. Follow on, Shelton Sampson Jr., 5-star 2023 WR, announces SEC commitment, Suni Lee, Auburn star and Olympic gold medalist, flips while throwing out first pitch for Minnesota Twins, Former Alabama LB reportedly back in NCAA transfer portal, Nate Oats weighs in on Brandon Miller not earning SEC weekly awards, Nate Oats comments on Brandon Miller's 'pat down' intro routine: 'It won't happen again', Texas A&M guard reportedly fully cleared for basketball activities, 2023 NCAA Tournament Bracketology: Joe Lunardi's latest projections include 8 SEC teams, Overrated? Sam is a senior in high school headed to Louisiana-Lafayette, Drew a sophomore who's. Stephen Head, then a sophomore, earned All-America honors for the second-straight season, becoming the school's third two-time All-American in 2004. That run was enough for the Rebels to earn the No. This comes just three days afterOle Miss took a critical SEC West series from the Tigers in Oxford. We didnt want them to come (to Ole Miss) because of that. To become the all-time winningest coach in Ole Miss history, Bianco passed Rebel legend Jake Gibbs with his 486th win on March 9, 2013, against Lipscomb in non-conference action. Tom Fenton 539 Total Connections. Michael was four years old, Ben was two, Drew was 10 months and the youngest Sam and Catherine werent even in the lineup yet. Yeah man, he's really going off the reservation there, huh? "Yeah, he and mom set that really early, but we neverknew about it until it came up," Drew said. Doug Nikhazy made it three straight seasons with a Rebel arm wearing the Stars and Stripes, earning a spot on the 24-man roster for the 2019 summer. New York Mets. But, it isnt the first time a family member has been giving a blessing to go somewhere else. Ole Miss also continued the trend of sending players to the professional ranks with five players drafted, marking the 10th consecutive season with at least five players taken in the MLB Draft. Let them be Drew Bianco and Ben Bianco and (youngest son) Sam Bianco. 4. Ole Miss made the NCAA Tournament in 2013 with a berth in the Raleigh Regional hosted by N.C. State after a 38-win season and advancing to the third day of play at the SEC Tournament. The 2003 recruiting class was ranked No. Published 9:38 am Thursday, November 9, 2017. It was the first time Ole Miss ever served as a Regional host, but it wouldn't be the last. Johnny Bench Award winner Stuart Turner saw his dream come true when he made the Cincinnati Reds roster to start the 2017 season. In a career that has been filled with memorable seasons, the pinnacle without a doubt came during the 2022 campaign. "I didn't mean anything," Drew said. The 2019 squad set program records for walks drawn (351), fielding percentage (.978) and stolen bases (93) en route to a strong year. 2023 www.clarionledger.com. I think thats what college is all about. Braxton Lee earned MLB Reb when he earned a spot on the 2018 Opening Day roster for the Miami Marlins. In recognition, Bianco was named the SLC's Coach of the Year. Mike and Camie met at LSU. The news was first reported by D1Baseball.com and later confirmed by Fox 26 Houston. He alsos set NC State's single-season home run record with 27. But he wont play at Ole Miss, either. The Bianco Era Begins And keep in mind that Mike himself played college ball in Baton Rouge. Bianco's on-field accomplishments have been recognized nationally, as the Rebel skipper was tapped as the manager of the USA Collegiate National Team before the start of the 2022 season. Less than a month into the season, the Oakland Athletics called up Bobby Wahl as the next Rebel to make his MLB debut. 6 ranking by Collegiate Baseball. Drew Bianco is transferring to Houston after spending the last four years at #LSU, Brooke Kirchhofer (@brookechesney) July 3, 2022. Just a dad. Bianco, 55, was born May 3, 1967, and is a native of Seminole, Florida. Turner claimed the award in 2013, becoming the first catcher in program history to be tabbed as the national catcher of the year. When we have time we go there we go to the baseball field.. He is the cornerstone in this baseball family. 19 pick from the Toronto Blue Jays. Placement; Recruitment; Roster; Alumni; Are you alumni of this team? Drew, 21, is a juniorinfielder and outfielder at LSU. Ole Miss got off to a hot start, winning 20 of its first 22 games, including a series win over No. Once sitting at 7-14 in the SEC and left for dead by fans and media across the country, Biancos Rebels responded with one of the most miraculous turnarounds in college baseball history to not only right the ship, but finish on top. On the field, Bianco has established a tradition of developing some of the nation's top players, as the Rebels have seen a combined 92selections to All-America and Freshman All-America teams over the past 22 seasons. Scott Bittle brought home the program's third Ferriss Award as the state of Mississippi's top collegiate player and also earned First Team All-America honors. And thats unique since the national-caliber Oxford High School baseball program helped Bianco have the number one recruiting class in America two years ago, contributing standout signees including Grae Kessinger, Thomas Dillard and Houston Roth. "To get the best college baseball experience, Camie and I thought it would be best for the boys not to be coached by their dad, and easier on me," Bianco said. Bianco has also tutored 19 catchers who have gone on to sign professional contracts. The Rebels defeated the eighth-ranked Aggies on the way to the program's sixth regional championship game in an eight-year span, a feat accomplished by only 15 teams nationally at the time. We make jokes about it all the time and how fun its going to be. 4. Ole Miss coach Mike Bianco. If his Rebels had beaten Arizona and coach Jay Johnson in the best-of-three Super Regional title game last June 13 in Tucson, Arizona, to reach the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska, Bianco could be LSU's coach today. If baseball is the foundation this family was built on, Camie is the stitching that holds it all together. His time behind the plate as a player would later benefit him as he served as LSU's pitching coach during three World Series championship teams in the 1990s. None were more important though than Mikes first coach, his father, Ron. Id like them to go somewhere where they make it or dont and sink or swim on their own, Mike Bianco said a couple of years ago. Foundation of Success Trent Dilfer might want to rethink this hot take. Matt Tracy was called up to the big leagues by the New York Yankees, April 11, 2015, and made his debut later that day. Ben, who made the Dandy Dozen,leads Drew in home runs and Drew, one of The Clarion-Ledger Top 20 Underclassmen selection,leads Sam in stolen bases. While the Cougars faced down University of the Incarnate Word in the 2023 Kleberg Bank College Classic, Bianco made a diving catch over the fence at the top of the sixth inning and miraculously caught the ball for an out. . Pinch-hitting with LSU up 7-3 at Alex Box Stadium, Bianco homered on the first pitch and flipped the bat. Dugas broke a 0-0 tie in the top of the ninth as the Tigers survived a tough one in Austin. From there he would head back to his alma mater as an assistant coach before taking his first head coaching positionat McNeese State. The excitement on the field has spilled over into the stands, where Ole Miss baseball fans have taken notice and shown their appreciation. We got to come out and catch ground balls, practice with the Ole Miss baseball team, and my dad just always helped us out with the game. The Rebels were the only team in the SEC to post a winning record in conference play each of the previous four seasons. in 1962 and 63. Nick Fortes and Hayden Dunhurst carried on the tradition in 2018 and 2021, earning Johnny Bench Award semifinalist nods. After all, hes part of the family. 5 seed Arkansas. Theres no other way you become the starting catcher on a college baseball team that finished third in the College World Series (LSU, 1989) and go on the become the winningest coach in Ole Miss history with 662 victories. With 40 regular season wins, the Rebels tied a school record and eclipsed the victory mark for the sixth time under Bianco. National Champion Rebels But credit Mike for not letting selfish reasons interfere with letting Drew make his own decision. May 8, 2020 Sam Bianco stands in front of brothers Drew, left, and Ben at their family home in Oxford. Bianco was inducted into the Indian River Community College Hall of Fame in 2003. In five seasons at LSU (1993-1997), the Tigers advanced to the College World Series four times and claimed three national championships. MLB Rebs "I don't really know if I can put it into words," he said. They dont have to be the coachs son. Once there, Ole Miss went on a 10-1 run before defeating Oklahoma in the College World Series to pick up its first national title in program history. 2 in the nation, highlighted by four prospects who were taken in the MLB Draft but chose instead to play in Oxford. Theyre still my parents. Love of the game For Mike it's been a lifetime. Its a Sunday afternoon, with 80 degree sunshine and the perfect amount of breeze floating across the park, and the Biancos are at the diamond to watch Mike, Camies husband, Rons son and the father of Michael, Ben, Drew, Sam and Catherine, coach the Ole Miss Rebels. He then returned to Baton Rouge where he joined Bertman's staff at LSU. Photo by John Davis No matter how good, no matter the temptation to add a few more Rebel wins by adding top talents, the Bianco boys were destined to play for anybody but Dad. Ron started it and Mike has kept it going. Please check your email for a confirmation. Durch Klicken auf Alle akzeptieren erklren Sie sich damit einverstanden, dass Yahoo und unsere Partner Ihre personenbezogenen Daten verarbeiten und Technologien wie Cookies nutzen, um personalisierte Anzeigen und Inhalte zu zeigen, zur Messung von Anzeigen und Inhalten, um mehr ber die Zielgruppe zu erfahren sowie fr die Entwicklung von Produkten. A graduate student and the son of Ole Miss baseball coach Mike Bianco, Drew Bianco put up what will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of the young college baseball season. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Ole Miss has ranked among the nations top 25 attendance leaders in all of Biancos 22 seasons. Here is the latest regarding Whittier Little League and the 2021 Spring Season. #SCTop10 x @DrewBianco8 pic.twitter.com/HUJcjD3xFp, Houston Baseball (@UHCougarBB) February 26, 2023. The point is that's coach Bianco's boy. The Rebels remained one of the top teams in college baseball all season despite several injuries, including the loss of Friday night ace Gunnar Hoglund. Rebels Return to Omaha Ole Miss continued to pull in the accolades in 2009 as the Rebels claimed the SEC Regular-Season Championship for the first time since 1977 with a 20-10 record in conference play. A team that was highly-regarded as one of the favorites to reach the College World Series this summer, a feat done only once in. With five wins over teams ranked No. Three Rebel players joined Bianco on the Collegiate National Team, with Jacob Gonzalez and Hunter Elliott making the travel squad that competed in The Netherlands and Mason Nichols earning a spot on the initial Collegiate National Team training camp roster that competed in theStars vs. Stripes intrasquad series in North Carolina. Ole Miss claimed the SEC Western Division title for the third time under Bianco's leadership, posting a 19-11 record before hosting an NCAA Regional for the sixth time during the head coachs watch. Its a wonder he didnt seriously injure himself on the diving catch. Justin Garza (1-0) L. Michael Kopech (3-1) S. Emmanuel Clase (13) Cincinnati Reds. About Saturday Down South | Ethics and Editorial Standards | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Other Conferences: Big Ten | ACC | Pac-12, A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South. LSU infielder/outfielder Drew Bianco may not play against his dad, Ole Miss baseball coach Mike Bianco, in the SEC Tournament this week, but he will get to visit with him and his mother Camille. At least three Rebels have been selected in each of the past 18full seasons of the Bianco Era. Not to be content with the success of previous years, Bianco's Rebels used the achievements of 2005 to springboard into the 2006 season. He also stands as the winningest and longest-active coach in the SEC among the sports of baseball, mens basketball and football. The latest renovations to O-U Stadium will benefit both players and fans. Prior to the 2016 season, the Rebels added a new HD video board to the outfield that measures 30x48 in size to enhance the game day experience. They improved to 31-19 and 13-14 in the SEC with a sweep of LSU for the first time ever in Baton Rouge. Which is why there are gonna be some Rebel fans stirred up to hear that Drew, who's slugging .588 the country's14th-ranked team, just committed to play his college ball in Baton Rouge. The game began with a special moment as Ron Bianco, the father of Ole Miss head coach Mike Bianco, threw out the first pitch. Right-hander Lance Lynn (St. Louis), shortstop Zack Cozart (Cincinnati) and left-hander Drew Pomeranz (Colorado) became the next crop of player to make their Major League debuts, getting the call to the big leagues in 2011. Having them in the infield its funny. Bianco Earns Head Coaching Experience He wants his sons to be their own man. Parker Caracci carried on the tradition in 2018, earning a spot on the Team USA roster, where he posted a perfect 0.00 ERA with two saves and opposing batting average of .094 in 9.2 innings of work. This is kind of a situation of Dont count your chickens before they hatch. A lot of people probably assumed that Bianco may head back to Oxford and play his senior season for his dad and the Rebels, but he chose otherwise. Four Rebels earned spots as All-SEC selections on either the first or second team, while outfielder Burney Hutchinson earned second team All-America honors from Baseball Weekly. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. College World Series Most Outstanding Player Dylan DeLuciawas named a Third Team All-American by Baseball America, while three-time Rebel captain Tim Elkolanded on the NCBWA's Third Team All-America squad. OXFORD Ole Miss fans feared they might have lost their three-run lead when Maryland 's Nick Lorusso sent a bases-loaded fly ball to the warning track in right field in the seventh . Dadwould definitely play catch with Mike,Ben, Drew and Sam, but if any of the boys became good enough to play college baseball, it would not be at Ole Miss. Las Vegas, NV. Those call ups gave the Rebels eight players active in the Majors in the 2011 season, the second most of any Southeastern Conference team that season. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Their season ended with a 6-1 loss to Eastern Carolina in the American Conference Championship game. Despite the youthful team and the difficult schedule, the Rebels were relentless and determined to continue the programs excellence under Bianco. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 10 by Collegiate Baseball, while the 2011 class was ranked third nationally by Collegiate Baseball and fifth by Baseball America. In his first season with the Cowboys in 1998, he engineered an 11-game improvement from 1997, posting a 30-26 record - the first of three 30-win seasons. https://lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/2022/07/03/lsu-baseball-drew-bianco-announces-transfer-to-houston/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. I miss graduations, proms, I miss a lot of stuff, he said, via Inside the Rebels. Sign up for the LSU Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Last season with the Wolfpack, White posted a.362 batting average and tallied 85 hits, 12 doubles and 74 RBIs. That's the way you need to think about it,' " Bianco said. Please check your email for a confirmation. The Rebels entered postseason play tied for their highest ranking in program history at No. After opening with a decisive victory over Saint Louis, the Rebels exited the tournament after two heartbreaking losses in one day to the nations top hitting team, Tennessee Tech. The success continued in 2019 as Ole Miss notched yet another 40-win season, finishing 41-27 after a tremendous SEC Tournament run, an NCAA Oxford Regional Championship and a berth in the Fayetteville Super Regional. Leading the way throughout the season were All-SEC Second Team reliever Wyatt Short, Ferriss Trophy finalist Scott Weathersby, and senior slugger Sikes Orvis. 2 Alabama. Last season under the direction of first-year coach Jay Johnson,Bianco had just five hits in 39 at-bats. The experience that the Rebels gained in 2015 paid dividends in the 2016 season. He really just did that AGAIN. Ole Miss has won 73.2 percent of its home games under Bianco, compiling a 542-198-1 record at Swayze Field. State and LSU, Bianco received his first head coaching opportunity, taking over the reins of McNeese State. "No doubt about it," even Johnson said before the 2022 season. T.J. Beam (New York Yankees) was the first player from the Bianco Era to be called up in 2006, followed by Seth Smith (Colorado) in 2007 and Matt Tolbert (Minnesota) in 2008. Odds & lines subject to change. His dad was a catcher at LSU under coach Skip Bertman, Here's what LSU's pitching rotation should be in SEC Tournament, LSU baseball will reach NCAA postseason if it stays hot | Guilbeau, Drew Bianco homers on first pitch he sees against his father's Ole Miss team, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Award-Winning Rebels Additionally, the school district facilities are closed until January or when the schools choose to re-open. Just as the Rebels were rising to the top of the national rankings and preparing for SEC play, the 2020 season ended due to the spread of COVID-19. Bianco also worked with the pitchers during his three years as head coach at McNeese State, and continues to serve in that same capacity with the Rebels. 0:49. Ron played baseball at the University of Delaware. When you grow up in that baseball family the field is where they go visit their dad, Camie said. Entering Sunday, Bianco played five games for the Cougars, hitting .118 (2-for-17) at the dish with one homer and three RBI. Four Cowboys were named to the SLC's first team, including the conference's Hitter and Newcomer of the Year in Chris Williamson, and the SLC's Pitcher of the Year in Chris Howay. Mike is on the road coaching Ole Miss to a win against Southern Miss in Pearl. The reality, though, is that if the boys werent good enough to play for their dad at Ole Miss, no one would even know this rule existed. Maybe it was something they all were born with in their blood after all, their parents fell in love at the ballpark. He is married to the former Camille Marquette, and the couple has five children: sons, Michael, Benjamin, Andrew and Samuel, and one daughter, Catherine. Bianco was 3-for-12 with three RBIs in LSU's series victory at Ole Miss in April. During his time with the Tigers, he played at every position, except for pitcher, predominantly seeing most of his reps as an infielder. If you feel like you're losing control over your gambling experience, call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, PA, WV), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-888- 532-3500(Virginia) 1-800-522-4700 (NV, TN), 1-800-522-4700 (CO, TN), 1-855-2CALLGA (IL), 1-800-270-7117 (MI). 0:04. Not satisfied with the accomplishments of the previous season, Ole Miss added to its list of firsts in 2005. Attendance continues to rise under Bianco as Oxford-University Stadium has been established as one of the best atmospheres in college baseball. Chris Coghlan (Florida) was named the 2009 National League Rookie of the Year, while Matt Maloney (Cincinnati) made his MLB debut that same season. However, things were different this time around. Ole Miss Rebels Baseball Mike Bianco's son committed to LSU baseball and no, you shouldn't be angry about it Ole Miss' head coach decided long ago that he didn't want his sons playing. They were in the same ballpark for Drews Senior Day ceremony as the LSU veteran played his final home game in Baton Rouge. LSU utility player Drew Bianco, son of Ole Miss coach Mike Bianco, officially entered the transfer portal last week and now will transfer to Houston.The news was first reported by D1Baseball.com . It was special to be there today.. I've always gone back to if they're good enough to play here they are good enough to play anywhere. A former alum and two-year starter for the Tigers, the Rebels coach met with LSU athletic director Scott Woodward before ultimately electing to remain with Ole Miss. For a lot of reasons. 5 Arizona. Coming here they never get away from that. Ole Miss also became the first school to produce two different finalists for the Johnny Bench Award in consecutive seasons when Stuart Turner and Will Allen were named as finalists in 2013 and 2014, respectively. The country superstar previously revealed that she is a homebody who "gets nervous" in group settings, despite being a multi-award-winning singer who has . Zack Cozart made the national squad in 2006, and Cody Satterwhite and Lance Lynn kept that going in 2007. He decided to stay at LSU. Nonetheless, Ole Miss broke a program record for strikeouts en route to its third straight 40-win season and a third straight berth in the SEC Tournament semifinals. Three position players returned to the starting lineup along with a cast that was just getting its first taste of baseball at the highest collegiate level. 4 ranked recruiting class. The Rebels have seen 126Major League Baseball draft picks in that time, including a combined 27 in the past fiveseasons. It was one of those hits that seemed destined for pay dirt, but Biancos heroic flop over the fence kept it from going in Incarnate Words favor. A trio of Rebels collected Louisville Slugger Freshman All-America accolades in pitchers Brady Feigl, James McArthur and Andy Pagnozzi. He never wanted them to play because he coached. Grilling areas, picnic pavilions and terraced seats were added beyond the wall in left field in the Oakes Pavilion. His best season came during the 2021 season in which he hit seven home runs and recorded 21 RBIs in 50 games played to go along with a.378 on-base percentage. Row 1. I think it would be difficult, but I think I could handle it and I think they could handle it, Mike said. I always get asked when people see our name, Yall are brothers? Yeah, were brothers.. Growing up with an SEC coach as your dad had its advantages, Drew said. the Rebels made it to Omaha for the first time in 42 years. Drew Bianco is celebrating America in more ways than one this weekend as the redshirt junior from Oxford, Mississippi, will be transferring from LSU to play for the Houston Cougars in the American Athletic Conference. Among those 166players, 32have made Major League rosters, including 21Rebels in the past 22 seasons. He can be reached at david.magee@oxfordeagle.com. The 2005 NCAA Regional in Oxford drew the second-largest crowd among all Regionals. Prior to Biancos arrival, Ole Miss eclipsed four draftees just three times. When they dont have a game of their own the Bianco boys and sister Catherine are watching Dads at Swayze. The Rebel legacy was named the Brooks Wallace Award Winner, given annually to the nations top shortstop, becoming the first player in program history to win the award. Known by fans and peers as a classy winner on the field and a gifted, caring family man off the field the veteran Rebel baseball could be called an extreme competitor. Maintaining Excellence The talented youth made an immediate impact on the diamond as three freshmen found themselves in the everyday lineup, while five more saw action on the mound. The trio also pulled in Freshman All-America honors, marking the first time the Rebels earned the honor for three players in the same season. For 17 years Camie Bianco has sat in this seat, right above the home dugout at Swayze Field. What I mean by that is I think going away sometimes is good.. Since then, Bianco has become the winningestcoachin program history, led the Rebels to the only national championship in program history and established Ole Miss as one of the premier programs in college baseball. The Rebels have also celebrated great academic success under Bianco. 2, according to NCBWA. 1 seed Virginia, falling to the Cavaliers 2-1 in the opening-round game before picking up win a dramatic walk-off win over Texas Tech and a 6-4 victory over TCU in elimination contests to set up another showdown against Virginia with a berth in the CWS Championship Series on the line. Gone from the team that made it to Omaha were 17 players, including eight that were selected in the 2014 MLB Draft. Others leaving include pitcherJacob Hasty, pitcher Will Safford, infielder Collier Cranford, outfielder Giovanni DiGiacomo. The Tigers' offseason continues to be one with questions and concerns as Drew Bianco becomes the eighth name to enter the transfer portal. WASHINGTON BASEBALL PLAYER'S EJECTION GOES VIRAL; FANS CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT 'EXCESSIVE CELEBRATION' WAS Bianco, the son of Mike Bianco, is a graduate student at Houston after spending four seasons with the LSU Tigers from 2019-2022. Bianco the son of Ole Miss coach Mike Bianco appeared in 50 games (and started 32) as a redshirt junior this spring. Drew Bianco made a verbal pledge to play baseball at LSU last month. Here is a look at LSU baseball infielder Drew Bianco, whose hometown is Oxford, Mississippi. Ole Miss set the stage for the move to the next level in 2004 as the Rebels earned another berth in the postseason, marking the first time in program history that Ole Miss reached an NCAA Regional in back-to-back seasons. Ole Miss picked up right where it left off in 2021, topping three top-10 teams at the State Farm College Baseball Showdown to earn its first No. That young group led the SEC in ERA at 3.45 for the year, hit the 35-win mark for the third straight season on the way to the postseason. This season is the first time three Biancos Ben, Drew and Sam will share the same diamond. Joe Wills 1 Total Connection. 4/1/2021 - 4/3/2021. He'll join a Houston. The first time Mike Bianco advanced to the College World Series as the head coach at Ole Miss in 2014, he failed to mention to his players after the super-regional clincher that. They were a consensus top-five team by the end of the year, and spent most of the season as one of the nations best teams. "They wanted us to go somewhere else, and we wanted to venture off anyway and grow up. "I got caught up in the moment. 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