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The Latest The-Ozone.net News and Note
 January 4, 2009 4:25 PM MT (Phoenix, AZ)
Football: Head Coach Jim Tressel addressed the media for the final time leading up to the Fiesta Bowl matchup with the Texas Longhorns. Check out theOzone video (24:57)
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January 4, 2009 12:40 PM MT (Phoenix, AZ)
Football: The-Ozone Personnel Report for the upcoming game vs. Texas is now on Columns and Features.
January 4, 2009 1:40 PM MT (Phoenix, AZ)
Football: The Buckeye defense will have to find the right balance of discipline and aggression to hold up against Colt McCoy and the high-powered Texas offense. The Longhorns say what they have seen on tape in that regard has impressed them. Check out the-Ozone report now on Columns and Features.
January 4, 2009 8:00 AM MT (Phoenix, AZ)
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Ohio State vs. Texas Preview
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Tony Gerdeman's preview of the Fiesta Bowl matchup with Texas is now on Columns and Features.
January 3, 2009 12:20 PM MT (Phoenix, AZ)
Football: The Longhorns and Buckeyes may have different philosophies on the football field, but off the field, they are very similar indeed. Check out the-Ozone report now on Columns and Features.
 January 2, 2009 9:30 PM MT (Phoenix, AZ)
Football: Today was media day in Phoenix, when both teams usually head to the stadium with all of their players to meet with reporters. NFL playoffs interfered with those plans this year, so the teams met with the media at the host hotel with a limited number of players. We spoke with Alex Boone, Marcus Freeman, Head Coach Jim Tressel and others. Check out theOzone video (8:33)
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 January 1, 2009 10:30 PM MT (Phoenix, AZ)
Football: The Buckeye offensive players met with the media on Thursday to talk about the upcoming game vs. Texas. Beanie Wells, Brian Robiskie, Brandon Smith and others answer questions from the media. Check out theOzone video (6:02)
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 January 1, 2009 6:50 AM MT (Phoenix, AZ)
Football: The Buckeye defensive players met with the media on Wednesday to discuss the upcoming game vs. Texas, before heading to practice. Check out the video from interviews with James Laurinaitis, Marcus Freeman, Malcolm Jenkins and others, as well as a little footage from the practice field. Check out theOzone video (7:53)
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December 31, 2008 11:55 PM
Men's Basketball: The Buckeyes got great performances from Jon Diebler, William Buford and P. J. Hill to get the Big Ten season off to winning start. Check out Tony Gerdeman's Buckeye Watch to find out just how they got it done now on Columns and Features.
 December 31, 2008 6:45 PM MT (Phoenix, AZ)
Football: The Longhorns and Buckeyes sat down for interviews Wednesday morning and then headed to practice. Check out Jim Davidson's photos from the day, now on Columns and Features.
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December 31, 2008 1:45 AM
Football: The Annual College Football crescendo is at hand with the meat of bowl season upon us. Check out who to root for, and who the winners and losers will be, in Tony's Tip Sheet now on Columns and Features.
 December 30, 2008 9:45 PM MT (Phoenix, AZ)
Football: The Buckeyes took to the practice field on Monday during their first full day in Arizona. Check out Jim Davidson's photos from the day, now on Columns and Features.
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 December 30, 2008 3:50 PM MT (Phoenix, AZ)
Football: Head Coach Jim Tressel answered questions from reports today before practice at Pinnacle High School. Tressel addressed the rumor that Todd Boeckman would play in the same backfield with Terrelle Pryor, his interest or lack-there-of in the Cleveland Browns job, and several other interesting subjects.We also have a little footage from Buckeye practice. Check out theOzone video (12:20)
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December 30, 2008 10:00 AM MT (Scottsdale, Az)
Football: The Buckeyes are hard at work with a full contact practice in Arizona today in preparation for their meeting with Texas in the Fiesta Bowl. Almost all of them have now arrived, but there are still a few stragglers who were not on hand for the first day of practice. There was also a bit of a surprise when OSU Head Coach Jim Tressel commented on the prospects of using both Todd Boeckman and Terrelle Pryor in the same backfield against the Longhorns. Check out the-Ozone report now on Columns and Features.
December 30, 2008 10:10 AM ET
Men's Basketball: This line actually made it into a baskeball column.
"And then I put some change in his cup and he asked me if I had 'seen the size of that chicken.'"
Check out Tony Gerdeman's Hoops Week in Review now on Columns and Features.
 December 29, 2008 11:10 PM MT (Phoenix, AZ)
Football: Texas Head Coach Mack Brown, quarterback Colt McCoy and defensive end Brian Orakpo spoke with the media following their arrival at the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. Check out theOzone video (6:41)
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 December 29, 2008 2:15 PM MT (Phoenix, AZ)
Football: Head Coach Jim Tressel spoke with the media following their arrival in Phoenix for the Fiesta Bowl. Check out theOzone video (8:38)
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December 29, 2008 11:55 AM MT (Phoenix, Az)
Football: The OSU team planes have arrived in Phoenix, but several members of the OSU football team are having some travel problems and have not yet arrived. Check out the-Ozone report now on Columns and Features.
December 28, 2008 4;15 PM MT (Scottsdale, Az)
Men's Basketball: In a terse press release earlier today the Department of Athletics announced that OSU freshman point guard Anthony Crater is leaving the program. The release from OSU read as follows:
Anthony Crater, a freshman from Flint, Mich., asked for and was granted a release from his Ohio State men’s basketball scholarship, Thad Matta, head coach of the Buckeyes, announced Sunday.
Crater appeared in all 10 Ohio State games this season. The 6-foot-1-inch guard scored 12 points (1.2 ppg.) and handed out 19 assists for the 9-1 Buckeyes. He averaged 13.1 minutes per game.
Matta did not know Crater’s future plans.
“We appreciate the contribution Anthony made to our program,” Matta said. “We wish him the best.”
Crater came to OSU a highly-rated point guard who did not earn a starting spot as many expected he would. His AAU coach earlier today told Bob Baptist of the Columbus Dispatch that Crater was unhappy with his playing time and decided to move on.
This has been a very bad two week period for the Buckeyes. They lost David Lighty to injury, suffered an embarrassing lopsided loss to West Virginia, their first of the season yesterday, and now have lost Crater. The loss of Crater leaves OSU woefully thin at the guard positions, particularly point guard, where only Jeremie Simmons is listed at that position. Freshman Walter Offut is likely to see more playing time now with the departure of Crater.
 December 27, 2008 11:10 PM
Men's Basketball: Practicing on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day turned out to be an exercise in futility as the Buckeyes lost big to West Virginia 76-48 just two days after Christmas. Jim Davidson and Dan Harker's photos and games story by John Porentas are now on Columns and Features.
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December 23, 2008 9:15 PM
Men's Basketball: It was a very eventful week in the world of basketball for the Buckeyes, for the Big Ten, and around the country. Check out Hoops Week in Review by Tony Gerdeman now on Columns and Features.
 December 23, 2008 2:10 t AM
Men's Basketball: The competition may not have been the greatest, but OSU Head Coach Thad Matta made good use of OSU's game against UNC Asheville, using it as kind of a mix and match personnel laboratory.
Jim Davidson's and Dan Harker's photos and game story by John Porentas are now on Columns and Features.
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 December 21, 2008 5:20 PM
Women's Basketball: The No. 18 Buckeyes amped up the defense and went on a devastating 24-0 run to put away the Michigan Wolverines early in the Big Ten opener for both teams.
The-Ozone game report by John Porentas and Photos by Jim Davidson are now on Columns and Features.
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 December 20, 2008 4:50 PM
Men's Basketball: The Buckeyes used a big second-half run to continue their win streak despite playing without David Lighty. Photos by Jim Davidson's and story by John Porentas are now on Columns and Features.
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December 19, 2008 12:35 AM
Men's Basketball: The Buckeyes take to the hardwood today against Iona and will do so without the services of David Lighty. Check out the-Ozone update on Lighty's injury, who the likely candidates are to replace him, and a preview of Iona now on Columns and Features.
December 18, 2008 6:00 PM
Men's Basketball: Ohio State has announced that junior David Lighty will miss the next 6-12 weeks with a broken foot. Lighty suffered the injury during the Wednesday night victory over Jacksonville. Lighty had surgery on the broken foot today at the OSU Medical Center.
December 18, 2008 2:20 PM
Football: Tony Gerdeman has checked in with the first installment of his Bowl Season Tip Sheet. Check out what Tony thinks of the early matchups in this year's bowl games, now on Columns and Features.
 December 18, 2008 2:35 AM
Men's Basketball: The Buckeyes cranked up the offense to finally hold off pesky Jacksonville at Value City Arena.
Photos by Jim Davidson and game story by John Porentas are now on Columns and Features.
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December 17, 2008 1:00 PM
Men's Basketball: The Buckeyes are 6-0 and ranked in the top-20. They are also second-to-last in the Big Ten in scoring offense. Should you be worried? Check out the-Ozone report now on Columns and Features.
 December 17, 2008 1:50 AM
Women's Basketball: The Buckeyes played on back-to-back nights and this time put a smile on Coach Jim Foster's face with a better effort in a lopsided win.
Photos by Jim Davidson's and game story by John Porentas are now on Columns and Features.
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December 16, 2008 3:30 PM
Football: OSU Head Coach Jim Tressel said today that freshman defensive end Nathan Williams will make the trip to Arizona with the Buckeyes for the Fiesta Bowl. Williams status was in some doubt due to his involvement in a shop lifting incident recently. According to Tressel, it is yet to be determined as to whether Williams will play in the game.
Tressel also reported that six OSU underclassmen have filed papers for NFL evaluation. They are wide receiver Brian Hartline, safety Kurt Coleman, safety Anderson Russell, tight end Jake Ballard, offensive lineman Jim Cordle and corner back Donald Washington. Tressel also added that he advised Beanie Wells that there was no need for an evaluation since his talent level and the interest level from the NFL is obvious.
December 16, 2008 12:50 AM
Men's Basketball: The Buckeyes have moved up to No. 17 in the AP Poll and No. 16 in the Coaches Poll. Check out Tony Gerdeman's Hoops Week in Review to find out what went into their rise in the polls now on Columns and Features.
 December 16, 2008 12:45 AM
Women's Basketball: The Buckeyes had little trouble defeating Cleveland State at Nationwide Arena, but Buckeye Head Coach Jim Foster was anything but pleased with his team's performance and didn't mince any words in saying so. Check out the-Ozone report now on Columns and Features.
Game Photos by Jim Davidson
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December 15, 2008 2:15 AM
James Laurinaitis
Photo by Jim Davidson
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Football: After winning the Nagurski Award in 2006, then the Butkus in 2007, OSU senior linebacker James Laurinaitis will have to make room in the trophy case for one more award.
The Pacific Club in Newport, California, has awarded Laurinaitis the Lott Award as college football's impact player of the year. Laurinaitis is the only two-time finalist for the award and was selected over Texas defensive end Brian Orakpo, Florida State defensive back Myron Rolle and Wake Forest linebacker Aaron Curry.
"This is so surprising to me, but such a tremendous honor. I have to thank my Lord Jesus Christ for all the amazing blessings he has sent me and this is such a blessing," said Laurinaitis.
"Knowing what this award stands for and knowing the reputation and character of Mr. Lott makes it very special. Hearing Keith Jackson announce my name is something I will never forget. It’s a credit to all my Ohio State teammates and an amazing honor. This is truly overwhelming."
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December 15, 2008 2:10 AM
Wrestling: The Buckeyes traveled east this weekend to take on the rough, tough Edinboro Fighting Scots and came back winners in a close dual meet. Kevin Schlosser has the complete report now on Columns and Features.
 December 14, 2008 1:30 AM
Men's Hockey: The red-hot Buckeyes made it nine wins in 10 games with a come from behind, overtime win over Bentley to sweep the two-game series with the Falcons.. Check out the photos by Jim Davidson and story by Craig Merz, now on Columns and Features.
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December 13, 2008 10:45 PM
Men's Basketball: Watching the Butler game today was a gut-wrenching at times. Tony Gerdeman shares his wrenched gut in The Buckeye Watch now on Columns and Features.
 December 13, 2008 5:45 PM
Men's Basketball: It wasn't a great day on offense but the Buckeye defense was a difference-maker in OSU's 54-51 win over Butler.
The-Ozone game story by John Porentas and photos by Jim Davidson are now on Columns and Features.
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 December 13, 2008 12:50 AM
Men's Hockey: The Buckeyes got Bentley all out of shape at the Schottenstein Center Friday night and skated away with a very decisive 10-1 victory.
Photos by Jim Davidson and game coverage by Craig Merz are now on Columns and Features
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December 11, 2008 2:00 PM
Football: Finals week ends today, and the-Ozone final is really a masters dissertation, Tony Gerdeman's evaluation of Jim Tressel's coaching job this season. Check it out on Columns and Features.
December 11, 2008 11:05 PM
Football: Ohio State defensive back Malcolm Jenkins has been awarded the Jim Thorpe Award, emblematic of the top defensive back in collegiate football.
Thorpe Award Winner Malcolm Jenkins
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“It’s just an incredible honor, because of guys like Antoine Winfield who have won this award in the past, and also because of Jim Thorpe, who was one of a kind and a pioneer in history," said Jenkins.
"When I came back for my senior season, the chance to be a part of an award like this was one of the dreams I had. Thanks to my coaches and teammates, I have been blessed to get that opportunity. I take pride in my work as a football player and this is truly an honor.
Jenkins and Buckeye linebacker James Laurinaitis were also named to the Walter Camp All-American team.
December 11, 2008 9:05 PM
Men's Hockey: Finals are winding up and OSU sports team will be back in action again this weekend.
The OSU Men's Hockey team, which has now won seven of their last eight, returns to the ice on Friday. Check out Craig Merz report on a Buckeye that is not only a pretty good hockey player, but the kind of roommate Tony Gerdeman never was.
It's now on Columns and Features.
December 10, 2008 12:05 PM
Football: The-Ozone's finals week reviews continue today.
Jeff Amey has done a review of the 2008 season stats. Jeff's numbers earned him an A for his effort, but we especially liked the essay portion of his report with some interesting comparisons of this year's offense to past seasons.
Check it out on Columns and Features.
December 9, 2008 11:25 PM
Football: It's finals week at Ohio State, when students spend a lot of time reviewing the past quarter's work.
the-Ozone's Tony Gerdeman has been doing the same thing. He's reviewed the past season, and he's reviewed some of his own work as well.
Check out Tony's notes on how the football season played out, and how his work matched up, now on Columns and Features.
December 8, 2008 12:55 PM
Men's Basketball: Have you been following college basketball in the early going? Do you know which Big Ten team has earned the same kind of visibility as a Mexican wrestler? Tony Gerdeman wants to make sure you know just who that is. Check out Tony's Hoops Week in Review now on Columns and Features.
December 8, 2008 12:20 PM
Men's Basketball: Ohio State's Evan Turner has been named the Big Ten Player of the Week. Check out the-Ozone report now on Columns and Features.
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 December 8, 2008 7:00 AM
Football: Head Coach Jim Tressel spoke about the honor of returning to the Fiesta Bowl and then took questions from reporters. Tressel spoke about the seniors, the upcoming individual award announcements and about the challenge of facing a team as high quality as Texas.. Check out theOzone video, (21.44)
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 December 8, 2008 3:20 AM
Football: After the announcement of Ohio State's invitation to the Fiesta Bowl, captains James Laurinaitis, Malcolm Jenkins and Todd Boeckman talked with the media about the game, the Texas Longhorns and personal post-season awards. Check out theOzone video. (3:43)
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December 7, 2008 10:40 PM
Football: It's been a busy evening for announcements.
As was announced tonight and you probably already have already heard, the Buckeyes will play Texas in the Fiesta Bowl on January 5.
Also announced tonight were the award winners at the annual Ohio State Football Appreciation Banquet. Those awards include the team MVP, offensive and defensive players of the year, top freshmen, and other awards. Check out the-Ozone report now on Columns and Features.
December 7, 2008 4:35 AM
Men's Basketball: Tony Gerdeman thoroughly enjoyed OSU's win over Notre Dame yesterday. Check out Tony's Buckeye Watch now on Columns and Features.
Related Features: the-Ozone Game Story, Photo Coverage and Box Score.
December 7, 2008 3:55 AM
Wrestling: Day two of the Cliff Keen invitational wasn't exactly great for the Buckeyes. Check out Kevin Schlosser's report now on Columns and Features.
December 7, 2008 3:40 AM
Men's Hockey: The Buckeyes continued their winning ways this weekend with an impressive win over Robert Morris in Cleveland. Check out Craig Merz report now on Columns and Features.
 December 6, 2008 8:15 PM (Indianapolis, In.)
Men's Basketball: Led by Evan Turner's 28 point, 10-rebound performance, the Buckeyes defeated the #7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish in Lucas Oil Stadium 67-62.
Check out the-Ozone game story and Jim Davidson's photos on Columns and Features.
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December 6, 2008 9:45 AM
Wrestling: The Buckeyes are in Las Vegas at the Cliff Keen Invitational this weekend. Day one of event saw them have a fair amount of success and an unfair amount of bad luck. Kevin Schlosser's report is now on Columns and Features.
December 6, 2008 2:20 AM
Men's Basketball: OSU took a successful step up in competition level earlier this week when they defeated Miami. They step it up yet another notch today when they take on No. 7 Notre Dame in Indianapolis. Check out the-Ozone preview and keys to the game now on Columns and Features.
December 5,2008 2:20 PM
Men's Hockey: Looking for something to do in the Cleveland area tomorrow? The Buckeye hockey team will be there to play Robert Morris. Craig Merz has all the details now on Columns and Features.
December 5, 2008 2:10 PM
Men's Basketball: The Buckeyes take on Notre Dame tomorrow over in Indianapolis, and that should be a fun game. Tony Gerdeman says that shouldn't be surprising, because all of sudden, Ohio State basketball is fun again. Check out Tony's take now on Columns and Features.
December 5, 2008 6:55 PM
Football: Did you know that the ACC Championship game actually has a motto? Neither did I until I read Tony's Tip Sheet this week. Be as well-informed as Mr. Ed. Check out Tony's Tip Sheet now on Columns and Features.
December 4, 2008 11:55 AM
James Laurinaitis
Photo by Jim Davidson
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Football: Ohio State senior middle linebacker James Laurinaitis and senior defensive back Malcolm Jenkins have been named to the first team of the American Football Coaches Association All-American Team.
The AFCA Coaches All-American team has been selected since 1945 and is the only All-American team selected by the coaches themselves.
Ohio State is second only to Oklahoma in the number of players who have been named to the AFCA All-American team through the years. A total of 42 Buckeyes have amassed 56 mentions. Only Oklahoma has more with 59 mentions by 51 different players. The Big 12 has the most mentions all time with 244 followed by the Big 10 with 239 representatives.
Malcolm Jenkins
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Ohio State has the largest number of repeat selections with 13. Oklahoma follows with nine.
The only other Big Ten player to receive mention this year is Iowa running back Shonn Green.
The OSU tandem of Jack Tatum and Jim Stillwagon is one of just seven that earned repeat honors as a duo. That group includes the following. USC's Matt Leinart and Reggie Bush (2004 and 2005) join Army's Glenn Davis and Doc Blanchard (1945 and 1946); Notre Dame’s George Connor and Johnny Lujack (1946 and 1947); Michigan State’s Bubba Smith and George Webster (1966 and 1967); Ohio State’s Jack Tatum and Jim Stillwagon (1969 and 1970); Notre Dame’s Ken MacAfee and Ross Browner (1976 and 1977) and Colorado’s Joe Garten and Alfred Williams (1989 and 1990).
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 December 4, 2008 2:10 AM
Women's Basketball: The Buckeyes led No. 2 North Carolina with 12 minutes to go but went stone cold down the stretch allowing the Tar Heels to pull away with the win. Check out Dan Harker's photos and the-Ozone game report now on Columns and Features.
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December 4, 2008 1:55 AM
Football: We're down to crunch time with the BCS selections. Check out Jeff Amey's latest on the BCS, the top-10 and the Heisman race in Jeff's BCS Report now on Columns and Features.
 December 3, 2008 10:50 PM
Men's Basketball: Evan Turner and Jon Diebler each had an excellent game on Tuesday. Both players spoke with the media following their defeat of the Miami Hurricanes in the Big Ten - ACC Challenge. Check out theOzone video now! (3:18)
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 December 3, 2008 2:15 AM (Miami, Fl.)
Men's Basketball: OSU rallied in the second half to erase a 14-point half time deficit and down the No. 21 Miami Hurricanes in the Big Ten - ACC Challenge.
You will find the-Ozone game report and photos by Jim Davidson now on Columns and Features.
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December 2, 2008 9:10 PM
Men's Basketball:
Buckeyes Win! Buckeyes Win!
Ohio State overcame a 14-point half time deficit with 15-2 run to open the second half then went on to a hard-fought 73-68 win over No. 21 Miami in Miami in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.
The-Ozone will have more coverage later, including comments from coaches and players and complete photo coverage.
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December 1, 2008 9:20 PM
Men's Basketball: In 2006 it was North Carolina and Florida. In 2007 Syracuse and Texas A & M. In 2008 Thad Matta will continue the trend of tough early-season tests for his teams when OSU takes on No. 21/22 Miami on Tuesday in the Big Ten/ACC challenge then travels to Indianapolis Saturday for a date with No. 7 Notre Dame.
Check out the-Ozone feature and scouting report on Miami now on Columns and Features.
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