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I don't understand if you're developing a program in college in which you're suggesting that the reason a player ought to come and play for you is you can help get them to the NFL, to ban the scouts of the New England Patriots, an NFL team, from being there to watch the kids play is an absolute dumb move.”", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmf6xenwc001p357tvgbw1fw5@published'}, {'data': {'text': '“It’s selfish and petty,” Curtis added.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmf6xenyj001q357tl0lzlvy0@published'}, {'data': {'text': "“Recruiting, but also keeping kids there,” Courtney Cox said. “Imagine being a parent of somebody who just sent their kid to UNC because Bill Belichick promised that he was the best choice to get your kid to the next level? 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