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The Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is an American multinational corporation and the world's fourth largest automaker based on worldwide vehicle sales, following Toyota, General Motors, and Volkswagen. Based in Dearborn, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit, the automaker was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903. In addition to the Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury brands, Ford also owns Volvo Cars of Sweden, and a small stake in Mazda of Japan and Aston Martin of England. Ford's former UK subsidiaries Jaguar and Land Rover were sold to Tata Motors of India in March 2008.

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Yoshimi Inaba, President and Chief Executive Officer of Toyota Motor North America, Inc., right, testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 2, 2010, before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing on the Toyota recalls as Takeshi Uchiyamada, executive vice president of Toyota Motor Corporation, left, listens. Toyota
Mikko Hirvonen of Finland, driving a Ford Fiesta S2000, holds his cups, after winning the 78th Monte-Carlo Rally, at Monaco, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. Ford Fiesta
American Idol judge Randy Jackson sits in on bass during a performance of Soul Man with Sam Moore during Muhammad Ali's Celebrity Fight Night XVI Saturday, March 20, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. American Idol
An Indian woman labourer carries stones on a construction site at a railway station in New Delhi, 18 February 2007. Whilst India's economy has undergone a substantial transformation since independence in 1947, women still suffer high levels of wage discrimination in the Indian urban labour market India
Bob Lutz, General Motors Corp. vice chairman is shown during an interview with the Associated Press in Warren, Mich., Thursday, March 11, 2010. Lutz, 78, the longtime auto industry executive who led nearly a complete overhaul of General Motors' lineup, will retire May 1, 2010. General Motors
(L to R) Charles Hamelin of Canada, Wenhao Liang of China, Ho-Suk Lee and Yoon-Gy Kwak of South Korea complete during the men's 3000m short-track super final at the 2010 World Short Track Speed Skating Championships in Sofia on March 21, 2010. Lee won the gold medal ahead his teammate Yoon-Gy Kwak and J.R.Celski of the US. Canada
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: People participate in the 25th L.A. Marathon on March 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. California
DOHA, QATAR - MARCH 19: Andrea Dovizioso of Italy and Repsol Honda Team starts from box during the third day of testing at Losail Circuit on March 19, 2010 in Doha, Qatar. Honda
Cathy Smith, technical specialist at the Chrysler Group LLC Trenton Engine Plant moves an engine block in Trenton, Mich., Friday, March 19, 2010. The facility will build the Chrysler 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine. Chrysler
NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 24: Possible New York Senate candidate Harold Ford Jr. (center) sits as he waits to speak at the Stonewall Democratic Club February 24, 2010 in New York City. Ford, who is considering whether to challenge fellow Democrat Kirsten E. Gillibrand, was received skeptically by members of the noted New York gay-rights organization, who challenged him on his previous positions on gay rights, same-sex marriage and other social issues. Kirsten E Gillibrand
DETROIT - JANUARY 12: The Nissan Leaf prototype electric car on display during the press preview for the world automotive media North American International Auto Show at the Cobo Center January 12, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. The 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) opens to the public January 16th. Nissan Leaf
The popular Maruti Suzuki A Star hatchback is seen parked at a parking lot in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010. India's leading car maker Maruti Suzuki is recalling 100,000 cars, including about 50,000 A Stars in India and overseas due to potential fuel leakage problems, the company said Tuesday. Maruti Suzuki
NEW YORK - MARCH 18: Astronaut Michael Massimino rings the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange on March 18, 2010 in New York City. NYSE
Cleveland State's Kailey Klein shoots a free throw during NCAA college basketball practice in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, March 20, 2010. Cleveland State plays Notre Dame in a first-round game on Sunday. Cleveland
DOHA, QATAR - MARCH 19: Jorge Lorenzo of Spain and Fiat Yamaha Team looks on in box during the third day of testing at Losail Circuit on March 19, 2010 in Doha, Qatar. Fiat
French actress Audrey Tautou and French Director Anne Fontaine, left, arrive for a special screening of Coco Before Chanel at the Soho Hotel in central London, Tuesday April 28, 2009. Fontaine (musician)
Green party Secretary General Cecile Duflot, who heads the Europe Ecology list in the Paris region, casts her vote on March 21, 2010 at a polling station in the suburb of Villeneuve-Saint-Georges during the second round of regional elections. Europe
Environmental Protection Agency investigators continue to take samples from the United Campus Ministry center building at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, N.H., Thursday, Jan. 7,2010. Officials say a woman likely contracted anthrax during a drum circle at the ministry last month after swallowing airborn anthrax spores. The woman became critically ill, but she is said to be improving. Environmental Protection Agency

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BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 21: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #9 Budweiser Ford, sits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 21, 2010 in Bristol, Tennessee.

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BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 21: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #9 Budweiser Ford, sits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 21, 2010 in Bristol, Tennessee.

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BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 21: Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Scotts Ford, stands on the grid prior to the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 21, 2010 in Bristol, Tennessee.

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BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 21: Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Scotts Ford, stands on the grid prior to the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 21, 2010 in Bristol, Tennessee.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Kellie Campbell, cheerleader for the Kansas Jayhawks performs against the Northern Iowa Panthers during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Kellie Campbell, cheerleader for the Kansas Jayhawks performs against the Northern Iowa Panthers during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: A fan of the Brigham Young Cougars holds up a sign in reference to Chris Miles #54 of BYU against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: A fan of the Brigham Young Cougars holds up a sign in reference to Chris Miles #54 of BYU against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Denis Clemente #21 of the Kansas State Wildcats attempts a shot against the Brigham Young Cougars during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Denis Clemente #21 of the Kansas State Wildcats attempts a shot against the Brigham Young Cougars during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Michael Loyd Jr. #10 of the Brigham Young Cougars looks on against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Michael Loyd Jr. #10 of the Brigham Young Cougars looks on against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young Cougars walks off the court dejected against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Kansas State won 84-72.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young Cougars walks off the court dejected against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Kansas State won 84-72.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jacob Pullen #0 of the Kansas State Wildcats celebrates as Charles Abouo #1 the Brigham Young Cougars looks on dejected during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Kansas State won 84-72.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jacob Pullen #0 of the Kansas State Wildcats celebrates as Charles Abouo #1 the Brigham Young Cougars looks on dejected during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Kansas State won 84-72.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young Cougars looks on dejected from the bench against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Kansas State won 84-72.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young Cougars looks on dejected from the bench against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Kansas State won 84-72.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Denis Clemente #21 of the Kansas State Wildcats celebrates with teammates on the bench against the Brigham Young Cougars during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Kansas State won 84-72.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Denis Clemente #21 of the Kansas State Wildcats celebrates with teammates on the bench against the Brigham Young Cougars during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Kansas State won 84-72.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: (L-R) Jacob Pullen #0 and head coach Frank Martin of the Kansas State Wildcats embrace as they celebrate their 84-72 win against the Brigham Young Cougars during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: (L-R) Jacob Pullen #0 and head coach Frank Martin of the Kansas State Wildcats embrace as they celebrate their 84-72 win against the Brigham Young Cougars during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Noah Hartsock #34 of the Brigham Young Cougars walks off the court dejected after they lost 84-72 against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Noah Hartsock #34 of the Brigham Young Cougars walks off the court dejected after they lost 84-72 against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young Cougars walks off the court dejected against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Kansas State won 84-72.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young Cougars walks off the court dejected against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Kansas State won 84-72.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jacob Pullen #0 of the Kansas State Wildcats smiles on court against the Brigham Young Cougars during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jacob Pullen #0 of the Kansas State Wildcats smiles on court against the Brigham Young Cougars during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jacob Pullen #0 of the Kansas State Wildcats smiles on court against the Brigham Young Cougars during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jacob Pullen #0 of the Kansas State Wildcats smiles on court against the Brigham Young Cougars during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Denis Clemente #21 of the Kansas State Wildcats reacts against the Brigham Young Cougars during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Denis Clemente #21 of the Kansas State Wildcats reacts against the Brigham Young Cougars during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young Cougars looks on against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young Cougars looks on against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young Cougars looks on as the Kansas State Wildcats huddle up in the background during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young Cougars looks on as the Kansas State Wildcats huddle up in the background during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young Cougars chases a loose ball against Rodney McGruder #22 of the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young Cougars chases a loose ball against Rodney McGruder #22 of the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Noah Hartsock #34 of the Brigham Young Cougars lies on the court with his hands on his head as his teammates react on the bench against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Noah Hartsock #34 of the Brigham Young Cougars lies on the court with his hands on his head as his teammates react on the bench against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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"Stupidity or gross negligence is not enough, and a defense by Toyota that they were surprised about the extent of the problem can be anticipated"


John Coffee Mar 21 2010 5:46 PM from Sacramento Bee

"I thought our guys reacted well to adversity. We fought back and got the job done ... We just didn't get our normal energy we usually get from our bench. We (the starters) had dead legs and we didn't play transition defense in..."


Jim O'Brien Mar 21 2010 3:24 PM from The Sports Network

"Our guys came out with a lot of energy on the defensive end ... We really got after it. That was out best game of the year."


Scott Brooks Mar 21 2010 3:24 PM from The Sports Network
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BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 21: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #9 Budweiser Ford, sits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 21, 2010 in Bristol, Tennessee.

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BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 21: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #9 Budweiser Ford, sits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 21, 2010 in Bristol, Tennessee.

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BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 21: Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Scotts Ford, stands on the grid prior to the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 21, 2010 in Bristol, Tennessee.

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BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 21: Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Scotts Ford, stands on the grid prior to the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 21, 2010 in Bristol, Tennessee.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Kellie Campbell, cheerleader for the Kansas Jayhawks performs against the Northern Iowa Panthers during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Kellie Campbell, cheerleader for the Kansas Jayhawks performs against the Northern Iowa Panthers during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: A fan of the Brigham Young Cougars holds up a sign in reference to Chris Miles #54 of BYU against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: A fan of the Brigham Young Cougars holds up a sign in reference to Chris Miles #54 of BYU against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Denis Clemente #21 of the Kansas State Wildcats attempts a shot against the Brigham Young Cougars during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Denis Clemente #21 of the Kansas State Wildcats attempts a shot against the Brigham Young Cougars during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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