Best Kirshner Podcasts (2024)

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Non-Clinical Spending Insights for Healthcare CFOs with David Kirshner 37:53

21d ago37:53

37:53

In this episode of CFO Weekly, David Kirshner, Managing Partner of Healthcare at LogicSource, joins Megan Weis to discuss the impact of non-clinical spending on financial health in healthcare organizations. They discuss strategies for optimizing vendor relationships, leveraging data and analytics, and navigating regulatory compliance. David also sh…

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The 2024 MAC preview show 58:51

2h ago58:51

58:51

The return of the MAC on Split Zone Duo! We preview the 2024 season, as Miami tries to defend its title and establish itself as something like what Toledo has been. Bowling Green tries to remain solid, NIU aims to run over you while playing good defense, Ohio wants to at least tote the rock well, and EMU becomes one of Godfrey’s favorite teams. You…

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The 2024 Sun Belt preview show 1:24:04

9m ago1:24:04

1:24:04

SZD previews the Sun Belt: Appalachian State is the favorite in the East, but Coastal Carolina had a more promising first year under Tim Beck than you realized. James Madison resets, Georgia Southern really needs to start winning, Marshall is in the danger zone, ODU is the site of a scandal, and Georgia State is worth checking back in on in a few m…

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CFOs, Gen Z, and the Future of Work with Sagar Khatri 35:31

2h ago35:31

35:31

In this episode of CFO Weekly, Sagar Khatri, Co-Founder and CEO of Multiplier, joins Megan Weis to talk about the workforce trends that CFOs are currently navigating and the nuanced challenges of integrating Gen Z into the workplace. They also touch on the importance of trust, transparency, diversity in leadership, the financial implications of rem…

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Single Wing Interview: Doug Lesmerises of 'Kings of the North' 30:31

4d ago30:31

30:31

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.com Godfrey sits down with longtime Big Ten and Ohio State writer Doug Lesmerises of "Kings of the North" in a traditional north/south idealogical spar that's anything but. We talk about the origins of Doug trying to redefine the northern and midwestern identities of col…

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The 2024 CUSA preview show 44:33

7d ago44:33

44:33

Liberty is a heavy favorite after dominating Conference USA in its first season in the league. So let’s start at the bottom of CUSA and work our way up. Will Kennesaw State (4:06) be glad it moved to FBS? Sam Houston (9:56) had a miserable first year and looks to build something in its sophomore FBS season. UTEP and New Mexico State (13:18) have ra…

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The 2024 AAC preview show 47:35

6d ago47:35

47:35

Richard, Alex, and Godfrey break down the American Athletic Conference ahead of the 2024 season. Memphis (3:00) looks like it’s primed for a run, but UTSA and Tulane (10:12) are strong in their own ways. USF (19:21) was a minor breakout team in 2023. Is another step forward in store? Which bad to mediocre team from the ECU, Rice, UAB, and North Tex…

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Michigan, the NCAA, and how everyone wins 10:00

7d ago10:00

10:00

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.com The NCAA and Michigan have moved to the “leak wars” portion of their fight over sign-stealing. Godfrey, Richard, and Alex discuss the art of NCAA investigation crisis comms, why elevating Sherrone Moore was a good hiring decision that would inevitably hasten this con…

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How to Become a Top Financial Advisor with Susan Boles 34:45

7d ago34:45

34:45

In this episode of CFO Weekly, Susan Boles, Virtual CFO and Business Strategist at Beyond Margins, joins Megan Weis to share how to be a better business advisor to help business owners get clear on their numbers and truly understand their inner workings at a deeper level so that they can make decisions from a place of intention and purpose instead …

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The 2024 Mountain West preview show 1:09:15

12d ago1:09:15

1:09:15

It’s a Mountain West preview from Richard Johnson, Steven Godfrey, and Alex Kirshner. To start, let’s talk about Utah State firing Blake Anderson right before the season (3:02) and Fresno State also needing a preseason coach replacement for Jeff Tedford (13:16). Is Boise State as overwhelming a favorite over Fresno and UNLV as media voters seem to …

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The 2024 Big Ten preview show 1:50:46

13d ago1:50:46

1:50:46

The 18-team Big Ten gets the SZD preseason preview treatment. What are reasonable expectations for last year’s title game teams, Michigan and Washington? (5:59) Is there any way things could go very badly for Ohio State and Oregon? (21:24) Will Penn State figure out a way to move the ball through the air? (34:54) Do we see a dark horse between the …

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We asked Substack’s best finance expert to explain this private equity thing 44:03

14d ago44:03

44:03

Doomberg runs the biggest financial newsletter on Substack, explaining money and markets to a quarter-million subscribers every week. Alex Kirshner, a skeptic of private equity money in college sports, asks Doomberg a bunch of questions about why institutional money is poised to come to college football, what it will mean, and who it will benefit. …

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How CFOs Can Embrace New Tech Without Redesigning Their Entire Toolkit with Melissa Howatson 35:07

14d ago35:07

35:07

In this episode of CFO Weekly, Melissa Howatson, CFO at Vena Solutions, joins Megan Weis to discuss why CFOs and finance teams should not reinvent the wheel with new tools and processes and why, at times, the best solution might be making current processes more efficient, particularly when it comes to navigating new trends such as AI. Melissa is a …

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The Single Wing: The 2024 Eyes List Begins 20:21

18d ago20:21

20:21

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.com Godfrey opens the notebook for an all-coaching carousel mailbag to set the agenda for 2024. Two Mountain West jobs are already open, and there's a healthy retirement watch list before we even get to the Hot Seat Proper. Let's figure out who's gettin' that sweet buyou…

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The state of Florida preview, part 2: South 15:10

19d ago15:10

15:10

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.com There’s always lots happening in college football in South Florida. Richard interviews a pair of experts on the state of the FBS teams in the region: Kevin Fielder of Rivals breaks down FAU and FIU, who are perpetually jockeying for South Florida G5 supremacy. And th…

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All Bets Paid: Godfrey's Ode To Michigan & The Rose Bowl 1:04:37

20d ago1:04:37

1:04:37

Oil and water. The Capulets and the Montagues. Michigan fans and Steven Godfrey. After years of often contentious relations, Godfrey threw down the gauntlet for Michigan fans to donate a bunch of money to charity, and they smashed giving goals like always. So here it is: Godfrey—egged on by Michigan diehard and New York Times writer Jane Coaston—ac…

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The 2024 SEC preview show 1:34:28

21d ago1:34:28

1:34:28

The 2024 SEC season preview from Alex Kirshner, Richard Johnson, and Steven Godfrey. How could the party be ruined for Georgia, Texas, and Alabama? Is Ole Miss or Mizzou better set up for a dream season? Which first-year starting QB at Tennessee, LSU, and Oklahoma is best set up for a breakout? Do Mark Stoops, Billy Napier, or Shane Beamer have any…

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The CFB video game field guide and review 14:15

22d ago14:15

14:15

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.com After a long week of playing the EA Sports College Football 25 video game, our verdict is in. Alex and Richard review the game, discuss whe…By Richard Johnson and Alex Kirshner

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The 2024 Big 12 preview show 1:29:04

27d ago1:29:04

1:29:04

It’s the 2024 Big 12 season preview from Richard Johnson, Alex Kirshner, and Steven Godfrey. Utah enters the league as the favorite, but the gap to Kansas State and Oklahoma State looks small (5:03). It’s been a long time since any of Iowa State, Arizona, Kansas, or West Virginia won a conference, but they all have riser (and some decline) potentia…

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From Finance Specialist to Strategist with Gabriel Teixeira 29:23

28d ago29:23

29:23

In this episode of CFO Weekly, Gabriel Teixeira, Finance Director at Diageo, joins Megan Weis to explore the importance of broadening experiences to become a more well-rounded and complete finance professional. They share insights on the evolving role of finance leaders, key strategies for success, and the challenges and opportunities ahead. Gabrie…

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The death and life of EA Sports' college football video game 1:22:22

1M ago1:22:22

1:22:22

Ben Haumiller is EA Sports’ principal game designer for college football. He’s here with Godfrey to discuss the long road back for a previously defunct CFB gaming franchise, and to answer questions from Godfrey and our subscribers about how College Football 25 will play and feel. Plus, Godfrey has details on his involvement with the game. Productio…

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The 2024 ACC preview show 1:42:48

1M ago1:42:48

1:42:48

It’s the 2024 ACC season preview from Richard Johnson, Alex Kirshner, and Steven Godfrey. Following a discussion of the start of TALKIN’ SEASON (0:43), the group starts the ACC rundown with FSU and Clemson (20:06) and then goes through the entire Atlantic (and now, uh, Pacific) Coast Conference. How big a step back is reasonable at FSU? Does Dabo S…

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Navigating Cross-Border Accounting: From the US to Europe with Katrina Nacci 33:42

1M ago33:42

33:42

In this episode of CFO Weekly, Katrina Nacci, a Self-Employed Cross-Border Accounting Advisor, joins Megan Weis to explore the topic of cross-border accounting between the U.S. and Europe or accounting conversion projects. They discuss the challenges and importance of understanding accounting standards, preparing for an IPO, and the shortage of acc…

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The state of Florida preview, part 1: North 16:14

1M ago16:14

16:14

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.com The Tampa Bay Times' Matt Baker joins Richard to talk all things Florida, Florida State, UCF, and USF ahead of the 2024 season. Now that the Bulls have been left behind in realignment, what’s next? The offense is gonna be good, but you'll never guess who their DC is.…

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How CFOs Are Becoming Chief Storytellers with Ben Cutting 33:51

1M ago33:51

33:51

When it comes to the evolving responsibilities of the CFO, the need to be a skilled storyteller has become a hot topic as of late. In this episode of CFO Weekly, Ben Cutting, CFO at Lithko Contracting, joins Megan Weis to explore the evolving role of CFOs as Chief Storyteller Officers and the importance of effective communication in financial leade…

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Scheme School: The evolution of Ryan Day’s Ohio State 9:57

1M ago9:57

9:57

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.com It’s a big year for Ryan Day. He might have the preseason No. 1 team, and the pressure couldn’t be higher given three straight losses to Michigan, the Wolverines’ potential step-back year, and a 12-team Playoff format that all but ensures Ohio State will compete for …

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The Single Wing: Summer Road Trip Edition 30:56

2M ago30:56

30:56

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.com In this solo show, Steven Godfrey’s got two hours’ worth of football and life to keep you occupied as you sojourn in this hot valley of news for college football. Let’s talk about Lane Kiffin’s altar-dodging with Auburn, Marshall’s ceiling in the Sun Belt, Jimbo Fish…

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Summer Grab Bag: The toughest stadium is what? 1:01:41

2M ago1:01:41

1:01:41

Alex and Richard take subscriber questions heading into a holiday week. Which Florida school does Billy Napier least want to let beat him? Did UCLA set up DeShaun Foster to fail? Who can be 2024’s quiet “hang in the Playoff race right to the end” decent team? Is the Big 12 really due for an era of parity, or are media making that up? Who will suffe…

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The Power of AI in Finance with Siqi Chen 30:27

2M ago30:27

30:27

Siqi Chen, the CEO at Runway, joins Megan Weis to discuss the challenges and benefits of adopting AI technologies, the importance of accessibility and collaboration within the finance team and organization, and how AI will democratize finance and shift the role of the CFO. Siqi Chen is the CEO of Runway, a startup that enables operators to understa…

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Why (Some of) the Big 12’s Weirdness Works 1:12:15

2M ago1:12:15

1:12:15

Weeks before the Big 12 expands to 16 teams, Godfrey and Alex dive into the unique place the conference currently occupies. It’s not rich like the Big Ten and SEC, but it’s not teetering like the ACC or dead like the old Pac-12. Things are more precarious than they were four years ago but way better than they were three years ago. Commissioner Bret…

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Navigating Global Finance with Vandana Agarwal 19:08

2M ago19:08

19:08

Vandana Agarwal, a Finance Analyst at Merkley+Partners, joins Megan Weis to explore the key challenges when optimizing financial efficiency, the challenges and opportunities for women in finance, and the role of technology in the industry's future. Vandana Agarwal has worked in finance for over eight years, having started in India and then moved to…

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The FCS lessons for the 12-team Playoff 10:37

2M ago10:37

10:37

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.com A college football playoff with more than four teams? What will they think of next? Alex, Richard, and Steven talk through what we can learn about the upcoming Playoff expansion by looking back at decades of the FCS (and Division II and III) postseason. What really d…

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What happens when a college football coach is PRE-fired? 1:00:52

2M ago1:00:52

1:00:52

The rumor mill demands that several coaches be on the hot seat at all times. But what about when the seat gets so hot that a new description—”pre-fired”—becomes appropriate? With Billy Napier and Sam Pittman headlining the 2024 class of pre-firing candidates, Richard, Steven, and Alex go down memory lane. Sometimes a pre-fired coach goes the way of…

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From Rising Costs to Cost Control with Corey Noyek 28:41

2M ago28:41

28:41

In the 200th episode of CFO Weekly, Corey Noyek, Vice President of Finance and Operations at Cardata, joins Megan Weis to discuss cost management for finance leaders. They analyze the impact of the rising production costs of everything due to inflation and the importance of collaboration across multiple departments, including finance, HR, and ops. …

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The 2024 Texas college football extravaganza 20:37

2M ago20:37

20:37

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.com Shehan Jeyarajah is national reporter for CBS Sports, host of the College Football Survivor Show, and knower of the Texas college football scene. He chats with Alex about every FBS program in the state and a big handful of FCS teams, too. The conversation covers ever…

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9 CFB Players to Tell Your Friends About for 2024 1:09:38

2M ago1:09:38

1:09:38

Richard Johnson, Alex Kirshner, and Steven Godfrey start to look ahead to the 2024 college football season. The episode opens with some consideration of New York Knicks fans (it just happened) and then moves (15:45) into a discussion of nine players we’re paying close attention to for 2024. Some are just really good, and some are pivotal to program…

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Why Your Financials Are Key to Success with Hurley Fox 32:26

2M ago32:26

32:26

While many companies treat business owners as simple customers, Hurley Fox sees them as partners. Therefore, their problems become his problems, and he's keen to solve them. Hurley is passionate about making finance easy to understand and helping businesses enhance their financial management. Today, he joined us to share his unique approach. Hurley…

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Scheme School: How good is Shedeur Sanders, actually? 43:20

2M ago43:20

43:20

Welcome to a new episode of Scheme School. Yahoo Sports’ Nate Tice returns to the show to have a completely on-field-focused (we promise) conversation about Colorado's already-polarizing QB1. What does he struggle with? And what does he excel at? What was the Buffs’ offense last year, what will it be this year, and what should it be to maximize San…

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The Impending Arrival of College Football 3.0 (3.1?) 16:15

3M ago16:15

16:15

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.com College football is about to get a lot different. Alex and Richard talk through how changes to player compensation come 2025 will reshape the sport. We think it’s ultimately a winner for both players and fans, but there are big questions left to answer: What will bec…

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The Multidimensional Role of a CFO with Sharon Barber-Lui 37:44

3M ago37:44

37:44

Sharon Barber-Lui, Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President at Teva Pharmaceuticals, US, joins Megan Weis to unveil the multifaceted role of the CFO, the need for the CFO to connect with all aspects of the business, as well as the importance of diversity, inclusion, and innovation. Sharon has over 20 years of executive experience in BioPha…

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Single Wing: New Conference Expectations for Everyone from Texas to Army 1:24:11

3M ago1:24:11

1:24:11

Godfrey's insisting that everyone pick a Sun Belt team to ride and/or die with in '24. Plus, did the NFL kill USC's L.A. vibes? And let's set an expectation for every single FBS team changing conferences this season. The Big 12 is a Las Vegas buffet, and it's 3 a.m., baby. Production by Anthony Vito. Throughout May, The Single Wing is free for ever…

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Single Wing: Week 1's High (Big) Noon Showdown and the G5 Playoff Proposal Debunked 1:08:33

3M ago1:08:33

1:08:33

For more episodes like The Single Wing, subscribe at splitzoneduo.com. Godfrey's circling back on TV scheduling tactics for Week 1, explaining San Jose State’s triple-free offense, answering a desperately sad question about Group of 5 feeder programs, waxing emotional about EA NCAA, and teaching you why stupid ass-ideas like the G5 playoff get floa…

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College Football's Unwinnable But Righteous TV War With the NFL 1:05:55

3M ago1:05:55

1:05:55

College football (including its TV partners) usually gets out of the NFL’s way. But when the 12-team Playoff arrives this December, the two levels of the sport will be head-to-head in a way they almost never are, especially since college’s powers that be made a tactical retreat from Thursday night. Is it surprising that the Playoff and ESPN would c…

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Unleash Your Pervasive Creativity to Drive Strategic Success with Stacey Ryan-Cornelius 28:51

3M ago28:51

28:51

Everyone thinks the main job of a CFO is to maintain the financial health of an organization. While true, Stacey Ryan-Cornelius believes that being a CFO has transcended beyond keeping books to becoming a strategic business partner, working closely with all business leaders to ensure organizational success. To learn more about the topic, Stacey joi…

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Single Wing: Clemson's bottom line, UCF's shopping aisle, and a battle with impostor syndrome 1:11:14

3M ago1:11:14

1:11:14

In this solo show, Steven Godfrey's trying to figure out why Clemson's O-line can't match its D-line, why BYU was (is?) dirty, if Army/Navy has a Rose Bowl mentality, and how NFL markets affect local college teams. Production: Anthony Vito. Magic Mind: https://magicmind.com/splitzone20 This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with ot…

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How golf is college football 40:55

3M ago40:55

40:55

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.com As a postscript to last week’s newsletter about college football coaches’ golf handicaps, Alex and Richard discuss several football-adjacent golf topics. Has golf supplanted college football as the sport that’s most being harmed by its executive leadership? Is Hugh F…

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The politics behind Ohio State's ridiculous commencement speech 11:00

3M ago11:00

11:00

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.com Ohio State played host to one of the most bizarre commencement speeches of all time this month, when alumnus Chris Pan pitched graduates on Bitcoin and attempted to lead the Buckeye crowd in multiple singalongs. D.J. Byrnes writes The Rooster, a newsetter covering Oh…

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How CFOs Are Steering Early-Stage Startups Toward Success with Felix Beccar 30:31

3M ago30:31

30:31

Traditionally, CFOs have been associated with established corporations. However, we've been noticing their growing presence in startups, including early-stage businesses. We were wondering: what are the primary challenges faced by CFOs in early-stage startups? To answer the question, we have Felix Beccar. With more than 15 years of experience in ma…

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The Single Wing: UCLA's optimism and Kent State math 1:50:55

3M ago1:50:55

1:50:55

Welcome to a FREE episode of The Single Wing thanks to our friends at Magic Mind (https://magicmind.com/SPLITZONE20 for 20 percent off). May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so let's talk about anxiety, parenting, and the Jimmy Sexton era of agenting. Plus: UCLA, Kent State, Wyoming, and Pearl Jam. Production: Anthony Vito. This is a public episod…

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The other Iowa betting scandal 11:12

3M ago11:12

11:12

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.com It was huge college sports news in 2023 when dozens of athletes at Iowa and Iowa State became the targets of a state investigation into underage sports betting and wagers originating from the two campuses. It was less big news when enormous problems with that investi…

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