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Here's the thing that makes life so interesting. The theory of evolution claims only the strong

shell survived. Maybe so. Maybe so. But the theory of competition says just because they're

the strong doesn't mean they can't get the kick. That's right. See, whatever long shot

come from behind underdog will tell you this. The other guy may in fact be the favorite.

The odds may be stacked against you. Fair enough. But what the odds don't know is this isn't

a math test. This is a completely different kind of test. One where passion has a funny

way of trumping logic. So before you step up to the starting line, before the whistle blows

and the clock starts ticking, just remember out here the results don't always add up.

No matter what the stats may say and the experts may think and the commentators may have

predicted when the race is on, all bets are wrong. Don't be surprised if somebody decides

to flip the script and take a pass on yelling uncle. And then suddenly at the old saying

goes, we got ourselves a game.

Eight minutes past the hour, thank you so much for tuning into the Rick and Bubba

show. 866, we be big as our number. About three hours from now. If you're listening,

the level have coach Jeff Fisher on the show and reunite with him. He's Michigan's head

coach in the USFL, which starts this coming Saturday evening, the inaugural game, New Jersey

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