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Prof. Toru Tanaka

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46. You get a two point conversion for the "Santini" reference.

Reply to JoseBalow (Reply #35)

Tue Feb 17, 2026, 05:54 AM

6 hrs ago

Duvall was so versatile and he played that role as Marine Lt. Col. “Bull” Meechum to the hilt.

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