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ESPN poll: 49 states want the Hornets to beat Spurs
ESPN poll: 49 states want the Hornets to beat Spurs
For the second time in three years, America has rallied behind a New Orleans team. This time, it's in solidarity that the Spurs have had their spot in the sun and need to go.
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  • EthanJaynes EthanJaynes
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    yowzers. That is quite a poll.

     

    I am glad the one state was Texas :-)

     

    Posted 5/19/2008 respond (flag)
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