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theorangesports.blogspot.com - 7/21/2008
Team USA's scrimmages set
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Even if Team Canada is out of contention to go to the Olympics Syracuse fans will still get to see them in action, meaning you will see Andy Rautins play. But I think the SU fan base is going a bit happier because Team Canada will be part of a five game exhibition series that Team USA (with ex Orange Carmelo Anthony and SU head coach Jim Boeheim) will be playing before heading to Bejing.

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Team USA Primer V: T-Minus Three Weeks Remaining
Upside and Motor — ... Also, the final scrimmaging schedule has been decided. As far as I know, the scrimmaging between Team USA and the Select Team (Monday through Thursday of this week) will not be televised, but there are five televised “friendlies” against international competition, including three teams the US could see in Beijing. Via The Orange Report (uncredited original source): ...

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