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More than the Friday night lights

Halle Brazda
October 22, 2015

[dropcap]S[/dropcap]ince 1951, Kinkaid and St. John’s have matched up in the annual rivalry football game. 36 of those games have been played at Rice Stadium. 12 weeks of training. Four quarters. 48 minutes. 1 game. We’re ready.

 

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