On the website, Iverson, known in the NBA as “The Answer,” gave a personal statement, saying he still feels he has something to offer an NBA team.

Iverson played 13 seasons in the NBA between his original team, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons and the Memphis Grizzlies.

Tweeters rallied behind the ten-time All-Star and reflected on his career:

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   Bryce_Cold (Waxahachie, Texas) Allen Iverson just retired today. Wow.. its sad to hear that one of my all time faves is done and never won a ring. 26 Nov 2009 from txt
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   tcote @loudersoft (Tehran, Iran) The Iverson thing threw me for a loop too. I mean, all he’s done even in the past year is keep scoring 18 a game. 26 Nov 2009 from web in reply to loudersoft
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   Glenn_247 (Charlotte, NC) My Favorite Iverson moment was when He hit that 3 pointer then stepped over Tyron Lue in the finals… damn that dude was nasty 26 Nov 2009 from web
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   SethDH (Pa.) This thanksgiving I am thankful for Allen Iverson. You will forever be a staple of Philly sports and the 76ers. I raise my glass to you sir! 26 Nov 2009 from Twitterrific

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Others maintained the retirement is only temporary:

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   sefog (Tacoma, WA) Allen Iverson has retired…just like Brett Farve. 26 Nov 2009 from Twittelator
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   Truth_About_It (Washington, DC) It’s only a matter of time until Iverson is playing somewhere … perhaps in Europe … where he can start, & make $$$. 26 Nov 2009 from web

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Abdul-Jabbar’s doctor said the chronic myeloid leukemia is not a certain death sentence with regular treatment.

The six-time NBA All-Star has vowed to use his diagnosis to raise awareness about leukemia since non-treatment of leukemia can be fatal.

Twitter users rallied behind the basketball hero Tuesday:

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   seesheshe (Brooklyn, NY) Kareem Abdul Jabbar has been diagnosed w/Leukemia (via ABC news). He’s the original class act! He will beat this & b w/us for a long time! 10 Nov 2009 from UberTwitter
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   starchildluke (England) Hope you get through this Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, arguably the greatest BBaller ever. That’s right MJ, I said it. 10 Nov 2009 from web
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   hustlamoney (New York) We as a people need to start-up another movement against cancer.So many past but not forgotten lets do it for them.Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10 Nov 2009 from web
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   Julia_LTL087 (California) Im so sad about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is sick =( 1 of my favorite basketball players of all time, my heart is with him during this rough time 10 Nov 2009 from web
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   alexcarbello (Columbia, Mo.) Abdul-Jabbar diagnosed with cancer.. One of the greatest of all time can’t avoid cancer it effects so many stay strong Kareem 10 Nov 2009 from TweetDeck

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The Yankees will have home-field advantage due to the American League’s victory in the all-Star game back in July.

Baseballs fans were aTwitter with excitement and championship predictions:

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   OMGITSYELL (Philadelphia) Phillies VS. Yankees, bring on the crazinesss 26 Oct 2009 from TwitterBerry
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   DwightfromJerz (Undisclosed) Yankees vs the defending champion Phillies in the World Series starting Wednesday. I got the Yankees in 6. 26 Oct 2009 from web
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   DeanoFlash (VA) NY vs Philly, more flame to the fire baby. #Yankees #Phillies I’m lovin this postseason!! epic 26 Oct 2009 from web
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   debis1 (Undisclosed) yankees vs. phillies. love ‘em both. going for yankees. what a series it will be: two power teams in two homer-friendly parks. 26 Oct 2009 from web
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   NewMomJD (Bronx, New York) @berlin_girl I hope we can still be twitter friends after the Yankees SWEEP the Phillies in the world series, lol!!! 26 Oct 2009 from Power Twitter in reply to berlin_girl

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According to the New York Post, ESPN assistant Brooke Hundley slept with Phillips multiple times after she met him in July, and then “taunted” his wife by phone, text message and letter after Phillips broke off the relationship.

The majority of tweeters reacted to the twisted plot with disdain for Phillips:

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   salty_birdie (Houston, Texas) Steve Phillips is definitely a case of not being able to teach old dogs new tricks…idiot. Guys get stupid for young tail… 21 Oct 2009 from web
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   JPSESQ (Undisclosed) So happy that Steve Phillips has been suspended. I’m not passing judgment on his morals, but his baseball analysis is HORRIBLE! 21 Oct 2009 from web
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   DanWetzel (Undisclosed) Steve Phillips never was a very good judge of talent 21 Oct 2009 from web
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   jessespector (New York) Nothing quite like reading blog comments on a Steve Phillips story to destroy your faith in humanity all over again. 21 Oct 2009 from web
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   HecklingSociety (New York City) Thanks, Steve Phillips! You’ve given miserable Met fans who hate you a reason to smile. 21 Oct 2009 from web

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Others criticized ESPN’s handling of the situation, especially with respect to fellow analyst Harold Reynolds’ 2006 sexual harassment termination:

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   cariboubarbie (Undisclosed) If Steve Phillips isn’t being fired 4 having sex with 22-year-old staffer, I conclude Harold Reynolds fired for being black. #mlb #baseball 21 Oct 2009 from web
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   MrsWaterClown (Seattle, Wash.) @williamfleitch How does Steve Phillips still have a job after what happened to Harold Reynolds? #espn 21 Oct 2009 from web in reply to williamfleitch
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   AngelosTzelepis (Saratoga Springs, NY) Funny how ESPN is quick to jump on any scandal for 24/7 commentary, but I don’t see any links about the Steve Phillips story on the site… 21 Oct 2009 from TweetDeck
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   danno2530 (Undisclosed) Also, if Harold Reynolds is fired for a hug, how does Steve Phillips keep his job over this? Not to mention he’s a much worse broadcaster. 21 Oct 2009 from Echofon

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Fisher revealed the Peyton Manning uniform after introducing former Colts head coach Tony Dungy, saying “I just wanted to feel like a winner.”

The Titans, a legitimate AFC contender last year, started this season off 0-6, while the Colts boast an unblemished 5-0 record.

Many tweeters in Nashville, Tennessee were able to laugh off the controversy:

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   ericshuff I personally think Jeff Fisher’s joke was pretty funny. I just think it’s going to blow up in a way he doesn’t want. Bad timing. 20 Oct 2009 from Tweetie
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   timagee thinks that the uproar over Jeff Fisher wearing a Colts jersey to introduce Tony Dungy, is much ado about nothing. #fb 21 Oct 2009 from Seesmic
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   NashvilleSports Did you guys hear what Jeff Fisher did yesterday? Wearing Manning Jersey and saying ‘Just wanted to feel like a winner.” Pretty funny stuff 21 Oct 2009 from web

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Still plenty say wearing another team’s colors is a no-no:

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   TheNashvillian is starting to tire of Jeff Fisher’s attitude. Wearing a Colts jersey today because “he wanted to feel like a winner”? A real knee-slapper. 20 Oct 2009 from web
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   JMScrimpshire “I wanted to feel like a winner today”-Jeff Fisher(while wearing a Peyton Manning jersey today) ///that’s the way to lose respect of ur town 21 Oct 2009 from UberTwitter
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   kennethbargers Jeff Fisher wants to “feel like a winner”. Take off the PM jersey, get a backbone, and do your job would be a good start for Titans Nation! 21 Oct 2009 from web
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   coopwood wtf with fisher wearin a peyton jersey n sayin “I jus wanna feel like a winner” IMA SMACK HIM TOO! 21 Oct 2009 from PockeTwit

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Davies was listed in serious but stable condition Tuesday after suffering a broken right leg and left elbow, and other internal injuries in the single-car accident. The accident killed 22-year-old Ashley Roberta and a third passenger was not identified.

His injuries are not life-threatening, but may keep Davies out of the World Cup in June.

Tweeters around the globe rallied behind the striker to wish him a speedy recovery and expressed sympathy with the family of Roberta:

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   LeFootyTipster (London) Just heard news about Charlie Davies. Injured in a fatal car crash. Out for 12 months. Shocked. Made superb start to life at Sochaux. 14 Oct 2009 from web
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   smc261 (Undisclosed) Thoughts go out to the USMNT and Charlie Davies after his devastating car accident. In addition there goes the U.S’s World Cup hopes. 14 Oct 2009 from web
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   JoshuaDRollins (Undisclosed) This Charlie Davies thing still just crushes me. He’s lucky to be alive. 14 Oct 2009 from web
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   NaturalHatTrick (New York City) We wish Charlie Davies a speedy recovery and give our condolences to the family of Ashley Roberta 14 Oct 2009 from web

Many also wonder what the US team’s chances are in the 2010 World Cup:

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   mekomorgan (San Diego, Calif.) Get Better Charlie Davies. We need you to do the Stanky Leg once the world cup comes along. 14 Oct 2009 from web
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   El_Waffle (Undisclosed) I hope Charlie Davies is ok. USA will play hard this World Cup because of it though. 14 Oct 2009 from Echofon
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   ejm1031 (Gardena, Calif.) man, Charlie Davies will probably miss the World Cup. How can the US replace him???? 14 Oct 2009 from web
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   la2stl (Undisclosed) @PTIShow You are Bob Bradley: will you be able to make it out of the World Cup group stage without Charlie Davies? 14 Oct 2009 from web in reply to PTIShow

A TwitPic that originated at nbcwashington.com revealed the carnage of the crash.

From nbcwashington.com: Wreckage being hauled away from the crash involving US Men's National soccer star, Charlie Davies.

Fans will express their gratitude and sympathy during Wednesday’s match versus Costa Rica by holding up the number nine, Davies’ number, during the ninth minute at RFK Stadium.

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The deal is significant, not only because it gives the 3-1 Jets a legitimate deep threat, but also because Edwards was recently accused of assaulting a friend of Cleveland Cavalier, LeBron James outside a nightclub.

Most tweets out of Cleveland express relief that Edwards was traded, especially since he allegedly assaulted “King James’” friend:

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   jkatila When his agent called to notify him of the trade, Braylon Edwards’ cell phone kept dropping the call. 07 Oct 2009 from web
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   collisionbend Edwards: “They hated me because I went to Michigan.” No, we hated you because you have stone hands! 07 Oct 2009 from twhirl
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   ClevelandLeader I am hoping Braylon Edwards catches swine flu but know that won’t happen because as we all know he can’t catch anything. 07 Oct 2009 from web
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   belladorka You don’t mess with LeBron’s friends. Braylon Edwards learned this the hard way. All professional sports players in Cleveland take note. 07 Oct 2009 from web
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   MzByrd26 RT @imakeithappn: Lebron is the man…he owns Cleveland lol…goodbye Braylon Edwards 07 Oct 2009 from UberTwitter

Sports fans tweeting in New York City are laden with optimism:

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   ForbesFrank I’m willing to bet braylon Edwards comes to nyj and becomes ellite … He’s a pro yall wit all the right tools to be great it’s possible 07 Oct 2009 from Twittelator
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   theboweryriots #jets j-e-t-s jets jets jets! braylon edwards r you kidding me!! thanks again mangini. 1st the #6 pick now this. you help us more from there 07 Oct 2009 from web
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   FromtheRoc The JETS got Braylon Edwards How bout them apples! 07 Oct 2009 from web
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   Jonny__D Braylon Edwards with jets = Playoffs 07 Oct 2009 from txt

Yet even in New York, the recent news between Edwards and James has people on the fence about the move:

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   SAKness Do you think the Braylon Edwards trade is Cleveland trying to keep LeBron outta NY? I DO!!! 07 Oct 2009 from Tweetie
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   jamespoling @PTIShow Braylon Edwards can’t handle himself in Cleveland, how does he think he’s going to handle New York City? 07 Oct 2009 from web
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   mrednor Braylon Edwards better be worth it because he just cost the Knicks LeBron James 07 Oct 2009 from TwitterBerry
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   ERICK_TEX RT @LINZ_UrHighness Sooo, I guess LeBron Really IS the King of Cleveland. Cuz Braylon Edwards DEF JUS got TRADED!! LOL… [sht is crazy] 07 Oct 2009 from twidroid

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The family’s purchase of the team, headed by Tom Ricketts, only has one obstacle left: bankruptcy court. The family should assume its role as owner by the end of the month.

For Cubs fans on twitter, the news comes as another glimmer of hope for next year:

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   Hawkluver (Moline, Illinois) @TouchByAM Oh my God!!! Bless you Ricketts family for buying Cubs! God Bless u! Please live clean so jinx can b removed! 06 Oct 2009 from web in reply to TouchByAM
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   jet_flyer70 (Undisclosed) Sale of Cubs to Ricketts family is finally approved. Hopefully this will help bring us a champioinship! 06 Oct 2009 from web
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   dougleavy (Colorado) THANK GOD!!! MLB approved the sale of the Cubs to the Ricketts family. Tribune was a total joke of an owner!!! 06 Oct 2009 from TweetDeck

Yet some still recognize the work that needs to be done before the Cubs can return to championship caliber, even to the point of pesimism:

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   duey23 (North Aurora, Illinois) @Aisle424 Congrats Mr. Ricketts you now own the contract to Milton Bradley…..enjoy! 06 Oct 2009 from HootSuite in reply to Aisle424
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   Matt_WGEM (Quincy, Illinois) MLB approves sale of Cubs. I bet Ricketts family having second thoughts after this year’s team self-imploded. They now own Milton Bradley 06 Oct 2009 from TweetDeck
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   nichols120 (Burlington, IA) And they still won’t win a World Series RT @foxnewsradio: MLB owners unanimously approve Tribune sale of Chicago Cubs to the Ricketts family 06 Oct 2009 from TweetDeck
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   teammktgreport (Chicagoland, IL) Suburban kids expected to dress up as Soriano’s contract to scare Tom Ricketts on Halloween. 06 Oct 2009 from web

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To cap a regular season that started in heartbreak with the death of pitcher Nick Adenhart, Ervin Santana threw a complete game shut out for his eighth win, Bobby Abreu went 3 for 5 and was just a homer away from the cycle.

The Angels now try their hand in the postseason, with hopes of winning their second World Series title and first since the “Rally Monkey” season of 2002.

LA tweeters were ecstatic for their team.

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   SexyDan23 (Los Angeles) ANGELS POPPN’ CHAMPAGNE…OHHHHH..POPPN’ CHAMPAGNE! 29 Sep 2009 from mobile web
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   lucylou0789 (Los Angeles) just fell in love with the Angels! 29 Sep 2009 from txt
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   EdwinSantos (Los Angeles) The California…er, the Anaheim…I mean, the Los Angeles Angels clinched the American League West Championship! Woo-hoo!!!! Yaaaaayyyy!! 29 Sep 2009 from web
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   BigTree33 (Los Angeles) Angels baby!!! Let’s go all the way this year! Bring on the red sox! 29 Sep 2009 from TwitterBerry

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The most touching moment of the night though was when the entire Angels team went out onto the field to honor fallen teammate, Nick Adenhart.

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   MLBgrrl (Los Angeles) Okay, the tribute to Adenhart totally make me cry. This is a special Angels team!! 29 Sep 2009 from Tweetie
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   laaabaseball @mrfabuloso (Los Angeles) Sorry I am just glad that the #Angels got to playoffs its very emotional, after the tragedy this year. 29 Sep 2009 from web
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   Sarah_Speirs (Los Angeles) RT @angelsbaseball: The #Angels walk out as a team 2 Adenhart photo on the CF – 1 of the most moving things I’ve ever seen on a ball field. 29 Sep 2009 from UberTwitter

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Yet some twitter users expressed frustration with the fact the Angels poured celebratory alcohol on his jersey since the car he was riding in on April 9, 2009 was struck by another driver who was under the influence.

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   JHornberg (Los Angeles) Considering Nick Adenhart was killed by a drunken driver, coating his jersey with champagne in celebration is just idiotic. #angels #mlb 29 Sep 2009 from web
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   chrisdecuisine (Los Angeles) ugh very, very weirded out by the Angels celebrating wining the division and pouring beer on Nick Adenhart’s jersey. 29 Sep 2009 from web

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The Mayor says he will consider closing the Hall before the contract termination.

The College Football Hall of Fame, which opened in 1995, had planned on taking advantage of Notre Dame’s prestige and devout following in South Bend. The Hall of Fame has consistently fell short of its predicted visitors per year since drawing 115,000 in the first year.

Tweets in reaction from South Bend have been mixed.

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   Mooogene I say let ATL have the college football hall of fame. It is nothing but a big headache for South Bend, IN. It will not be missed. 23 Sep 2009 from UberTwitter
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   paconmiller South Bend, IN losing College Football Hall of Fame to ATL: There goes the neighborhood. 23 Sep 2009 from web
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   rockkboy RT @dccurry Atl wants 2 take the College Football Hall of Fame from SB! If they do, it would make an AWESOME Stu Min Building. Just sayin. 23 Sep 2009 from twidroid

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Tweets from Atlanta echo are mostly filled with excitement.

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   JoelBraswell Great News Atlantans…the College Football Hall of Fame is moving to Atlanta: http://u.nu/83ua3 23 Sep 2009 from web
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   s_reeves SWEET! RT @pfreet: Wow, this is HUGE. The College Football Hall of Fame is moving from South Bend, IN to Atlanta: http://is.gd/3BSZR 23 Sep 2009 from Echofon
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   kbonded College Football Hall of Fame coming to Atlanta!!!! Yay!!!!!!!! 22 Sep 2009 from UberTwitter

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   MsJamie_H RT @TheREALShariD The College Football Hall of Fame is coming to Atlanta!!! YES!!!! Where do I get my tickets?! lol<<second that! 22 Sep 2009 from twidroid
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   CAWjr WOOT! The College Football Hall of Fame is moving from the armpit of South Bend to Atlanta! Can you say field trip?! http://bit.ly/CpTya 22 Sep 2009 from TweetDeck
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   GoKTGo How ’bout them apples? RT @ajc College Football Hall of Fame will move from South Bend to ATL. http://bit.ly/3Dlz5u 22 Sep 2009 from web

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Possible site for College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park Drive and Harris Street, now the American Cancer Society Center.

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