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Episode 1: The Closest Person You’re Gonna Get to a Miracle Worker

The Season

Sep 17, 201500:17:43Sports & Recreation

Columbia University’s football team hasn’t won a game in over two years. They've had just three winning seasons in the past five decades. Turning things around won't be easy, but this year, the university is redoubling i...

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