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We've all had to take a moment and learn to adjust to these new challenges, and when the odds are stacked against us, we make a play. And I can tell you this is going to make us all more competitiv­e and hungrier than ever. Remember, this is still a day to celebrate.”

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes to the Texas Tech Class of 2020 during virtual commenceme­nt ceremonies over the weekend. The Super Bowl champ played for the Red Raiders.

We joked when the grass was going down — ‘What are we doing? Well, we’re watching grass grow.’ In my case now, I’m watching grass get greener every day.”

Craig Cress, USA Softball executive director, joking about what he and his staff in Oklahoma City are doing this week, which would have been the 30th time the College Softball World Series was played there if not for coronaviru­s shutdowns.

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