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I have a plan to bring back Pepsi Blue

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Remember 2002?
Prince Michael II, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Kmart, Justin and Britney, No Child Left Behind. In some ways, the world has changed a great deal (i.e. Kelly Clarkson). In other ways, it hasn’t (R.Kelly). Some things that got their start that year – like the New England Patriots’ dynasty – are still going strong. Others – like Pepsi Blue – are but distant memories.
Although I would have preferred the Patriots’ Super Bowl win to be the blip in history, unfortunately it was Pepsi Blue that got the hook after just two years. But I have an idea, a grand vision to revive it just in time for the holiday season.

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For most Buffalo football fans, 1921 is next to meaningless. The few and far between who can rattle off facts about the Staley Swindle will know that was the season that George Halas stole the league title from the Buffalo All-Americans, the pre-eminent professional gridiron team in Western New York. However, fewer and much further between will also be able to say that in 1921 – for one day – Buffalo had two NFL teams.
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