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Amid discussions of this rivalry’s intensity, both teams are scheduled to open the 2025 season against each other, heightening anticipation for their next clash. Observers were quick to suggest that this escalating rivalry, previously debated as not being significant by some, may have just solidified its status with the dramatic events of this game.
The Spark Ignites
The initial trigger of the outburst stemmed from an altercation involving TM Coie, who reportedly retaliated against Yan Smith in a particularly heated moment. Such actions only served to inflame the already charged atmosphere, as both coaching staffs scrambled to restore control.