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Not that egregious, although Olson certainly couldn't see the gesture. But Corso makes things much more awkward by sticking his hand out for a handshake, before seemingly realizing the kid couldn't see him, and then nonchalantly reaches for Kirk Herbstreit's hand instead. 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