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Either the members of the defensive squad or Coach Mayo himself (is, are) sure to have some explanation for the way the game ended.]]> Either the members of the defensive squad or Coach Mayo himself is sure to have some explanation for the way the game ended. Type the correct form of the words in parentheses into the box, then submit it and say the sentence.

Either the members of the defensive squad or Coach Mayo himself (is, are) sure to have some explanation for the way the game ended.]]>