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Joe Lombardi named a Falcons' assistant

By Len Pasquarelli
ESPN.com

Tuesday, February 14, 2006

The facial resemblance is undeniable, the bloodlines are unparalleled, and the future is still undetermined. But thanks to the Atlanta Falcons, Joe Lombardi, the grandson of Hall of Fame coach Vince Lombardi (for whom the Super Bowl trophy is named), now has a chance to make a name for himself. The Falcons have hired Lombardi, offensive coordinator at Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pa., for the last four seasons, as a defensive assistant. Lombardi, who primarily will work in quality control, repl ...

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