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The high school offense works!

By Gregg Easterbrook
Special to Page 2

Monday, October 23, 2006

So Michael Vick really can throw -- maybe Nike should film the Briscoe High commercial again and let Vick attempt the final pass! Don't be deceived by Vick's four-touchdown-pass performance, Atlanta's success starts with rushing. On Sunday, the Falcons ran for 173 yards despite facing an overstacked defense. Pittsburgh stacked the line to stop the run, and Vick play-faked and rolled out for his throws. Atlanta leads the NFL in rushing by a runaway margin: 222 yards rushing per game, plus a diamo ...

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