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There's great incentive for athletes to cheat

By Jemele Hill
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Friday, February 16, 2007

Consider the following scenario: Football players are not allowed to move beyond the line of scrimmage until the ball is snapped. Some coaches encourage their players to cross the line of scrimmage a fraction of a second before the ball is snapped. Officials might have difficulty seeing the early movement, therefore, the team has a distinct advantage compared to its opponents. Is this a) astute strategy, or b) bending the rules? Not sure? Try this one: During the double play in baseball, p ...

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