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The Engine

By Curry Kirkpatrick
ESPN The Magazine

Wednesday, January 26, 2000

Inasmuch as Marshall Faulk is not only a symbol for, but a native of Desire, the squalid New Orleans slum that lent its name to one of the most famous works in American theater; given that he scored seven touchdowns in just his second college game and could have won the Heisman Trophy at least twice; and granted that in his last two pro seasons -- on two different teams under two vastly different circumstances (going from pitiful loser to proud Super celebrator) -- he has led the NFL in total y ...

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