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Article: Dickerson Half-Cocked or Halfback?; Game's Premier Rusher Returns-With His Two, Distinct Sides
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- The Washington Post
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- October 19, 1990
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The thing Eric Dickerson may do best, besides run the football
with unique brilliance, is take care of Eric Dickerson. He
definitely is a member of the Look Out Generation: If you don't look
out for yourself, no one will.
The recent debacle with his team, the Indianapolis Colts,
demonstrates the duality of Dickerson, the most gifted running back
in the game today. He seems to be a blessing and a curse all wrapped
up in a 224-pound frame. But foremost is the talent, the
unbelievable talent.
On Tuesday Dickerson put on pads for the first time since the
bickering began with his club during the offseason. It quickly
became obvious that he has lost little-if anything. The Dickerson
trademarks ...