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Article: Smith Tries to Fill Super Bowl Shoes; Williams' Avuncular Advice: Be Patient
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- The Washington Post
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- August 26, 1988
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Last January's holes have temporarily been stapled shut for Timmy
Smith, whose preseason rushing average is a miniscule 2.52 yards per
carry.
Smith still hits the line of scrimmage head first, which means
one of three things is happening: either he's struggling, the
offensive line's struggling or the defenses have been relative brick
walls.
Smith, who gained 204 yards and fame in the Redskins' Super Bowl
victory over Denver, probably spoiled the masses, who now expect a
performance half that every week. Unfortunately, Smith expects it,
too, which leaves him searching for answers sometimes, especially
when rookies Jamie Morris and Mike Oliphant have become preseason
game-breakers.
His ...