Article: This game is a handful for Crittenden

FOXBOROUGH -- When Ray Crittenden picks up a football with his feet, he does not appear to be complying with National Football League protocol. But as a former soccer player, Crittenden is inclined to save himself the effort of bending over; he simply flicks the ball with a heel onto the top of his other foot, then flips it into the air.

Such stunts, common among the younger generation in this country, have caused consternation among his Patriot coaches and teammates. Since the beginning of training camp, Crittenden has been teased about his soccer training, though it should be noted that Vincent Brown, a former central defender in high school soccer, has seldom attracted such taunts. ...

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