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NFL MIDSEASON REPORT
CRUNCH TIME
The New Demons of Defense
Fearless Playoff Predictions

THE EDUCATION OF THEO EPSTEIN P. 20

A STAR IS REBORN

NOTRE DAME QUARTERBACK BRADY QUINN

 

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PHOTOGRAPH BY AL TIELEMANS

Steelers' Hard-hitting Safety Troy Polamalu

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John Biever (Quinn)

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