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NFL PLAYOFFS

SEATTLE'S EARL THOMAS IS ONE BAD MAN | BY GREG BISHOP

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Elliott had six yards on his first three carries and 240 on his next 33, including four touchdowns, in the Buckeyes' 42--20 stomping of Oregon.

The Ezekiel Elliott!

The Ohio State University!

The National Champs!

BY ANDY STAPLES

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Photograph by ROBERT BECK Sports Illustrated