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"The Annexation of Puerto Rico" looks about as exciting as a FB trap when lined up next to the A-11 offense

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Like many of my generation, much of my early football knowledge was gleaned through countless hours of Tecmo Bowl. Sure, there were only four plays to choose from and Lawrence Taylor could block every kick, but it delivered valuable lessons about eligible receivers and toss sweeps. Then Tecmo Super Bowl burst on the scene, breaking all the rules and opening the playbook wide open with eight plays. A ten-year-old sports nut couldn't have asked for anything more.

It's with the same excitement that I've been discovering the wild world of the A-11 offense lately.  Here's an example of a play from this far-fetched, futuristic brand of matriculating the ball up the field:
a-11.jpgYeah, that's really a play. Not exactly three yards and a cloud of dust.

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