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Malcolm Gladwell: Lions Should Have Run the No-Huddle

By Michael David SmithMay 18th 2009 – 9:05AM

One of the maddening things about the Detroit Lions over the eight-year Matt Millen era -- and especially during their winless season in 2008 -- was that no matter how awful the team was, the coaches and front office seemed to feel certain that they were doing things the right way, and that they didn't need to change.Every...

Sorry Fins, Cardinals Totally had 'Wildcat' First, Only It's Called 'Pahokee'

By Matt SnyderNov 13th 2008 – 11:32AM

Supposedly the Miami Dolphins somehow invented a formation this year called the "Wildcat," which takes advantage of having versatile players other than quarterback receive the snap and either run or throw ... or run some other trickery. We've seen the Ravens and Chiefs, for example, score TDs with their QB as a receiver on...

Background on Wildcat

The wildcat (Felis silvestris) is a small cat found throughout most of Africa, Europe, and southwest and central Asia into India, China, and Mongolia.

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