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Maqoma's sinewy search for kinetic identity Allan Ulrich, Chronicle Dance Correspondent Contemporary dance from Africa may be one of the final fields for exploration by outsiders.

Don't you just love weeks when there is a plethora of can't-miss, breakout studs to grab off the wire and lead you to fantasy glory? Yeah, this isn't one of those weeks.

Last week Matt Hasselbeck returned and put up an impressive four passing TDs to go along with his 241 yards.

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham I wanted to pass along an enlightening dissection about why the Miami Dolphins ' Wildcat offense works so well.

Houston Texans running back Steve Slaton burst onto the fantasy scene in a big way last year during his rookie campaign.

Chris Brown, a coaching consultant and attorney, writes about football strategy, theory and philosophy at SmartFootball.com . Although labeled a "fad," a "gimmick" and even "disrespectful," the Wildcat offense lives.

Chris Brown, a coaching consultant and attorney, writes about football strategy, theory and philosophy at SmartFootball.com . Although labeled a "fad," a "gimmick" and even "disrespectful," the Wildcat offense lives.

Calverley United U-10s took on Westwood in their latest league encounter. Westwood Jets U-10s 1 Calverley Blues U-10s 1 A goal direct from a corner by Harry Davis capped a fine second half fightback by Calverley and kept their unbeaten record intact.

Linebacker Lance Briggs was limited in practice all week but is listed as probable.

"I fly like paper, get high like planes, If you catch me at the border, all da visas in my name, If you come around here, I make 'em all day, I get one dime in a second if you wait." That's what the Dolphins will be singin' as they whoop up on the Bills in the MIA.

If reports are accurate that Miami Dolphins quarterback Chad Pennington is out for the year with a shoulder injury, Sunday's San Diego game will be his last in a Dolphins uniform.

No weak links here. Enjoy. Has courage broken out in the NFL? This weekend, team after team went for it on fourth down, eschewing fraidy-cat kicks.

And Terrell Owens thought it was bad with Donovan McNabb and Tony Romo? T.O. is already complaining about Trent Edwards, as the Buffalo quarterback looked his way just three times in the opener.

Chris Brown, a former coach turned attorney, writes about football strategy, theory and philosophy at SmartFootball.com . I am one of those people who think the recent influence of the wildcat in the N.F.L. is here to stay.

Garforth RUFC suffered their second defeat of the season but can take some solace from a spirited second half fight back against Thornensians.

Ed. Note: Each week, Quick Reads looks at the best and worst players of the week according to FO's DYAR stats.

With getting out my 2009 overall fantasy football rankings on here and amongst other places, I'm a little late admittedly on these.

Chris Brown, an expert on the strategy of football and the author of the Smart Football Web site , will write a weekly analysis for the Fifth Down this season.

CONTRACT YEAR! You'll endlessly hear that exclamatory refrain from anyone discussing a player whose deal is done at the end of this season.

Andrew Kropilak, a 5-foot-9, 175-pound senior defensive back for Catholic, had the toughest of defensive assignments Monday afternoon during practice.