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Vick leaves Vikings reeling.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)

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| December 01, 2002 | Williamson, Bill | COPYRIGHT 2002 Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

MINNEAPOLIS _ It came down to a drawing and a pair of feet that are redefining the quarterback position.

The Minnesota Vikings thought they had a grasp on both.

In the end, the Vikings left the Metrodome field Sunday feeling victimized by both miscommunication at an unusual pregame briefing and the mesmerizing feet of Atlanta's Michael Vick.

"What a way to go down, huh?" exhausted, perplexed Vikings coach Mike Tice said after a confusing and spectacular 30-24 loss to the Falcons in overtime, a game in which the teams traded scores all the way through regulation.

"It's another one that's hard to take."

The running wizardry of Vick undid the Vikings, who are showing signs of competitiveness if failing to show the ability to close a deal. It took a record-breaking effort by the NFL's newest and most breathtaking showpiece to upstage the ...

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