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thebiglead.com - 10/27/2009
Michael Turner vs. the Curse of 370
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Michael Turner vs. the Curse: Remember the big offseason discussion about Atlanta Falcons RB Michael Turner and his 2008 heavy workload? After leading the league in rushing yards per game last year (110; he was 2nd overall in yards with 1,699 yards), Turner is averaging a meek 67 yards per game ...
Sunday's five least valuable players: Michael Turner, not burning
sports.yahoo.com - 10/27/2009
Sunday's five least valuable players: Michael Turner, not burning
— sports.yahoo.com — 1. Michael Turner (notes) , Running Back, Atlanta Falcons . A year after scorching through the league,... Turner still can't get anything going with the Falcons. The "slow start" phase has passed. Now, he's getting into "just not very ... (more) Sunday's five least valuable players: Michael Turner, ...

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host.madison.com - 10/24/2009
'Turner the Burner' says he's not flamed out
— host.madison.com — Michael Turner doesn't want to talk too much about Atlanta's inconsistent rushing attack. Ask the Pro Bowl... running back about fumbling in each of the last four games, and Turner will look up at the digital clock hanging above his locker. Next ... (more) 'Turner the Burner' says he's not flamed out

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Whatever happened to Michael Turner?
espn.go.com - 10/27/2009
Whatever happened to Michael Turner?
— espn.go.com — Tim Heitman/US Presswire The running game of the Falcons -- and the production of running back Michael... Turner -- is down significantly, which may pose larger problems for Atlanta. Posted by ESPN.com’s Pat ... (more) Whatever happened to Michael Turner?

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N/A — ... There was a lot of talk during the summer about Michael Turner and the curse of 370 (carries). So far: Advantage curse. [The Big Lead] ...

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