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Hurdle gene: Ezekiel Elliott's new go-to move came from his mother

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Elliott's hurdling habit has HS roots

Ohio State RB Ezekiel Elliott has become a regular on highlight reels by hurdling would-be tacklers. He can trace that ability back to Burroughs (Ladue, Mo.), where Elliott won four state outdoor track titles as a senior. Two came in hurdles.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Over time, the hurdles have progressively grown in size.