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Sunday, December 14, 1997
Frustrated Aikman walks away during practice
IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman
walked away in frustration from the first team on Friday and
began practicing with the second team.
The action was shown on Friday evening sportscasts on Dallas-Fort
Worth television stations.
Aikman took a snap and dropped back, bumping into running
back Emmitt Smith, who almost avoided a collision but didn't.
Aikman tossed the ball to an assistant and walked away. Later,
he refused comment on his actions.
Offensive coodinator Ernie Zampese said he thought Aikman
hurt the injured finger on his right hand.
"He was fine after that. ... There is frustration among
all of us," Zampese said.
The Cowboys will miss the playoffs for the first time in six
years. They fell to 6-8 with a 27-13 loss to Carolina on Monday
night.
Dallas plays at Cincinnati on Sunday.
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AP, KRT, The Abilene Reporter-News
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