Football film where Charles S. Dutton motivates the titular protagonist, saying "You don't have to prove nothin' to nobody but yourself!" Crossword Clue

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Football film where Charles S. Dutton motivates the titular protagonist, saying "You don't have to prove nothin' to nobody but yourself!" Crossword Answer

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FOOTBALL (noun)
1. any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other’s goal
2. the inflated oblong ball used in playing American football
PROTAGONIST (noun)
1. a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
2. the principal character in a work of fiction

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12. Australian flightless bird

13. Like IKEA furniture: Abbr.

14. Candy ___ (red and white Christmas treat)

15. Cul-de-___ (street's dead end)

16. Of sound mind

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25. "Honest" President, fondly

26. Barely passing grade

28. Pen name?

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36. Saucer's companion

37. Opposite of "passive"

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41. Seaweed in sushi

42. World War II President: Abbr.

44. X-___ large

46. "One ___ time, please" 2 wds.

48. Spanish eight

52. "We the Living" writer ___ Rand

53. Shopping spot

55. Chit-___ (small talk)

56. Angels & Demons novelist Brown

57. LeBron James' organization: Abbr.

58. Fuzzy fruit that's also a flightless bird

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5. "Sudden ___," song by Hayley Williams

6. Apple’s desktop offering

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8. Levine of Maroon 5

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