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While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
  • Curtis Martin and Jim Brown had historic careers as running backs in the National Football League (NFL).
  • The running back position entails running, or rushing, down the field with the football to gain yards for the team.
  • Curtis Martin gained a total of 14,101 rushing yards in his career.
  • He played for the New England Patriots and the New York Jets.
  • Jim Brown gained a total of 12,312 rushing yards in his career.
  • He played for the Cleveland Browns.
Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to begin a narrative about one of the athletes?
A
Martin began his career with the New England Patriots; Brown started with Cleveland Browns.
B
When Martin put on his New England Patriots uniform for his first NFL game, he began what would become a legendary professional career.
C
While Martin finished his career with more rushing yards, both Martin and Brown reached the career milestone of rushing for over 10,000 yards total.
D
Martin’s blend of speed, power, and agility helped him accrue 14,101 rushing yards by the end of his career, etching his name into the NFL’s record books.