How To Use Fullback In A Sentence
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He also may be the most versatile player - he lines up as a fullback, a receiver or a wing.
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One of the league's best blocking fullbacks and an improving runner, Christian missed the final two games in 1998 and all of the playoffs after tearing the ACL and MCL in the same knee.
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They lead the NFL in yards per carry behind a strong offensive line and a terrific fullback in Fred Reasley.
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(Not to mention the fact that only a monster with a heart of steel or stone could not have missed the fact that Michelle looks better than anyone has a right to in a white, quilted down jacket, when even the most lithe and anorectic supermodels look like fullbacks in the same winter wear.)
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Though he could be an imposing force on the defensive line, he was downright scary rumbling out of the backfield as a fullback, plowing a path for teammate Walter Payton.
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Silsden retained a their 4-4 - 2 system which allowed fullbacks, Adam Reed and Michael Rhodes to attack down the wings.
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Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has accepted defeat in his pursuit of Sevilla fullback Daniel Alves.
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The fullbacks and wingers simply double up on Arsenal's two wingers, leaving the Central defenders one task, marking the two strikers.
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The team lost some flexibility at tight end with the departure of Conwell, who could play on the line, in the backfield as a fullback or go in motion.
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French ex-Liverpool fullback owned a Skoda.
The Sun
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He wrong-footed fullback Sean Barnes with a clever change of pace and dived over in the corner.
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The top pure fullback is Tennessee's Cory Anderson, a former defensive end.
Crop of running backs in draft shows lots of strength
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Though Marc Edwards is a serviceable player, the team is looking for a more dynamic fullback.
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Chelsea's preseason has already demonstrated an interesting fluid style of play, utilizing the fullbacks as an attacking quantity, very similar to Bielsa's highly successful Argentinean side in the recent Copa
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Before Toombs showed up looking like a guard, there was debate about whether he was best suited to play halfback or fullback at the next level.
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They remain unsettled at fullback after releasing Henderson.
In Green Bay, they've got Favre and inexperience
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The team thinks using a fullback makes the offense predictable.
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The team plays a 4-4-2 system and the team strategy is to encourage and create space to allow the fullbacks to get forward.
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So the top-rated fullback is West Virginia tough guy Owen Schmitt, a fourth-round prospect who has overcome odds his entire life, so don't be surprised if he beats this next challenge.
Best after McFadden? RB contenders aplenty in NFL draft
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Or, rather, there are wingers, but they're masquerading as fullbacks.
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Fletcher is a natural for that role, because he runs faster than most fullbacks and is built like one.
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Fullback Percy Montgomery spearheaded the Stormers to a 40-13 thrashing of the Hurricanes in a Super 12 rugby match here last night.
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I remember that Robert Newhouse threw a fullback option pass for a touchdown after licking the stickum off his hands; it was a sweep to the left, which still seems counterintuitive Newhouse being right-handed.
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They thus activated fullback Jerone Davison and safety Lamar Lyons from the practice squad.
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Zerk had gone both ways as linebacker and fullback at Tufts as an undergraduate.
THE DUTCH BLUE ERROR
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•Lorenzo Neal, Chargers — Tomlinson's lead blocker is the best blocking fullback in the game and has now bulldozed paths for a 1,000-yard rusher in 10 consecutive seasons.
The NFL's best: USA TODAY names its All-Pro team
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Green Bay, meanwhile, has ruled out four players for Sunday's game: linebackers Nick Barnett (wrist) and Brandon Chillar (shoulder), fullback Quinn Johnson (glute) and cornerback Sam Shields.
Redskins-Packers injury report: Trent Williams questionable, but expected to play
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He has played fullback and tailback, which is good to see.
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Fullback Vince Murray rushed for 971 yards on 182 carries (5.3 yards per carry) with six touchdowns, and slotback Marcus Curry had 585 yards and five touchdowns on 80 rushes for an average of 7.3 yards per carry.
Spring practice gets underway
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Winger Mark Wallace covered across and caught Owen but the fullback's perfectly timed pass found Calland in support and he ran clear to score.
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For Brumbies, tries went to centre Gordon Ephriam and wing Wayne Pharo with fullback Rodney McDonald slotting three penalties.
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He's a reserve fullback and running back, good receiver out of the backfield and fearless on special teams.
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It's hard to know we are a running team and we had a real tough time running," Wisconsin fullback Matt Bernstein said.
NCAA Division I College Football - Northern Illinois vs. Wisconsin
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He made two appearances at fullback, once in the first quarter and again in the third quarter.
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Tamatea High School halfback Sami Lauano cleared the ball well and had a high defensive workrate while fullback Kris Alexander was another to shine in the winning backline.
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Also missing practice Thusday in Green Bay: linebacker Brandon Chillar, fullback Quinn Johnson (glute) and cornerback Sam Shields (calf).
Only Trent Williams is limited in practice
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A fullback or tight end is normally in the backfield to help protect Bulger.
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Last year, then-freshman Trent Steelman led the offense from the start and, from the sound of it, anyway, transfer fullback Jared Hassin should team with slotback Pat Mealy to form a potent 1-2 running attack.
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At Notre Dame, Hornung played quarterback, halfback and fullback.
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Along with using the tight end more, the Browns want to put the fullback into their offense.
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the fullback's smash into the defensive line
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RB Jerome Bettis prefers having a fullback in the backfield, which is why Krieder's performance is so critical.
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Sophomore Marvin Powell will have a chance to get a head start at fullback over incoming freshman Ted Iacenda.
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Montgomery will have the support of two players who have played fullback before, and this could count in his favour.
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Then he collied with John Conner, a hard-hitting rookie fullback who gave him a concussion.
The View From the Outside Looking In
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A normal quarterback does not lower his head and bull forward like a fullback when being tackled.
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I still have to decide who the other fullbacks will be.
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The fullback's kick carried 50 metres into the crowd.
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The large sloshed fellow was a fullback from the football team.
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AP Bear Pascoe has been an admirable fill-in fullback the past two weeks.
Giants Have One Bear of a Back
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With a sleek line they were still able to score a single try and four penalties coming from fullback Tisel Jayawardena's toe.
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Arnside gave away a penalty, but they gained a draw thanks to an own goal by Galgate fullback Kevin Voyle.
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To the last microwatt of his mental energies he drove in behind Tong and Worsel like a fullback hitting the fine of scrimmage to break the opposition and drive the ball carrier forward.
The Dragon Lensman
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He could wind up as the top backup at halfback and fullback if healthy.
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In 1936, the team unveils a uniform described years later by an NFL publication as "an early version of psychodelia" Bruising fullback Bronko Nagurski and his mates wear a dark helmet with three orange stripes from front to back, a white jersey with 14 navy and orange alternating stripes on the sleeves and shoulders.
Undefined
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Brown, blessed with the size of a fullback and the speed of a sprinter, is an excellent receiver in addition to his skills as a power runner.
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They further telegraphed that when a fullback or H-back was in the backfield with Smith.
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This leaves space down the flanks, so the wide midfielders end up as extra fullbacks and you play six at the back.
The Sun
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New signing Stuart Calvers made an impressive start and veteran fullback Martin Potts popped over his customary drop goal.
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Turns out the Atlanta fullback is a capable runner, too.
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The fullback kicked six penalties, but missed four shots at goal as well as missing touch regularly and with ball in hand he never looked anything like the player of the past.
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That position has him lining up in a variety of alignments, including tight end, wingback, and fullback.
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It's just past lunchtime in the Giants locker room on a victorious Monday and Bear Pascoe, the team's tight-end-turned-temporary-fullback, is trying to answer the following question: What was your personal highlight from Sunday's win over the Lions?
Giants Have One Bear of a Back
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Both new caps fullback Peter Gibson and lock Paul Barker admitted to being a little nervous before flying out with the team yesterday afternoon.
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The fullback is important, and I've had success with that," Whisenhunt says.
'Whiz' brings new hope that Cardinals can finally gel
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Then, in an excellent defensive move, Blues fullback Adam Slade stopped another fast break from Baxter with a determined last-minute tackle.
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Their positions were reversed; John played centre forward and Tom played fullback.
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Orrell were without first choice fullbacks who were sent home before kick off after suffering a stomach ailment in the dressing room.
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He's beaten the fullback and is racing towards the goal.
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Pereira had held off his man and slipped the ball back to the fullback, who weaved his way in to the box and side-footed his shot past Marshall only for the ball to ping off the base of the post.
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Bush has lined up at tailback, fullback, slotback and wideout.
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In the West Coast offense, the fullback is used primarily as a check-down receiver and catches 40-60 passes a year.
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But I was probably a better five-eighth than Mark was and he was only an average fullback compared to me anyway.
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With Percy Montgomery at fullback and Fourie and De Villiers on the wings, the Boks don't lack for height at the back.
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Hambrick's role on this team is as a backup running back, fullback and special teams player, and it's a role he's willing to accept.
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And with perhaps as few as four new starters — Allen and Madieu Williams on defense, Berrian and fullback Thomas Tapeh on offense — they believe their continuity is a distinct advantage.
Minnesota's coaches like what they see in Tarvaris Jackson
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He is lining up in the backfield as a blocking fullback, giving the Bears more receiving capability out of a power lineup.
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Again Rankin failed with the easy conversion and Jed at last found some glimmer of hope when fullback Kevin Amos struck a fine penalty goal from 35 metres.
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Holcombe is a durable, versatile player who played fullback and running back for the Rams.
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Tight defending by fullbacks kept the tenacious Battyeford side at bay.
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I've had the opportunity to see him in the flesh twice and his pace down the left (although stunted a little by injury a few years back) still has the knack of roasting opposing fullbacks.
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Holmes, a fullback in high school, seems lukewarm to the idea.
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This new kicking repertoire has seen fullbacks covering lots of ground in short amounts of time.
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Another favoured son of a Police officer has been selected to play the dual role of halfback / fullback.
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Commanding display by a fullback under constant pressure.
The Sun
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My question was answered a round later, when the Jets traded Leon Washington and a seventh round pick (their last of the day) to Seattle for their fifth-round pick, so they could choose a huge pile-driver of a fullback named John Connor.
Draft Musings
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The Crigglestone fullback fumbled the ball allowing Neil Kennedy and Ian Barnes to get their hands on the ball at the same time just before the ball went dead.
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Zerk had gone both ways as linebacker and fullback at Tufts as an undergraduate.
THE DUTCH BLUE ERROR
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Jim Kleinsasser, who also lines up at fullback, is a superb run-blocker.
Vikings' plans stuck in mud until Brett Favre makes up mind
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Many Steelers fans decried the loss of the pure blocking fullback from the Steelers lineup when Arians took over the coordinator's job after the Cardinals hired Ken Whisenhunt as their coach in 2007.
Pittsburgh Steelers Team Report
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He was the fullback's fullback, the best blocker you ever saw.
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Scotland's one concession to pure skill has been flyweight fullback Chris Paterson, although his constant shuffle around the houses suggests they are still unsure how best to use him.
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Hunter is at fullback.
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In a league known for their standout tailbacks, a fullback is rarely accorded All-Pac 10 Conference recognition, but Tuiasosopo received honorable mention in 2003.
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A replacement will however have to be found for fullback Ryan Horrman, on provincial duty, and wing Kevin Mattheus, who has an ankle injury.
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With the tight end position unproductive in 2000, Bennett might provide a new dimension as an H-back, fullback or halfback.
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Commanding display by a fullback under constant pressure.
The Sun
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He plays on the wing, but it was at fullback where he found his twinkling feet.
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The quarterback faked to the fullback and handed off to the halfback.
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Ideally, Baltimore also would like to add depth on the offensive line, and a backup fullback wouldn't hurt.
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He was kicked when he tackled fullback LaMonte Coleman, a member of the practice squad.
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Defense is all the team, it's not just midfielders, fullbacks and the goalkeeper.
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Wallabies fullback Chris Latham will be the star attraction when the Bundaberg Rum Queensland Reds Tour hits the city next week.
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Worse, fullbacks have devolved into one-dimensional blockers who may only see action on one-fifth of a team's snaps - and they're lucky to touch the ball at all.
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he threw a flare to the fullback who was tackled for a loss
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The Bucs' best strategy would be to make Alstott the primary running back and put rookie fullback lamed Cook in the backfield with him.
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After verifying the onside linebacker is not blitzing, the fullback runs a sit-down pattern about 5 yards over the middle.
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The 26-year-old right fullback has rejected the offer of a new contract at Lille and has been linked with Bordeaux and St Etienne, yet he also claims the Trotters are also interested.
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Dogged by injuries, an ineffective offensive line, and the lack of a fullback, George had by far the worst season of an otherwise stellar career.
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My question was answered a round later, when the Jets traded Leon Washington and a seventh round pick their last of the day to Seattle for their fifth-round pick, so they could choose a huge pile-driver of a fullback named John Connor.
Draft Musings
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Australia's Chris Latham will miss at least three matches for his Super 12 side Queensland after injuring his ankle, the test fullback said yesterday.
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Wayne Munn, who has seen provincial action at wing, centre and fullback is now being groomed at scrumhalf while Fiela van Zyl moves to the side of the scrum, making way for Harold Karele.
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Young helped Rob Bironas get in position for his fourth field goal by tossing a short pass to fullback Ahmard Hall and watching him outrace defenders as if he was an Olympic sprinter for a 54-yard gain.
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An offensive tackle blocks down on a defensive tackle, the onside guard, in most cases, blocks the outside linebacker, and the fullback kicks out on the defensive end.
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For Brumbies, tries went to centre Gordon Ephriam and wing Wayne Pharo with fullback Rodney McDonald slotting three penalties.
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He dribbled past the fullback and scored a goal.
