fullback
noun
full·back
ˈfu̇l-ˌbak 
1
: an offensive football back used primarily for line plunges and blocking
2
: a primarily defensive player usually stationed nearest the defended goal (as in soccer or field hockey)
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To help its employees prepare for the internal transition, the Coral Gables bank holding company contacted Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold.
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Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 4 Aug. 2024
In a 2024 interview on Dad Mode — hosted by Kirk’s then-teammate Vikings fullback C.J.
—Skyler Trepel, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2024
Inserted as a fullback, Nussbaum threw the block that helped senior running back Aiden Clark score his third touchdown of the game, a 2-yard run that gave the Redhawks (3-0, 1-0) a 31-14 cushion with 2:32 left.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 2024
Crystal Palace fullback Daniel Muñoz went to ground in what was a tricky decision to make.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
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Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 4 Aug. 2024
In a 2024 interview on Dad Mode — hosted by Kirk’s then-teammate Vikings fullback C.J.
—Skyler Trepel, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2024
Inserted as a fullback, Nussbaum threw the block that helped senior running back Aiden Clark score his third touchdown of the game, a 2-yard run that gave the Redhawks (3-0, 1-0) a 31-14 cushion with 2:32 left.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 2024
Crystal Palace fullback Daniel Muñoz went to ground in what was a tricky decision to make.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
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fullback
noun
full·back
ˈfu̇l-ˌbak
1
: a football back who usually lines up between the halfbacks
2
: a mainly defensive player (as in soccer or field hockey) who usually plays near the goal to be defended
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