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the team's hard-nosed coach doesn't make exceptions for anybody
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Toronto has shifted its playing style under Craig Berube, opting for more dump-and-chase play, a tight defensive structure and a heavier, more hard-nosed identity that should theoretically translate better to playoff hockey.
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Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Or perhaps the Chargers would be wise to draft a hard-nosed running back to take some of the burden off Herbert’s shoulders and diversify the offense.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 2 Apr. 2025
UConn’s four-man class, ranked third in the nation, also includes hard-nosed Australian wing and another top-100 recruit in Jacob Furphy.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2025
Canales is also eager to add more hard-nosed players in the draft.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2025
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Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Or perhaps the Chargers would be wise to draft a hard-nosed running back to take some of the burden off Herbert’s shoulders and diversify the offense.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 2 Apr. 2025
UConn’s four-man class, ranked third in the nation, also includes hard-nosed Australian wing and another top-100 recruit in Jacob Furphy.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2025
Canales is also eager to add more hard-nosed players in the draft.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Hard-nosed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hard-nosed. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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