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There are three rookies in the starting lineup.
an experienced policeman whose partner is a rookie
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Fortunately for Delgado, his team, the now-defunct Chivas USA, had a rookie assistant coach named Greg Vanney.
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Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Marino took the snap, pretended to spike the ball to stop the clock, and threw a touchdown pass to Ingram, who was open after rookie cornerback Aaron Glenn bought Marino's fake.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Leaning on rookies has become a theme for the 49ers in 2024.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 5 Dec. 2024
That number reportedly shatters his dad's rookie season record.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Marino took the snap, pretended to spike the ball to stop the clock, and threw a touchdown pass to Ingram, who was open after rookie cornerback Aaron Glenn bought Marino's fake.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Leaning on rookies has become a theme for the 49ers in 2024.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 5 Dec. 2024
That number reportedly shatters his dad's rookie season record.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Rookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rookie. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.
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