line of scrimmage
noun phrase
: an imaginary line in football that is parallel to the goal lines and tangent to the nose of the ball laid on the ground and marks the position of the ball at the start of each down
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His footwork at the line of scrimmage and his violent hands often gave him an advantage before a receiver could even get up the field.
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James Boyd, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
While Micah Parsons locks done one side of the line of scrimmage, the other side will see a training camp competition between Sam Williams (who is coming off a torn ACL), 2024 second-round pick Marshawn Kneeland, newly acquired Payton Turner and any draft pick that Dallas makes at the position.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2025
The resulting conclusion was that the Vikings were not physical enough on either side of the line of scrimmage.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Getting Dalman was essential as the Bears bring in an experienced center who should help take pressure off Williams at the line of scrimmage.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
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James Boyd, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
While Micah Parsons locks done one side of the line of scrimmage, the other side will see a training camp competition between Sam Williams (who is coming off a torn ACL), 2024 second-round pick Marshawn Kneeland, newly acquired Payton Turner and any draft pick that Dallas makes at the position.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2025
The resulting conclusion was that the Vikings were not physical enough on either side of the line of scrimmage.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Getting Dalman was essential as the Bears bring in an experienced center who should help take pressure off Williams at the line of scrimmage.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Line of scrimmage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/line%20of%20scrimmage. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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