: the act of advancing a football by running plays : the use of running plays
also
: yardage gained by running plays
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Renda, the unanimous District 4-6A MVP, also tallied 667 rushing yards and 14 TDs on 95 attempts.
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2025
The rushing attack, sparked by Leonard (831 rushing yards) and tailbacks Jeremiyah Love (1,076) and Jadarian Price (720), is the focal point of the offense.
—Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
During this same stretch Allen has accounted for 31 touchdowns (21 passing, 10 rushing), six picks and a 62 completion percentage.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2025
Gibbs has tallied three straight 100-plus rushing yard games since becoming the true lead running back.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2025
The rushing attack, sparked by Leonard (831 rushing yards) and tailbacks Jeremiyah Love (1,076) and Jadarian Price (720), is the focal point of the offense.
—Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
During this same stretch Allen has accounted for 31 touchdowns (21 passing, 10 rushing), six picks and a 62 completion percentage.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2025
Gibbs has tallied three straight 100-plus rushing yard games since becoming the true lead running back.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Rushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rushing. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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