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tailback

noun as in running back

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A 1,239-yard season will be just as “good” for a contemporary tailback in the new 17-game era as it was in years past.

He excelled as a defensive back and tailback at Florida High, the school next to Florida State, but he was about 130 pounds.

The Saints made it two for two on tailback Alvin Kamara’s one-yard touchdown run.

A 57-yard run by tailback David Montgomery gave them a first down at the Green Bay 8-yard line.

Ryan and tailback Todd Gurley ran for touchdowns for the Falcons, who improved to 2-6.

Bob,” says George Cafego, a Vol tailback then and a UT assistant coach now, “had every opportunity to be a millionaire.

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On this page you'll find 9 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to tailback, such as: fullback, halfback, blocking back, flanker back, offensive back, and plunging back.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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