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[fool-bak] / ˈfʊlˌbæk /


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With piles of snow at every intersection and pedestrians moving in slow motion, I regularly bolted ahead and mounted obstacles like a fullback rushing for glory, leaving Sarah somewhere behind.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 9, 2026

Former Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold reunites with Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel in L.A. on a multiyear deal.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 9, 2026

Former Glasgow Warriors fullback Hogg amassed a century of senior caps for his country and was involved in three British and Irish Lions tours.

From BBC Mar. 5, 2026

“It could be a real easy excuse for us to say, ‘Alright, that’s finally the last straw that’s gonna keep us from doing this thing,’” fullback Kyle Juszczyk said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 14, 2026

It began at halftime when Gaines said he was going to let an untested junior named Chris Comer play the entire second half at fullback.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

Liverpool's fullbacks, who struggled with progressing play from deep, now find themselves higher up the pitch with more capable ball-playing midfielders taking up that responsibility.

From BBC Dec. 23, 2025

Offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy talked in the spring about UCLA’s fullbacks playing “a huge role when needed.”

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 8, 2024

Another obstacle to Rowe returning to the go-to utility reserve role was the development of former academy players in Cody Baker and Reed Baker-Whiting as fullbacks.

From Seattle Times Feb. 2, 2024

“Seeing my line dominate blocks, my tight ends, fullbacks dominate blocks - it’s just a great sight to see,” Gordon said.

From Washington Times Nov. 28, 2023

The Palmetto team had two big fullbacks who couldn’t play soccer at all but who wiped out anybody who got near the goal.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor




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