fullback
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As an NFL fullback, Patrick DiMarco faced linebackers the size of French Door fridges.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
His actual name is Josimar José Évora Dias, named after the Brazilian fullback Josimar, whose blistering goals lit up the 1986 World Cup.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 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
On the video Jerry Hix faked to the fullback, dropped back, and hit the tight end for a touchdown.
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
She is no longer simply regarded as the sister of one of the Premier League’s best fullbacks — Chelsea’s Reece James — but a genuine top-class talent in her own right.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 4, 2023
Also of note: The use of the guardian cap - a padded addition that fits over a regular football helmet - will be expanded during the preseason to include running backs and fullbacks.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 28, 2023
It was only a matter of time until she found the range and scored, in spite of those menacing fullbacks.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
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