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line of scrimmage

NOUN
division between offense and defense
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The formula for his release off the line of scrimmage?

From Los Angeles Times

The Trojans struggled often at the line of scrimmage.

From Los Angeles Times

Jacksonville looks like a playoff team when it can win at the line of scrimmage.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, while players from both teams piled up near the line of scrimmage, he spun out to the right and ran untouched into the end zone for a 35-yard, game-winning score.

From The Wall Street Journal

That wasn’t indicative of what was to come, however, as Jacksonville dominated the line of scrimmage and the Chargers were as mild as the balmy day.

From Los Angeles Times