second stringer
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All of which means the Wildcats’ quarterback room features a starter who’s as likely to make big mistakes as big plays, plus an unproven second stringer.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 29, 2023
After all, the second stringer is the least important player on the roster until he’s the most important.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2022
He began last season as the second stringer to Tyrod Taylor.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2021
In music, though, he plays a naïf: eager second stringer, shameless trend chaser, just happy to be allowed on the field.
From New York Times • Jan. 4, 2011
He had climbed aboard Calumet's second stringer, Iron Liege, and won the Derby when Willie Shoemaker stood up in his stirrups on Gallant Man a few yards from the finish.
From Time Magazine Archive
