tailback

Example Sentences

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And before Thursday, their only previous trip to the Rose Bowl had come in 1967 when they were run over by a USC tailback named O.J.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

Soon the Eagles were up 14-0 — after a 13-yard touchdown from sophomore running back Jaion Smith — and then 21-0, following a five-yard score from freshman tailback Adrian Petero.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2025

They’re getting David Montgomery back to mix in with phenomenal tailback Jahmyr Gibbs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2025

Our view of the Bears’ situation does not require much context or many sentences: Simply put, they managed to retain the one player they could not lose: tailback Jaydn Ott.

From Seattle Times • May 7, 2024

Like his father, Don was also the starting tailback for Permian.

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