Definition of ballcarrier
: a football player who carries the ball on offense
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Since so many of Seattle’s recent early round selections have been offensive linemen, finding a ballcarrier was the surest way to buttress the rushing attack.
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Then came his senior season, when Scott became the primary ballcarrier ahead of Craft.
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Vea can destroy a zone-blocking scheme because the moment one of the blockers from the initial double team peels off to hit the linebacker, Vea will club the remaining blocker, shed him and attack the ballcarrier.
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The Saints also have sixth-round drafted rookie Boston Scott out of Louisiana Tech and third-year running back Daniel Lasco as potential ballcarriers.
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After explaining the strike zone, Quinn talked about its epicenter: the ballcarrier’s near hip.
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The Colts, suddenly, and somewhat surprisingly, have a stable of capable ballcarriers.
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But that’s true only if the Wolverines also can open holes for the backs, because the read option doesn’t work if the defense isn’t worried about both potential ballcarriers.
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Listed at 5 feet 10 and 185 pounds, the receiver was a heavyweight among Bruins ballcarriers.
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