bull rush

noun

: a direct forceful rush by a defensive player in football

bull-rush

ˈbu̇l-ˌrəsh

also ˈbəl-

verb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Johnson analyzed Durden’s secondary moves from his bull rush. —

Dallas News, 25 Apr. 2022 When a bull rush doesn’t work, Parsons finds another way. —

Dallas News, 15 Jan. 2023 With exception to that and a bull rush from Steelers nose tackle Cam Heyward, Burrow was cool and collected in the pocket in the first half. —

Mohammad Ahmad, cleveland, 21 Nov. 2022 Parsons also uses a bull rush, putting his arms into the chest of a tackle to push him back. —

Dallas News, 15 Jan. 2023 Anderson likens it to a chess match, having multiple moves — with names like bull rush, speed rush and cross-chop — ready to throw off offensive linemen and then counteract their blocking schemes. —

Jaylon Thompson, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2022 As a standup, wide 5-technique, the Buckeye defensive end will bull rush Penn State tackle Bryce Effner. —

Lance Reisland, cleveland, 4 Nov. 2022 Why was there an investor bull rush (see charts above and below) into the housing market during the pandemic? —

Lance Lambert, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2022 Donald, who's in the mix to win a record fourth Defensive Player of the Year award this season, can rag-doll guards, bull rush tackles, evade backs or just out-quick any blocker in space. —

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