Definition of fullback
1 : an offensive football back used primarily for line plunges and blocking
2 : a primarily defensive player usually stationed nearest the defended goal (as in soccer or field hockey)
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Marshall complied, and in 1962, the Redskins drafted All-American running back Ernie Davis and fullback Ron Hatcher.
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Indy opened the scoring in the 17th minute when forward Justin Braun received a shove in the 18-yard box on the dangerous service from left fullback Nemanja Vukovic.
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Subbing Justin Hoyte in for Matt Bahner at right fullback ultimately led to the game-winning goal, when Hoyte's cross was headed twice by Djiby for the goal.
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The presence of a fullback, remember the Bears claimed Mike Burton off waivers from the Lions on May 31, could affect final numbers at the tight end.
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More: FC Cincy wins 2-1 in 1st visit to St. Louis More: FC Cincy wins home opener, 4-0, before record crowd SCOUTING REPORTS St. Louis often opts for a free-flowing, 4-4-2 formation that sees fullbacks join their attack.
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Offensively, Indy winger Don Smart and fullback Marco Franco worked well together attacking up the right flank.
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The lead plaintiff on the class-action lawsuit was former Patriots and Eagles fullback Kevin Turner.
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Two other rookies - kicker Harrison Butker and fullback Alex Armah - also made mistakes.
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First Known Use of fullback
1887
FULLBACK Defined for English Language Learners
fullback
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American football : a player on offense who lines up behind the line of scrimmage and who runs with the ball and blocks
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: a defensive player in games like soccer and field hockey who is usually positioned near the goal
FULLBACK Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of fullback for Students
1 : a football player who runs with the ball and blocks
2 : a player in games like soccer and field hockey who is usually positioned near the goal
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