Definitions for running back
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1. running backnoun

   (football) a back on the offensive team (a fullback or halfback) who tries to advance the ball by carrying it on plays from the line of scrimmage

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1. running backnoun

   An offensive back whose primary job is to be the ballcarrier.

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1. Running back

   A running back (RB) is a member of the offensive backfield in gridiron football. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback to rush the ball, to line up as a receiver to catch the ball, and block. There are usually one or two running backs on the field for a given play, depending on the offensive formation. A running back may be a halfback (in certain contexts also referred to as a "tailback" ⁠ ⁠—  see below), a wingback or a fullback. A running back will sometimes be called a "feature back" if he is the team's starting running back.

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1. running back

   A running back is a position in American and Canadian football. Typically positioned in the offensive backfield, the running back's main roles include running with the ball on rush plays, catching passes from the quarterback, and blocking. The running back is an essential component in the team's offensive play, requires agility, speed, and strength, and plays a crucial role in maintaining the team's strategic maneuvers.

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1. Running back

   A running back is an American and Canadian football position who typically lines up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block. There are usually one or two running backs on the field for a given play, depending on the offensive formation. A running back may be a halfback or a fullback.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of running back in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of running back in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of running back in a Sentence

1. Rashad Jennings:

   You can't do it by yourself. My.6 wasn't about my ability, it was my attitude. I thought I was smarter than school. I want to help people like me. I want to have' little Rashad's' back, there's nothing special about me. I'm just in a special position. If I'm just known as Rashad Jennings, the running back, then I've failed.

2. Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas:

   When I missed the first free throw, and made the second, I'm running back, the fan had both of his middle fingers up and said,' fuck you, bitch' three times, so then the timeout goes, and I go in the stands and confront him. I said,' don't be disrespectful'.

3. Gonzalez Vidal:

   The Nicaraguan military was on the border. Then, all of a sudden, it started raining and the Cubans, who had crossed into Nicaragua, started running back, they yelled that the military had shot at them with rubber bullets and tear gas.

4. Terrell Davis:

   If Matthew Stafford win this game, if Matthew Stafford wan na win this game, Joe Mixon fingerprint needs to be all over this game because Joe Mixon is an exceptional running back, not only when you're talking about trying to keep The Rams defensive line from just pinning the ears back and going for the quarterback, but you’re talking about a guy who gets the ball out of the backfield. He’s really elusive when he gets those nice plays that he runs.

5. Myles Garrett:

   I took a shot on one of the first plays. After that, it was tough. Using running back Josh Jacobs and a short passing game, Carr controlled the clock in the second half and kept the ball away from the Browns( 5-3). On the Raiders first two drives after halftime, the first leading to their go-ahead TD and the other to Carlsons 24-yard field goal with 4:24 left, they ate up 17:41. Oakland had the ball for 37:43 to 22:17 for Cleveland. Josh Jacobs finished with a career-high 128 yards 80 in the second half on 31 carries. Last week, Josh Jacobs had just 17 yards on 10 attempts. It was about time we had a run game like that, Josh Jacobs said. It feels good to be that dominant. The Raiders defense did The Raiders defense part as Las Vegas stopped Las Vegas NFL record of allowing at least 10 points at 116 straight games. Baker Mayfield couldnt get anything going with Clevelands offense, which was without star receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who suffered a season-ending knee injury last week. Baker Mayfield, who completed 21 passes in a row in the win over Cincinnati a week ago, went 12 of 25 for 122 yards. Mayfields last throw toward Jarvis Landry in the end zone was incomplete with 1:58 left, and Cody Parkey missed a 37-yard field goal to end Clevelands chances. Cody Parkey did make kicks of 41 and 38 yards. Theweather was brutal. The wind, measured from the west at 35 mph at kickoff, made it difficult for both quarterbacks to throw ; affected every punt and kick ; and forced the 12,000 fans to bundle up as it felt more like a game in late December or in Cleveland, early May. Im from the beach, Renfrow said. That was more wind than a hurricane it seemed like. It was coming sideways, backwards and forward. Carr did an excellent job managing the clock in the final minute of the first half to set up Carlsons 33-yard field goal as time expired to put The Raiders up 6-3. The Raiders appeared to take the lead in the second quarter when Carr connected with Henry Ruggs III in the back right corner of the end zone. However, Ruggs was ruled out of bounds and the call was upheld following a video review and Raiders challenge. Las Vegas settled for Carlsons 29-yard field goal to tie Las Vegas 3-3. Earlier, Carlsonhad a 41-yard attemptat the opposite end of the field blown sideways and the ball clanged off the left upright. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Myles Garrett SLOWED Myles Garrett was limited by an ankle injury that kept Myles Garrett out of practice this week, and now hes dealing with a knee issue. At one point, Myles Garrett was evaluated in the medical tent but came back. Myles Garrett was kept out on several plays, and lacked Myles Garrett usual explosiveness off the line. We havent made excuses and were not going to start now. Its a next-man-up league.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=running back
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Running_Back
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Running_Back
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=running back