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2. History of American football positions - Wikipedia

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   As the game advanced, backs positioned at different depths (i.e. distances behind the forwards) were further differentiated into separate positions. These positions were called halfback, three-quarters back, and full back according to English and Scottish nomenclature and quarterback, halfback, and full back in the Irish nomenclature.

3. Fullback (gridiron football) - Wikipedia

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   A fullback (FB) is a position in the offensive backfield in gridiron football and is one of the two running back positions along with the halfback. Fullbacks are typically larger than halfbacks, and, in most offensive schemes, the fullback's duties are split among power running, pass catching , and blocking for both the quarterback and the ...

4. Halfback (American football) - Wikipedia

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   The halfback needs good blocking from the offensive line and fullback to successfully gain yardage. Also, a halfback will generally have more rushing attempts than a receiver will have receptions. This is mainly because most teams have one primary halfback to receive most of the carries, while a passing game will be spread over a number of wide ...

5. NFL playoff picture: Complete AFC and NFC fields, matchups ...

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   One of the more intriguing developments in Sunday afternoon's 1 p.m. ET window of games is the strong showing by rookie QB Joe Milton and the New England Patriots, who would secure the top pick of ...

6. American football positions - Wikipedia

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   The "fullback" is often larger and stronger than the tailback and acts primarily as a blocker, though the fullback may also be used for catching passes or for rushing as a tailback does. Fullbacks often line up closer to the line of scrimmage than tailbacks do in order to block for them on rushing plays.

7. Heisman Watch: Indiana QB Kurtis Rourke will be in the mix ...

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   The Indiana QB is the co-No. 4 favorite for the award heading into the No. 5 Hoosiers’ gargantuan matchup at No. 2 Ohio State. Rourke is at +3000 entering Week 13 along with Alabama QB Jalen Milroe.

8. Triple option - Wikipedia

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   The wishbone formation. The wishbone triple option can use several formations including the flexbone or Maryland I.The wishbone triple option is a running play where either the fullback, the quarterback, or one of the halfbacks (also called "running backs" [RB] or "tail backs") runs the ball.

9. American football plays - Wikipedia

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   The quarterback lines up directly under center, but rather than having a single set back, a fullback lines up behind the quarterback and a halfback lines up behind the fullback. The name I formation comes from the vertical alignment of the quarterback, fullback, and halfback, especially when compared to a T formation , which is now extremely ...