back score

American

noun

Curling.

a line at each end of the rink parallel to and equidistant from the foot score and the sweeping score.

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back score

“At that point we’re hoping to get the ball back, score quick and make it interesting,” Mayfield said.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 25, 2023

"See a guy like Dalton take the ball from the running back, score a touchdown, he's celebrating, the energy it's contagious," Bridgewater said.

From Fox News ● Aug. 22, 2021

Seattle hadn't had a running back score a rushing touchdown in any game since November 2009.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 18, 2010

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