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running back

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noun

Football.
  1. an offensive back, as a halfback or fullback, whose principal role is advancing the ball by running with it on plays from scrimmage.


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But one big question remains: will running back Omarion Hampton play?

From Los Angeles Times

With Knight on board, the Bruins presumably have their starting running back in Year 1 under their new coach.

From Los Angeles Times

Achille had reportedly escaped the fire, but died after running back in to help others trapped inside.

From Barron's

Saquon Barkley, the running back for the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, ranked second.

From Los Angeles Times

Falcons running back Bijan Robinson ran roughshod through a defense that was missing Lake.

From Los Angeles Times