Etymology
Origin of rusher
1645–55; 1875–80 rusher for def. 2; rush 1 + -er 1
Example Sentences
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Maye, a popular MVP candidate along with Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, led all rushers in the half with 55 yards in five carries.
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Edge rusher Damon Wilson II responded to Georgia suing him for a ‘liquidated damage fee’ of $390,000 after he transferred to Missouri by filing a countersuit.
From Los Angeles Times
Shula coached inside linebackers, defensive backs and edge rushers for the Rams before he was elevated to defensive coordinator in 2024 after Raheem Morris left to become coach of the Atlanta Falcons.
From Los Angeles Times
He led all rushers with 69 yards, however, and in the waning moments had his team in position to score the game’s only offensive touchdown.
From Los Angeles Times
It was so ugly that the Crimson Tide’s leading rusher wound up being quarterback Ty Simpson, who exited early in the second half with an injury.
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