Etymology
Origin of rusher
1645–55; 1875–80 rusher for def. 2; rush 1 + -er 1
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Edge rusher Byron Young has a team-best 4½ sacks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026
Smart’s team doesn’t have a single rusher or receiver averaging even 50 yards per game, and none of the Bulldogs will sniff the Heisman Trophy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
The team’s leading receiver and rusher also grew up in-state.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
Seattle’s defense is putting up historic numbers and hasn’t allowed a 100-yard rusher in 36 consecutive games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
On offense they averaged 364 yards a game, and they had the leading rusher in the district in Dwane Roberts.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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