shoestring tackle
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Nix stepped out of a shoestring tackle late in the fourth quarter while scrambling for 21 yards to set up the Broncos’ last field-goal attempt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2024
Along with an interception, Sean Murphy-Bunting’s shoestring tackle of Nelson Agholor likely prevented a touchdown, dropping the receiver at the Tennessee 46 on Baltimore’s first drive.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 15, 2023
The Steelers drilled division rival Cincinnati in the first round, then used Ben Roethlisberger’s shoestring tackle of Colts defensive back Nick Harper to hold off Peyton Manning and Indianapolis.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 19, 2021
Jesse Della Valle nearly took the second-half kickoff back for a touchdown, but Meyer’s shoestring tackle got him near midfield.
From New York Times ● Oct. 21, 2012
Gailey might have another big worry after place-kicker Rian Lindell hurt his right shoulder while making a diving shoestring tackle to trip up Joe McKnight on the opening kickoff of the second half.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 7, 2011
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