shoestring tackle
Americannoun
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He saved a touchdown with a shoestring tackle on Cameron Montgomery in the second quarter, chasing the Rice running back down on a 55-yard run that looked destined for the end zone.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2022
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
Hooker finished with four tackles in limited work and made a touchdown-saving shoestring tackle in the second quarter.
From Washington Times • Aug. 13, 2017
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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