Noun
(American football) the position of the offensive back on a football team who lines up farthest from the line of scrimmage
Source: WordNetClemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott said he asked offensive veterans like senior tailback Etienne and receiver Powell to help out their young quarterback, not just by making plays but showing positive body language. Source: Internet
Any Miami “mo” quickly disappeared in the third quarter with three straight three-and-outs, including tailback getting stuffed for no gain on fourth-and-short on the Hurricanes’ 34. Source: Internet
Mill Valley threw the next punch when senior tailback Quin Wittenauer capped off a five-play, 51-yard drive with a 12-yard touchdown run on a counter play. Source: Internet
Sophomore tailback Jarek Broussard looks to get around a Ute defender during the second half of play at Folsom Field. Source: Internet
After a spirited competition, 5-8, 186-pound Chris Thompson, a sophomore, has gone to the top of the depth chart at tailback. Source: Internet
And tailback David Montgomery, mostly held in check on the ground, caught seven passes himself. Source: Internet