A more important factor than the hashmark change is the slow but discernible evolution of offensive strategy in an increasingly complex defensive environment.
The Mark III's most obvious feature is a vertical hashmark grille in shimmering metal that closely resembles the grille of a Rolls-Royce.
Local Sports The last place Zack Czap wanted to be was on the right hashmark. He didn’t have much of a choice, though.
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Darren Woodson in Boston Globe (registration) Rodney's speed and Sanders's speed, they don't have the same recovery speed and ability to recover from hashmark to hashmark,said Woodson.
Kirk Morrison in San Francisco Chronicle Yeah, we were at a big disadvantage,Morrison said. "We're talking about getting the personnel, getting the down and distance, getting the right hashmark ...... all on a single play. We can get the play in right now instead of looking to...