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ruh sher

  • n  (football) a ball carrier who tries to gain ground by running with the ball
  • n  someone who migrates as part of a rush to a new gold field or a new territory
  • n  a person who rushes; someone in a hurry; someone who acts precipitously

  • Quick-off-the-ball Andy Johnson is just a few steps behind Cunningham as a rusher.
  • Another top pass rusher, he is described as "quick as a mountain lion and strong as an ox.
  • Lowdown: At Boston College, it's pretty easy being Green, as in William Green, the Big East's leading rusher with 1,559 yards on the season.
News & Articles

  • Chiefs claim Austen Lane, release Daniel Muir
    The Chiefs shuffled a few names on defense Friday, adding an outside rusher in place of an interior player. The team announced they claimed defensive end Austen Lane off waivers from the Jaguars, and released defensive tackle Daniel Muir. Muir has been a serviceable player in the past with the Packers, Colts and Jets, but…
    June 14, 2013 - NBC Sports: ProFootballTalk
  • Broncos release top rusher Willis McGahee
    Broncos release top rusher Willis McGahee The Associated Press Published Jun 13, 2013 09:34AM MDT Englewood, Colo. • The Denver Broncos have released Willis McGahee, their leading rusher last year. The 31-year-old running back is the NFL’s active leader with 33 100-yard games. McGahee is coming off a right knee injury that sidelined him for the final two months last season. The 11-year veteran ...
    June 13, 2013 - The Salt Lake Tribune
  • Broncos release top rusher McGahee
    The Denver Broncos have released Willis McGahee, their leading rusher last year.   The 31-year-old running back is the NFL’s active leader with 33 100-yard games. McGahee is coming off a right knee injury that sidelined him for the final two months last season. The 11-year veteran was set to make $2.5 million in 2013.
    June 13, 2013 - Peoria Journal Star
Quotes

  • Jerry Reese in ESPN
    He's a veteran defensive tackle with skins on the wall,Giants general manager Jerry Reese said. "He plays hard, he's stout against the run and he has to be accounted for as a pass rusher."
  • Carson Palmer in Louisville Courier-Journal
    When you lose Antwan Odom, it hurts,quarterback Carson Palmer said. "That's a big-time pass rusher."
  • Phil Savage in WDIV
    Reuben (Droughns) gave the Browns our first 1,000-yard rusher in 20 years during the 2005 season. We wish him the best of luck in New York,Browns general manager Phil Savage said. "As for Tim (Carter), he brings five years of NFL...

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