: the act of advancing a football by running plays : the use of running plays
also
: yardage gained by running plays
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The two-time All-ACC honoree is the only player in the conference with 2,700-plus rushing yards the last three seasons.
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
His final game came as a 49er and saw Simpson rush 14 times for 43 yards with a rushing and receiving touchdown in a 21-13 loss ending his career winless against the Cowboys.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2024
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
His final game came as a 49er and saw Simpson rush 14 times for 43 yards with a rushing and receiving touchdown in a 21-13 loss ending his career winless against the Cowboys.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Rushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rushing. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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