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  • Backfield teammates (quarterback-running back) who have been selected the highest in the first round of the same draft since the common draft in 1967:

    USATODAY.com - USC's leading men set for new roles 2006

  • Select company: Backfield mates who were first-rounders

    USATODAY.com - USC's leading men set for new roles 2006

  • Backfield mate Eddie Lacy ran for 61 yards and punctuated the win with a 4-yard touchdown late in the third for the final points.

    Yahoo! News: Business - Opinion 2011

  • Defensive Backfield: The defensive backs weren't beat often, but they gave up just enough plays to give the Jets a lead they could work with.

    CNN.com 2011

  • Defensive Backfield: Darrelle Revis actually had two passes completed in front of him, but the cornerbacks shut down the Patriots' receivers for most of the game.

    CNN.com 2011

  • A member of the "Million Dollar Backfield," Johnson played three seasons for the 49ers 1954-56.

    The Seattle Times 2011

  • Backfield duties will be juggled by Jared Salubi and sophomore Glasco Martin, who combined for 98 rushing yards.

    NYT > Home Page By KRISTA PIRTLE 2012

  • Backfield depth: Yates graduates standouts such as running backs Reginald Perry and Corrie Posey.

    chron.com Chronicle 2010

  • Brian Westbrook in, Frank Gore out: Backfield changes could make-or-break fantasy seasons

    NY Daily News RALPH VACCHIANO 2010

  • Brian Westbrook in, Frank Gore out: Backfield changes could make-or-break fantasy seasons

    NY Daily News RALPH VACCHIANO 2010

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