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  • D lineman, linebackers, secondary blitzers, or anybody else that's coming through there, and [I] put my head up in there.

    Clinton Portis says he's unlikely to play Sunday Jason Reid 2010

  • D lineman, linebackers, secondary blitzers, or anybody else that's coming through there, and [I] put my head up in there.

    Redskins' Clinton Portis does not expect to play vs. Packers because of groin injury Jason Reid 2010

  • He's not a big talker, but Warren is in charge of identifying blitzers and calling out the rest of the line's assignments before every play.

    Virginia Tech progress reports: offensive line Mark Giannotto 2010

  • It should also come in handy this week against Georgia Tech, which tries to disguise its blitzers and down linemen within its 3-4 scheme.

    Virginia Tech progress reports: offensive line Mark Giannotto 2010

  • He threw for 187 yards on 14 attempts (137.5 QB rating) against one extra rusher and for 82 yards on 10 attempts (127.9 rating) when Mr. Ryan attacked him with two or more blitzers.

    Maybe Blitzing Peyton Manning Is Not the Answer? 2011

  • Ryan Torain, Washington's new starter, recently acquired backup Chad Simpson and rookie Keiland Williams, if he is activated from the practice squad, must at least perform adequately in picking up Packers 'blitzers.

    Packers' blitz will be a challenge for Torain and company Jason Reid 2010

  • Portis applies maximum effort while blocking, the coach added, saying the Pro Bowl runner obviously studies his "keys" well each week because he usually is in the correct position each time while preparing to take on blitzers.

    Redskins rely on Portis blocking in pass protection 2010

  • SEATTLE (AP) - Matt Cassel coolly completed passes with blitzers swarming him.

    USATODAY.com 2008

  • Dallas scored 45 and 31 points in winning the first two meetings with New York by loading up on big plays, usually because Romo did a great job avoiding the blitzers who racked up an NFL-best 53 sacks.

    USATODAY.com 2007

  • Besides disrupting the usual flow of business, the blitzers often added creative or educative elements — writing graffiti, posting huge, difficult-to-remove signs or banners (the winner in this category was undoubtedly the 100-foot vertical banner mounted on a crane in Dijon), distributing leaflets exposing the social role of whatever particular institution they were disrupting, talking with workers and passersby, or engaging in various types of guerrilla theater.

    Smart Mobs » Blog Archive » Extensive article on French youth smartmobbing 2006

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