backfield

Etymology
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Noun

 * 1)  The rear part of the field of play, particularly
 * 2)  The area behind the line of scrimmage occupied before the snap by the team on offense.
 * 3)  The area behind either the offensive or defensive line.
 * 4) The players occupying this area.
 * 5) * 1983 Nov. 10, , p. E8:
 * Maryland's football team practiced for the third straight day yesterday without its starting backfield.
 * 1) The players occupying this area.
 * 2) * 1983 Nov. 10, , p. E8:
 * Maryland's football team practiced for the third straight day yesterday without its starting backfield.
 * Maryland's football team practiced for the third straight day yesterday without its starting backfield.