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- noun Plural form of
sack . - verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
sack .
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Examples
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Three of these first rounders (B.J. Raji, Clay Matthews, and A.J. Hawk) are currently playing under their rookie contracts and account for $41 million of the $79 million guaranteed to a unit that is tied for the league lead in sacks (16 over four games.)
Cap analysis: Contrasting approaches toward roster building J.I. Halsell 2010
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Second-year Green Bay outside linebacker Clay Matthews leads the NFL in sacks with seven.
Packers linebacker Clay Matthews is much improved Jason Reid 2010
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•Defensive line: The front seven, starting with the line, needs improvement, especially stopping the run (ranked 28th) and rushing the quarterback (tied for 30th in sacks with 17).
Starting over: Mangini back to his roots for rebuilding Browns 2009
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Florida State entered the game leading the nation in sacks, but still, six is a little ridiculous.
Florida State 34, Virginia 14: Three up, three down Steve Yanda 2010
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As for a pass rush, North Carolina relies heavily on defensive tackle Quinton Coples, who leads the team in sacks (3), tackles for a loss (6) and quarterback hurries (9).
Tar Heels defense performing adequately in face of off-field turmoil Steve Yanda 2010
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Denver linebacker Elvis Dumervil, who led the league in sacks, and New Orleans safety Darren Sharper, who tied with Woodson for the interceptions lead and also ran back three for scores, each got three votes.
Packers' Charles Woodson wins Defensive Player of Year award 2010
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"Watergate was a scandal that involved a number of things including campaign financing that was being done with dollar bills in sacks handed over to the Committee to Reelect the President," Kaine said.
Michael Steele Challenges Democrats: 'Put Up Or Shut Up' The Huffington Post 2010
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-- DE Ricky Sapp -- Sapp led the Tigers in sacks (5.0) and had 10 other tackles for loss.
Clemson - Team Notes 2010
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He finished as the school's all-time leader in sacks and fits the scheme of the Chargers, who like to blitz and pressure the passer.
Draft analysis: Jets trade up to No. 5 to select Mark Sanchez 2009
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Coples leads the team in sacks (three) and tackles for a loss (six).
Reshuffled Virginia offensive line striving to find cohesion quickly Steve Yanda 2010
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