Yes fullbacks, halfbacks (this term is no longer often used), and tailbacks are all running backs. The fullback is usually the bigger running back in a two back formation, and although he does carry the football or catch passes on ocassion, the fullback is usually used as a lead blocker or to help protect the quarterback on a passing play.
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the running back is a pretty vital position. his job is to carry the football up the field on offense by taking either a hand off or a toss from the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage. He offers an alternative to passing. Notable examples include Ladanian Tomlinson, Adrian Peterson, Brandon Jacobs, Deuce McAlister, etc. The running back also can be sent out on passing routes as a receiver, or can stay back to block any defenders that may try to get the QB or as a blocker for the fullback/recievers.
Two kinds of ball games are soccer and basketball. Also, football is considered another ball game and it is also one of the most popular in America.
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Mike Sellers-Washington Redskins Also, 2 time pro-bowler Le'Ron McClain of the Baltimore Ravens. Between 2002 and 2007 Lorenzo Neal and Tony Richardson were two of the better fullbacks. It's usually considered to be Tony Richardson. Some other notable contenders are Justin Griffith and Patrick Pass. However, some people think that Patrick Pass would do better as a Running Back, due to his speed and agility. Some notable retired ones are Larry Czonka, Bronko Nagurski, Joe Perry and of course, Jim Brown.
One major, controversial figure in football is OJ Simpson. Another major figure in football is Chad Johnson also known as Ochocinco.