“Fullbacks have suffered, in my opinion, the single greatest piece of misrepresentation in the history of sports and no one has ever been able to explain to me what happened.” - Army Tight Ends Coach Matt Drinkall
Fullbacks are a lot of things – smart, humble, a little bit insane. They are resourceful, versatile and respected. But most importantly they are alive and well. Because the truth is nobody achieves rushing yards alone.
Yet the greatest trick the modern football offense ever pulled was convincing fans that the fullback no longer exists.
Defenses got lighter, quarterbacks become more mobile and everybody had to be faster.