Football teams have offensive linemen, who allow quarterbacks and running backs to put up incredible numbers.
Soccer teams have midfielders, who are responsible for stripping the ball away from opponents and giving it to attackers.
Hockey teams have defenders, who hit, block, and fight to give forwards and wings the chance to assist and score.
This Texas Tech basketball team has Tariq Owens, who patrols the rims and works hard for his teammates.
The grad transfer from St.