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There are three rookies in the starting lineup.
an experienced policeman whose partner is a rookie
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Michael Jordan was drafted to the NBA in 1984 and the Air Jordan’s debuted during his rookie season, on April 1, 1985.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 21 Nov. 2024
In the third quarter against the Falcons, the Broncos faced a second-and-goal from Atlanta’s 7-yard line when quarterback Bo Nix quickly threw a screen pass to Denver’s rookie wide receiver — and Meinerz turned into a bully.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
Trailing the Green Bay Packers 20-19 late in the fourth quarter, Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams led a seven-play, 42-yard drive to set up a possible game-winning field goal.
—Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 18 Nov. 2024
The Seahawks’ linebacker corps has undergone a radical, in-season makeover, with last month’s trade for Ernest Brown IV and Tuesday’s release of leading tackler Tyrel Dodson, who’ll be replaced by rookie Tyrice Knight.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 21 Nov. 2024
In the third quarter against the Falcons, the Broncos faced a second-and-goal from Atlanta’s 7-yard line when quarterback Bo Nix quickly threw a screen pass to Denver’s rookie wide receiver — and Meinerz turned into a bully.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
Trailing the Green Bay Packers 20-19 late in the fourth quarter, Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams led a seven-play, 42-yard drive to set up a possible game-winning field goal.
—Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 18 Nov. 2024
The Seahawks’ linebacker corps has undergone a radical, in-season makeover, with last month’s trade for Ernest Brown IV and Tuesday’s release of leading tackler Tyrel Dodson, who’ll be replaced by rookie Tyrice Knight.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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“Rookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rookie. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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