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- How to Play
- Windows 7 Users
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- Control the Linebacker with the I (forward), J (left), K (backward), and L (right) keys.
- Use the "Space bar" to dive tackle.
- The objective is to tackle the running back before he gets to the end zone.
- Avoid blockers or go through them with special moves (unlockables).
- Special moves must be earned and are controlled with the A, S and D keys. Each special move can only be used once per defensive stand.
- Run over a speed burst and gather bonus points.
Please Note: There is a known bug with Windows 7 and Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) and this game.
The game on this page should work properly for Windows 7 and IE8. However, if it does not please choose one of the following options to play the game bug-free.
Note, in order to submit a score properly you will need to keep your original browser window open.
Option 1
- Use one of the following browsers: Firefox Chrome or Safari and return to this URL:
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Option 2
- Click here to pop-off a new window with a bug-free version of the game.
- If a new window does not pop-off look for a yellow bar at the top of your browser window, click on it and select "Always Allow Pop-ups from This Site".
- If the game in the pop-off still does not work properly, use options 1 or 3.
Option 3
- In your Internet Explorer browser, choose Tools > Internet Options
- Click on the Security tab
- Choose Trusted sites (green check mark)
- Click the sites button
- Uncheck Require server verification, then add espn.go.com and close window
- Uncheck Enable Protected Mode
- Restart Internet Explorer
- Return to this URL: http://espn.go.com/free-online-games/sports/linebacker
- Have fun!
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LEADERS: LINEBACKER
Rk | Name | Total |
---|---|---|
1 | rkirts | 243,200 |
2 | d11lax | 230,125 |
3 | TerrierPride1854 | 205,850 |
4 | andrewthefloyd | 189,975 |
5 | DKDEKDK | 182,075 |
6 | patriots72 | 168,350 |
7 | mdsail | 165,075 |
8 | possum22 | 164,350 |
9 | inutero2759 | 163,950 |
10 | tjdiamanti | 163,075 |
Rk | Player | Total |
---|---|---|
1 | Griffing325 | 448,425 |
2 | mbletz6651 | 417,800 |
3 | yungcm | 387,500 |
4 | jwellars | 304,125 |
5 | VictorVacaneria | 273,825 |
6 | shaneomac528 | 267,750 |
7 | jcf5445 | 262,150 |
8 | veggie chet | 261,900 |
9 | Cristian Brasil-Pr | 253,625 |
10 | wes_dacosta | 250,300 |
Rk | Player | Trophies |
---|---|---|
1 | jwellars | 314 |
2 | BRIANTUNA | 174 |
3 | KITEHIGH311 | 168 |
4 | Griff_burg_Hokie | 145 |
5 | veggie chet | 139 |
6 | tubadeaux | 136 |
7 | pennstate8286450 | 132 |
8 | Antzoulatos | 119 |
9 | d11lax | 119 |
10 | davidfowler2 | 117 |
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