Four defensive football players are chasing the opposing wide receiver, who has the ball. Calvin is directly behind the ball carrier. Jenkins and Burton are side by side behind Calvin. Zeller is behind Jenkins and Burton. Calvin tries for the tackle but misses and falls. Burton trips. Which defensive player tackles the receiver?

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  1. Burton

  2. Zeller

  3. Jenkins

  4. Calvin

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Correct Option: C

AI Explanation

To determine which defensive player tackles the receiver, let's analyze the given information step by step:

  1. Four defensive players are chasing the opposing wide receiver: Calvin, Jenkins, Burton, and Zeller.
  2. Calvin is directly behind the ball carrier.
  3. Jenkins and Burton are side by side behind Calvin.
  4. Zeller is behind Jenkins and Burton.

Now, let's consider the events that occur:

  1. Calvin tries for the tackle but misses and falls.
  2. Burton trips.

Since Calvin misses the tackle and falls, and Burton trips, we can conclude that neither Calvin nor Burton can tackle the receiver.

Therefore, the only remaining options are Jenkins and Zeller. Since Jenkins is directly behind Calvin and Burton, and Zeller is behind Jenkins and Burton, Jenkins is the last defensive player in line who can tackle the receiver.

Therefore, the correct answer is C) Jenkins.

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