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One hitch is that Gemayel wants the Marines to act as a back-up for the Lebanese Army as it expands its area of control. "Are you kidding?" says a top State Department official, reflecting Washington's lack of enthusiasm for the idea. Agrees a White House aide: "One...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Looking For a Way Out | 1/16/1984 | See Source »

With Columbia leading the Crimson to a 43-14 romp, and sophomore Brian White the back-up quarterback, the all-state high school quarterback from Irvington, N.Y. appeared destined to spend his senior year on the bench.

Author: By Benjamin R. Reder, | Title: Greg Gizzi | 11/18/1983 | See Source »

Now that the wave has passed, Phillips is having a fine time in New Orleans, employing rickety old Oiler Quarterback Ken Stabler joyfully in the process, while Houston contemplates 15 losses straight. The second Oiler coach since Phillips, Chuck Studley, says bafflingly, "We're certainly still in a position...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Bootlegs and Saddles | 11/7/1983 | See Source »

The next time the Crimson had the ball, sophomore back-up Brian White did the signal-calling. He gained no passing yardage on the series, but conducted a 49-yard march for Harvard's only score of the day, a five-yard carry by Vignali with 29 seconds left in...

Author: By Jim Silver, | Title: Early TDs Hurt Harvard; UMass Takes First Win | 9/26/1983 | See Source »

But while the Crimson did itself in by its anemic attack, the Rutgers offense did its share, giving the Harvard defense constant headaches with its fast breaks. The entire Scarlet Knight offense would head upfield the moment its goalie had the ball, creating many six-on-four chances, which produced...

Author: By Jim Silver, | Title: ... But Laxmen Turn Scarlet of Rutgers | 5/2/1983 | See Source »

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