Word: backfield
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...team, as they are officially designated, surprised their followers by defeating the Academy eleven 20 to 0. The freshmen displayed a good defence, with an erratic offence. As a unit the team exhibited much power. . The line, although weak in several positions, held their opponents' attack, while the backfield proved to be a fast and aggressive aggregation. Fumbling, however, marred the team's play. Lay and French in the backfield and Welsh and Acosta in the centre of the line were the mainstays of the Blue eleven...
...Freshman backfield played a strong game and if the line had shown power the 1921 team would have pushed the ball across for a score. The line play was very ragged, the university backs making long gains on guard and tackle drives...
...left side of the line. J. Holmes '21, the new guard, played in Frothingham's position. R. M. Sedgwick '21, was with the team for the first time in several weeks at left guard, M. E. Olmsted '21, still not appearing in the first team line. The backfield remained the same with J. A. MacDonell '21, playing in place of A. D. Hamilton '21, who will be out of the game for a day longer with a minor injury...
...against each other in the final scrimmage of the season yesterday. Every play was thoroughly rehearsed under playing conditions, and the smooth working of the defensive formations was especially emphasized. No attempt at scoring was made as the ball was shifted about the field to illustrate different conditions. The backfield of Team A played a fast game, R. S. Humphrey particularly eluding the B defence for long gains. J. A. MacDonnell, playing in place of A. D. Hamilton put up a strong game on the defensive. There were changes in the line also, Coach Wallace allowing two regulars...
...emphasis on teamwork and accuracy showed good results in the scrimmage. The team played more as a unit, the line charging low and hard, and opening wide holes for the backs. The backfield coordinated their work with the line play, picking the holes well and providing good interference...