Word: backfield
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Horween '18 was given a short tryout at his old backfield position yesterday afternoon after having been unable to play since the Cornell game. He did not seem to be weakened in any way by his enforced rest for, though in only a short time, was active in all the plays. W. F. Robinson '18 is still suffering from a cold which he has had for several days, so was unable to get into the scrimmage...
...only change in the line-up of team A since Monday's practice, with the exception of Horween's return to the backfield, was that W. B. Snow '18 was in C. A. Clark '19's place at right guard...
...discuss the University's outlook. He does not believe that Casey will prove a serious "threat" because of his inability to punt. If fact he classes the entire team as second-rate with the exception of the ends and tackles and Captain Dadmun. He is particularly severe on he backfield with the exception of Casey...
...Bucknell team is the same one Cornell defeated 19 to 0 two weeks ago. Princeton's showing against it is therefore very encouraging to the Tiger supporters because it indicates a distinct change of form since the game with Dartmouth the week before. The backfield combination is both smooth and powerful, and while the line needs to be strengthened, Princeton is confident of making a good showing against the University this week...
...eleven is one of the heaviest and most powerful Freshman teams of recent years. With a line averaging over '200 pounds from tackle to tackle and a backfield heavier than usual, it is a strong offensive team. Until recently its defence has been weak, especially against forward passing, and for this reason Andover was able to gain a ten-to-seven victory. Since that game, however, great progress has been made and the Freshmen defeated Lowell. Textile by the large score of 53 to 0 last week...