Word: backfield
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...into trouble. The tendency of most of the Yale backs was to run high and they did not use the straight arm at all. Braden was one exception. He ran low with terrific power both in carrying the ball and in interference. The power of the Yale line and backfield, to sum up, is extraordinary; the present problem is to speed up the machine. If this can be done there is no telling to what heights of greatness and achievement this eleven may attain...
...early practice, appeared formidable, they were easily whitewashed by Yale and Princeton on Saturday. Legore's phenomenal playing was the feature of the Eli attack, which consisted of straight playing throughout the contest, Driggs, with his exceptional punting and powerful line-plunging, was the star of the Princeton backfield, while the Tiger line gave an exceptional account of itself...
...yard line. Finally Bingham shot through the right side of Carnegie's line for a twenty-three-yard run and a touchdown. This time Legore kicked a goal. Several substitutes were put in by Tad Jones at this point, and in the fourth quarter an entirely new backfield was working...
Eddie Driggs especially showed up and punting was a powerful factor. Moore and Brown, his backfield mates, exhibited bursts of speed which time after time caught the local collegians off guard and brought about appreciable gains for the Tigers. The early training done by Princeton this season was proved a big benefit, as the players went through the game without showing any ill effects and played at high speed throughout...
...lack of capable backfield substitutes at Tufts is still bothering the coaches, though the burden was lightened somewhat yesterday by the appearance of Keefe, last year a star at Dean Academy. The new man was in Doane's place at full-back part of the time and played brilliantly. He is heavy and fast, fights hard and possesses a great deal of football sense. The reappearance of Brown, last year's varsity tackle, was also hailed with joy by the coaches. He immediately took his old place in the line...