Word: backfielder
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...mainstay of the Harvard backfield is the "Mutt-and-Jeff" combination of senior Andy Dale and junior Robert Bonnie. Dale, listed as the shortest player on the Crimson squad (5-ft., 7-in.), has taken advantage of his size and speed to manuever his way into and out of key defensive positions. An aggressive player, Dale can often be credited with igniting Crimson counter-attacks...
With the game tied in the third period, Cornell was facing a third-and-23 from its own 23. QB Aaron Sumida's pass fell incomplete, but once again the Harvard backfield was called for pass interference, and the Red got an automatic first down...
...Crimson was saved by the sharp play of goalie Stephen Hall, who recorded five saves en route to his fourth shutout of the season. Hall was supported by a strong backfield, with freshman Nick Gates clearing off the line well as the starting sweeper...
Grim views her role on the team as more of a stabilizer than a motivator. "Being in the backfield, I can see the whole field," Grim says. "I can use my steady stick to settle the ball from the back of where the action is. In doing this, I can settle the team down as well if necessary...
...adds, "[Grim's] low-key approach from the backfield creates a good balance for the team and contrasts what the opponents see with Cindi and me up front...