Word: backfielder
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Potter sustained a concussion in last week's 17-6 loss to Holy Cross, but Coach Anderson said yesterday, "Joe is going to be starting for us against Harvard. If we don't have Joe Potter in the backfield, we're hurting...
...Bruins, however, have a slightly more balanced backfield than Princeton, and Harvard will have to keep an eye on tailback Rod Jones and fullback Bill Barrett...
...secondary will be severely tested by Princeton's fleet receivers. Kevin Guthrie and Brad Unchet, as well as by fullbeck far Curry comming out of the backfield...
...defensive backfield, on the other hand, needed more bodies, and defensive coordinator Leo Fanning was convinced that Riordan's athletic ability would make him one of the top six candidates for the available positions. Because playing defense seemed the surest route to the varsity roster and, according to the coaches, the best way for him to contribute to the program, Riordan agreed to the switch...
...about his new job, Riordan devoted his sophomore year to knocking down passes instead of throwing them. Like most second-year players, he put in little varsity time, but his performance on the JV established him as one of the leading contenders for a future starting position in the backfield...