Word: backfielder
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...HIGH School, I was picked absolutely last when it came time to choose sides for anything from softball to field hockey. Wise captains hid me in the backfield where I couldn't do very much damage. So, I came to college without a thought of pursuing a sport. Journalism became my principal extracurricular pursuit, and the walk from Dunster to 14 Plympton Street constituted my only real form of exercise...
Those activities had all been solitary, however, and this time my exultation was shared. Being one of many suddenly felt glorious, not at all mundane. I realized that I had missed out during all those years in the backfield, waiting for passes that never came but that I though I had never really wanted anyway...
...graduation of All-American goalkeeper Mike Harrison (1.71 goals-against average) left a gaping hole in the 'Wick backfield. Freshman Raj Wakhale, who beat out two other rookies for the starting spot, is still adjusting to his role as Harrison's replacement...
...backfield, sweeper and Captain Mark Pepper still suffers from a quadricep injury, and has yet to see more than a minute of action. Pepper is questionable for today's contest, though Getman said Wednesday was Pepper's "first day of practice with no pain...
When the Bison run, the ball usually falls into the hands of freshman tailback Dan Scocca. The Colonial League Rookie of the Week tallied 82 yards on 20 carries in Bucknell's 32-24 victory over Penn. Scocca's backfield mate, freshman fullback Craig Cavlovic (15 attempts, 53 yards), provides Bucknell with good power yardage...