Word: backfielder
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
Yale's defense is anchored by senior fullback Jon Bellis and goalie Bruce Maronpot. Maronpot boasts a 1.4 goals against average and the 6'3" Bellis is characterized by Verhoeff as having great range in the backfield as well as being very dependable...
Frost, also second team All-Ivy last year, was characterized by Malin as a "come from behind" player and Treusacher has scored four goals in three games since changing from the defensive backfield to the front line...
...first year as head coach, John Anderson has revamped Brown football. He has installed a multiple-T attack which is well suited to his alternating quarterbacks, Pete Beatrice and Dennis Coleman. Together, they have passed for 735 yards and six touchdowns. Anderson has also molded a fine backfield with running backs Mike Sokolowski and Hubie Morgan...
...backfield diversity has left Restic without the option to overshift and load up on one side of the line, so the defensive strategy for Harvard will stress shutting off Pagliaro's inside game. "We want to bump him outside," Restic said, "and keep him from getting turned upfield. Sideline to sideline he's not that tough, but he's an exceptional runner when he's headed upfield...
...comments harken back to The Game two years ago, when the Crimson loaded six defenders onto the line of scrimmage in a successful attempt to stifle Yale's spectacular backfield. Though the specifics can't be released, something similar may be in the offing for this year's version...