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...Crimson line will have to be more aggressive today than it has been in its last three outings, for the unnoticed third man in the V-formation backfield, Greg Cooke, is the fastest of them...
Another reason for Dartmouth's impressive defensive record is captain Kenny DeHaven. Watch for the 209-pound linebacker to plug the line and anticipate every move of the backfield. Thanks to a rugged corps of seniors who form the heart of the Indians defense-DeHaven, Jim McChinney, Henry Gerfen, and Charlie Chapman--Dartmouth has allowed only 15 points this season. Those fifteen points include a touchdown pass each by New Hampshire and Holy Cross and a gift field goal for the Crusaders. The Hanoverians have allowed only 78.8 yards per game and rank sixth nationally in overall rushing defense...
...probable starting backfield for the Crimson will be Bill Taylor at right half, Roy Williams at left half, Gill Bamford at full, and Watts at quarter. In the forward wall, from left end to right, Shepard will most likely start Ron Bone-brake, Rick Rice, Dick Baker, Tom McLaughlin, Walt Kelley, Ed Smith, and Ron Juvonen...
King, Peter Savage, and captain Bill Driver will open at the halfbacks, with sophomore flash Tony Davies seeing action both in the backfield and on the line...
...much shuffling in the backfield. Larry Repsher tore Holy Cross apart for 89 yards in eight rushes. Since then, he has seen little action and has carried the ball only six times. Also, during games, backfield men go in and out on nearly every play...