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...other junior in the backfield is quarterback Rich Ross. In 356 minutes of play last year he completed 14 out of 46 passes for 213 yards returned 3 kick-offs for 43 yards, and intercepted two passes. He, too, is rated a fine defensive back...

Author: By Philip M. Boffey, | Title: LINING THEM UP | 11/2/1956 | See Source »

Half of the starting backfield is composed of sophomores, and the other two members are juniors. Probably the chief backfield threat is junior halfback Frank Riepl. In 300 minutes of action last year he was the team's second leading ground gainer with 127 yards in 56 carries. He also completed five passes for 65 yards and gained 48 yards on pass receptions...

Author: By Philip M. Boffey, | Title: LINING THEM UP | 11/2/1956 | See Source »

...Rest of Backfield...

Author: By Philip M. Boffey, | Title: LINING THEM UP | 11/2/1956 | See Source »

...Halaby, Chris Hauge, and Alby Cullen make up the starting quartet in the backfield. Cullen is fast and a fine runner, but Margarita feels that he is seriously hampered by his weight. "At 160 pounds, he's really light for a power runner," the Yardling coach said. Ted Marmor, the number two passer on the team, saw a lot of action in the Dartmouth game...

Author: By James W. B. benkard, | Title: LINING THEM UP | 11/1/1956 | See Source »

...guards are Prescott Evarts (a relocated fullback) and Brian King. Another acquisition from the backfield, Carl Framke, is the starting center. A strong contender for the same position, Gus Alexander, a 6-5, 230 pound behemoth, has been out with injuries for most of the season...

Author: By James W. B. benkard, | Title: LINING THEM UP | 11/1/1956 | See Source »

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