Word: backfielder
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...Academy possesses one of the most impressive backfield corps in the country and, since Blaik prefers to use his superior men on defense, Army's defensive line is perhaps without equal. The individuals who man this platoon are a savage vicious lot who delight in laying hands on opposing linemen...
...start of the season, the former Dartmouth coach had a wealth of backfield material and a seasoned defensive club which he could augment with members of last year's undefeated Plebe squad. His main concern was finding six men to fill out his first string offensive line, which was depleted by graduation...
...Brandeis team, despite the many Yardling mistakes, was clearly the better club. The line outcharged the freshmen all the way, and the backfield looked sharper, especially on pitchouts. Quarterback Dick Cunningham passed well throughout most of the game. Three times he was trapped but managed to squirm away for good gains...
...veterans round out Cornell's big backfield. At fullback is Jeff Fleischmann, acclaimed as the best power runner in the Ivy League, and speedy Frank Miller, a 165-pounder, is the right half...
Just like football. With speed and elusiveness you can spin through any defensive backfield. Like those Cornell backs--all track stars. He realized, too late, that he should never have allowed his mind to wander onto football. It was not a topic he wanted to think about...