Word: backfielder
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...there appears to be enormous reserve strength and a slew of veterans on the line, the backfield is even more loaded with talent, and proven talent. Without doubt, the Penn backfield is one of the best in the country, both in individual ability and in depth...
After the calisthenics, linemen, ends, and backfield men will report to coaches selected, according to their experience, to drill the players for more specific positions. In this "departmental work" the linemen will practice on blocking and tackling, the backfield men on passing, running, and kicking, and the ends on going down the field after punts and catching passes...
Varsity Football-Head Coach: Richard C. Harlow; Assistant Coaches: Loyal W. Clark, Line; Earl M. Brown, End; Frank M. Swirls Jr., Backfield; Trainer: James M. Cox; Captain: Donald Forte '43; Co-Managers: David E. Place '43, David B. Arnold...
...Hill is a good fullback, but has Saturday competition to buck in Paul Perkins, Gershon Ross, Tom Cowen, and Wayne Johnson. From Wakefield High comes their co-captain Paul Lazzaro. He too, like Lee Flynn, is small, but speedy, and Harlow is looking for speed in this year's backfield, so he may yet crack the red jersey group...
Bill Wilson '44, wingback, is the most experienced backfield man on the squad. He started several games last year at tailback, but this year Harlow shifted him over to the wingback slot filled by Franny Lee, 1941 captain...