Word: backfieldful
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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Between cheers and band numbers there will be speeches by line-coach Butch Jordan, backfield coach Steve Sebo, varsity trainer Jimmy Cox, and Captain Howie Houston...
Behind the meaty linemen, the Crusaders had some fleet backs in Mel Massucco and Johnny Turco, but while they looked great on some plays, they generally did not click as their coach figured they would. The Cross backfield was predominantly sophomore, and subject to the fallibility's thereof. Moreover, the Crusaders hadn't faced a single wing team yet this fall...
...most vital link in the chain of command is the roof telephone. Since the coaches on the field can get only a very general idea of what's going right or wrong, backfield coach Steve Sebo is posted in the press box, with a direct wire leading to the bench...
...backfield, it is fairly light for a Crusader team but being all-sophomore its consequent inexperience has been the source of many of Osmanski's troubles. Fumbles and penalties, among other errors of omission and commission, have hurt Holy Cross to the extent of five straight losses...
...featured Stretch Mazzone and Dike Hyde at end, Will Davis and Chief Bender at tackle, John Coan and Howie Houston at guard, and Paul O'Brien at center. The starting backfield is Bill Henry at quarterback, Hall Moffie at wingback, John West, fullback, and Chuck Roche at tailback...